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Report Number: PLN 01-17
Date: January 9, 2017
From: Kyle Bentley
Director, City Development & CBO
Subject: Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 06/16
City Initiated Zoning By-law and Urban Design Guidelines
City Centre
Recommendation:
That the City initiated City Centre Zoning By-law, dated December 23, 2016 for all lands
within the City Centre, be endorsed as set out in Appendix I to Report PLN 01-17, and that
staff be authorized to finalize and forward the recommended City Centre Zoning By-law to
Council for enactment at such time as the Krosno Creek Natural Heritage System Zone
boundary has been agreed to by the City, the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
and the Downtown Pickering Landowners Group.
2. That Council endorse the City Centre Urban Design Guidelines, dated December 2016, as
set out in Appendix II to Report PLN 01-17, and that final Guidelines be brought forward for
approval with the Zoning By-law.
Executive Summary: In July 2013, Council authorized staff to prepare a new City Centre
Zoning By-1aw to facilitate the future redevelopment and intensification of lands within the City
Centre (see Attachment #1, Location Map). In June 2014, staff hosted an open house to receive
comments from the public and landowners on draft City Centre Urban Design Guidelines. The
guidelines provide design direction for growth and intensification, to guide building design and
private-sector development, and to promote investments in public infrastructure in the City Centre.
The City Centre Urban Design Guidelines have been revised to be consistent with the City Centre
Zoning By-law and OPA 26.
City Development staff propose to amend Zoning By-laws 3036 and 2511 to remove all of the
lands within the City Centre from these parent by-laws and create a new standalone City Centre
Zoning By-law. The City Centre Zoning By-law includes new zone categories, permits a broad
range of uses, incorporates new development standards to regulate the size, location, massing
and height of buildings, identifies minimum and maximum floorspace indeces, and introduces new
vehicle and bicycle parking standards.
Since the Information Meeting on May 9, 2016, City Development staff have held numerous
meetings with landowners and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) to discuss
their comments and concerns regarding the proposed provisions within the new City Centre
Zoning By-law. Based on these discussions, City staff have made a number of changes to the
zoning by-law to allow greater flexibility in the design of buildings. Some of the key changes
include additional clarification and revisions related to patios, temporary sales offices, parking
regulations and shared parking calculations, loading spaces, tower floor plate size, building height,
building setbacks and stepbacks and holding provisions.
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The Downtown Pickering Landowners Group, consisting of owners of the lands adjacent to the
Krosno Creek (both on the east and west side, south of Highway 401 and north of Bayly Street),
have prepared additional detailed information regarding the channel design and development
limits for Krosno Creek, which is currently under review by the TRCA. The final recommended
City Centre Zoning By-law will be brought forward to Council for enactment when the Krosno
Creek Natural Heritage System Zone boundary has been agreed to by the City, the TRCA and the
Downtown Pickering Landowners Group.
In addition to changes requested by the landowners, the following requirements have been
included in the by-law: transitional provisions for complete Site Plan Approval applications and
building permits that are currently under review; setback requirements from the Highway 401
corridor and Natural Heritage System Zone boundary; minimum landscaped area requirements,
and site specific exceptions for certain properties within the City Centre lands to recognize existing
permissions and site conditions.
The new standalone City Centre Zoning By-law achieves Council's vision for the City Centre while
at the same time being flexible in terms of use and development standards to address the
anticipated long-term build-out of the City Centre lands. Staff recommend that Council endorse
the City Centre Zoning By-law as set out in Appendix I to this report, and that the final
recommended City Centre Zoning By-law be brought forward for Council's enactment when the
Krosno Creek Natural Heritage System Zone boundary has been agreed to by the City, the TRCA,
and the Downtown Pickering Landowners Group.
Financial Implications: No direct costs to the City are anticipated as a result of the proposed
amendment.
1. Background:
In 2011, the City initiated a Downtown Intensification Study to set out a Vision for the future
land uses within Downtown Pickering, now referred to as the City Centre. The City began
this process to implement the Province of Ontario's Growth Plan (Places to Grow), which
identifies the City Centre as an "Urban Growth Centre".
In July 2013, following an intensive public consultation process, a Vision for the City Centre
was endorsed by Council in a report entitled "Downtown Pickering — A Vision for
Intensification and Framework for Investment". The endorsement of the report by Council
provided the planning basis for an amendment to the Pickering Official Plan and the
preparation of draft urban design guidelines and a new zoning by-law.
On July 14, 2014, Council approved Official Plan Amendment 26 (OPA 26) and authorized
staff to finalize the City Centre Urban Design Guidelines and bring them back to Council for
endorsement, OPA 26 introduced new designations and policies, and changed existing
policies to create a framework for the redevelopment and intensification of the City Centre.
During the subsequent appeal period, the City received two appeals. OPA 26 was
approved with modifications by the Ontario Municipal Board on March 4, 2015, and is now
in full force and effect.
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In July 2015, City staff began working on the City Centre Zoning By-law following the
approval of OPA 26. City staff are proposing to amend Zoning By-laws 3036 and 2511 to
remove all of the lands within the City Centre from these parent by-laws and create a new
standalone zoning by-law. The City Centre Zoning By-law proposes new zoning
categories, permits a broad range of uses, incorporates new development standards to
regulate the size, location, massing and height of buildings, identifies minimum and
maximum density provisions, and introduces new vehicle and bicycle parking standards.
Comments received on the Proposed City Centre Zoning By-law
Open House Meeting, Public Information Meeting and Written Submissions
An Open House meeting was held on May 2, 2016 to allow residents and landowners
within the City Centre to learn more about the proposed City Centre Zoning By-law. A total
of 43 people attended this meeting. Questions for clarification were asked, but no formal
comments or submissions were made at the open house. A Public Information Meeting
was held on May 9, 2016, at which 4 verbal submissions were made.
Staff have also received a number of written submissions regarding the proposed by-law.
A summary of the comments received on the City Centre Zoning By-law and staff's
response to each comment is contained in Appendix III to Report PLN 01-17.
2.2 Additional consultation with the public and landowners representatives
City Development staff have held meetings with various landowners to discuss the zoning
by-law and the contents of verbal and/or written comments received. Comments received
covered a wide range of topics, mostly site-specific matters. City staff have met with the
following landowners:
• Unique at Holding and
1482 Bayly Street
• BMC Bayly Park Inc.,
1400, 1410 and 1420
1467555 Ontario Ltd., represented by Weston Consulting,
represented by Norstar/Concordian Group of Companies,
Bayly Street
• Torgan Group, 1885 Glenanna Road
• Squareco Properties Inc., 1550 and 1450 Kingston Road
• Bayly Development Corporation, represented by Commercial Focus Advisory Services,
1502 Bayly Street
• OPB Realty (20 VIC Management Inc.), represented by JKO Planning Services
(Pickering Town Centre)
0 1331301 Ontario Inc. ("Oldman"), represented by Rockport, 1450 Pickering Parkway
• Loblaw Properties Limited (Loblaw) and Choice Properties REIT, represented by
Zelinka Priamo Ltd., 1792 Liverpool Road
• KS Brookdale Centre, Part of Lots 23 and 24, Concession
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3. Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
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The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) has indicated that the City Centre
area includes the Krosno Creek and Pine Creek valley corridors and their associated
floodplains. Both of these valley corridors are constrained by existing development and
infrastructure. The TRCA has recommended that a comprehensive floodplain and natural
heritage analysis be undertaken in order to establish a revised Natural Heritage System
(NHS) Zone boundary for both Pine Creek and Krosno Creek.
City Staff have held several meetings with TRCA and the affected landowners to address
the TRCA's comments. The TRCA has agreed to the removal of the Natural Heritage
System (NHS) Zone boundary associated with Pine Creek on the Land Use Categories
schedule of the zoning by-law, subject to an "H" Holding Provision being added to the
Choice Properties REIT ("Loblaws") and KS Brookdale Inc. properties, identified as H2 and
H3 respectively, on Schedule 8 of the Zoning By-law. Prior to removing the "H" Holding
provision, the landowners will be required to complete the following conditions to the
satisfaction of the TRCA and the City:
an Environmental Assessment or equivalent comprehensive evaluation of alternatives for
flood remediation and a road crossing of the Pine Creek valley corridor
an Environment Impact Study and a detailed engineering design and restoration plan for
the rehabilitation of Pine Creek valley; and
the execution of an Agreement to ensure that the Pine Creek valley corridor will be
conveyed into public ownership
The NHS Zone depicted along the boundaries of Krosno Creek reflects the existing
floodplain limits. The Downtown Pickering Landowners Group, consisting of owners of the
lands adjacent to the Krosno Creek (both on the east and west side, south of Highway 401
and north of Bayly Street), have requested that the NHS Zone boundary along Krosno
Creek be revised to establish the limits of development.
On December 12, 2016, the Downtown Pickering Landowners Group provided additional
detailed information to the TRCA regarding the channel design and proposed development
limits for Krosno Creek. This information is currently under review by staff at the TRCA.
In order to allow the landowners and the TRCA the ability to review and resolve this matter,
the final City Centre Zoning By-law will be brought forward to Council for enactment at such
time as the NHS Zone boundary has been agreed to by the City, the TRCA and the
landowners.
4. Peer Review of the City Centre Zoning By-law
MI�IIM Group and SGL Planning & Design I+�c. were retained by the City to peer review the
draft City Centre Zoning By-law, and provide advice and recommendations on select
regulations proposed in the By-law. MMM Group provided recommendations on minimum
vehicle parking rates, shared parking ratios and bicycle parking space requirements.
SGL Planning & Design Inc. provided recommendations on Holding Provisions and Zone
Regulations, specifically with respect to tower floor plate size, angular plane requirements,
minimum and maximum floor space index, minimum and maximum podium and building
heights, building setbacks and stepbacks, balcony projections, building length and required
at grade frontages.
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City Development staff have incorporated most of their recommendations into the draft City
Centre Zoning By-law, with the exception of the minimum parking rate for apartment
dwelling units. Based on MMM Group's review of best practices from other municipalities
across the GTA, a parking rate of 1.0 space per dwelling unit and an additional 0.15 of a
space per dwelling unit for visitors was recommended.
The Downtown Pickering Landowners Group requested a lower parking rate of 0.8 of a
space per dwelling unit and an additional 0.15 of a space per dwelling unit for visitors for
apartment dwelling units. In support of their request, current parking utilization statistics for
the San Francisco by the Bay development were submitted to staff for review. The owner
has stated that the number of residents purchasing a parking space has decreased from
1.0 space per unit within Phase 1 to 0.84 of a parking space per unit in Phase 3. Based on
this information, staff are supportive of a reduced parking rate for apartment dwelling units
within the City Centre.
5. Changes have been made to the City Centre Zoning By-law to reflect staff responses
to comments received �
In response to comments received from the public, landowners, external agencies and
internal City Departments, a number of changes have been made to the City Centre Zoning
By-law. Most of the proposed changes were administrative and technical in nature and are
keeping with the polices of Official Plan Amendment 26 (OPA 26).
The following provisions have been added to the Zoning By-law:
• transitional provisions to ensure that any building permits or complete Site Plan
Approval applications that were received after January 1, 2016 would comply with
zoning
• minimum building setback from the Highway 401 corridor to ensure appropriate
setbacks from the highway are maintained
• minimum building setback from the Natural Heritage System zone boundary
• provisions for regulating the location and treatment of inechanical equipment and
penthouses
• requirements related to the number, size,
inoperative and oversize vehicles
• minimum landscaped area requirements,
minimum landscaped area
and location of vehicles on a lot including
including criteria for the calculation of
s site specific exceptions for certain properties within the City Centre lands to recognize
existing permissions and site conditions
The following key changes have been made to the Zoning By-law:
• patio provisions have been amended to permit patios in association with any permitted
use and clarification regarding their permitted locations
• waste management provisions have been amended to clarify where garbage and
recycling areas can be located on a lot
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• parking regulations which include, minimum parking requirements, shared parking
formula and bicycling parking requirements have been revised to reflect the
recommendations provided by MMM Group
• provisions related to loading standards have been amended to clarify where loading
spaces can be located on a lot and the requirement that every building or structure
must provide a loading space has been deleted
• minimum and maximum building height requirements have been revised to be
consistent with OPA 26 and the conceptual building massing plans submitted by the
Downtown Pickering Landowners Group and Torgan Group
• minimum building setbacks have been revised to allow for greater flexibility for building
setbacks where publically accessible open space is provided between a building and a
street line
• maximum tower floor plate size for a residential building has been increased from
750 square metres to 850 square metres
• minimum building separation requirements have been further refined to provide some
flexibility for buildings less than 25.5 metres in height
• requirements for continuous length of buildings along a street line and buildings
requiring Active at Grade Frontages have been reduced
• an "H" Holding Provision has been added to the Pickering Town Centre Lands to
ensure that a comprehensive functional servicing and stormwater management plan
has been prepared to address existing stormwater and replacement flood storage on
the Pickering Town Centre lands
• conditions for the removal of an "H" Holding Provision have been scoped to provide
additional clarity for landowners subject to the holding provisions
6. City Centre Urban Design Guidelines
In June 2014, the City Development Department hosted an open house to receive
comments from the public and landowners on the draft City Centre Urban Design
Guidelines. The draft guidelines provide design direction for intensification, to guide
building design and private development, as well as investments in public infrastructure in
the City Centre. The City Centre Urban Design Guidelines have been reviewed to be
consistent with the City Centre Zoning By-law and OPA 26. Staff recommend that the City
Centre Urban Design Guidelines be approved.
7. Staff recommend that City Centre Zoning By-law be enacted
The City Centre By-law has been the subject of detailed review and discussion in order to
create a by-law which achieves Council's vision for the City Centre. The City Centre
Zoning By-law allows a broad range of uses and flexible development standards to address
the anticipated long-term build-out of the City Centre lands.
The By-law uses detailed schedules which are intended to make the document easier to
understand and interpret. The use of Holding provisions on certain lands within the City
Centre will ensure the lands within the City Centre will evolve in an orderly manner and all
key aspects of development within the City Centre are reviewed to Council's satisfaction
before development can occur.
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Staff r�commend th�t Co�r�cil �:ndorse the Gity CentrE �oning By-law as set out 7r►
Appe�dix I io this repart, and that the final Zoning By-law b� braught forward f�r Cc�uncil's
enactment when the Krosno Cr�ek channe9 de�igr� an� propased de�elopment limits have
b�en agreed to by the Tor�nto and R�gion Conservation Authcarity and the Downtown
Pickerir�g Landowners �roup.
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Appendix I Recomm��ded City Centre Zonin� By�-�aw, da#ed L7ecember �3, 20�G
Appendix II R+�comm�nded City G�ntre Urban Design Gui�elir�es, dated D�cerraber 201 G
Appendix III Table 1— Re�ponse to Comments Received on Propos�ed City Centre Zoning By-law
Attachment
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Prepared By:
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Melissa Markharn, MCIP, RPP
Principal Plar��er — Develapment Review
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Nilesh 5urti, MGIP, RPP
Mana�er, Develaprnent Review & Urbarr D�sign
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R�commended far the cor�sideration
af I�ickering City Cauncil
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Tony Prevedel, P.�ng.
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Approve�il�ndarsed By:
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CatherEne F�ose, MC�P, RPP
Chiefi Planner
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Kyle Bentley, P.Eng.
Dir�ctor, City Dev�lapment & C�a
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Recommended City Centre
Zoning By-law
Dated December 23, 2016
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Appendix No. I to
Report No. PLN 01-17
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Table of Contents
How to Read and Use This By-law ........................................................................................
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1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
1.10
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Administration............................................................................................................. 3
Title............................................................................................................................ 3
Application................................................................................................................. 3
Purpose..................................................................................................................... 3
Repeal of former By-laws ........................................................................................... 3
EffectiveDate ............................................................................................................ 3
Conformity and Compliance .....................:................................................................. 3
Administration............................................................................................................ 4
Penalties.................................................................................................................... 4
Severability................................................................................................................ 4
Transitional Provisions ...............................................................................................4
10.1 Building Permit Applications ............................................................................... 4
10.2 Recently Approved Planning Applications .......................................................... 4
Establishment of Zones ............................................................................................. 5
11.1 Zones ..................................................................................................................5
11.2 Location of Zones ............................................................................................... 5
Interpretation .............................................................................................................. 5
1.12.1 Zone Boundaries ................................................................................................ 5
1.12.2 Definitions ...........................................................................................................6
1.12.3 Public Acquisition or Conveyance ...................................................................... 6
2.0 General Regulations ................................................................................................... 7
2.1 Prohibited Uses ......................................................................................................... 7
2.2 Public Uses Permitted in All Zones ............................................................................7
2.3 Utilities Permitted in All Zones ................................................................................... 7
2.4 Permitted Encroachments .......................................................................................... 7
2.5 Legal Non-Conforming Uses ...................................................................................... 8
2.6 Legal Non-Complying Buildings or Structures ........................................................... 8
2.7 Accessory Dwelling Unit ............................................................................................ 8
2.8 Home-Based Business .............................................................................................. 9
2.9 Accessory Buildings and Structures ........................................................................ 10
2.10 Live Work Dwelling .................................................................................................. 10
2.11 Patios .......................................................................................................................11
2.12 Temporary Sales Office ........................................................................................... 11
2.13 Lots on Public and Private Streets ........................................................................... 11
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2.15
2.16
2.17
2.18
2.19
2.20
2.21
Yards Abutting Daylight Triangles ............................................................................ 11
SatelliteDish Antenna .............................................................................................. 12
AirConditioners ....................................................................................................... 12
Human Habitation Not Within Main Buildings ..........................................................
WasteManagement ...................:...............................:...............................:.............
Highway 401 Corridor Setback ................................................................................
Natural Heritage System Zone Setback ...................................................................
Rooftop Mechanical Equipment and Mechanical Penthouses .................................
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3.0
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
3.9
3.10
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ParkingRegulatians.o .......................................................o..........................oe............14
Parking Space Requirements .................................................................................. 14
RoundingProvisions ................................................................................................ 15
Accessible Parking Requirements ........................................................................... 15
Parking for Multiple Uses on One Lot ...................................................................... 15
ParkingOff-Site ....................................................................................................... 16
Size of Parking Spaces and Aisles .......................................................................... 16
SurfaceParking Spaces .......................................................................................... 16
ParkingStructures ................................................................................................... 17
Bicycle Parking Space Requirements ...................................................................... 17
Restrictions on the Parking and Storage of Vehicles ............................................... 18
LoadingStandards ................................................................................................... 18
4.0 Permitted Uses and Zone Regulations ............................................... ............19
4.1 Permitted Uses ........................................................................................................ 19
4.2 Zone Regulations ..................................................................................................... 21
4.2.1 Calculation of Landscaped Area ....................................................................... 23
5.0 Definitions ..................................................................................................................24
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Exceptions................................................................................................................. 37
HoldingProvisions ....................................................................................................47
8.0 Schedules .................................................................................................................. 52
Schedule 1 City Centre Lands
Schedule 2 Land Use Categories
Schedule 3 Minimum Floor Space Index (FSI)
Schedule 4 Minimum Building Height
Schedule 5 Maximum Building Height
Schedule 6 Active At Grade Frontages
Schedule 7 Exceptions
Schedule 8 Holding Provisions
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How to Read and Use This By-law
This section does not constitute a legal part of this By-law.
This introduction explains how to read and use this Zoning By-law and is solely for the
purposes of assisting the reader. Readers unfamiliar with zoning by-laws are encouraged to
read this i�troduction.
All properties within the boundaries of this Zoning By-law have a zone associated with them
as shown on the schedules in Section 8. Each zone is subject to requirements and
restrictions.
Section 1 of the Zoning By-law sets out the administration matters including the establishment
and interpretation of zoning boundaries.
Section 2 sets out a number of general regulations, which apply to development in all zones.
These general provisions address such matters as public uses, permitted encroachments, legal
non-conforming uses, accessory dwelling units, home-based business, accessory buildings
and structures, live work dwellings, patios and temporary sales offices among others.
Section 3 contains parking regulations that apply to development in all zones.
Section 4 sets out the permitted uses and zone regulations for each zone in a table format. A
wide range of uses is permitted in each of the zones. It is the intent of this By-law to provide
a broad range of uses throughout the City Centre lands.
Section 5 sets out the defined terms within the Zoning By-law.
Section 6 includes exceptions to the Zoning By-law for a number of existing developments
within the City Centre lands.
Section 7 establishes a series of Holding provisions which clearly outline the necessary
studies, financial commitments and implementation steps that need to be undertaken before
development can proceed. In some cases, these apply across the City Centre and in other
cases to specific sites.
Section 8 contains the schedules, which form part of the Zoning By-law. The schedules
include a graphical illustration of the boundaries of the City Centre Zoning By-law lands, land
use categories and zoning provisions. The schedules also illustrate lands with site specific
exceptions to the Zoning By-law and lands subject to specific holding provisions.
The recommended process to verify the applicable zone provisions for a specific property
within the City Centre lands is to:
a) Verify that the property is located within lands regulated by the City Centre Zoning
By-law, as shown on Schedule 1— City Centre Lands, in Section 8;
b) Locate the property on Schedule 2— Land Use Categories, in Section 8, to identify the
applicable zone category;
c) Review the permitted uses applicable to that zone as listed in Table 3 in Section 4;
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f)
Review the zone regulations applicable to that zone as listed in Table 4 in Section 4, in
association with Zoning By-law Schedules 3 to 6 in Section 8;
Review the general provisions and parking regulations for the proposed use in
Sections 2 and 3;
Review Schedule 7— Exceptions, in Section 8, to determine if the property is located
within an area subject to any applicable site-specific zoning exceptions listed within
Section 6;
g) Review Schedule 8— Holding Provisions,
located within an area subject to required
listed in Section 7; and
in Section 8, to determine if the property is
studies or reports prior to development as
h) Contact the City to ensure information is accurate and whether the property is subject
to any variances.
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Section 1.0
1.0 Administration
1.1 Title
This By-law may be cited as the "City Centre Zoning By-law". Reference to "Zoning
By-law" and "this By-law" within this document shall mean the "City Centre Zoning
By-law", unless otherwise specified.
1.2 Application
This By-law applies to the City Centre lands in The Corporation of the City of
Pickering as shown on Schedule 1— City Centre Lands, in Section 8. The zone
boundaries and zone regulations are shown on the zoning schedules, in Section 8,
which are attached to and form part of this By-law.
1.3 Purpose
The purpose of this By-law is:
a) to regulate the use of land, buildings and structures, and to regulate the
construction and alteration of buildings and structures by statutory authority
granted by the Planning Act; and
h) t� implement the p�li�i�s within the Pickering Official Plan and the City Centre
Urban Design Guidelines pertaining to the City Centre lands.
1.4 Repeal of former By-laws
The provisions of City of Pickering By-law 3036 and By-law 2511 and all
amendments thereto, are hereby repealed insofar as they affect the lands covered
by this By-law, as shown on Schedule 1— City Centre Lands, in Section 8.
1.5 Effective Date
This By-law shall come into force the day that it is passed, if no appeals are
received. If appeals are received, the appealed portions shall come into force when
all such appeals have been withdrawn or finally disposed of and the rest of the
By-law shall come into force the day the By-law is passed.
1.6 Conformity and Compliance
a) No person shall use any land, building or structure, or erect or alter any building
or structure, after the passage of this By-law, except in conformity and
compliance with the provisions of this By-law.
b) Nothing in this By-law exempts compliance with other by-laws, legislation or the
requirement to obtain any license, permission, permit, authority or approval
required by this By-law, any other by-law or any other legislation.
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Section 1.0
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The Chief Building Official of the City of Pickering, or his or her designate,
administers this By-law.
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Any person who contravenes this By-law is guilty of offence and liable to fines
under the Planning Act. This includes a director or officer of a corporation who
knowingly contravenes this By-law.
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A court decision that one or more of the provisions of this By-law are invalid in
whole or in part does not affect the validity, effectiveness or enforceability of the
other provisions or parts of the provisions of this By-law.
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Notwithstanding Sections 1.4 and 1.6 of this By-1aw, a building permit may be
issued in accordance with Section 1.10 of this By-law.
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Section 1.10 of this By-law, the provisions of Zoning By-law 3036 and Zoning
By-law 2511, and all amendments thereto, as it read on the effective date of this
By-law shall apply.
1.10.1 Building Permit Applications
Nothing in this By-law shall prevent the erection of a building or structure for which
an application for a building permit was filed on or prior to the effective date of this
By-law provided the building permit application complies with the provisions of the
applicable zoning by-law, Zoning By-law 3036 or Zoning By-law 2511, and all
amendments thereto, as it read on the effective date of this By-law.
1.10.2 Recently Approved Planning Applications
The requirements of this By-law do not apply to a lot where a complete Site Plan
Application was received by the City of Pickering on or after January 1, 2016, and
on or before the effective date of this By-law and a building permit for the applicable
project has not yet been issued.
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Section 1.0
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1.11.1
1.11.2
1.12
1.12.1
Establishment of Zones
Zones
All lands covered by this By-law, as described in Section 1.2, are contained within
one or more of these zones:
Zone
City Centre One
City Centre Two
City Centre Residential One
City Centre Residential Two
City Centre Civic
Open Space
Natural Heritage System
Location of Zones
Symbol
CC1
CC2
CCR1
CCR2
CCC
OS
NHS
Zones are shown on the zoning schedules in Section 8. The lands within each zone
are subject to the provisions of that zone, as well as the general regulations of this
By-law.
Interpretation
Zone Boundaries
a) If the zone boundary is shown in Section 8:
i) As following a street, lane, railway right-of-way, electric transmission line
right-of-way or watercourse, then the centre line of the street, lane, railway
right-of-way, electric transmission line right-of-way, municipal boundary or
watercourse is the boundary;
ii) As substantially following lot lines shown on a registered plan of
subdivision, then the lot lines are the boundary;
iii) As following a planned street or lane as outlined in the City of Pickering's
Official Plan, the future right-of-way, once determined through a
development agreement, is the boundary; or
iv) As not being in accordance with the above provisions, then the zone
boundary shall be scaled from the zoning schedules in Section 8.
b) In addition to the above, if the zone boundary separates a lot into portions, each
portion of the lot shall be used in accordance with the provisions of this By-law
for the applicable zone.
c) Where a lot is being proposed to develop in phases,'each portion of the lot,
within a phase of development, shall be used in accordance with the provisions
of this By-law for the applicable zone.
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d) If the zone boundary separates a lot into portions, which includes a Natural
Heritage System (NHS) Zone, the zone boundary may be redefined through an
Environmental Assessment or equivalent comprehensive evaluation. Where the
NHS Zone boundary is reduced or removed the zoning of the land formerly
within the NHS Zone shall be interpreted to be in accordance with the
immediately abutting zone. Where the NHS Zone boundary is increased the
land formerly within the abutting zone shall be interpreted to be in accordance
with the NHS Zone.
1.12.2 Definitions
a) Throughout this By-law, any italicized word is defined in Section 5 to provide
clarity and ensure that the By-law and its intent are applied consistently.
b) Where a use is defined, it shall not be interpreted to include any other defined
use unless it is stated in the definition to the contrary.
1.12.3 Public Acquisition or Conveyance
Despite any other provision of this By-law, where, as a result of an acquisition of
land by a public authority, such acquisition results in a contravention of this By-law
related to zoning and parking regulations, then the lands so acquired shall be
deemed to continue to form part of the lot upon which the building or buildings are
located in determining compliance with this By-law.
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2.0 General Regulations
2.1 Prohibited Uses
With respect to any lands to which this By-law applies, all uses are prohibited
unless specifically permitted in this By-law.
2.2 Public Uses Permitted in All Zones
a) Despite anything else in this By-law, the City of Pickering or Region of Durham
or any of their local boards as defined in the Municipal Act, any communications
or transportation system owned or operated by or for the City of Pickering or
Region of Durham, and any agency of the Federal or Provincial Government,
may, for the purposes of public service, use any land or erect or use any
building or structure in any zone.
b) This exemption for Public Uses in any zone shall not apply to:
i) permit buildings or structures in the Natural Heritage System (NHS) Zone
except for linear infrastructure and the uses otherwise permitted in the NHS
Zone;
ii) permit any outdoor storage, or a waste processing or waste transfer station; or
iii) permit any land or building used by any local School Board, University or
College.
2.3 Utilities Permitted in All Zones
a) Despite anything else in this By-law, a utility company providing services in the
form of communication/telecommunication, gas, hydro and cable television and
other similar utility company, may use any land or erect or use any building or
structure in any zone for the purpose of a utility service.
b) This exemption for utilities in any zone shall not apply to:
i) permit buildings or structures in the Natural Heritage System (NHS) Zone
except for structures directly related to the utility and uses otherwise
permitted in the NHS Zone;
ii) permit any outdoor storage or contractor's yard; or
iii) permit any land or building to be used for administrative offices, retail
purposes, or vehicular or equipment maintenance.
2.4 Permitted Encroachments
No part of any required yard or setback shall be obstructed except as follows:
a) Projections such as awnings, canopies, window sills, chimney breasts,
fireplaces, belt courses, cornices, pilasters, eaves, eave troughs and other
similar architectural features may be permitted in any required setback, provided
that no such feature projects into the required setback more than 0.6 metres or
half the distance of the minimum required setback, whichever is less.
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b) Any stairs to a porch or uncovered platform and any unenclosed ramp for
wheelchair access may encroach into any required setback provided it is no
closer than 0.3 metres from a lot line.
c) A balcony, porch or uncovered platform may encroach into any required setback
to a maximum of 2.0 metres or half the distance of the minimum required
setback, whichever is less.
d) A bay, box or bow window, with or without foundation, having a maximum width
of 4.0 metres may encroach into any required setback to a maximum of 0.6 metres
or half the distance of the minimum required setback, whichever is less.
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a) A legal non-conforming use is a use of land and/or building that legally existed
on the date this By-law came into effect under the Planning Act. To be legal,
the use must have been permitted on the lands in the zoning by-law that was in
effect before this By-law came into effect or if it was established before the first
By-law for the City of Pickering or the By-law for the original Township was passed.
b) This By-law shall not prevent the use of any land, building or structure for any
purpose prohibited by this By-law if such land, building or structure was lawfully
used for such purpose on the day of passing of this By-law, and provided that
such land, building or structure continues to be used for that purpose.
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a) A legal non-complying building or structure is a building or structure that was
legally erected in a location it was in when this By-law came into effect under
the Planning Act. To be legal, the location of the building or structure must have
been authorized on the lands in the zoning by-law that was in effect before this
By-law came into effect, or if it was erected before the first by-law for the City of
Pickering or the by-law for the original Township was passed.
b) A non-complying building or structure which existed legally prior to the passing
of this By-law may be enlarged, repaired, renovated or reconstructed provided
that the enlargement, repair, renovation or reconstruction:
i) does not further increase the extent of a non-compliance; and
ii) complies with all other applicable provisians of this By-law.
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Despite any provision in this By-law to the contrary, an accessory dwelling unit is
permitted within a townhouse dwelling.
a) The maximum floor area of an accessory dwelling unit shall be 100 square
metres.
b) A home-based business is prohibited in either dwelling unit or a dwelling
containing an accessory dwelling unit.
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2.8 Home-Based Business
a) A home-based business is permitted within a dwelling unit provided the
home-based business is used by the resident of the dwelling unit and the
resident is either a sole proprietor, partner, shareholder, or officer of the
company operating the home-based business, or an employee who uses their
dwelling unit as their principal place of business.
b) The following specific uses are prohibited in a home-based business:
i) adult entertainment establishment;
ii) animal boarding establishment;
iii) assembly, convention centre or conference hall;
iv) commercial fitness/recreational centre;
v) contractor's yard;
vi) dating/escort service;
vii) funeral home;
viii) nightclub;
ix) place of amusement;
x) public bath/whirlpool;
xi) restaurant;
xii) retail store;
xiii) taxi service;
xiv) vehicle dealership;
xv) vehicle repair facilities;
xvi) veterinary clinic;
xvii) warehousing; and
xviii) wholesaling.
c) In addition, any use which constitutes a nuisance, or any use which is offensive
or obnoxious in any way, including but not limiting the generality of the
foregoing, any use which creates an adverse effect through the generation of
traffic, parking, noise, vibration, dust, fumes, gas, odour, waste, hazardous
waste, emissions, smoke, glare, radiation, electrical interference, or any use
involving the use or storage of hazardous, toxic, or contaminant substances
which constitutes a threat to public health and safety, or any combination
thereof, is prohibited in a home-based business.
d) The maximum combined floor area that all home-based businesses within
a dwelling unit may occupy is 25 percent of the finished floor area of that
dwelling unit to a maximum of 50 square metres.
e) No use or activity relating to a home-based business is permitted in a private
garage or accessory building or structure, however, limited storage relating to a
home-based business is permitted to the extent that it does not prevent the
parking of the number of vehicles the private garage or accessory building or
structure was designed to accommodate.
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f) No outdoor storage or visible display relating to a home-based business is
permitted.
g) Customer or client parking is not required to be provided on the lot.
h) External changes or alterations required for or relating to a home-based
business which would change the overall residential character of the dwelling
unit are not permitted.
i) Despite the uses prohibited in a home-based business as specified in
Section 2.8 b), the selling of products assembled or developed on the premises
is a permitted use in a home-based business, and the sale and distribution of
catalogue items is a permitted use in a home-based business provided that no
catalogue items are stored on the premises.
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a) Accessory buildings and structures are permitted on a lot where a main building
housing a principal permitted use, already exists or is under construction.
b) Except as may be provided herein, accessory buildings and structures are only
permitted to be erected in the rear yard and interior side yard.
c) Accessory buildings and structures must be setback a minimum of 1.0 metre
from all lot lines, except that the setback from the interior side or rear lot line
may be reduced to 0.6 metres if there are no doors or windows on the wall of
the accessory building or structure facing the interior side or rear lot line.
d) No accessory building shall exceed a maximum building height of 3.5 metres.
e) The total lot coverage of all accessory buildings shall not exceed 5 percent of
the lot area.
f) Human habitation is not permitted in an accessory building or structure.
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a) The following specific uses are permitted in a live work dwelling:
i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
v)
vi)
vii)
viii)
art gallery/studio;
dry-cleaning distribution centre;
dwelling unit;
medical otfice
office;
personal service shop;
restaurant; and
retail store.
b) For any permitted use listed in 2.10 a) above, the minimum floor area within a
dwelling unit is 50 square metres.
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2.11 Patios
a) A patio shall only be permitted within a yard abutting a street line or Natural
Heritage System zone.
b) A patio are not permitted on a balcony on any lot abutting a residential use.
c) A patio shall not be considered as floor area and gross leasable floor area when
calculating floor area and gross leasable floor area for the use it serves.
d) A patio shall not exceed 50 percent of the gross leasable floor area of an
associated restaurant.
2.12 Temporary Sales Office
Temporary Sales Offices for the sale of lots or units are subject to the following:
a) A temporary sa/es office shall not be permitted until an applicable plan of
subdivision or condominium has received draft plan approval or the property is
in a zone that permits the proposed development.
b) A temporary sales office shall only be permitted for such period that work within
a relevant plan of subdivision or condominium remains in progress, having not
been finished or discontinued for 60 days.
c) A temporary sa/es office shall comply with the minimum setback provisions of
the applicable zone.
d) Parking spaces for a temporary sales office are to be located to the side and
rear of the temporary sales office.
e) Notwithstanding Section 4.2 (b) of this By-law, minimum building height does
not apply to a temporary sa/es office.
2.13 Lots on Public and Private Streets
Where the lot and setback requirements in a zone apply to lots or buildings abutting
a public street, such provisions shall equally apply to lots or buildings abutting a
private street.
2.14 Yards Abutting Daylight Triangles
Where a lot abuts a daylight triangle, the setback provisions shall be measured as if
the daylight triangle did not exist, provided all buildings are setback 0.6 metres from
the daylight triangle with the exception of window sills, belt courses, cornices,
eaves, and eave troughs which may project to within 0.3 metres of the daylight
triangle.
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Satellite dish antennae are permitted in any Zone provided that:
a) the satellite dish does not exceed a maximum diameter of 1.3 metres; and
b) the satellite dish is not attached to the front fa�ade of the main building or any
accessory building or structure in the front yard.
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Air conditioners are permitted on a lot provided they are located in the rear yard or
interior side yard or on a balcony or roof. In addition, such units shall not be
located any closer than 0.6 metres to an interior lot line and shall not be located on
any easements in favour of the City.
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No truck, bus, coach, street car body, railway car, mobile home, trailer or other
vehicle shall be used for human habitation whether or not the same is mounted on
wheels or other forms of mounting or foundations.
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a) Waste shall be stored within a fully enclosed building, structure or partially
in-ground structure and shall not be located:
i) between the main wall of a building and any street line; and
ii) within any landscaped area required by this By-law.
b) Notwithstanding Section 2.18 a) above, waste storage temporarily provided for
any construction, demolition or site alteration works is permitted anywhere on a
lot.
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Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, no building, structure, parking
space, loading space, aisle or stormwater management facility shall be located
above or below grade, within 14.0 metres of any lot line abutting the boundary of
the Highway 401 Corridor.
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Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, no building, structure, parking
space, loading space, aisle or stormwater management facility above or below
grade shall be located within 4.0 metres of any lot line abutting the boundary of a
Natural Heritage System Zone.
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2.21 Rooftop Mechanical Equipment and Mechanical
Penthouses
a) Rooftop mechanical equipment, including any appurtenances thereto, that
exceed a maximum height of 2.0 metres shall be fully enclosed within a
mechanical penthouse.
b) Rooftop mechanical equipment shall be set back a minimum of 5.0 metres from
all edges of a roof.
c) Notwithstanding Section 2.21 b) above, no setback is required if rooftop
mechanical equipment is fully enclosed within a mechanical penthouse or
screened by an architectural feature.
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Every building or structure erected, enlarged or used in accordance with the
provisions of this By-law shall be provided with the minimum number of required
parking spaces specified in Table 1.
Table 1— Minimum Parking Requirements
Residential Uses
Accessory Dwelling Unit Not required
Apartment Dwelling 0.8 spaces per dwelling unit and an additional
0.15 of a space per dwelling unit for visitors
Back-to-Back Townhouse Dwelling 1.75 spaces per dwelling unit and an
additional 0.15 of a space per dwelling unit for
visitors
Block Townhouse Dwelling 1.75 spaces per dwelling unit and an
additional 0.15 of a space per dwelling unit for
visitors
1.5 spaces per dwelling unit plus 3 spaces per
Live Work Dwelling 100 square metres gross leasable floor area
(GLFA) of commercial use
Stacked Dwelling 1.25 spaces per dwelling unit and an
additional 0.15 of a space per dwelling unit for
visitors
Street Townhouse Dwelling 2.0 spaces per dwelling unit
Non-Residential llses
Art Gallery/Studio 3.5 spaces per 100 square metres GLFA
Assembly, Convention Centre or 10.0 spaces per 100 square metres GLFA
Conference Hall
Cinema 1.0 space per 6 seats of permanent seatin
Commercial Fitness/Recreational Centre 4.5 spaces per 100 square metres GLFA
Community Centre 3.5 spaces per 100 square metres GLFA
Day Care Centre 1.0 space per employee plus 3.0 spaces and
an additional 1.0 space per classroom
Dry-Cleaning Distribution Centre 3.5 spaces per 100 square metres GLFA
Financial lnstitution 3.5 spaces per 100 square metres GLFA
Food Store 3.5 spaces per 100 square metres GLFA
Home-Based Business Not required
Hotel 0.85 space per guest room and an additional
10.0 spaces per 10Q square metres GLFA
Library 2.5 spaces per 100 square metres GLFA
Long-Term Care Facility 0.33 of a space per bed
Museum 3.5 spaces per 100 square metres GLFA
Nightclub 10.0 spaces per 100 square metres GLFA
Office 2.5 spaces per 100 square metres GLFA
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Non-Residential Uses (continued
Office, Medical 3.5 spaces per 100 square metres GLFA
Park Not required
Personal Service Sho 3.5 spaces per 100 square metres GLFA
Place ofAmusement 4.5 spaces per 100 square metres GLFA
Place of Worship 10.0 per 100 square metres GLFA for any
assembly area
Private Club 4.5 spaces per 100 square metres GLFA
Private Home Daycare Not required
Restaurant 5.0 spaces per 100 square metres GLFA
Retail Store 3.5 spaces per 100 square metres GLFA
Retirement Home 0.2 of a space per unit plus 0.05 of a space per
unit for visitors
School, Commercial 3.5 spaces per 100 square metres GLFA
School, Elementary 1.3 spaces per classroom
School, Post-Secondary 1.0 space per 100 square metres GLFA
School, Private 1.3 spaces per classroom
Service and Repair Shop (non-vehicle) 3.5 spaces per 100 square metres GLFA
Theatre 1.0 space per 6 seats of permanent seating
Veterinary Clinic 3.5 spaces per 100 square metres GLFA
3.2 Rounding Provisions
Where parking spaces are calculated by gross leasable floor area, or similar
calculation, and the required parking is a fraction, the number of parking spaces
shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number.
3.3 Accessible Parking Requirements
To be provided on-site in accordance with the requirements of the Traffic and
Parking By-law 6604/05 as amended, or any successor thereto.
3.4 Parking for Multiple Uses on One Lot
A shared parking formula may be used for the calculation of required parking for
multiple uses on a lot.
Shared parking is to be calculated in compliance with Table 2— Shared Parking
Formula.
All required parking spaces must be accessible to all uses participating in the
shared parking arrangement and may not be reserved for specific users.
The initial step in determining required parking for multiple uses on a lot is to
calculate the parking requirement for each use in the development as if these uses
were free-standing buildings. The parking requirement for each use is then
multiplied by the percent of the peak period for each time period (i.e. noon),
contained in Table 2— Shared Parking Formula. Each column is totaled for
weekday and weekend. The highest figure obtained from all time periods shall
become the required parking for the development.
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T pe of Use Percentage of Peak Period Weekday)
Morning Noon Afternoon Evening
Financiallnstitution/Office/Office, 100 90 95 10
Medical
Food Store/Personal Service 65 90 90 90
Shop/Retail Store
Restaurant 20 100 30 100
CinemalTheatre 20 40 70 100
Hotel 70 70 70 100
Residential — Visitor 20 20 60 100
Type of Use Percentage of Peak Period (Saturday)
Morning Noon Afternoon Evening
Financiallnstitution/Office/Office, 10 10 10 0
Medical
Food Store/Personal Service 80 100 100 70
Shop/Retail Store
Restaurant 20 100 50 100
Cinema/Theatre 20 60 80 100
Hotel 70 70 70 100
Residential — Visitor 20 20 60 100
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Required parking spaces for any non-residential use may be located on another lot
within the lands/covered by this By-law, where a legal easement or an agreement
exists.
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a) Parking spaces shall be a minimum of 2.6 metres in width and 5.3 metres in
length, exclusive of any land used for access, maneuvering or similar purpose.
b) Aisles within a parking lot shall be a minimum pavement width of 3.8 metres in
width for one-way traffic and a minimum of 6.5 metres in width for two-way
traffic.
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The following surface parking provisions are required for on-site parking and
access to drive aisles:
a) all surFace parking shall be located to the rear or interior side of buildings;
b) drive aisles and side yard parking shall not exceed 30 percent of the lot
frontage;
c) a minimum 3.0 metre wide landscaped area shall be required and permanently
maintained between any street line, daylight triangle or existing residential
development and the parking spaces or ais/es.
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3.8 Parking Structures
a) Parking structures located adjacent to any street line shall comply with the
provisions for the main building in accordance with this By-law.
b) Parking structures constructed completely below established grade are
permitted to encroach below public and private right-of-ways and public
parkland.
c) Stairs and air vents associated with a parking structure are not permitted in a
front yard or exterior side yard.
d) Air vents constructed in association with an underground parking structure are
permitted to project to a maximum of 1.2 metres above established grade no
closer than 4.0 metres to a street line.
e) The parking of motor vehicles is prohibited in the first storey of an above grade
parking structure for the first 9.0 metres of the depth of the parking structure
measured in from the lot line along a street line with required active at grade
frontages, as shown on Schedule 6 to this by-law.
f) Above ground parking structures that front onto a street line shall have a
minimum ground floor height of 4.5 metres.
3.9 Bicycle Parking Space Requirements
a) Bicycle parking spaces must be located on the same lot as the use or building
for which it is required.
b) A maximum of 50 percent of the required bicycle parking spaces may be vertical
spaces; the rest of the required spaces must be horizontal spaces.
c) Where the number of bicycle parking spaces exceeds 50 spaces, a minimum of
25 percent of the total required must be located within:
i) a building or structure;
ii) a secure area such as a supervised parking lot or enclosure; or
iii) bicycle lockers.
d) Where four or more bicycle parking spaces are provided in a common parking
area, each space must contain a parking rack that is securely anchored to the
ground and attached to a heavy base such as concrete.
e) Dimensions:
i) if located in a horizontal position (on the ground): a minimum length of
1.8 metres and a minimum width of 0.6 metres;
ii) if located in a vertical position (on the wall): a minimum length of 1.5 metres
and a minimum width of 0.5 metres. '
f) Rates:
i) for residential uses with no attached garage: 0.5 bicycle parking spaces per
dwelling unit;
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ii) for non-residential uses: the greater of 2 or 1.0 bicycle parking space for
each 1,000 square metres of gross leasable floor area or portion thereof.
.1 estricti ns the arkin an t ra f e icles
No person shall use any lot for the parking or storage of vehicles except in
accordance with the following provisions:
a) Number of Vehicles:
A maximum of 4 vehicles, only 1 of which may be a trailer, are permitted to park
on a driveway.
b) Size of Vehicles:
i) for those vehicles parked on any lot, the maximum permissible height is
2.6 metres, and the maximum permissible length is 6.7 metres;
ii) notwithstanding Section i) above, 1 vehicle parked on a driveway in a side
yard or rear yard can be of a size up to a maximum permissible height of
3.5 metres, and a maximum permissible length of 8.0 metres; and
iii) height is measured from the established grade immediately beside the
vehicle up to the vehicle's highest point, which excludes lights, antennas and
other such items ancillary to the vehicle's body.
c) Location of Vehicles:
No part of any front yard except a driveway is to be used for the parking or
storage of vehicles and no vehicle is to encroach onto any road allowance.
d) Inoperative Vehicles:
The parking or storage of an inoperative vehicle is not permitted on any lot
unless it is entirely within a fully enclosed building or structure.
e) Construction Vehicles:
The parking or storage of a construction vehicle or a commercial vehicle is not
permitted, unless it is entirely within a fully enclosed building or structure.
f) Oversize Vehicles:
A vehicle that exceeds the maximum permissible vehicle size provisions of
Section 3.10 b), is permitted to park temporarily on a lot for the sole purpose of
delivering to, servicing or constructing the premises on that lot.
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Where a loading space is provided, the following regulations apply:
a) the minimum dimensions of a loading space are 3.5 metres in width and
12.0 metres in length, with a minimum vertical clearance of 4.2 metres;
b) a loading space shall abut the building for which the loading space is provided;
c) a loading space shall be setback a minimurr� of 10.0 metres from a street line,
but may be permitted within this area if the loading space is located entirely
within a structure on a floor above the first storey or below established grade.
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4.0 Permitted Uses and Zone Regulations
4.1 Permitted Uses
The following Table establishes the uses permitted in the City Centre One (CC1),
City Centre Two (CC2), City Centre Residential One (CCR1), City Centre Residential
Two (CCR2), City Centre Civic (CCC), Open Space (OS) and Natural Heritage
System (NHS) Zones.
Table 3 — Permitted Uses
Use Zone
CC1 CC2 CCR1 CCR2 CCC OS NHS
Residential Uses
Accessory Dwelling Unit • • • •
Apartrnent Dwelling • • •
Back-to-Back Townhouse
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Dwelling
Block Townhouse Dwelling • 3 • • •
Live Work Dwelling • (3 • •
Stacked Dwelling • 3 • •
Street Townhouse Dwelling • (3) • • •
Non-Residential Uses
Art Gallery/Studio • • •
Assembly Hall • •
Cinema • •
Commercial Fitness/
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Recreational Centre
Community Centre • • • •
Community Garden •
Convention Centre or
Conference Hall � �
Day Care Centre • • • (� ) •
District Energy Facility • • •
Dry Cleaning Distribution
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Financiallnstitution • •
Food Store • • • • •
Home-Based Business • • • •
Hotel • •
Kiosk • • • • • •
Library • • •
Long-Term Care Facility • • •
Museum • • •
Nightclub •
Office • • • (1)
Office, Medical • •
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Non-Residential Uses (continued
Park • • • • • •
Parking Structure • •
Personal Service Shop • • • (� )
Place of Amusement •
Place of Worship •
Private Club • •
Private Home Da care • • • •
Restaurant • •
Retail Store • •
Retirement Home • • •
School, Commercial • •
School, Elementary, • •(2)
Secondary
School, Post-Secondary • •
School, Private • •
Service and Repair Shop • •
Stormwater Management •
Facilities
Theatre • •
Veterinary Clinic • •
Notes:
1. use shall be limited to the first two storeys of a building
2. maximum one located within this zone
3. use prohibited in areas designated as Active At Grade Frontages on Schedule 6 to this
By-law
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4.2 Zone Regulations
The regulations for the City Centre Zones are set out in Table 4, below:
Table 4 — Zone Regulations
(a) Floor Space Index (FSI) (i) minimum — as shown on Schedule 3
(ii) maximum — 5.75
(b) Building Height (i) minimum — as shown on Schedule 4
(ii) maximum — as shown on Schedule 5
(c) Building Height Adjacent to (i) building height shall be limited by a 45-degree
Grade Related Dwellings angular plane measured 7.5 metres from the
property line of adjacent detached, semi-detached
and street townhouse dwellings at a height of
10.5 metres above grade
(d) Building Setback from (i) minimum — 1.0 metre
Street Line ii maximum — 4.0 metres
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(iii) notwithstanding (ii) above, for residential buildings
located outside the required Active At Grade
Frontages, as shown on Schedule 6 to this by-law,
the maximum setback from street line shall be
6.0 metres
(iv) the maximum setback may be increased up to an
additional 5.0 metres where the entire setback is
used for publicly-accessible open space, in the
form of a plaza or courtyard, and does not include
parking or loading spaces
(e) Setbackfor Below Grade (i) minimum — 0.0 metres
Parking Structures
(f) Podium Requirements for (i) minimum height of a podium — 10.5 metres
Buildings greater than �ii) maximum height of a podium — 20.0 metres
37.5 metres
(g) Tower Floor Plates (i) maximum tower floor plate for a residential building
— 850 square metres
(h) Building Separation (i) minimum — 11.0 metres, except that the separation
may be reduced to 3.0 metres if there are no
primary windows or balconies on the wall facing
the adjacent flanking building
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(ii) minimum — 18.0 metres for any portion of a
building greater than 25.5 metres in height, except
that the separation may be reduced to 11.0 metres
if there are no primary windows or ba/conies on the
wall facing the adjacent flanking building
(iii) minimum — 25.0 metres for any portion of a
building greater than 37.5 metres in height
(i) Building Stepbackfor (i) minimum — 3.0 metre stepback required between
Buildings equal to or less the 2nd and 5t" storey on any building face abutting
than 37.5 metres in height a street line
fronting a Street Line with a
right-of-way width greater
than 18.0 metres
(j) Building Stepback for (i) minimum — 3.0 metre stepback required for point
Buildings greater than towers from the podium on any building face
37.5 metres in height abutting a street line
fronting a Street Line with a (ii) minimum — 3.0 metre stepback required between
right-of-way width greater the top 6.0 metres and 18.0 metres of a point
than 18.0 metres towerfor buildings equal to and greater than
73.5 metres
(k) Building Stepback for all (i) minimum — 4.5 metre stepback required at the
Buildings Fronting a Street 3rd storey
Line with a right-of-way (ii) minimum — 7.5 metre stepback required at the
width equal to and less than 6tn storey
18.0 metres (iii) minimum — 3.5 metre stepback required at the
10th storey
(I) Balcony Requirements (i) minimum depth — 1.5 metres
(ii) notwithstanding Section 2.4 (c), balconies are not
permitted to project beyond the main wall less than
10.5 metres in height above grade along any street
line with required Active At Grade Frontages, as
shown on Schedule 6 to this By-law
(m) Continuous Length of (i) minimum — 60 percent of the street frontage of a lot
Buildings along a Street Line must be occupied by a building
(n) Buildings Requiring Active (i) minimum — 40 percent of the first storey of a
At Grade Frontages non-residential building along any street line with
required Active At Grade Frontages, as shown on
Schedule 6 of this by-law, shall be comprised of
openings and transparent glazing
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(ii) a primary entrance doorwith direct and
unobstructed access open to the public shall be
incorporated into the front wall of a building facing
the street line
(iii) minimum ground floor height — 4.5 metres
(o) Landscaped Area (i) minimum — 10 percent of the area of a lot
(p) Amenity Space (i) minimum — 2.0 square metres of indoor amenity
Requirements for space is required per dwelling unit:
Residential Uses �ii� minimum — 2.0 square metres of outdoor amenity
space is required per dwelling unit (a minimum
contiguous area of 40.0 square metres must be
provided in a common location)
4.2.1 Calculation of Landscaped Area
The minimum landscaped area requirement is to be calculated as follows:
a) to qualify for any minimum landscaped area requirement of this By-law, an
individual area of landscaping provided on a lot shall have a minimum
dimension of 3.0 metres by 3.0 metres;
b) landscaping provided on a roof of a building shall be included in the calculation
of required landscaped area on the lot, provided it meets the requirements of
Subsection a) above.
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"Accessory" means a use, building or structure naturally or normally incidental to,
subordinate to or exclusively devoted to a principal use or building or structure and
located on the same lot.
"Active At Grade Frontage" means the ground floor of a building facing a street
line that is permeable, transparent and contains the primary entrance doorfor uses
such as restaurants, food and retail stores and community uses. Emergency
access doors, garage doors, services doors and loading doors are not permitted
along the street line.
"Adult Entertainment Establishment" means any premises or part thereof in
which is provided, in pursuance of a trade, calling, business or occupation, live
entertainment or services appealing to or designed to appeal to erotic or sexual
appetites or inclinati�ons, and includes a body rub parlour.
"Aisle" means an internal vehicle route immediately adjacent to a parking or
loading space which provides vehicular access to and from the parking or loading
space, and includes a driveway.
"Amenity Space" means the total passive or active recreational area provided on
a lot for the personal, shared or communal use of the residents of a building or
buildings, and includes balconies; patios, rooftop gardens and other similar
features, but does not include indoor laundry or locker facilities.
"Angular Plane" means an imaginary flat surFace projecting over a lot, at an
inclined angle measured up from the horizontal.
"Animal Boarding Establishment" means a building, structure or part thereof,
where dogs and cats and other domesticated animals, excluding livestock, are
bred, raised, groomed, trained or kept for a fee on a temporary basis and may
include outdoor facilities.
"Arena" means a building or part thereof, in which the principal facilities provide for
recreational activities such as curling, skating, hockey, lacrosse, broomball or other
similar athletic activities, and which facilities may include dressing rooms,
concession booths for the provision of food and refreshments, bleachers,
equipment for making artificial ice and other such accessory facilities.
"Art Gallery/Studio" means a premises used for the creation, exhibition, collection
and/or preservation of works of art for public viewing and sale and may include
educational classes.
"Assembly, Convention Centre or Conference Hall" means a building or part
thereof in which permanent or temporary seating is provided for civic, educational,
political, religious or social purposes and may include facilities for the consumption
of food or drink, but not for any commercial use.
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"Balcony" means an attached covered or uncovered platform projecting from the
face of an exterior wall, including above a porch, which is only directly accessible
from within a building, usually surrounded by a balustrade or railing, and does not
have direct exterior access to grade.
"Basement" means a portion of a building below the first storey.
"Bay Window" means a window with at least three panels set at different angles to
create a projection from the outer wall of a building, and includes a bow window.
"Block" means all land fronting on one side of a street between the nearest
streets, intersecting, meeting or crossing said street.
"Building" means a structure occupying an area greater than 10 square metres
and consisting of any combination of walls, roof and floor but shall not include a
mobile home.
"Building, Main" means a building in which is carried on the principal purpose for
which the lot is used.
"Building, Mixed Use" means a building containing residential uses and at least
one non-residential use permitted by this By-law.
"Car Share Service" means a service that provides motor vehicles solely for the
shared use of inembers of that service, and does not include an automobile rental
establishment or automobile dealership.
"Cartage or Transport Depot" means a building or structure and lot where
transport vehicles are kept for hire, rented or leased, or stored or parked for
remuneration, or from which transport vehicles are dispatched for hire as common
carriers and may include a warehouse, but shall not include any other use or
activity otherwise defined or classified in this By-law.
"Cemetery" means the lands used or intended to be used for the interment of
human remains.
"Cinema" means a premises where motion pictures are exhibited for public
viewing.
"Commercial Use" means any permitted use the primary purpose of which is to
sell, lease or rent a product of service directly to the public, including but not limited
to retail sales, entertainment services and personal or professional services, but
shall exclude residential uses, an adult entertainment establishment and
dating/escort service.
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"Commercial Fitness/Recreational Centre" means a commercial establishment
that has been designed for conduct of sport, athletic and leisure activities such as
squash courts, swimming pools, exercise classes and other similar indoor
recreational facilities are provided and operated for gain or profit, but does not
include an adult entertainment establishment, a casino or place of amusement as
defined herein.
"Community Centre" means a multi-purpose facility that offers a variety of
programs or a recreational, cultural, day care, social, community service,
informational or instructional in nature.
"Contractor's Yard" means a premises of any general contractor or builder where
equipment and/or materials are stored or where a contractor perForms shop or
assembly worke
"Dating/Escort Service" means a service providing companionship for and by
individuals for profit or personal gain.
"Day Care Centre" means:
i) indoor and outdoor premises where more than five children are provided
with temporary care and/or guidance for a continuous period but does not
provide overnight accommodation and are licensed in accordance with
the applicable Provincial Act; or
ii) indoor and outdoor premises in which care is offered or supplied on a
regular schedule to adults for a portion of a day but does not provide
overnight accommodation.
"Daylight Triangle" means an area free of buildings, structures, fences and
hedges up to 0.9 metres in height and which area is to be determined by
measuring, from the point of intersection of street lines on a corner lot, the distance
required by this By-law along each such street line and joining such points with a
straight line. The triangular-shaped land between the intersecting street lines and
the straight line joining the points the required distance along the street lines is the
daylight triangle.
"Development Agreement" means an executed contract between a
developer/property owner and the City of Pickering that is required in order to
implement development and may include a subdivision agreement, site plan
agreement, or other similar agreements for development.
"District Energy Facility" means a centrally located facility or linked facilities that
generates and distributes thermal energy (steam and/or hot and cold water) to end
users through an underground pipeline distribution system and generates
electricity, including electricity for supply to the grid.
"Driveway" means a private way used to provide vehicular access from a roadway
to an off-street parking or loading space or aisle located on the same lot as the
principal use. On a lot containing a detached, semi-detached or townhouse
dwelling, the driveway may contain one or more parking spaces.
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"Dry Cleaning Distribution Centre" means a premises used for the purpose of
receiving articles or goods of fabric to be laundered or dry-cleaned elsewhere and
does not include a dry cleaning establishment.
"Dry Cleaning Establishment" means a premises in which the business of
laundry or dry cleaning is housed and where the cleaning, drying, ironing, and
finishing of such goods is conducted.
"Dwelling" includes:
(a) "Accessory Dwelling Unit" means a separate dwelling unit subsidiary to
and located in the same building as an associated principal dwelling unit;
and its creation does not result in the creation of a semi-detached dwelling,
duplex dwelling, three-unit dwelling or converted dwelling.
(b) "Apartment Dwelling" means a residential use building containing four or
more principal dwelling units, other than a townhouse dwelling or stacked
dwelling.
(c) "Back-to-Back Townhouse Dwelling" means a residential use building
containing four or more attached principal dwelling units divided vertically
where each unit is divided by common walls, including a common rear wall
without a rear yard setback, and whereby each unit has an independent
entrance to the unit from the outside accessed through the front yard or
exterior side yard.
(d) "Block Townhouse Dwelling" means a residential use building
containing three or more attached principal dwelling units divided vertically,
and where all dwelling units are located on one lot and accessed from a
private street, laneway or common condominium aisle.
(e) "Detached Dwelling" means a residential use building that contains only
one principal dwelling unit.
(f) "Dwelling Unit" means a residential unit that:
i) consists of a self-contained set of rooms located in a building or
structure;
ii) is used or intended for use as a residential premises;
iii) contains kitchen and bathroom facilities that are intended for the
use of the unit only; and
iv) is not a mobile home or any vehicle.
(g) "Live Work Dwelling" means a townhouse dwelling or stacked dwelling,
where the ground floor only, or part thereof, may be used for commercial
use as permitted by this By-law, except that the basement may be used for
storage for the commercial use, and where the commercial and residential
components can be accessed by a common internal entrance.
(h) "Semi-Detached Dwelling" means a residential use building containing
two attached principal dwelling units that are divided vertically, with each
unit having frontage on a street, except where located within a planned unit
development.
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(i) "Stacked Dwelling" means a residential use building of four or fewer
storeys in height containing four or more principal dwelling units where the
units in each pair are divided horizontally, and the pairs are divided
vertically, and in which each dwelling unit has an independent entrance to
the interior.
(j) "Street Townhouse Dwelling" means a residential use building
containing three or more attached principal dwelling units divided vertically
and where all dwelling units �re located on a street.
"Existing" means existing as of the date of the enactment of the provision that
contains that word.
"Farmers' Market" means a building, part of a building or open area where a
majority of the vendors shall be primary producers of agricultural products grown
within the Province of Ontario that are offered for sale directly to the general public,
but may also feature other vendors who offer prepared foods and artisan crafts as
well as provide entertainment and community information.
"Financial Institution" means a building or portions of a building used for the
purposes of administering or providing financial services to the public, other than
exclusively through an automated banking machine.
"Floor Area" means the total area of all floors of a building within the outside walls.
"Floor Space Index" means the total gross floor area of all buildings on a lot
divided by the total area of the lot on which the building is located, excluding any
portion of the building located below grade, such as parking structures.
"Food Store" means a premises that sells food and other non-food items, primarily
on a self-service basis.
"Front Wall" means the main exterior wall of a building that is not a permitted
projection, which is located closest to the front lot line from which the building has
its primary entrance door.
"Frontage" means that part of a lot that abuts a street measured along the street
line.
"Funeral Home" means a building, or part of a building, used for furnishing funeral
supplies and services to the public and includes facilities intended for the
preparation of bodies for interment or cremation and may include visitation rooms
and administrative offices.
"Grade" or "Established Grade" means the average elevation of the finished
level of the ground adjoining all exterior walls of a building.
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"Gross Floor Area" means the total area of each floor whether located above, at or
below grade, measured between the exterior faces of the exterior walls of the
building at each floor level but excluding any porch, veranda, cellar, mechanical
room or penthouse, or areas dedicated to parking within the building. For the
purposes of this definition, the walls of an inner court shall be deemed to be exterior
walls.
"Gross Leasable Floor Area" means the total floor area designed for tenant
occupancy and exclusive use, including basements, mezzanines and upper floor
areas if any; expressed in square metres and measured from the centre line of joint
partitions and from outside wall faces.
"Ground Floor" means the floor of a building at orfirst above grade.
"Ground Floor Area" means the gross floor area only on the ground floor.
"Height" means the vertical distance between the established grade, and in the
case of a flat roof, the highest point of the roof surFace or parapet wall, or in the
case of a mansard roof the deck line, or in the case of a gabled, hip or gambrel
roof, the mean height level between eaves and ridge. When the regulation
establishes height in storeys, means the number of storeys. The height
requirements of this By-law shall not apply to roof top mechanical penthouses.
"Home-Based Business" means the accessory use of a dwelling unit for an
occupation or business, where the dwelling unit is the principal residence of the
business operator.
"Hotel" means a building, or group of buildings, each containing sleeping
accommodation, catering primarily to the traveling public, for rent or hire for
temporary lodging. Hotel may also include restaurant, public hall and ancillary retail
uses which are incidental and subordinate to the primary hotel function and
oriented to serve the hotel patrons.
"Kiosk" means a building or structure with a maximum floor area of 12 square
metres that provides complementary uses in a public or private operated open
space zone.
"Landscaped Area" means an outdoor area on a lot comprising trees, plants,
decorative stonework, retaining walls, walkways, or other landscape or architectural
elements, excluding aisles and areas for loading, parking or storing of vehicles.
"Lane" means a thoroughfare not intended for general traffic circulation that
provides means of vehicular access to the rear of a lot where the lot also fronts or
flanks onto a street, or where a lot fronts onto public or private open space. The
lane may be maintained by a condominium corporation as a private road
condominium or by a government authority.
"Library" means a building or portion of a building containing an organized
collection of information resources that are publicly accessible and provided by the
City of Pickering.
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"Loading Space" means an unobstructed area of land which is provided and
maintained upon the same lot or lots upon which the principal use is located and
which area is provided for the temporary parking of one commercial motor vehicle
while merchandise or materials are being loaded or unloaded from such vehicles.
"Long-Term Care Facility" means a premises licensed pursuant to Provincial
legislation consisting of assisted living units where a broad range of person care,
support and health services are provided for the elderly, disabled or chronically ill
occupants in a supervised setting, and may include one or more common areas
such as a dining, lounge, kitchen, and recreational area.
"Lot" means a parcel of land fronting on a street, whether or not occupied by a building
or structure.
"Lot Area" means the total horizontal area of a lot.
"Lot Coverage" means the total horizontal area of the part of the lot area covered
by all buildings above ground level.
"Lot, Corner" means a lot situated at the intersection of two or more streets or
upon two parts of the same street having an angle of intersection not exceeding
135 degrees.
"Lot Depth" means the horizontal distance between the front and rear lot lines. If
the front and rear lot lines are not parallel, the lot depth shall be measured by a
straight line joining the mid-point of the front lot line with the mid-point of the rear lot
line. Where there is no rearlot line, the lot depth shall be measured by a straight
line joining the mid-point of the front lot line with the apex of the triangle formed by
the side lot lines.
"Lot Frontage" means the horizontal distance between the side lot lines of a lot
measured at along a line parallel to and 6.0 metres distant from the front lot line.
"Lot Line" means a line delineating any boundary of a lot.
"Lot Line, Exterior Side" means the side lot line, which separated a lot from the
street adjacent to it.
"Lot Line, Front" means the lot line, which separates a lot from the street in front
of it. Where more than one lot line separates a lot from the street, the front lot line
shall be the shorter lot line. Where a lot is a through lot, the lot line abutting the
wider street right-of-way shall be the front lot line.
"Lot Line, Interior Side" means a side lot line, which is not adjacent to a street.
"Lot Line, Rear" means the lot line opposite to, and most distant from, the front lot
line, but where the side lot lines intersect, as in the case of a triangular lot, the rear
lot line shall be represented by the point of intersection.
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"�ot Line, Side" means all lot lines, which join both a front lot line and a rear lot
line.
"Lot, Through" means a lot bounded on opposite sides by a street.
"Main Wall" means a primary exterior front, rear or side wall of a building, not
including permitted projections.
"Mobile Home" means a prefabricated building that is designed to be made mobile
and is intended to provide permanent residence but does not include any trailer
otherwise defined in this By-law.
"Motor Vehicle" means an automobile, motorcycle, recreational vehicle, trailer,
and any other vehicle propelled, towed or driven otherwise than by muscular power.
"Museum" means premises used for the exhibition, collection and/or preservation
of objects of cultural, .historical or scientific interest for public viewing.
"Nightclub" means a place where food or drink may be served, and where the
primary function is the provision of theatrical perFormances, pre-recorded music, or
live musical entertainment, whether such music is provided for listening or dancing
by the patrons, or any combination of the above functions, but does not include a
restaurant or an adult entertainment establish�ment.
"Office" means a building or part thereof, where administrative and clerical
functions are carried out in the management of a business, profession, organization
or public administration but shall not include a medical office.
"Office, Medical" means a premises designed and used for the diagnosis,
examination, and medical, surgical or physiotherapeutic treatment of human
patients, and which may include pharmacies and dispensaries, waiting rooms,
treatment rooms and blood testing clinics, but shall not include overnight
accommodation for in-patient care.
"Outdoor Storage" means the occasional or continuous keeping of goods,
inventory, materials or machinery or equipment outside, but does not include
damaged, impounded or inoperable vehicles.
"Park, Private" means an area of land not under the jurisdiction of a public
authority that is designed or maintained for active or passive recreational purposes.
"Park, Public" means an area of land under the jurisdiction of a public authority
that is designed or maintained for active or passive recreational purposes and other
uses authorized through an agreement with the City. �
"Parking Area" means one or more parking spaces, including related aisles, for the
parking or storage of vehicles.
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"Parking Garage" means a building, or part thereof, used for the parking of
vehicles and may include any permitted use in the first storey, but shall not include
any area where vehicles for sale or repair are kept or stored. A parking garage
includes underground parking and a parking structure.
"Parking Lot" means a lot or portion thereof provided for the parking of motor
vehicles accessory or incidental to the main use.
"Parking Space" means an unobstructed area of land that is accessible by an aisle,
having access to a street or lane that is reserved for the purpose of the temporary
parking or storage of one motor vehicle.
"Parking Space, Bicycle" means an area used exclusively for parking or storing a
bicycle.
"Parking Structure" means a building or portion thereof, containing one or more
parking spaces.
"Patio" means an outdoor area where seating accommodation can be provided
and/or where meals or refreshments are served to the public for consumption.
"Personal Service Shop" means a premises used to provide personal grooming
services or for the cleaning or care of apparel.
"Place of Amusement" means a premises which are devoted to the offering of
facilities for the playing of any game for the amusement of the public such as a
billiard or pool rooms, bowling alleys, electronic games, indoor playground,
miniature golf courses or roller skating rinks.
"Place of Worship" means a facility the primary use of which is the practice of
religion, but which may include accessory uses subordinate and incidental to the
primary use such as classrooms for religious instruction, programs for community
social benefit, assembly areas, kitchens, offices and a residence for the faith group
leader. Other than a day care centre which shall be permitted, a place of worship
shall not include a private school or residential or commercial uses.
"Podium" means the base of a building, structure or part thereof located at or
above established grade that projects from the tower portion of the building.
"Point Tower" means a compact and slender building form.
"Porch" means a roofed deck or portico structure with direct access to the ground
that is attached to the exterior wall of a building.
"Premises" means the whole or part of lands, buildings or structures, or any
combination of these.
"Primary Entrance Door" means the principal entrance by which the public enters
or exits a building or individual retail/commercial unit or the resident enters or exits
a dwelling unit.
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"Primary Window" means all windows except bathroom, hallway, closet or kitchen
windows.
"Private Club" means a meeting place by members of an association, club,
cultural group or community group to conduct the activities of the association, and
for social activities, cultural events, perFormances, or exhibitions.
"Private Home Daycare" means a premises used for the temporary care of five
children or less where such care is provided in a dwelling unit, other than the
dwelling unit of a parent or guardian of any such child, for a continuous period not
exceeding twenty-four hours.
"Public Bath/Whirlpool" means indoor or outdoor premises where people may
bathe, swim or lounge within pools or tanks of water.
"Restaurant" means a building or part of a building where the principal business is
the preparation of food and drinks for retail sale to the public for immediate
consumption on or off the premises, or both on and off the premises but shall not
include a night club.
"Retail Store" means a premises in which goods and merchandise are offered or
kept for retail sale or rental to the public.
"Retirement Home" means a building or part of a building providing
accommodation primarily for retired persons where each private bedroom or living
unit does not include a stove top and oven, does have a separate entrance from a
common hall, and where common facilities and services may be provided for the
residents including personal services, the preparation and consumption of food,
nursing services, common lounges, recreation rooms and ancillary support offices.
"School, Commercial" means a building, or part thereof, where instruction of a
skill is provided for profit and may include instruction in a trade, business, art,
music, dance, cooking, athletic skill or any other specialized instruction but does not
include a commercial t'itness/recreational centre or a post-secondary school.
"School, Elementary" or "School, Post-Secondary" means a place of
instruction maintained and operated under the jurisdiction of a governmental
authority.
"School, Private" means a place of instruction (excepting a commercial school or
private career college) offering courses equivalent to those customarily offered in an
elementary school or secondary school.
"Self-Storage Facility" means a building consisting of individual self-contained
units that are leased or owned for the storage of personal property and/or
household goods.
"Service and Repair Shop" means a premises for the servicing, repairing or
renting, of articles, goods or materials but shall not include any vehicle, recreational
vehicle or boat.
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"Setback" means the distance between a building and a lot line. In calculating the
setback the horizontal distance from the respective lot line shall be used.
"Shelter" means a building or structure used solely for the purposes of providing
temporary shelterand shall not be used for human habitation.
66Shopping Centre" means one or more buildings forming a complex of shops
representing merchandisers, with interior interconnecting walkways enabling
visitors to walk from unit to unit, along with an associated parking area.
"Stepback" means the setting back of the upper storeys of a base building or of a
towerfrom the face of a base building fronting a public or private street.
"Storey" means that portion of a building other than a basement, cellar, or attic,
included between the surface of any floor, and the surFace of the floor, roof deck or
ridge next above it.
"Storey, First" means the storeywith its floor closest to grade and having its
ceiling more than 1.8 metres above grade.
"Street" means a public highway but does not include a lane. Where a 0.3 metre
reserve abuts a street, or where a daylight triangle abuts a street, for the purposes
of determining setbacks the street shall be deemed to include the 0.3 metre reserve
and/or the daylight triangle, however, nothing herein shall be interpreted as granting
a public right of access over the 0.3 metre reserve or as an assumption of the 0.3
metre reserve as a public highway for maintenance purposes under the Municipal
Act.
"Street Line" means the dividing line between a lot and a street or private street.
"Street, Private" means:
a) a right-of-way or roadway that is used by vehicles and is maintained by a
condominium corporation;
b) a private road condominium, which provides access to individual freehold
lots;
c) a roadway maintained by a corporation to provide vehicular and pedestrian
access to parking lots and individual retail/commercial units;
d) a private right-of-way over private property, that affords access to lots
abutting a private road; but is not maintained by a public body and is not a
lane.
"Structure" means anything that is erected, built or constructed of parts joined
together wifh a fixed location on the ground, or attached to something having a
fixed location in or on the ground and shall include buildings, walls or any sign, but
does not include fences below six feet in height or inground swimming pools.
"Tandem Parking Space" means two or more parking spaces abutting each other
end to end with only one having access to an aisle.
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"Taxi Service" means the operation of a service providing taxicab motor vehicles
with drivers used for hire for the conveyance of goods and passengers.
"Temporary Sales Office" means a building, structure, facility or trailer on the lot
used for the purpose of the sale of dwelling units to be erected on the lote
"Theatre" means a premises used for the rehearsal or performance of the
performing arts, such as music, dance or theatre.
"Tower" means the storeys within that portion of a building or structure or part
thereof located above the podium.
"Tower Floor Plate" means the average floor area of all storeys within that portion
of a building or structure or part thereof located above the podium, measured to the
exterior faces of exterior walls of each storey of a building or structure.
"Uncovered Platform" means an attached or freestanding structure not covered
by a roof, which is located on the same level as or lower than the first storey of the
building associated with the platform.
"Utilities" means an essential public service such as electricity, gas, television or
communications/telecommunications that is provided by a regulated company or
government agency.
"Vehicle Dealership" means an establishment engaged in the sale, lease and
display of motor vehicles.
"Vehicle Repair Facilities" means an establishment engaged in repairing of motor
vehicles, service station, repair garage, car washing establishment or gas bar.
"Veterinary Clinic" means a building or part of a building providing the services of
a veterinarian, and facilities for the medical treatment, examination, surgery,
diagnosis, grooming, general health care, and observation of domestic animals and
birds.
"Warehousing" or "Logistics" means the indoor housing or storage of goods,
wares, merchandise, food-stuffs, substances, articles, or things before wholesale
distribution to a retailer.
"Waste Transfer Station" means a facility within an enclosed building whose
primary purpose is the collection and storage of waste or hazardous waste for
shipment, and which may include limited sorting or preparation of that waste to
facilitate its shipment for final disposal or to a waste processing station, but does
not include salvage yards or scrap metal yards.
"Wholesaling" means the distribution of goods, wares, merchandise, food-stuffs,
substances, articles, or things, in large quantities, to a business or retailer for
eventual or further distribution, processing, assembly, or retail sale.
"Yard" means any open, uncovered, unoccupied space appurtenant to a building.
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Section 5.0
"Varci, Exterior Side" means a side yard adjacent to a street.
"Yard, Front" means a yard e�ending across the full width of the lot between the
front lot line and the nearest wall of any main building on the lot for which the yard
is required.
66Yard, Interior Side" means a side yard not adjacent to a street.
"Yard, Rear" means a yard extending across the full width of the lot between the
rear lot line and the nearest wall of any main building or structure on the lot for
which the yard is required.
"Yard, Side" means a yard extending from the front yard to the rear yard between
the side lot line and the nearest wall of any building or structure on the lot for which
the yard is required.
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51
Section 6.0
6.0 Exceptions
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this By-law, the following exceptions shall
apply to the lands as shown in Section 8, Schedule 7— Exceptions. All other
provisions of this By-law shall continue to apply to the lands subject to this section.
E� (Part of Lot 23, Concession 1) Parent Zone: CC1
Schedule 7 Amending By-law: N/A
6.1.1 Additional Permitted Uses
The following additional use is permitted:
a) Outdoor Storage associated with a Garden Centre Use
6.1.2 Zone Provisions
The following regulations apply:
a) Minimum Building Height 10.5 metres and 2 functional
storeys
b) Maximum size of outdoorstorage associated with a 1,900 square metres
garden centre use
c) Minimum number of required parking spaces for 0 parking spaces
outdoor storage associated with a garden centre use
c) Total number of required parking spaces that can be 90 parking spaces
reduced while the outdoor storage associated with a
garden centre use is operating
d) Maximum duration outdoorstorage associated with a Between April 1St and
garden centre use shall be permitted to operate August 1St within a calendar
outdoors year
6.1.3 Special Site Provisions
The following additional provision applies:
a) Section 4.2 (m), related to Continuous Length of Buildings along a Street Line, shall
not apply to any building or structure fronting Liverpool Road.
b) Additions or expansions to existing buildings or structures shall be permitted provided
that such additions or expansions shall not exceed 10 percent of the gross floor area
of all existing buildings and structures as legally existed on the effective date of this
By-law.
c) For the purpose of calculating Floor Space Index for new buildings, the area of the lot
shall be equivalent to the ground floor area of the new building.
d) Section 4.2 (a), related to Floor Space Index, and Section 4.2 (b) and Section 6.1.2
(a), related to Building Height, shall not apply to any additions or expansions to
existing buildings and structures as legally existed on the effective date of this By-law
City Centre Zoning By-law — Draft 37
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Section 6.0
(Part of Lot 23, Concession 1, Part 2, Pareret Zone: CC1
Plan 40R-4643)
Schedule 7 Amending By-law: N/A
. .1 dditional er itte ses
The following additional use is permitted:
a) Automobile Service Station on a lot where the use legally existed on the effective date
of this By-law.
6.2.2 Definitions
a) "Automobile Service Station" means an establishment where vehicle fuels,
lubricants, and automobile-related accessories are offered for retail sale, and which
also may include one mechanical car wash and limited convenience retail sales, but
shall not include facilities for the repair and maintenance of vehicles, or facilities for
the repairing or painting of vehicle bodies.
b) "Mechanical Car Wash" means an establishment where facilities are provided for
the washing and cleaning of vehicles using production line methods employing
mechanical devices wholly enclosed within a building.
6.2.3 Zone Provisions
The following regulations apply only to an automobile service station:
a) Minimum Building Height As legally existing on the lot
on the effective date of this
By-law
b) Minimum number of required parking spaces 10 parking spaces
c) Maximum Gross Leasable FloorArea 360 square metres
d) Maximum size of outdoor storage and display of 10 square metres
convenience items
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53
Section 6.0
E3 (Part of Lots 21 and 22, Concession 1) Parent Zone: CC1
Schedule 7 Amending By-law: N/A
6.3.1 Additional Permitted Uses
The following additional uses are permitted:
a) Farmers' Market
b) Outdoor Sales and Display
c) Vehicle Repair Shop on a lot where the use legally existed on the effective date of this
By-law
6.3.2 Definifions
a) "Vehicle Repair Shop" means an establishment containing facilities for the repair
and maintenance of vehicles on the premises, in which accessories are sold and
vehicle maintenance and repair operations are performed in return for remuneration,
but shall not include a body shop or any establishment engaged in the retail sale of
vehicle fuels.
b) "Gross Leasable Floor Area" shall mean the aggregate of the floor areas of all
storeys above or below established grade, designed for owner or tenant occupancy or
exclusive use only, but excluding storage areas below established grade.
6.3.3 Zone Provisions
The following regulations apply:
a) Minimum Building Height 10.5 metres and 2 functional
storeys
b) Maximum size of outdoor sales and display area 650 square metres
permitted accessory only to a retail store having a
gross -leasable floor area in excess of 7,400 square
metres
c) Minimum number of required parking spaces for 0 parking spaces
Farmer's Market operating outdoors
c) Total number of required parking spaces that can 90 parking spaces
be reduced while the Farmers' Market use is
operating outdoors
d) Maximum duration Farmers' Market shall be Between April 1St and October 1St
permitted to operate outdoors within a calendar year
e) An existing vehicle repair shop may only be permitted in conjunction with and as
accessory to any retail store having a gross leasable floor area in excess of
7,400 square metres
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54
Section 6.0
. p@Clc�l It@ C VISI 11S
The following additional provision applies:
a) Additions or expansions to existing buildings or structures shall be permitted provided
that such additions or expansions shall not exceed 10 percent of the gross floor area
of all existing buildings and structures as legally existed on the effective date of this
By-law.
b) For the purpose of calculating Floor Space Index for new buildings, the area of the lot
shall be equivalent to the ground floor area of the new building.
c) Section 4.2 (a), related to Floor Space Index, and Section 4.2 (b) and Section 6.3,3
(a), related to Building Height, shall not apply to any additions or expansions to
existing buildings and structures as legally existed on the effective date of this By-law
E4 (Part of Lots 21 and 22, Concession 1) Parent Zone: CC1
Schedule 7 Amending By-law: N/A
6.4.1 Additional Permitted Uses
The following additional use is permitted:
a) Automobile Service Station on a lot where the use legally existed on the effective date
of this By-law.
6.4.2 Definitions
a) "Automobile Service Station" means an establishment where vehicle fuels,
lubricants, and automobile-related accessories are offered for retail sale, and which
also may include one mechanical car wash and limited convenience retail sales, but
shall not include facilities for the repair and maintenance of vehicles, or facilities for the
repairing or painting of vehicle bodies.
b) "Mechanical Car Wash" means an establishment where facilities are provided for the
washing and cleaning of vehicles using production line methods employing
mechanical devices wholly enclosed within a building.
6.4.3 Parking Provisions
The following parking regulations apply:
a) Minimum number of required parking spaces for As legally existing on the lot on
Automobile Service Station and Mechanical Car the effective date of this By-law
Wash
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55
Section 6.0
E5 (Part of Lot 20, Concession 1) Parent Zone: CCR1
Schedule 7 Amending B-law: N/A
6.5.1 Additional Permitted Uses
The following additional uses are permitted:
a) Detached Dwelling ,
b) Accessory Dwelling Unit is permitted within an existing detached dwelling in
accordance with Section 2.7 a) i) and ii)
6.5.2 Zone Provisions
The following regulations apply:
a) Maximum Lot Coverage 50 percent
b) Minimum Front Yard Setback 3.0 metres
c) Minimum Interior Side Yard Set,back 1.2 metres and 0.3 metres, on
the side where dwellings on
adjacent lots are attached, no
interior side yard is required
d) Minimum Exterior Side Yard Setback 2.7 metres
e) Minimum Rear Yard Setback 6.0 metres
f) Covered and unenclosed porches, verandahs and flankage entrance features not
exceeding 1.5 metres in height above established grade may project no more than:
A. 1.5 metres into any required front or rear yard
B. 1.0 metres into any required exterior side yard
C. 0.6 metres into any required side yard
h) A minimum of one private garage shall be provided per lot, any vehicular entrance of
which shall be located not less than 6.0 metres from the front lot line
City Centre Zoning By-law — Draft 41
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Section 6.0
(Part of Lot 20, Concession 1) Parent Zone: CC2
Schedule 7 Amending By-law: N/A
. .1 e r visi ns
The following regulations apply:
a) Minimum Floor Space Index 1.5
b) Minimum Building Height 12.0 metres
c) Minimum Landscaped Area between parking 2.5 metres
spaces and existing residential development to the
south _
6.6.2 Parking Provisions
The following parking regulations apply:
a) Minimum Parking Requirement for Stacked 1.0 parking space per dwelling
Townhouse Dwellings unit and an additional 0.2 of a
space per dwelling unit for
visitors
E7 (Part of Lot 21, Concession 1) Parent Zone: CC2
Schedule 7 Amending By-law: N/A
6.7.1 Definitions
a) "Build-to-Zone" means an area of land within which all or part of a building or
buildings or part of a structure or structures are to be located.
b) "Building Envelope" means the three-dimensional buildable area prescribed for a
building by the regulations of this By-law.
6.7.2 Zone Provisions
The following regulations apply:
a) Buildings and structures shall comply with the minimum and maximum building
envelope as shown on Figure 6.7.4 (a).
b) A minimum of 70% of the build-to-zone must be occupied prior to the erection of
any other buildings or structures on the subject lands.
6.7.3 Special Site Provisions
The following additional provision applies:
a) Section 4.2 (d), related to Building Setbackfrom Street Line, and Section 4.2 (m),
related to Continuous Length of Buildings along a Street Line, shall not apply to the
subject lands.
b) Notwithstanding Section 4.2 (i), related to Building Stepback for Buildings equal to
or less than 37.5 metres in height, a minimum 3.0 metre stepback is required
between the 2"d and 5t" storeyfor that portion of a building located within the
build-to-zone as shown on Figure 6.7.4 (a).
City Centre Zoning By-law — Draft 42
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Section 6.0
c) Notwithstanding Section 2.12, related to Temporary Sales Office, a temporary
sales office is permitted on the subject lands for the leasing of units where Site
Plan Approval has been granted by the City.
d) Notwithstanding Section 3.8 (d), related to Parking Structures, air vents are
permitted to be located within the building envelope as shown on Figure 6.7.4 (a)
6.7.4 Special Site Figures
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City Centre Zoning By-law — Draft 43
58
Section 6.0
(Part of Lots 23 and 24, Concession 1) Parent Zone: CC1
Schedule 7 Amending By-law: N/A
. 01 n r visi s
The following regulations apply:
a) Notwithstanding Section 4.2 (m), related to Continuous Length of Buildings along a
Street Line, a minimum of 50 percent of the street frontage of a lot must be occupied
by a building.
E9 (Part of Lots 21 and 22, Concession 1)
Schedule 7
6.9.1 Special Site Provisions
The following additional provision applies:
Parent Zone: CC2
Amendina Bv-law: N/A
a) Notwithstanding Section 4.2 (a) and Schedule 3, the total land area of the lot as of the
effective date of this By-law shall be deemed to be a lot for the purposes of calculating
Floor Space Index (FSI), as shown on Figure 6.9.2 (a).
6.9.2 Special Site Figures
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City Centre Zoning By-law — Draft 44
59
Section 6.0
E.� 0 (Part of Lot 21, Concession 1) Parent Zone: CC2
Schedule 7 Amending By-law: N/A
6.10.1 Special Site Provisions
The following additional provision applies:
a) Notwithstanding Section 4.2 (a) and Schedule 3, the total land area of the lot as of the
effective date of this By-law shall be deemed to be a lot for the purposes of calculating
Floor Space Index (FSI), as shown on Figure 6.10.2 (a).
6.10.2 Special Site Figures
Fiqure 6.10.2 (a)
BAYLY STREET �
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City Centre Zoning By-law — Draft 45
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Section 6.0
(Part of Lot 21, Concession 1) Parent Zone: CC2
Schedule 7 Amending �y-law: N/A
.11.1 ecial ite r visi ns
The following additional provision applies:
a) Notwithstanding Section 4.2 (a) and Schedule 3, the total land area of the lot as of the
effective date of this By-law shall be deemed to be a lot for the purposes of calculating
Floor Space Index (FSI), as shown on Figure 6.11.2 (a).
6.11.2 Special Site Figures
Fiqure 6.11.2 (a)
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City Centre Zoning By-law — Draft
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Section 7.0
7.0 Holding Provisions
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this By-law, where a zone symbol is
preceded by an open bracket and the letter "H" and a closed bracket, no person
shall use any lot or alter or use any building or structure for any purpose except for
existing lawful uses, located on the land or in existing buildings or structures,
provided such use continue in the same manner and for the same purpose for
which they were used on the day this By-law was passed.
Council may pass a by-law to remove the (H) Holding Symbol, thereby placing the
lands in the zone indicated by the zone symbol, when all of the applicable
requirements have been met.
�..I � (Block A and Block B, Plan M-998 and Parent Zone: CC1
Part of Lot 22, Concession 1(Parts 1
Schedule 8 to 16, inclusive, Plan 40R-7347 ) Amending By-law: N/A
7.1 Conditions for Removal of the "H"
The "H" symbol shall, upon application by the landowner, be removed by City Council
passing a By-law under Section 34 of the Planning Act. The following conditions shall first
be completed to the satisfaction of the City of Pickering:
a) a block development plan, approved by City Council, has been prepared to
demonstrate the orderly development of the lands providing details regarding such
matters as: street and block pattern; pedestrian, landscape and open space
connections; parking strategy; community uses such as parks, community centres
and other public uses; public and private street right-of-way design; and phasing of
the proposed development
�..'2 (Part of Lot 23, Concession 1) Parent Zone: CC1
Schedule 8 Amending By-law: N/A
7.2.1 Only Permitted Uses Prior to Removal of the "H"
For such time as the "H" symbol is in place, these lands shall only be used for the
following:
a) All uses permitted in the applicable Zone
7.2.2 Zone Regulations Prior to Removal of the "H"
For such time as the "H" symbol is in place, only the following shall be permitted:
a) existing buildings or structures legally existing on the effective date of this By-law
b) additions or expansions to existing buildings or structures shall be permitted provided
that such additions or expansions shall not exceed 10 percent of the gross floor area
of all existing buildrngs and structures as legally existed on the effective date of this
By-law
c) new buildings or structures, subject to the provisions of this By-�aw, provided that the
maximum combined gross floor area shall not exceed 3,000 square metres
City Centre Zoning By-law — Draft 47
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Section 7.0
7. .3 n iti ns f r e val f the ""
The "H" symbol shall, upon application by the landowner, be removed by City Council
passing a By-law under Section 34 of the Planning Act. The following conditions shall first
be completed to the satisfaction of the City of Pickering:
a) a block development plan, approved by City Council, has been prepared to
demonstrate the orderly development of the lands providing details regarding such
matters as: street and block pattern; pedestrian, landscape and open space
connections; parking strategy; community uses such as parks, community centres
and other public uses; conservation and enhancement of natural features; public and
private street right-of-way design; and phasing of the proposed development
b) appropriate road infrastructure is in place or will be provided in conjunction with the
development
c) an Environmental Assessment or equivalent comprehensive evaluation of alternatives
for flood remediation and a road crossing of the Pine Creek valley corridor, as
identified on Schedule 2 of the Official Plan, has been completed to the satisfaction of
the City of Pickering and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
d) an Environmental Impact Study and a detailed engineering design and restoration
plan for the rehabilitation of Pine Creek valley corridor has been completed to the
satisfaction of the City of Pickering and the Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority
e) the execution of an Agreement to ensure that the Pine Creek valley corridor will be
conveyed into public ownership upon completion of the works to the satisfaction of the
City of Pickering and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
f) appropriate arrangements have been made to the satisfaction of the City of Pickering
and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to implement the
recommendations of the Environmental Assessment or equivalent comprehensive
evaluation
(Part of Lot 23, Concession 1) Parent Zone: CC1
Schedule 8 Amending By-law: N/A
7.3 Conditions for emoval of the 66 99
The "H" symbol shall, upon application by the landowner, be removed by City Council
passing a By-law under Section 34 of the Planning Act. The following conditions shall first
be completed to the satisfaction of the City of Pickering:
a) appropriate road infrastructure is in place or will .be provided in conjunction with the
development
b) an Environmental Assessment or equivalent comprehensive evaluation of alternatives
for flood remediation and a road crossing of the Pine Creek valley corridor has been
cornpleted to the satisfaction of the City of Pickering and the Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority
City Centre Zoning By-law — Draft 48
63
Section 7.0
c) an Environmental Impact Study and a detailed engineering design and restoration
plan for the rehabilitation of Pine Creek valley corridor has been completed to the
satisfaction of the City of Pickering and the Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority
d) the execution of an Agreement to ensure that the Pine Creek valley corridor will be
conveyed into public ownership upon completion of the works to the satisfaction of the
City of Pickering and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
e) appropriate arrangements have been made to the satisfaction of the City of Pickering
and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to implement the recommendations
of the Environmental Assessment or equivalent comprehensive evaluation
H4 (Part of Lot 21 and 22, Concession 1) Parent Zone: CC1
Schedule 8 Amending By-law: N/A
7.4 Conditions for Removal of the "H"
The "H" symbol shall, upon application by the landowner, be removed by City Council
passing a By-law under Section 34 of the Planning Act. The following conditions shall first
be completed to the satisfaction of the City of Pickering:
a) a comprehensive functional servicing and stormwater management plan, to address
stormwater and replacement flood storage on the lands, has been completed to the
satisfaction of the City of Pickering
b) the execution and registration of an Agreement to ensure that any redevelopment of
the lands, or any part thereof, conforms to the comprehensive functional servicing
and stormwater management plan
c) appropriate easements have been provided across the lands in favour of the City to
facilitate existing and new storm trunk sewer systems and appurtenances that are
required to service these and other lands
City Centre Zoning By-law — Draft 49
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Section 7.0
(Part of Lot 21, Concession 1) Parent Zone: CC2
Schedule 8 Amending By-law: N/A
n iti ns f r e val f t e""
The "H" symbol shall, upon application by the landowner, be removed by City Council
passing a By-law under Section 34 of the Planning Act. The following conditions shall first
be completed to the satisfaction of the City of Pickering:
a) a block development plan, approved by City Council, has been prepared to
demonstrate the orderly development of the lands providing details regarding such
matters as: street and block pattern; pedestrian, landscape and open space
connections; parking strategy; community uses such as parks, community centres
and other public uses; public and private street right-of-way design; and phasing of
the proposed development
b) appropriate road infrastructure is in place or will be provided in conjunction with the
development
H (Part of Lots 21 and 22, Concession 1) Parent Zone: CC2
Schedule 8 Amending By-law: N/A
?.6 Conditions for Removal of the "H"
The "H" symbol shall, upon application by the landowner, be removed by City Council
passing a By-law under Section 34 of the Planning Act. The following conditions shall first
be completed to the satisfaction of the City of Pickering:
a) a block development plan, approved by City Council, has been prepared to
demonstrate the orderly development of the lands providing details regarding such
matters as: street and block pattern; pedestrian, landscape and open space
connections; parking strategy; community uses such as parks, community centres
and other public uses; conservation and enhancement of natural features; public and
private street right-of-way design; and phasing of the proposed development
b) a comprehensive transportation study has been conducted to assess the impact on
the transportation system and appropriate road infrastructure is in place to support the
development of the lands
c) cost sharing agreements for matters such as community uses, public parks, municipal
roads and infrastructure, are made between the participating landowners
e) an Environmental Impact Study and a detailed engineering design and restoration
plan for the rehabilitation of Krosno Creek valley corridor consistent with the Final
Floodplain Rationalization Study for Krosno Creek, prepared by TMIG, dated
February 2015 and the Krosno Creek Restoration Plan, prepared by Schaeffers, dated
October 25, 2013 have been completed and the approved works secured to the
satisfaction of a the City of Pickering and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
f) the execution of an Agreement to ensure that the restored and rehabilitated Krosno
Creek valley corridor, to include 10.0 metres from the long-term stable top of bank,
will be conveyed into public ownership upon completion of the works, to the
satisfaction of the City of Pickering
City Centre Zoning By-law — Draft 50
65
Section 7.0
I„' 7 (Part of Lots 20 and 21, Concession 1) Parent Zone: CC2
Schedule 8 Amending By-law: N/A
7.7 Conditions for Removal of the "H"
The "H" symbol shall, upon application by the landowner, be removed by City Council
passing a By-law under Section 34 of the Planning Act. The following conditions shall first
be completed to the satisfaction of the City of Pickering:
a) a block development plan, approved by City Council, has been prepared to
demonstrate the orderly development of the lands providing details regarding such
matters as: street and block pattern; pedestrian, landscape and open space
connections; parking strategy; community uses such as parks, community centres
and other public uses; conservation and enhancement of natural features; public and
private street right-of-way design; and phasing of the proposed development
b) a comprehensive transportation study has been conducted to assess the impact on
the transportation system and appropriate road infrastructure is in place to support the
development of the lands
c) cost sharing agreements for matters such as community uses, public parks, municipal
roads and infrastructure, are made between the participating landowners
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Section 8.0
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introduction
1.1 The Community Vision for the City Centre ...................................................................... 2
1.2 Guiding Principles ............................................................................................................ 3
1.3 Background and Conte� ................................................................................................ 5
1.4 Purpose of the Guidelines ............................................................................................... 9
1.5 Organization of the Guidelines ........................................................................................ 9
1.6 How to use the Urban Design Guidelines .......................................................................11
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2.1 The Built Form Vision for the City Centre ...................................................................... 14
2.2 The Built Form Objectives ............................................................................................. 17
2.3 Site Design .................................................................................................................... 18
2.3.1 The Context ............:......... ................................. � 8
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2.3.2 Grading ...............................................................................................................19
2.3.3 Building Placement and Orientation ....................................................................19
2.3.3.1 The Street Edge ...................................................................................19
2.3.32 Building Setbacks and Separations .....................................................21
2.3.3.3 Building Entrances ...............................................................................22
2.3.4 Walkways ............................................................................................................23
2.3.5 Off-street Parking ................................................................................................24
2.3.5.1 Structured Parking ..........., ...................................................................24
2.3.5.2 Surface Parking ...................................................................................26
2.3.6 Loading, Services and Utilities ............................................................................27
2.3.7 Landscape Design ..............................................................................................28
2.3.8 Fences and WaIIs ................................................................................................30
2.3.9 Noise Attenuation ................................................................................................30
2.3.10 Site Lighting .......................................................................................................31
2.3.11 Signage ...............................................................................................................32
2.4 Building Design .............................................................................................................. 33
2.4.� Transition and Massing .......................................................................................33
2.4.2 Materials and Fa�ade Treatment :......................................................................37
2.4.3 Sustainable Design .............................................................................................38
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2.4.4 Building Types ...................
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2.4.4.9 Low-Rise Buildings ..............................................................................39
2.4.4.2 Mid-Rise Buildings ...................................................................:...........41
2.4.4.3 Tall Buildings ........................................................................................42
2.4.4.4 Signature Buildings ..............................................................................43
Mobility
3.1 Mobility Objectives —An Integrated Transportation System .......................................... 46
3,2 Pedestrians ....................................................................................................................46
3.2.1 Pedestrian Zone ..................................................................................................46
3.2.2 Paths and Mid-block Connections ......................................................................52
3.2.3 Pedestrian Crossings ..........................................................................................53
3.2.4 Other Pedestrian Connections ............................................................................54
3.3 Cycling ........................................................................................................................... 55
3.3.1 Multi-Use Paths ...................................................................................................55
3.3.2 eycting Lanes .....................................................................................................57
3.3.3 Shared Roadways ...............................................................................................57
3.3.4 Other Cycling Facilities .......................................................................................58
3.4 Transit ............................................................................................................................59
3.4. � Transit Corridors .................................................................................................59
3.4.2 Mobility Hub and Transit Junctions ...................................................... ........61
3.4.3 Transit Stops .......................................................................................................62
3.5 Transportation Demand Management ........................................................................... 63
3.6 Freight ............................................................................................................................64
3.7 On-Street Parking ............................................................................................. ... 65
3.8 Motorists ........................._.............................................................................................66
3.8.1 Streets .................................................................................................................66
3.8.2 Elements of the Street ........................................................................................66
3.9 Street Types ................................................................................................................... 69
3.9.1 Major Streets .......................................................................................................7'I
3.9.2 Pedestrian Streets ...........................................................................................,..75
3.9.3 Local Streets .........................................:...............................:............................78
3.9.4 Private Streets and Laneways ........................................................... ...........79
3.9.5 Special Streets ....................................................................................................79
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4.1 Public Realm Objectives — Establishing Gathering Places ........................................... 84
4.2 Gathering Places ........................................................................................................... 86
4.2.1 Civic Park ...........................................................................................................86
4.2.2 Neighbourhood Parks .........................................................................................87
4.2.3 Passive Parks .....................................................................................................89
4.2.4 Squares ...............................................................................................................90
4.2.5 Gateways ............................................................................................................91
4.2.6 Public Buildings ...................................................................................................93
4.2.7 Public Art .............................................................................................................94
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1.1 The Community Vision for the City Centre
"Pickering City Centre will be a vibrant, sustainable, accessible and distinct city centre for
all people and all seasons. It will be a place to inspire, a place to gather, a place to work,
and a place to live, all in a compact and walkable environment"
This Vision Statement was developed by the community through public workshops and open
houses, and guides in words how the Pickering City Centre of the future should be designed.
A place to inspire: Pickering City Centre wip contain remarkable public spaces and great places
for the citizens of Pickering to enjoy. These spaces will be green, comfortable and beautiful,
enhancing the urban fabric, the natural environment, and experience of place.
A place to gather: Pickering City Centre will be a destination for people of Pickering to gather,
celebrate and play: to shop, be active, experience culture, dine, and attend outdoor events and
festivals. The variety and quality of these options will help define the City Centre as Pickering's
heart and soul.
A place to work: The City Centre will be the epicentre of employment in Pickering, hosting a
range of jobs in a diversity of settings.
A place to live: People of different ages and incomes will enjoy housing �hoices and a high
quality of life. City Centre residents will be able to enjoy close proximity to transit, their place of
work, and the services that Pickering City Centre has to offer.
...All in a compact and walkable environment."
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The Vision Staternent was the starting point for conceptualizing the long-term growth of the City
Centre, as well as the basis for the following Guiding Principles. These Guiding Principles provide
the foundation to direct new development and investment in the City Centre and inform the design
guidelines in this document.
• Reinforce the City Centre as the heart and soul of Pickering, through the continued location
of services and cultural facilities, community expression and public art, and as the location
for civic events.
• Make the City Centre highly walkable, with new streets and pathways, a compact block
pattern, traffic calming measures, and visually interesting streetscapes.
• Encourage a mix of land uses to create vitality at all times of the day, by enhancing the
range of activities, amenities and uses that will attract and serve all ages for all seasons.
• Develop an exceptional public realm by creating a diverse network of open spaces for
different types of activity, all within a five minute walking distance af every home and
workplace.
• Offer distinct living options, urban in format, and in close proximity to shopping,
entertainment, culture and work.
• Leverage transit investment by directing development to major transit stops and transfer
points, and to transforming transit stops and transfer points into exceptional places.
• Create bold entry-points to City Centre through design excellence in architecture, public art
and public plazas at key gateway locations and areas of high visibility.
• Demonstrate Pickering's commitment to sustainability through active transportation
infrastructure, green design, pilot projects, and environmental education opportunities.
• Make Pickering a great place to work, learn and shop through a diverse array of retail,
office and work-at-home opportunities, business-related facilities, and amenities.
• Position the City Centre to evolve over time by directing bolder, shorter term change to
select locations, and ensuring new development respects existing communities.
• Demonstrate Pickering's commitment to innovative design of a barrier-free and accessible
City Centre.
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'1.3 Background and +�on#ext
Pickering City Centre Yesterday
Unlike many traditiorral �ity centres, the City
Centre af Pickering was n4t always the central
civic gathering place in Pfckering, ihe Pic��ring
�ity Centr� is a pCanned centre tha# will cvntinue to
evalve aver the next 20 years arrd more.
Priar ta the �9�fls, the ar�a� was primarily
agricultural. Pickering'$ dow�town was loc�ted to
th� east, in Pack+ering Village, now a part of the Tawo�
ofAjax. hiowever, the construction c�f Highway 4C}�
created better road car�nections to �urraunding
urban a�reas arrd chang� was imminer�t.
In the � 96ds and 1970s, substantial development
in the area �occurred. Subdivisions sprung up ta the
nc�rth, GU Transit op�ned its daors at i�s current
lacation, a�d Sheridan Mall (naw Pick�er�ng Towr�
Centre) was built.
Since 198Q, the ar�a h�,s urbanized sig�ific�ntly,
through #he addition of a nurnber af inedium and
high-density hc�using developments as well as
new additions to the mall, T�e current Civic Centre
sta#us was ac#�i�v��f with the completion of Ci�y Hall
lll � ��2.
While the City Centre has r�ot always had the
intensity af uses it has ioday, it has always been
host to a r�umber of signifieant destinations within
P�ckering.
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City C�r�tre Ptaces thr�ugh #he y�ars:
Pickering Towns��p Hall
�3uiGt ira 1854
B�ack'� service stafio�
Black's Se�ice Stat�an at the sc�uthwes#
comer of �.iVerpoal Road a�d Kir�gston
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a oar a�a restauranE� in Aeriaf view c�f the early
#he 'E 924's. GD Station Pic�Cering TQwn Centre (former
C��ca 1976: L�oking sautheas#
from the Liuerpool Road bridge ����idan MaGI) Iooking slightl�
tawards th� Pickerirtg G4 �tatican, ��uthe�st,
Picker�ng Ciiy Centre Today
Tvday, ti�e City Centr� is th� "Gat�way„ to the
Region o� purharm as tF�e first maj�r corr�mercial
and �m�loyment eentre east af Taronto as well as
� significant mobiGity cent�e with majar GCl irar�sit
a�d �urham I�egion Transit F+ubs.
As a major retail and entertainment anchor, th�
�'ick�ring Town Centre makes #I�e City Cen#re
a signFficant r�gianal shc�pping and gathering
�les#ina�ion, The City Centre's position in th�
reginn, ai�ng with recent transit plan�ing
and investrnents, mak� it an id�ai place to
accommodate growth in the form of higE� density residential and emp{oyment deveiopment.
As Durh�m Region Transit senrice evolves over tirn�, Pickering City �entre will becorne
increasingly better conneeted ta the surrvunding cvmmunities to the north and the ernerging
Se�#on Gommunity and pot�ntial long-term develc,pment of t'�e Federa! Airpart Lands�.
The City Cen�re is a sho� walkingll�oking disfance
from both the Wate�front 7`rail and the 7rans
Canada Trai1, as w�ll as several regional trails,
which provide potentia� for (oca! recreaiion as well
a� cc�r�nections ta the great�r regian. The Lake
Qnt�rio ►rv�terfront is �.5 km ta the south of the City
Centr�, directly connecied by Live�poo! Roa� and
Sandy �each Raad.
A numb�r t�f open space and naiural heri�age
systems �ass through ar�d around the Gity
Cenfire, including the hydrt� corridor, Pine Creek,
and Krasno Creek. The Cr�yr C�ntre is adjacent
to severaF emplaym�nt areas an�d many stable
neighbourhvo�s, includin� Dunbarton, Bay Ridg�s, L�verpool,
Villag�: East, a�d West Shore.
As the �ity G�nt�e graws, thare is apportunity to strengthen the connecRion ta the waterfro�t �nd
ensur� cQnnectivity ta adjacent neighbourhoods and ernployme�t areas.
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The Dc�wntown Pick�ring Intensification Study —
looking towards the fut�are
In Decernber 2L1i1, the City of Pickerinc� reta�ned
Urban Strate�ies, HDR � iTRANS, and Halsall
Assvciat�� #o unc�ertake, what was first referred
ta as th� Dawntown F�ick�ring Inte�si�cation
Study. The purpose of the study was #o provide a
framewor�C far intensification, in�estm�nt an�d growth
man�gement in the City Centre to 2fl39 and o�er
the long�r term. Th� study process incarparated a
compre�ensive public eng��ement process which
included key stakeho�der ir�terviews, four �ommunity
apen house events and meefings wi#h ma�nr
landown�rs ira the City Centre.
The study respon�is to a�rd c�nforms with a r�umber
of recer�t p�licy dir�ctivns, initiatives �nd devebpm�nt intere�t in the City C�ntre. Thes� include:
• The designatian of Dc�wnt�wn Pickering as an Urb�n Growth Centre in the Growth Plan for
t�e Greater Galden Horseshoe
• Th� design�tion as an Anchor Hub in Metrnlinx's Big Mcrue
• Policy directio�s ir� #h�e Regional afficial Plan Amendmenf 128 (F�OPA 128)
• Ongo�ng development int�rest irr khe study area
The study process culminat�d in the creation of the
"`Dawnxowr� Pickerir�g —A Vision for Intensifi�atian
and Framewark ior Investmen#'" report prepar�ci
by Urban Strategies 1r�c., which was endorsed in
principle by City Cauncil in .��ly 2(}13. The �esign
guidelines canta�ined in t�is document, read en
conjunction with ti�e O�cial Plan polic�es and
City Centre Zoning By-law regu4ations, pra�ide
a practical pianning tool to guide the review and
canst�uction af new dev�lopment in th� Ci#y Cen#re.
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1.4 Purpose of fhe �Guideiines
A# the broadest level, the City Centre Neigi�bourhood policies and the Detail�� D�sign
Cc+nsi�erations in #h� Off+cial Pian establish the main desigr� abjecti+res for the City C�ntre, which
in turn, are to be further articulated and implemented fhrough the City Centre Urban �esign
Guidelines (UDG).
The main purpase ofi the U�IG is to �ravide design direction far intensi�cation, to guide buildings
anc� pri�ate development, as we11 as �nuestments in public infrastructure in the City Centre. The
UDG contained in this d�cument implemer�t the City Centre Neighbourhoad �olic�es through the
dev�lo�r�ent review process ana� far select public realrm improvem�nt projects.
'1.5 �rgan'tzat�an of the Guidelines
The des4gn guidelines rest ��'i��ipally an two pillars: Placemakin� and Susta�inahility. Ti he�e
pi�tars ar� intertwined and farm part of on� of t�e five carporate strategies of the C�ty+ af Pickerir�g
namely "Sustai�able Pl�cemak�ng" which, in the coniext of th�e +�ity Centre, can be described as a
process to improve the long-term social, environmental, economic and cultur�� h�a1t�t of the City
Centre and it invo1ves two interr�lated camponents:
• Building a sustainable city centre
• Li�ing �nd worki�� ir� a sustainable city centre
Piac�rnaking: l�s th� civic h�art of Pickering, �II
pu�lic realm impro�rements and nevu de�velopment
in the City Centre will be crea#ed with th� intent
of cteating a ciistinc# place. T�ese apportunities
include new destinations, public and pri�ate parks
and plazas, enE�anced and new faciliti�s, and
streetscape impraW�ments. Th��e are cata}y#ic
projects #hat will g�eatly �antribute to creating
a sense �f place in the Gity Cen�re� a�d are
env�isioned to s�ur deve�opment.
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Sustainabiiity: In the City Gentre, sus�ainability principles are suppQrted by the transit-oriented
develapment pr�tential of this area ar�d ar� embedded �n oth�r sections, such as built form, that
recamm�r�d law-impact developm�nt an� green design, in addition to th�s� sections, the City
will continue to treat Pickering Gity �er�tr� as a sustainability demonstration are�a through specif�c
capital prc�jects.
`�his docurr�ent �om�rises t�e following care components;
• Built Form: prnvides guide1ines to ciirect
the design, massing, hei�ht and siting of
a rar�ge vf buildings with specific attention
to tcar�sitions, tf�e street edge and gr�en
design.
• Mobility: outlines c�uidefines for the
Pedestrian Network, Street �Jetwark,
Transit Net�vark, and Cycling �Jetwork tha#
form the in#egrated mobility systerrr in the
City C�ntre,
• Pubiic Realm: outlines guidelines for
Parks and C�p�n S�aces, Squares, and
Streetscapes.
Im�ges and diagrarr�s are included ta giv� visual
descript'ron of the g�idelines, and should not be
seen �� the only potential d�sign solution.
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1. o t use t e r an esi n ui elines
The guidelines bridge the gap between the Official Plan policies and the City Centre Zoning
By-law.
The guidelines are intended to assist in the preparation of development proposals within the
City Centre, and will be implemented through Pickering's review of applications for Draft Plan of
Subdivision, Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Approval.
Although the UDG expresses the City's design objectives, they do not preclude alternative
options. As guidelines they offer flexibility in their application, provided that the overall intent of the
UDG is being met.
The City Centre Urban Design Guidelines document is multi-purpose and has been prepared for
use by:
• City Council: Council approved urban design guidelines help implement the City's Official
Plan and articulate CounciPs design aspirations for redevelopment and intensification in the
City Centre.
• City Staff: will use the UDG in the design of City infrastructure projects and the review and
approval of development applications in the City Centre. The City will also identify the key
design priorities to development proponents during pre-consultation meetings.
• Site Plan Advisory Committee: The UDG will be used by the Cammittee to review
applications for Site Plan Approval within the City Centre.
• Development Industry: The primary user af the UDG is the development industry,
including developers and professional consultants. The guidelines are intended to provide
understanding of the design objectives of the City and inform the design process.
• The General Public: The UDG will be used to inform the general public on how the City,
through the review af development applications, intends to achieve a high standard of
urban design in the City Cenire while maintaining the character of the neighbourhood.
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Built Form
The term "buiPt form" refers to th� �xt�rnal
characteristics c�f a bui8ding. TF�ese charac�eristics
typica�ly ir�clude #he location, carientation, scale
and height Qf a buildir�g, arGhitec#ural desigr�
�fem�nts ar f�atures ancf tG�eir infiu�nce on the
q�ality af th� pedestrian realm, tFae re�atianship
ta the pu�lic realm, th� irr�pact on surrounding
der�e�apment and site func�ionalaty (i.e., Wehicular
access and parking}.
�esign �lements such as building materi�ls,
ha�d and soft landscaping, fenestration, roof
and farade articulatian, form an irrtegral part c�f
built farm and to attain th� vision for a vibrant,
sustainable, acc�ssible and distinct City Centre.
2.1 The Ruitt Form Visiorr for the City Cen�re
The built forrn v�ision for Pickering City Centre, cantained in the Council endorsed "Downtown
Rickering —AVis�on for Intensiflcatiaro and F��mewark for Investm�nt" report and illu�tr�ted an
Fi ur� 2, creates a foundati�n far urbanization of the City Centre to 2031 a�d beyond, iaying +�ut a
new streei netwark, public �paces, destinatior�s, an� newnr bu�lding types. Physically a�vancing th�e
l/ision Staternent and G��ding Principles, it envi�ions new ir�vestment and growth throughc�ut the
City C�ntre, whil� enhancing conn�ctivity within the City Centre.
The visi+on illustrates what the final build-out of Pickering City Centre may iook like, and gaes
far heyand what is enWision�d tc� �ccur by 2031. The built form vision contains the following key
features:
�. A Civic Precinct #h�t is the City Centre's c�lt�ral and institutional hub featuring a r�ew
perfarming arts centre, sen�ars complex, and d�stinct treatrne�t of the public r�a1m.
2. New pubNc spaces that pop�la#e the City Centre, praviding a vari�ty af gathering places -
squares, parks, and pla�as to b� witMin a five m�nute walk �n�where in the City Centre.
3. A"Gateway" to the City Centre, located at the ir�tersect�on af Kcngstan Ro�d �r�d
Live�rpool Ra�d, f�atur�ng distinct buil�ings and enhanced with public plazas at each of the
f�ur ccarne�s,
4. A rnobilily hub, connecting both si�e� nf Highway �40't through the pedestrian bridge,
providing a meeting pl�ce and entry-v�u�ay tc� the �ity +�entre, The hub v+rill be connected
t�a alf parts af the City Centre thraug� new streets and pedestrfian-ways, surrounded by
exceptional buildings.
5. Distinct tall buildings that lin� Highway 401, signalling t6�at Ehe City C�htre i� the core of
Pickering.
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6. New pedestrian and vehicufar bridges crossing Highway 401 and, street connections to
Bayly Street, Brock Road, Liverpool Road, and Kingston Road and an easterly extension
of Pickering Parkway west of Liverpool Road, to create enhanced connectivity to and wifhin
the City Centre.
7. New destinations such as a new performing arts centre, seniors centre and convention
centre that support and enhance the range of activities, amenities and economic vitality of
the City Centre.
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2.2 The Built Form +C)b�ectrr�es
City cer�tres t�nd to be piaces wheee
higher�density develc�pmeni is lacated.
How�v�r, the lacation, mix, and physical �orm
of this higher-t�ensity development must be
managed to ensure the ��ty Centre remains a
walk�bl�, comfortable, and inviting pfac�e.
The cornbination of braad land use permissians
and built form guidelines that facus an th�
pedestrian experier�ce will fogether conkribute
to lively stre�ts, and an ur�an character that
distinguishes Pickering City Ce�etre from other
parts +of th� �ity and the Regian. The guidelin�s
in this s�ction intend to:
� enc�urage a wide variety and integraf�on
af Ian�d uses and activiti�s withan the City
Centre
• promote high-quafity, t�rban developrnents and design excellence
•�rovide direciion to ensure a positiV� relationship b�twe�n bui6ding cc�mpon�nts and tha
public rea�m
• capit�lize on transit ir�vestment� by cor�centra#ing higF�er intensity uses to areas within
walking distance of transit stops and the mability hub
• promate sustair�ability in�luding the
use of recycled, high-perform�nce, and
1ow impact materials that cont�ibute to
energy efficiency and on-site stormw�ter
management
• ensure built form contributes to an �ctive,
peciestrian-scalet� streetscape
� ensure new built form addresses adjacent
neighbaurhoods through compatible land
us� and de�ign, an� appropriate h�ight
transitions
• i�nfonm the development af �loc3c
devefopment plans
Block dev�lopment p[ans will b� required for large land ho1dings �nd where ma�or land assembly
is requ�red to demonstrate the orde�ly develapment of the lands. Thes� plans will addr�ss
matters such as streefi a�nd bso�k pattern; p�destrian connectivity; location of maj�r infrastructur�;
location af c�mmunity uses such as parks, community centres and other public uses; streetscape
right�of-way design, and phas�n� of tY�e proposed development.
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S�te D�sign
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7he introduction of new detiel�pment needs ta be cognisant ofi the local context to ensure
cvm��tibility with the character, function and sc�ie af surrounding developm�nt.
Guidelines
a) The plac�ement of the building and
the ��unct�ana! layout c�f the building
parc�l should respond to t'�e r�atural
tapography oi the area, its ar�rangement
in a deveEQpment block, anc� tca the
locatia�r of adjacent buildings.
b) The di�erse visu�l charact�r�stics �f the
City Ce��re call for building design that
helps d�fine and contribute positi�v�ly
tn the surrour�ding built form and public
realrn.
c) The design of sites and buildi�ng� shatl
se�k to create and enhance wierw partals
and vistas c�f parks and signature
buildings within the City Centr�.
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dj The design of sites and buildings s�all be encvuraged tv uti�ize th�
foll4wing Grime Rrerrention through Environment�l Design {CPY�L�j
principles:
• Natural forms +af surveilfance
• Acce�s Contraf
• 7erri�or�al reinforcement
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2.3.2 Graddng
New de�elopme�t should seek #o preserve �nd m�t�Fr existir�g gr�d�s, and changes in grade can
pravide oppartunit�es �or unique and attractAVe building and landscape design.
�G�idelines
�a) 'Where changes in eleuation on the
�building parcel o�cur, the bu�lding
shauld be integrated in�o the
#opography and lauilt t4 re�pond to xh�
changing elevation.
b) Site des�gn sho�Id minimiz� the impact
on existing site grades ihrough crea�i�e
design solu#ia�s, such as terracing and
stepped build�ng foundations.
c) Site grades shall be ma#ched tv the
street grade and surrounding properties,
where possibls,
dy Site grading and stepped building
found�tfons sha�l corrsider facilities
designed to provide access for persons
with disabil�ti�s.
2.3.3 suilding Placement and C�rientation
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Use creatiue building desi�n ta match
existing grades
7he placem�nt and orientatior� af buildings should define a�d augm�nt the pr�blic r�alrn (streets
and open spaces) and p�aces on prop�rties where routes and peopie can�regate, such as private
squ�res. The coor+dinati�n �rf b�il�ing loca#ian a�ang s str�et ed�e and t'he placement of buildings
on prorn�nent corners �eip create an act�Ve an� attracti�e streetseape.
2.3.3.�1 The Stree� Edge
1"�he street edge i� a critical factor in creating
a lively public reaim, Streel-oriented buildings
with windaws, principle �ntranc�s and special
design treatm�nts allaw far peaple ta engage wi#h
khe activity within buildings. Win�daws, +�lazing,
resfiaurant patios �nd storefrants t�at spill out on
to the street pro�ide street activity and eyes on
th� street.
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Guidelines
aj Buildings sha�ll b� aligne�l to contribute
to a consistent str�et wall vuith minimal
gaps or courts between buil�lings, except
to allow for pedestriar� �ccess to internal
lanes, wa�kways and where minim�m
tower separa#ians are requFred in terms
af these guidelines. Bt�ildings should
occupy a# least fiQ percent af the strcet
fror�tag� oi a lot.
b) ThrQUghout the City Gentre� the bu�ilding
face �lo�g streets shall be a�ticul�Eed
through recessions, projeations and
change caf materials,
c} Buildings alang Major Str�eets, Pecfestrian
Stre+�#s and Spec�al Streets shall have
between 4D ar�d BO percent of transparent
windows at street level, with c[early
marked building entrances connected to�
fhe pwblic �idewalks in arder to create
vis�aal interest #or pedestrian�.
d) The graund floor of a huilding along
AIlajor Streets, Pedestrian Streets and
Special Streets sha�1 be occupie�l by �
mix of active uses such as restaearants,
r�ta'rl, personal service and oth�r similar
tases to animate the stre�t edge.
e) TI�e instal�ation of awr�ings ar cartopies
is e�co�ra�ed ta provide weather
prat�ctic�n and to animate storefr�n#s.
These el�mer�ts may project over the
sid��nr�lk sul��ect t� the following crit+�ria.
• that safe unobs#rueted clearance be
provided for p�d+estrians
retractable awnings are �ncouraged
because they provide greater
flexibility and con�rol for business
avsr sun and shadow impacts and
during storrn events or he�vy snow
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• that er�croachment agreements
be e�tered into with the Re�ion of
Durham or t�e Ciiy of Ri�kering
where canapies or awnings
extend over the �idewalk or public
right-of-w�y
f} The incorporation af muraf's and public
art on blank building walls alnng side
stre�ts and private service lanes,
t� improve the �isual appearance
a�c�ng such wall se�tians, �Mail be
encouraged.
g) Li�r�lwQrk units should be designed
wi#h t�e ac#ive us�s (the `wor�C'
campaner�t) adjac�nt ta► the streetr
�nd if tF�e livelvvork unit has a ret�il
c�mpanent, this should be accessible
from a puhlic street.
2.3.3.2 Building Setbaeks and Separatians
B�uilding setbacks and separations assist in defining th� str�et edg�, cre�ting appropria#e
transitions and b�lancing the scal� of b�Nldings in relation to each c�ther and the public realm.
Guidelines
aj Bu�lding setbacks may r�ary slightly from adjacent properties sub�ect
to a limited varia�+ce in rar�ge ta maintain a�►iSUatly consistent streets
edge.
b) Building setbacks cauld be increased to cr�ate {�ubi�cly accessible open
spaces such as �ourt yards or plazas along a streatfi�e.
cj Setback areas with retail or cammercial uses at grade �hould be
design�d �ko ac�comtnodate patios, sea#ir�g, and other at grade animating
uses oaer time. U'Vhere b�ildings ar� setbaGk mare than ane metr�, th�
ar�a between t�e buildings and frant property line may �eature hard and
soft landscaping, iigh#ing, �ignage �nd seating that enhanc� the sense
af pface, amenity ar�d wa�►-finding tQ t�e b�ailding and withir� the Cixy
Centre.
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d) Within setbacks af buil�lings with
�esid�ntial at grade, semi-private open
space, such as yards ar landscaped
area, �nrill act as amenity andlor a pri�acy
buffer for at grad+e re�idential uni#s, or
the residentia[ units may i�� slightly
ele�ated from the s'rdewalk in order to
assure privacy and security.
e� Building separation distances ar� a�
follows:
A minimum of 1'I.0 metras, b�at it may
be reduced if there ar� no primary
windows on the wall facing a�
abutting t�uilding.
Fvr buildings 8 storeys in he�ght
or greater, a minimum buildi�n�
separation of 18.0 metre�, tsut it may
be reduced if �her� are na primary
windaws in the wafl facing an
abutting building.
Tower portions af a building (thQSe
ov�r �12 storeys� are subject to a
minim�m tr�wer separation distance
c�f 25.4 m�tres, ta pro�ide out{ook,
daylig!ht access arad privacy for
residents. Separatian shnuld
be measured perpendicuiariy tv
th� ext�riar wall of fih� building,
exclUding balcc�nies.
�.3.3.3 Building Entranc�s
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Entr�nces to buildings are essentialfy small gateways between the public ar�d private r�alm.
They ce1ebrate arrival or departur� and a6�a fulfiN the function of rne�ting places and directional
beacc�ns,
Guidelines
aj In arder to encourage public activity at street le�rel al�ng Major Str+ee�s
{refer to Se�tion 3.9.'i� and Pedes#rian Streets (refer tv Se�tion 3.9.2)
with required active frontages at grade, building entrances shou1d be
prorrided generalt� at a minimum of every '18.0 to 20.4 metr�s,
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b) Primary entr�nces af buiidings along
the street edge shall be encvuraged to
face #he streets. Entrances at grade
should be h�ghfy v�isible, accentuated
through design, and of ap,�ropriate
scal� !ko their fwnction ar�d fr�qu�ncy of
use.
c) Residential pick-up and drop-off ar$as,
as well as servicin+� entrar�ces are nnt
permitted on Major S�#ceets, Peslestrian
Streets, and Special Streets (refer t�o
S�ctior� 3.9.5). Th�se w��l be located at
the sid� or rear of bu�ldings.
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d) W��ther protection should be
incorparaxed int4 new d�errelopment, with �articular aitentior� along
Pe�estrian Stre�ts. Such �eatures �nay includg: �ns�t lobbies,
architectural p�°oj�ctions� canapie�, and awnings. Recessed fronta�ges
such as arcades and colonnades are generally discouraged.
e� Inacti�►e areas wifihin a building, such as storage� carridars and vacan#
areas, are strongly discouraged in 1�uilding frontag�s on Majar Str��ts.
2.3.4 Walkways
E�hanced walkability is an integral �art of creating a more vibrant, divers� and eompact City
C�ntre. TF�e provision of a p�desfri�n system on publie and p�ivate la�ds that are appropriately
cannec��d to public sidewalks and adja�cent ��velopments will a�sist in malcing the City Centr�
rnor� p�de�trian friendly and e�sy #v navigate.
Gu3de�in�s
a} The +design of pedestrian walkways
on-site shal� se�k dir��t conr�ectivity xo
atijacen# public spaces, tr�nsit stops
and arneni#ies, where practical.
b� Pedestrian walkways betw�en buildi�g
entrances and the street shall ha�e
a minimum width af 1.8 metres, be
ba�rier-free ar�d proVide curb ramps
at grade changes with minimum crass
gradient.
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c� �learay demarcatec�' ped�strEan walkways should be pra�ided alang
ihe edge of or through parkir�g lots in arder #o minirnize vehicular
pedesirian conflict. This can be aitained through cover�d pedestrian
arcades or ballards�
d) Qistinc#ive �avFng maxerial ar co�oured
markings shalf be used for pedestrian
walkways ta ease way finding and
iden�tify pedestri�n rautes.
ej Pedestrian-sca�ed 1�ghting s�all be
encou�raged along ped�strian walkways
to impro�e s�cur�ty and visibility.
f} Lands�aping efemer�ts s�ch as planters
or henches shall be encaurage�l along
pedestrian waikways to defi�ne the
paths and to create an attrac#i�re and
pleasant ped�strian realm.
g� awt�door waiting areas in frant of residentfal c�r office towers should b�
weather pratected to make waiting ar�c� access to and from the site more
comfvrtable. This may include awnir�gs, building proJectians or cowered
waiting areas.
2.3.5 Off-stfieet Parking
As popu�ation and employment increases, new s�rategies will be needed to accommodate
parking demand in the Cityr �Centre. Qff-sfreet parking must b� cansolidated and located sc� that it
minimally impacts the publbc realm, r�:duc�s peaestcia�Jvehicular conflict, and supports the gu9ding
principles nf the Design Guidelines. Growth in #he City Centr� will require a sh'rft rn thinking
r�garding off-str�et parking standa�ds and practices suc� as reduced �tandards, shared facilities
and �ity or pri�atedy-owned structured ar below grad� parking.
2.3.5.9 Structured Parking
Struc�ured parking forms an i�tegral part af the
new b�ilt form uision for the Gity Centr�. The
vision for a more compact, walkable and greener
City �entre presents oppartuniti�s to improve the
appearanc�, s�fety, an� weliybeir�g o€ the City
Centre th�rough structured p�rking facility design.
Guidelines
aj Structured underground parking is
preferred ar�er surface parking, wh�re
po�sikaie and feasihle, ta pramc�te
compact de�eloprrrent and to recfuc� the
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b) Struc�ured above grade parking with high quality architectural and
landscape treatment that is visually and physically designed to be
part of a larger developm�nt, is als� �c�eptabi�. As the Gity Centre
intensifies over time, parking structur�� should repl�ce surfac� par�Cing
la�ts.
c) Large scale res�dential derteloprtients, such as condominium apartment
6locks and off'ice towers, shall be encouraged to include adequate,
secur� indaor bicy�le storag� for r�sidents or err�ployees.
d} Multi-storey above grade parking structures shall ka� �ncouraged fo
incorporate glazing or cladding to �nsure that they I�lend into the
streetscape.
e� Where active �ror�tages at grad� are�
required, parking of rnotor vehicles
within above gr�de parking structures
wil{ be required ta be setback a
minirnum of 9.0 rne�res to contribuxe #o
an anin�aateai street en�iranment.
f� W�ere active fr�ntages at grade
are nat �equired, parking structures
a�bove grade will be lauffered through
lar�dscaping #o minimize their
appearance.
g) ihe ext�rior vehi�ular ramps and
�ntrances to strucfiured parking betow
or abvve grade shall be located at the
rear or side of buildir�gs, and �rrvid
lacatian� in clo�e prc�ximity af str��ts
and str�et corners.
hj Well def�ned, �afe pedestrian entrances #o siruc#ured parking will be
pro��ded fr+om stree�s.
ij Parking structures shail b+� appropriat�ly 1it to improve wisibility and
safety while mi�irr�iaing t�e irnpact �af interiar lighting on adjacent
res�dential uses.
j) Qppartunities for facilities ar�d businesses to share parking an-site or
within a ci#y biock are encouraged.
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2.3.5.2 Surfac� Parki�g
Although the City C�ntr� is syr�c�nymous with surface p�rking, �his farm vf parkin� presenis many
problems such as consumption af Ian�, ciegrading the st�eetscape sppeal, increa5ing the urban
heat island effect, and the creation ofi canfiic#s betw�en cars and pede�tf�ans. Any new surface
parking shauld be reduced to the exten# feasible and designed to improve the streetscape, #o
pravide safe and comfar#able pedestrian movement, and to ensure �ffec#ive vehi�r�lar and truck
#raffic access throughaut the City Gentre.
Guidelin�:�
a) Any surf'ace parking areas, dri�►e-aisle and
accesses will be loca#�d at the rear and
side� of develapmer�t, and shall generaliy
not exceed 30 per�enfi of tk�e total width of
any street frontage af a lot.
b) Parking lo#s witl be coc�rdinate�d and
arganized for each developrnet�t black,
wh�ere�er passibt�, ta limit their vrsua�
impacts on the public realm.
c� Shared parking is encouraged, to r�duce
land devoted t4 surface parking.
d) New entrances to surface parking ar� encouraged to be iimited to local
stree#s or lane�s.
ej Access ta parking and au#omohile drap�aff areas will be desigr�ed ta
minimize pedestrianlv�hicular conflict. The numb�r of �ehicular a+ccess
paints will be kept to � rr�inimwm to redt�ce po�ential con�li�t between
pedestri�ns, cyclists and motvr vehicles.
f� Parking IQ#s sha�! be a'ppropr�at�iy lii
to pra�i�le saf+ety and saf� passag�.
�.�ghtin� shall be d�:signed to minimize
�ight pol�ution.
gj P�anting strips, lanc�scaped islands
and coloured �aving shall be used ta
minimix� the visua! impact af surface
parking lots, to impro�e starr�water
retention and to d+efin� �ehicr�lar r�outes
and pedestrian walkways.
h) New driv+�-through faciliti�s �includirrg
�tacking lane� in#ercvrn, pick-up
windows, and exit lan�s} should be
Ivcateci to the rear or sid� of a bui�dir�g,
not between a building and a p�blic
stree# to ensure th�se facilities are
screen�d from th� pubtic realm.
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ij A s�acking lane a�sociated with any
n�w driv�-through facilityr should b+�
sa locatec! that a� any �ime any mator
vehicle which us�s it may nat b4ock,
impede ar i�nterfere uvith the use of any
require�i parking spa��e an-site.
�j Stacking lanes for any new
drive-through faciiity shoufd have a�
minimum wid#h of 3.� metr�s and any
entrance ta a stacking lane should b�
IQCat�:d a minimum of '18.0 metres from
the limit of a public street.
k) Adequate short-term bicycie parking
shoufd be provided at grade for larg�r
deveNopm�nts. At grade shork-term
bicycle parking shouid be Mocated el�se
to buildin� entrances �residenii�l lobbie�, re�i� store er�trances and
Q�ce entranc�s).
Ij �c�nsideration shall b� given to the provision of bicycie Ivckers for
lang term bicyc{e parking.
2.3.6 Loading, Services and lJtilities
Th� loading, s�rv�c�s and utility fac�lities �ssoc�afed with any deue�opmer�t shouid be easely
accessik��e and functiQnal, a�d be designed and positioned t� complert�ent the stre�#scap� and
built farm �chara�ct�r within th� City Centre anct to minimize conflict with pedestrians �nd veh�cular
traffic.
Guidelin�s
a) Laadrng areas shall be Iocated at the
side or the rear of buildinc��, or belaw
grade or wit�in the buiiding where
feasib[e.
b) Vlfhere Iaading areas are �ocated to t�e
side of a huilding, it shouMd b� sc�reened
from public view.
c� INas�te and recycling facilities shall be
iully er�closed and en�aur�gecM tc� be
in�tegrated with the principal buildir+g un
a site,
d) The pro�vision of c�ntrali�ed loading a�d
waste facil�ties for mul�ipl+e uses 4n a
property sh�ll be encouragecf,
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Inrterr�al routes t4 loading areas a�nd waste and recycling facilities
are encoura�ed to be designed to avaid crassing primary +vehicular
circulatian rout�� and walkways.
fi� Trar�sformer vaults, utiii#y m�t�rs and
other services shall be iocat�ti within
the build�ng �ndlor int�rr�al to the site
and away frarra pub1ic r�iew.
g) �ervice and �utilEty areas shali he
cc�r�cealed with fencing, screens, ar�d
landscap�n�, and us� materials that
caardinate ar blend with the main
s#ructure. Cluster ar gr�up uti�ities tc,
minimize the visual and other impacts
on the stre�tscape and publi� spaces.
h} Buildin�g exh�ust and vther service
intake or �output vents shall be Iocatsd
and cancealed ta �void impact c�n public
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abave finished grade and no closer than 4.0 metres to a street �ine.
2.3.? Landscape Design
On-site landscap� des�gn plays an importan# ral� in be�utifying and "greeninc�'" the City Centre and
#ulfills ather important �colcagic�l functi�ns such as incr�asing the urban forest footprint, stabilizing
steep embankrnents, and buffering or screenir�g uses ar features tF�at do not complement the
streetscap�.
Guidelirres
a) A# least 10 percen# of eaGh lot shail he
landscap��d.
b) A landscap� buffer of at Meast 3.0 me�res
w�de shall C�e encvurag�d �long surf�ce
parking lots situated adjacent to a
street, to lirnii i#s visu�l impact on the
public realrn, to �nsure a sa#e and
comfortat�le pede�trian re�lm, and to
mAtigate stormwate�r runoff from paved
areas.
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within prop�rties sha�� include a
combination of indig�no�s decidr�ous
and evergreen trees �nd shrubs that are
hardy, to�era�t #o d�-icing agents, and
adaptable io urban canditions.
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dj L�ndscape bu#f�rs or screening shall be designed ar�d iQCated ta
par�ially screen the v��w af sur�ace parkin� lots, pedestrian entrances
and primary buclding fa�ades at stree# level.
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with a landscaped buffer.
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uses, a minimum 3.Q metre wid�
landscape str�p should be pror►ided
alc�ng the rear and interior side yard #o
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huge expanse af surface parking Iats
and to accommc�date tree planting fnr
si�ading.
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curbed and ha�rin� a minimum width of 2.5 metres.
�) �aft landscapi�ng elernents sucfi� as trees anci shrub�, a�nd hard
landscaping eletr��nts such as rock�ry �nd water features sho�ld ae
used to enhance tf�e visual image of a�ite and tQ de�ne pedestrian
routes and private op�n spaces on a property.
jj Fcrundation plantir�g shall be i�crrrporated to soft�n th� visual impact of
aan#inuous building mas� alang the s#reet edge.
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2,3.8 Fences ar�d Walls
Fences and walls are typical�y assocFated with safety, �riva�y and nois� attenuati�n. They shauld
be designed to cornplernent the quali#y of the adjacent streetscape and op�n spaces.
Guidelines
aj C�ain link f�ncing should ger�erally be
avoided withim #he C�#y Centre.
b) Any fences along street f�rontages,
whether ta screer� parking to#s ar uti�ity
equipmen# o�r to enclas� pat'rQS or
prir�ate land�caped ar�as shouNd be law,
transparent and decoratiwe in nature to
d�fi�ne private spaces.
cj Where fencing is r�quir�d far public
safety crr r�c�ise attenuation, svch as
along Fiighway 401, these fence� should
be desigrr�d to fit intv the adjacent
s�reetscape or apen spac� design.
d} Noise wa11s shouid he avvided where
passible or hicid�n with dense landscaping.
2.3.9 Naise Attenuation
The quality af (ife for residents and emp�oyees, as well as the enjayment and tranquility of priv�te
open spaces within the City can be er�hanced by minimizing surrounding noise t�rough si#e and
building design. hloise attenuation techniques include the fallowing:
+Guidelin�s
a} Locate mechanica1 equipmer�t away from noise sensitive uses.
b� 4rient buildings and autdaar living areas away from naise g�en�ara#ors.
c� In#rocf�ce living �ralis and dense
fandscape s�creer��ng to drown or reduce
naise,
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e� Position and shape build�ngs fic� r�educe
acoustic noise effects along private cvurt
yard� an+d residential develo�am�ent�.
� S�eakers used to bro�dcast a human
vo�ce or m�sic t� the exteriflr of th�
I�uilding and all partions of any new
dri�e-tMrough f�cility stacking lan� should
be IQCated at least 12.0 metres from the
lot line nf � Ivt on which a dwallir�g is
situated, and at le�st 15.0 metres from
a betilding containing a dwellin� uni#
located an the sams lot on which ti�e
drive-through facil�ty is situated.
2.3.9Q Si#e L�ghting
Site ligh�ing shall be us�d to enhance safety and �o accentuate si#e or building fe�tures withe�ut
cau�ing light poldution on adjoining buildings ar�d iands.
Guic�eline�
a) All light pol+�s shall general�y Mave a maximurn height of 6.� metres.
b) All external ligh# fixtur�as shall k�e fiull cut-off and dark sky friendly to
rr�inimixe sk� glow eff$cts.
c) The us� of energy-efficient lightirng solutions shall be the preferred over
cAnventional lighting.
d) Pedestrian scal�d lightin� shaH be used to illuminat� pedestrian
connecti�xns �nd pri�ate apen spaces.
e� Accent li�hting may be used to �ccentuate tandmarFc buildings,
prominent building fa�ades, fandscape features and public art,
� Building �n#ranc�s should be accentuated thr+��gh exterior lighting #o
provide a saf� pedestrian en�ironment and to assist with wayfrnding.
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2.3.11 Signage
Signage in the City Centre shall comply with the City's Sign By-law and adhere to the following
design guidelines:
Guidelines
a� Signage should complement the site and building design and not clutter
the City Centre streetscape.
b) Buildings should be designed to include dedicated spaces for signage
with an appreciation of the architectural features and the scale of the
building.
c) Wall mounted signage shall not cover any prominent architectural
features or design detail on a facade.
d) Signage should be designed to have regard for pedestrian activities,
vehicular needs, vistas, and contribute to the identity of a building or
group of buildings.
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.4 uil in esign
Building design is a key component in creating an attractive, human-scaled City Centre that
compliment and animate #he public realm and create a sense of place. It also plays an integral
part in developing a more compact built form character that celebrates creativity, innovation
and new building technologies. Buildings should be designed to frame public streets and open
spaces and to fit into the context of the area, in terms af height transition, massing, shape and
architectural design.
2.4.1 Transition and Massing
Maximum height criteria ensures that buildings appropriately transition from denser areas to
existing low-density residential neighbourhoods.
In addition to maximum building heights, massing provisions such as building step-backs, tower
floor plates and tower separation ensure that the form of development has minimal shadowing and
wind impact, and that pedestrian scaled development is created.
The following guidelines provide direction on the form of new development so that buildings
contribute positively to the surroundings.
Guidelines
a) New development adjacent to low density residential neighbourhoods,
for example detached dwellings or semi-detached or street townhouses,
will be limited by a 45 degree angular plane measured at a minimum
7.5 metres setback from the property line at a height of 10.5 metres.
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b) The shadow impact� of b�ildings an
public vp�n spaces and privat� amenity
ar�as sha11 be minim'rzed.
cj The design of mid-rise and tail
buildings {refer ta Sectiorr 2.�.�4j shal!
ir�corpora#� u�rtical articulativn �n the
form of dist�nctive base, middle and top
sections.
d) �es�gn bu��dings with ar defned b�se,
middle and top section to �mpha5ize
human scale dime�nsians, reduce
appearar�c� of bulk and t�o create ar�
interest��ng skylirre.
Th� Base
The hase componen# (po+dium} r�f
a building generally establishes
#he heigh� of the stre�t wa�l along a
street and establishes he�man scale
at th+� street level.
Th� base shall fae designed in
accord�nce with #he Streefi Edge
guidelir��s in this document, and
shali b+� r�isual�y d�stinguishabl�
from upper flo�rs throug'h the use
of architectural d�sign de#ailinc�,
such as capp�d carnice� or b�uilding
mat�rial colours to cl�arly define
#he tvp of �he �treet wall and th�
inciusion of panels below storefront
windows to r�ise��lly anchor the
buitding to the street.
• Generally, a b�ilding's podium shauld be at i�ast � s�oreys before
any building step-€�ack� are introduced.
• The base shall have a minimum flaar-ta-ceiling h�ight of 4.5 metres
along active at grade fron#age t� accammoda#e a range af uses over
time.
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• 7he middle compone�nt of a building
gen�rally constitutes the bulk �of tl�e
buiEding and typi�ally consists af offic� or
residentia1 uses.
• The floar plate for a resid�ential tower, the
portian of th� build�ng abave t1�e podiumr
shall generaliy not exceed 850 squar+�
m�tres.
• Continuous blank walls are gen�rally �ot
permitted on tower fac�s.
• Balconies �hould be recessed andJor
integrated into the building fa�ade and
�e contained within the angutar planes
described in this section.
• Private terraces are enca�raged at u�ap�r
lew�l b�uiiding step-back$.
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meets the raof, The top o� towers should be
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skyline. This c�n be accomplish�ed through th�
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mechanical equipmer�t through
�a�nf pa�rapets ar by incorporating
mecl�anical p�r�thouses and eferrator
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top to cantribute to an atkracti�e
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• Raof tops are er�couraged to includ�e
green roof spaces for en�ironmental
sust�in�bility, amenity space for
residents or urban agriculiure
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use low int�nsity (nan-r�flectiv�j
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ej The horizontal articulation of hurldings plays an impor#ant part in
v�suafly dividing larger lauil+ding mass into smaller� iden�kifiabley
human-scaled camponents. The following design tec�niques may be
employed to this end:
• Ar�hitectural d�sign features suc� as Wertical columns �nd pilasters
#v break large b�ilding frantages.
• Slightly varying bui�ding setbacks th�ough fa�ade projections and
recessions.
• Varying building materials and cala�ars behnreer� bui1ding units.
* Us� �f recessed windows, qarcl�es, promir�ent entrances and other
design features to pro�ide variation to the building mass.
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2.4.2 IlAateriafs and Fa�ade Tr�atment
BuFlding materials and farade trea#ment are integral to arc�iteGtural design and assist with
creatin� a specific building identity and character through the use of colours, textur�s, materials
and patterns, They a1sa hold the po#e�iial t� add tr� #h� longevity of � buifding and to eantribute
towards the passible ada�ati�e re-use of the building� aver time.
Guidelines
aj All l�uUdirrgs should be buil# with high-quality, enduring materials such
as brick, ston�, and g{ass. Materials that da not age weil, such as
stucco, v�nyl, and 'I�ig�ly r�fl�ectiv� glass will b� discouraged.
b} Variation in fa�ade treatment, building rr+ate�rials and cofour� s�al�
b� saught along the s�reet edge in order to cr�ate an appealing and
interest�ng stre�tscape.
c) A consistent finished appeara�c� sh�ll be accompl�st�e�d on afl elements
of the building fa�ade,
d) Large expar�ses of blank walls should be avoided by fa�ade articulatian
(�.e., recessions or pr�ject�ons), fenestration, cornices, Vertica[ p�l�ars,
and prnminent entrances that respond tc� the massing anc� architectural
style of the l�uilding.
ej Building material ca[ours should lae selected that cantributa t� ar�d
promate the image and identity of a b�uiiding.
� Senrice rneters and conne�tionsM vent� and building utilities on fa�ad�s
facing public streets shall be minimized� by concealment (i.e., lar�ciscape
scr�ening or sensitiue�y integrafiing thern within the building desigr�j.
g) �a�ad+� treatment and the selection of building materials shall c�n�ider
the Sustainalale Des�c�n Gu7defines in th� following Sectian 2.4�3.
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2.4.3 Sustainable Design
In additior� #o a�ampact built forrrm which s+�pports a cycling and pe�destrian-fri�nd�y environment,
the quali�y of new develapment in Pi�kering City Centre will contribute to the Ci#y Centre's
sustain�bifity objeGtives. H��h-quality and energy-e�Fcient materials will b� encauraged as part of
all new d�velopment.
Guidefines
a)
�e��lopment within the City C�nfre shall b� encouraged #o incarporate
sustainable d+�uelvprnerrt practices s�ach as optimizing e�ergy effi�iency
af kauifdings, �ead�rship rn Energy and Enviranmental Des�gn �LEED)
certificatiort or ait+�rnative eq�ivalent f+�r new pri�ate and public
buildings, and low impac� de�elopment practi�es (i.e., the e�s�a of grey
water systemis).
b) The incorporation of a�terna#iue ar
renewabl� energy resources �uch as
solar pane�s within the building design
or part af a roof shall t�e encaurag�d.
The incorporation �of such systems
witi�in or on top of a building sh�ou�d
not be at ihe expense �f th� built form
and character af the builciir�g. Spe�ial
attention sh�►II be gi�en to weight
load w'�ere pk�ato-voltaic systems are
propos�d on the roof Qf a building.
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The roafs of mid-rise and tall buildings
and podiums sha�l be encauraged to
ha�e green or �eg�tated roofs to im;�rove enwironmental p�rfQrmance �i
the building and provide amenity space where apprapr��te.
Th+e desig� and' orientation o'� buildir�gs shall consider aspe�ts such as
�assirre sotar gain, minimizing the advers� shadaw impacts on adj�cent
build�ngs, stre�ts and o,pen spaces, and minimizing ad�erse wind
impacts on the public realm.
e) At least 25 percent of parking
area surfa�es is encouragec� to be
permeab�e. Parking lvts, driveways, and
Qther �ehicular sur�aces are encovragec!
to use porous paving treatm�nts io
facilitate infiltration of starmwater
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fj Porous paving materials should be
utiliz�d to limit runoff #rom paved areas.
g) Bird-friandly glazing shauld be installed on tall buitdings �n locations
#hat are w�t�in knawr� rnigratory routes.
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h) �.andscape oppartunities shou�d be maximized within the City Cer�tre ir�
order to increase the t�ee canapy, improve air qua[ity and groundwater
inFltrat�on.
�) The review of develo{arnent pla�s sMall have regard for the City's
adopted draft Sustair�abl� Development Guid�elines.
2.4.4 Building Types
Buildings types and their relaiianship to th� stre�t must work harmaniausly with the public r�alm
to create an attractiv+e, Iive�ble City Centre environment. A d�enser City C�ntre does nof inean
ev�ry building will be a tal� buildin�. A range af building types wi91 �e �ermitted in th� Gity Centre
as illustrated in i ure �. Certain blocks ar parts within the City Centre Iend #hemselves to
specific building fijpes ic� �rc�er �o complement and blend into the sur�aunding built form character
and scale. Th�� heigF�ts and massing gu�deline� and implementing zoning by-lawr will infarm the
phys`rca1 charactefi r�f these building types.
Appropria#e buFlding types i� th� �itiy Centr� ��e cafe�orized by height and cons�st af:
• Low-Rise Buiidings
• Mi�-Rise Buildings
• Tall Builciings
Buiidings of historical, aesthetic or cuitural imparkanc�e, whe�her gr�de-relat�d, mid-rise or tall, that
distinguish themselv�s from their �urraur�dings in term� ofi unique �uild�ng design o3 architect+�ral
d�sign features, are categorized as s�gnature buildi�gs. Additional guidelines regarding si�nature
buildir�gs are cantained within thas section.
2.4,4.1 Low-�i�e Buildings
Lc�w-rise bUildings consist af bi�ck tc�wnhauses, back-to-back townhauses an�i stacked
towr�ho�ases, generally 3 to 4 storeys, with each unit having direc# access to a street or apen
�pace, ar buildings, generally 3#0 5 storeys wrth activ� u�es or lobbies at �rade with apartment,
condom�nium, ar ofFice uses above. Low-rise buildings g�r�erally 3 ta 4 storeys, shall b� io�ated
along streets not identified as active at �r�d� frontages.
Guidelines
a) This building type will gerterally
be u�ilized in the City Centre as a
transitiQn b�tw��n adjacer�t low
density� n�ighbourhoods and mid-rese
to taller bu�iding forrr�s. �n large
b�ocks, a mix oi taller t�uildings with
some grad�=r�lated buildings may be
appropriate.
bj Low-rise buildings shdu!'d be oriented
parallel t4 the �treet and provide
continuous fran#ag� alang their primary
fa�ade.
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cj Buil�lin�s with res�dent��l u�`rt� a+k grade should ha�r� a prirriary entrance
an tF�e p�blic street, altho�gh they may a�sa hawe access fram an
internal carridor. The frorat door af the unit !to the stre�t shauld be
defir��d by:
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right-af-way for privacy
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branching trees
dj Front yards andl�ar terraces are er�couraged an lacal streets where
enaugh space perm,its. Y�rds can be separafed from #he public s#reet
!�y a change in grade, a low fenee or wall, ar landscaping. Vllhere there �s
no grade separatian, an in�reased setback wlth landscapin� can provide
transition. High quality rnaterials shot�lc� be u#ilized that co�mpiement the
public realm design.
2.4.4.2 Mid�Rise Buildings
IV�id-rise buildings consist of build�ngs generaliy 6
t4 12 storeys, with acti�e uses or labbies at grade
wi#�i �partment, �condaminium, or office uses
a�ave. Mid-ris� buil�ings generally line Major
Streets through4u� the City C�t�t�e.
G�id��inQs
a} M�d-�ise huildings should be sited to
align parallel to the street, and ta form
usable interior courtyard spac�es int�rnal
tr� the black.
b) Entrar�ces to parking and senric�n�
shoUld be limited and centralized to
I�mi# curb cuts and pedestrian-�ehicle
conflicts.
c} Design mid-rise buildings with �
transition in massi�g on the top �ect��on
witF� priority girren to upper storey
fa��de stepbacks and terracir�g.
d) Mechanica! penthouses will be
architectural4y int�grated into the
buiiding,
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2.4.4.3 Tall Br�ildings
Tall buildings cansist of b�uildings af �3 storeys and higl�er, that are typically defined by a;�c�d�um
base wi�h � point tower above, with active uses or Ic�bbies at grade with apartment, condominium,
c�r ofFce uses ab�ve. Tall buildings are permitted in many areas af the City Centre, but are
prim�rify focus�cf on Kingstan Ro�d arrd Liverpool Rt�ad, around the MabiSity Nub, ar�d n�ar
Highway 401 a�r�d the railway corridar.
Tall buildings g�neral�y more �han 25 storeys si�aulci be located at major i�tersections and alc�r�g
Highway 4�1 within the City Centre, w�here greater height waulci not advers�ly affect neighbaurin�
de�e'�opment. These �ocatians are specifrcally e�rmarked to accamm4€�ate build�ngs which, in
terms of height, re-de�ne the sky-line �nd as such will be hefd to high stan�dards of archit�ciurai
excellence.
Guidelines
�) The distribution of tall bu�ldings �hall gen�rally
be sited to all�w vi�ws and �unlight onto
acljacent open spaces and streets an�d �o creat�
a comforta�le publ�c realrn.
b} Tall buildings should be designed to cansider
views af al� sides of th� building�.
c) Where #�II bt�ildings take the form of po�nt
towers above a base compan�nt (podium), the
proportion of the point tawers must be designed
to cast fewer an+d smaller affending shadows,
open sky Wiews to stre�ets from n�ighbour�ng
apartm�nt build�ngs, and to tae easiEy absorb�d
in the skyline.
d) Tall �uildings shauld be separated a minimum
of 25 m�tres measured to the ex�eriar �dge of
the building face (excluding balconies).
e� The top �f towers should be attracti�el�y
designed using stepbacks, articulations and
other means. Roof top m�chanicai pe�rthauses
are required to be integrated into #he design
of the tower, and should gen�ral�y no# exceed
5.0 metres in height.
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fj A perint touver on the blc�ck abo�re the podium of
th� buifding shc,uld b�e Eoc�t�d and oriented tc�
minimize shad4w and wir�d cond�tians in ad�acent
streets, parks and open spac�s {ar�d acljacent
propertiesy.
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their role as uisual facai paints� wi#h apprap�riate
materials, scaie, prapartion and raof line.
iy The poin�t tc�wer o# a building locat�d on a corner
site t►r at a gateway tn the City Cer�tre shauld be
locafied at or near the street corner �f the site
in order io ensure intersections are adequately
f"ramed by building m�ss, �nd to help define
impart�nt lacatians.
j) T�il buildings shall b�e designed to contain three
camponents of the buildirrg: base, middle and #pp
(refer ta Secii�i� 2.4.'� . c).
2,4.4.4 Signature Buildings
Signat�ure buildings r�fer to buildings which, !�y nature of thear massing, he�ght, archite�tural
design featuees, locat�on or histary, create r�is�ral landmarks in the City Centre. T'hEy can be
�.owwrise, Allid-rise ar Tall buildings. Signa�urE buildir�gs forrn focal points for �iew termini, assf�t
way-finding thrc�ugh #he City Centre an� help sha�e the City Centr�'s s�nse of place and identity.
�uidelines
a) Buildings with signifcant heig'hts �nd rnassi�g sht�uld be located at
key gateways to, and intersections w�thin, the City Centre. Signature
bui�dings at key g�t�way locations, shown on Figi�re �, shall incl�de
arch'tt�ctural features that signify th� impc�rtance of the corner. 'This �an
be attained by bold an�i expressiWe bu�lding des�gn through the us� of
high quality building materialsi ��ghly articu�ated building ia�;ades and
unique massing de#ails.
b) Sign�ture buildfngs wil7 adhere ta th� rele�ant �uilding Type guidelines
�i.e., Low-rise, Mid-rise or Tall Buildir�gsj.
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c) Signature buildir�gs are expected to tae
distinguish�d fhrough innoWatir�e design,
and rnay nnclude sculpted forms, pubCic
art installatiQns within the desrgn mf
th� huildings or entrances, aftracti�e
fa�ade fighting f+eatures along the taw�r
or at the #op of the building, colour,
inno�rative cladding and glazing andlor a
hi�h propartion vf clear glazing an lower
flOOrS.
dj Lands�caping, seating and if�e pedes#rian
realm will be p�rposefully designed �nd
integra#ed with the location and alesign af
landmark buildings to create a cohesive
�de�elopment that is attraGtiW� and
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e) Ef�arts shall b� made to r�tain or i�tegrate the Li�erpoo� House, located
at the notthwest corner of Kings#on Road and Liuerpoal Raad with
surr�unti�ng development. Adjacent landscaping and urban des�gn
treatmen�s sha11 reinforce the building°s significance and rale as a
hi�t�r�8ca) ref�rence point. Ir�tensi#'ica�icrr� of' th� si#� in the form of
buiNding alterations ar additional tievelapment shall ensure th� siting,
size, massir�g, scale, ar�d ma�erials of the new develo,pment complement
ar enhance the heritage attributes af this prdperty,
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Mobility
A vibrant City Centre is highly walkable, offering different opportunities to get to and around the
City Centre for people living, working, and visiting. This section provides directions and guidelines
#o: balance conditions for all modes of transportation on existing streets; identify design directions
for new streets as the City Centre redevelops over time; and create an integrated mobility
network for pedestrians, cyclists and transit riders. Together these directions will assist the City in
achieving a connected transportation system that is safe, comfortable, and intuitive, for all users.
3.1 Mobility Objectives — An Integrated Transportation System
Pickering City Centre is the urban core and transit centre for Pickering and is identified as an
Anchor Mobility Hub in Metrolinx's Regional Transportation Plan — the Big Move, and an Urban
Growth Centre containing a Major Transit Station Area in the Province of Ontario's Growth Plan
- Places to Grow. To this end, critical to the success of accommodating both residential growth
and employment in the City Centre will be to plan for a transportation system that prioritizes active
transportation and transit while accommodating other travel options.
The Pickering City Centre transportation system includes an array of public and private
infrastructure that will provide for a variety of modes. The transportation system will:
• Provide a safe, convenient, and enjoyable environment for pedestrians and cyclists.
• Support current and future transit services through building and site design, street
typologies, and streetscape treatments.
• Recognize the importance of Regional Roads as major carriers of local and regional
vehicular traffic while ensuring their design responds to the City Centre context.
• Provide additional travel options through the implementation of transportation demand
management measures.
• Incorporate design solutions for freight mobility that provide solutions for the delivery and
movement of goods in the City Centre.
• Offer a hierarchy of street types, with each type of street designed to serve its own mobility
function and character.objectives.
3.2 Pedestrians
The City Centre is planned to be a compact, vital place where pedestrians should be able to walk
between destinations in a comfortable, safe, and visually interesting environment. This section
contains guidelines to develop a coordinated and continuous pedestrian network within the City
Centre, illustrated in Fi ure 4. The proposed pedestrian network consists of:
3.2.1 Pedestrian Zone
While all streets within the City Centre will be designed for the safety of pedestrians, certain
streets will be designed with a primary focus on the pedestrian environment.
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Primary pedes�rian raut�s includ� Glena�na Road, Valley Farm Road, and the proposed City
�C�ntre South Main Str��t, �h� �cer�trai portian of Pickering Parkway and Sandy� Beach Road.
Sidewall�s afong the�e streets wi41 be � minimum �,5 mefires wide and wi11 haue larger furnishing
areas and spill-aut zanes, pravidfng additional p�aces to sit and res#. The use of sidewalks for
street related retailing and sidewalk caf�s may be permitted, sub�ect to appropriate encroachmen�
agreements and/or p�rmits,
Secondary pedestrian rflutes are all within the public right-of-way of ath�r str��ts in fhe City
Ce�tre a�d wi�l contain gen�rou� sidewalks and designat�d crossings at key intersect�ans,
The provision and careful design of sed�walks, �treet furn�ture and streef trees are essent�al for
accc�mmodating higher levels af pedestrian tra�c in a camfortable and safe environment.
�idewalks
S�dewalks should be continuous thro�gh�ut
the cdmmunity, and constitute an integral park
of the ped�str�an system to promofe act�ve
tra�spattation. They should be designed with th�
foliowing g�uidelines:
Gui�elines
a) ��dewalks shauld b� designed as
f�llo►nrs.
•'1.5 ta 2.0 metres an local and
pr��ate roads
• 2.5 to 3�Q metres o� collector and
arterial roads
�.5 metres or greater in hlgh
pede�trian ar�as along Pedes�rian
Streets, in order ta accommodate
sidevvalk cafes, kiosks, and street
Wendars. In ali cases, svffcient
�pace shall be provided for
unc�bstructed ped�strian m€�uem�nt,
�xreet furnishings, puhlic utiiities,
tree plantings, and trans�t shelters
b) In ard�r to accommadat� #I�e needs
of persons wi#h disabili�ies, and the
elderly, sidewalks should be designed
to app[icable rriur�icipal standards,
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Landscaping - Street Trees and Vegetation
Street trees and vegetatiar� are extremeay impmrtant ir� rnak�r�g our city centres li��able spaces.
�nhancing the urban tree canapy wifhin the City Centre prvvide� many benefits inctu�ing:
producin� axyg�n; cantrolling noise pollution; slowing starmwater rur�off; c�eansing the soil; acfing
as carbon s�nks; preventing soil erosian; acting as wMr�d breaks; and providing �hade.
Guidelines
aj Street tr�es �hou(d be prvvided vr�
both sides of khe road in t�e public
right-af-way. At Eeast one str��t tree
should be planted at an interval vf
�i,� tn 9.a metres within ihe s#reetscape
ba�ed �rn factQrs such �s utility
r�quirements, driveway and str�et
furniture locat�ons and the type of
species. Where it is not possible to
provide th� target numb�r of #rees as se#
out above, an e+quivalent number af trees
shouid be pra�ided in other IQCations.
b) Tree planting sho�ld reflect the
characfier a� the street and may b�
incarpc►rateci in �rass boe�le�ards, apen
plant�rs, Qr cuv�red trenches.
c) Ade�u�te soil �volume is required �or
each tree to ensure lon�-term survival.
At a minimum, 30 cubic metrss of soil
is required per tr�� (if plan�ed in a
continuous planting b�d, the volume �aer
tr�e tr�ay be 15 cubic mei�res, prov�ded
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d) Where R�gional Roads are constructed
or widened, street trees sk�ould he
pravided on both sides of th� roa�J, at ar�
infierval of 6,0 ta 9.(1 metres depending
ot� the canopy size of the tree.
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e) S�reet trees should be located at
minirnum 1.0 metr+e away from a
driweway edge, althou�h Z.0 metres is
prefe r��d.
f} Trees and �ther �egetation �hall not
block rEquired sig�ttines for motorists
and cyclists.
g) 5tre�t tre�s shauld be c�f a specFes
that wo�rld pro�ide a large canopy
and shade over sidewalks in ord�r to
reduce heat island effec# and enhance
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pedestrian comfort and safety.
A div►�rsity af native t�ee s�ecies shauld
be considered and deli�rered al�ng each
street, and theme street tree plantinc�
shoufd be �r�couraged to assist 'rn ideniifying
areasluses within the neighbaurhaod.
and enhancing certain
i� Alt�rnative plar�ting stra�k�gies to ensure the Iongevity of street trees
and shrubs should be cQ�sidered �Iong high-pedestrian ar�as such as
PEdestrian Stree�.s or mix�d-use areas �hat have retail uses at grade.
Stre+et Furntiture
Street furniture refers to #h� objects and facilitie� iocated in the streetscape that provide service
and functiQna�iiy to the public, Stre�t furniture irrteracts with the environment by providtng facus
points, establishing linkages betwe�n di�€erent landscape elements, and �y emphasizing a place's
identity. The interaction function of street furniture greatly �contribute� to a convenient urba� life,
and assists in determir�in� t�e quality af an urk�an envrranment.
Guidelines
a� Street furnitur� should be pro�ided �n
high-�edesiriar� areas in mixec�-use
ar+eas that ha�e retai� uses a# grade,
�nc�uding Pedestrian Streeis. Street
furniture s#�QUId incfude elemer�ts s�ch
a� pedestrian scaled lighting, benches,
bi�ycle racks, newspaper boxes and
t�ash bins and where �pos��bie should be
manufactured from recycled material.
b) Street furniture shall be designed
and cons#ructed in recogni�ian ai the
following de�ign principles:
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- high quality design
* modularity to ease upgrades and
repairs
• safety and security
• accessibility
• sustainabil��y (e.g., en�rgy
efficienc�)
• functl+�nality
• comfort and convenience
c) lJtiliti�s should b� clustered and
screened aw�ay from publi� streets an�i
wierw.
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The plac�msnt o'F str�eet furniture,
including benches, chairs, tables,
garbage and reeycling bins, arrd bicycl� parkirng sh�ll be design�d to
ensure pedestrian rout�s are free of obstacles anai th�at required sight
lines are not blocked.
ej Str�etscapes should include a rang� af places to sit, including
wel!-desigr�ed ar�d durable bench+�s, picnic tables, anc� barri�r-free
ledges.
Street L�gF�ting
Street IigF�ting in the City Centre sho�{d be scaled appropriate to the street function and adjacan#
lar�d uses; be design�d ta prauide safe passag� far motor vehicles, pedestrians and cyclasts; and
incorporate t�chnologies to save energy and to reduce light pollution.
Gu�delines
a} HigM-efficfency li�ht bufbs sl�ould be used, where feasible� for street
lights and �raffic iights, and renewable energy sys�ems such as solar
cells should be used far all parking meters.
b� The po��s for bo#h pedestrian scale and street lights shauld be
�desigr�ed to accommodate banners for special messages anti seaso�al
ev��ts.
c) Pedestrian-level lighting shall illuminate s�ree#scapes to incre�se the
comfort and safety vf us�rs.
d) Light �actures shall be ful! cut�ofF and dark sky friendly to minimi�e �ight
gl�re and sky glow effects.
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3.2.2 Paths and Mid-block Cor�nectians
Mid-black connectians and paths are �noth�r ke� part af th� p�d�strian ne#work praviding
��ditional routes between Pr�mary and Secondary Streets. Paths and mid-t�lack connections
should be physically separat�d frorn vehicular rights-af-way with adjacent development arie�#ed
towards them with giazing ar active �ses at grade.
�Guidelines
a) Raths rnrUf prvV�d� a rninimurn 2,5 r��tre�
of pathway, with additianal �pace for
lar�dscaping on c�ne Qr both sid�s of
this.
b) Mid-block connections and paths w�ll:
* c�r�a#e an inviting desigre tha�
�aciiitat�s way-finc�ing through ct+aar
sigh#lines, direc# pathways, and clear
signage
• provide street tre$s and oth�r
plantings running the le�gth of the
traillright-of-way
• utilize cantinuous, identifiable
paving
• have regard far Design #or Crime
Preven#ion
c} A multi-use pa#h is required alvng the
east side of Krosna Creek conn�ctMng
Bayly Street to ��ty Centre South Main
Street. The path should pro�vide access
to developm�nt #conting the Creek, and
clear sightlines intc� the park,
d) Native nan-inWasi�� plantir�gs are
encouraged alon� �aath connections
abutting nat�ral features.
e� Paths will be designed #o accommodate a range of use� and abilities,
and should be barrier-f�ree where apprc�priat�. The use of p�rmeable
materiais shoutd be encmuraged for path construction in areas where
insufficient drainage exis#�.
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fy Paths �hould be clearly signec�
regarding permitted uses and
s�eed. Way-finding signa�e
andlor trail rnarkers should be
proa�ded throughout fhe #rail network.
9) Benches anc� w�s#ebaskets should he
pra��ded at regular intervals alar�g the
raute.
h} Path� lo+�at�d in prvximity to significa�nt
set���t��►e natural f�atures ar adjac�nt
to stormwater m�nagement iacilities
shoul�d [ncorporate interpretive signage
at various locatians to promate
stewardship initiatiw�s t�nat w�ll protect
and enhance th� ieatures and functions of th� natural environment.
i) Li��ting on paths shauld be pravide�i ^far p�destrian safety alohg
prim�ry r�eighbourhaod connecting trai�sy but shot�l+d minimize th�
disturbance a� natural habitats.
j) Special treatm�nts at trail F��ad entranc�s should b� co�rsidered
incfuding high quality features such as [a�dscaping, benches�
decoratiue paving pattern, interpretive ar directianal signage, or wider
pathway widths.
3,2.3 P�dest�ian Crossings
Safely crossing the s#re�t is a key cornpanent c,f the walkability of an area. A series af pedestrian
�rc�ssin�s are id�ntified, in �articula� across Major 'Str��ts, as well as th� patential fc�r new bridg�;s
acrass tl�e 401 carridor.
Pedestrian crossings sF�ould be designed with
clearly delineated pedestrian marking which
balance the movement ne�ds of pedestrians,
cycfisis and autamobil�s. A rar�ge of crassing
infrastru�ture from crasswalks to stre�t lights
�hould be consider�d.
GUII�BIItI�S
a� Design intersections to balance the
needs of pedestrians and vehicles by.
avoiding using right-t�rn channels
and turning lanes that enab�e higher
vehicl�e speeds an� inerease crassing
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• maintaining #he minimum curb radii required ta accammodate
turnin� �ehicles, in arder to reduce their speed and minimize
cra�sing distances for pedestrians
• providing pedestrian refuge points when crassings exce�ed
15.0 metres in length
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• incorparating e�niqu� pa�ement treatments ar markin�s that can alert
drivers and indicate pedestrian pri��ri#y
bj Ensure intersectians are cle�r of unnecessary olastructia►ns and pro�rid�
clear sight-lines ta adjacent streets sa tha�t pedestrians can spot
appro�ching r�ehi�les.
c) In order to promote �nralkabili#y and a p,edestriar�-focus+ed environment,
every four-way in#ersection in high ped�estrian areas, such as a
Pedestrian Stre�t, should �rave a formal p�d�strian crossing,
dy Signali�ed pedestr��n crosswalks should 'be prowide�l at locations
where ienportant civic destinations andlar significant walking traffic is
anticipated, such as near retail shaps, community p�rks and r�creation
c�ntres, and at I�braries.
e] Ped�*strian crossings should be continuous a�nd connected to adjac�nt
sid�walks and be supp�rtive of persons with disabilities.
3.2.4 OtM�r Pedestrian Canr�ec#iorrs
Pedestrian c�r�rrec�ions acrass the P�ckering
Town Centre 9ands wili be irr�proveci ave� time
with the intraductian af new streets. In t�e inte�im,
the City will war��C with �'ickering Town Centre
(PTG) to implemec�t pathways and �ppropriate
infrastructure to imprQVe candifions a�ong the
r�lustrated routes. T�e patF�ways with�n th� PTC
itseff are recQgr�ized as an interior pedestrian
�zane.
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�3.� Cycling
Essential to th� sustainability princip[es oft}�ese C�u'sdelir�es is a compfete active transpartation
n�fwark, including a�afe and invi#ir�g environment for �yclists v�rithin but afso ta and from the �City
Centre. The planned cycling neiwork ill��trat�d icn Figure �, en�risians a canne�ted n�twark of
multi-use paths, dedicat�d on-street cycling fan�s, and shared roadways. `Fhe cycling r�etr�uork
is consisfent with the F�egion's Cycling Plan ar�d the prouisic�ns ofi th� Or�taria Traf�c Manual
Boak 18.
Tl�e us� of bike box�s at int�rs��tivns,
where ap�rop�iate, alerts �rivers and
can minimize canfiicts between turr�ing
vehicl�s and cyclists conkinuing thra�agh
the �r�tersectian.
• The use of cyclist-�ctiv�ted crossing
sigr�als can �nhance crossinc� po�nts
for cyclists by reducing righfs-4f-way
co�fiusion.
3.3.1 Il�uiti-Use Paths
Multi-�cse paths are separated firom motar vehicle traffi� and
are located within the bou9evard, and �re typic�lly implemer�ted
adjac�nt to roadw�ys with higher mmt�ar vehicle �oluo�nes.
The muiti-use paths witt�in th� City Centr� are intended t�
accomm�date hoth pe�destrians �nd cyclist�.
Guidelines
a) Multi-use paths with a minimum width of 3.0 m�tr�s,
shall be pro�ided 4rt the eas# side of Liverpool Road
�nc� on the notth side of Bayly Street.
b] A rrtinimum 1.5 metre separati�n is ta be pro�i�e�i
between the path and the tra�e) edge of the roadway.
cj Bicycie rou#e signs are to be plac�d at critical
cra�sings ar�d entry points where warrar�ted.
d) Specific trea�ments m�y be considered in high
�+onfl�ct areas.
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3.3,2 Cycling Lanes
C�cling [anes are typical4y lacated on urban arterials
and co�lector raadway� t�at fi�ave higher tea�c v�plume�,
operating speeds and pra�ortion of commercial uehicles. fn
circumstances, where traff�c wofumes and speeds uvar�ant or in
areas where ort-st�eet parking is perrnitted, cycii�g lanes with
an ad�itionai paved buffer or pl�ysical separation of fhe cycling
lane may be introduced.
Gu�delines
aj Cyclin� lanes within the Cit� Certtre will be de�igr�ed
with a minimum w�dth of 1.5 metres inciuding
Pickering Parkway, �ity Centre Sout� Main Street,
and GMenanna Raad. An additio�nal ba�ffer will �e
�r�avi�led in locations where on-street Ivading zanes
and on-�treet parking are p[ann�d to allow for doar
swings.
b} Kingst�or� F�toad will be designed with a bufferetl
cycling lane in �onjunction with bus rapid transit
op�ratian� within th� carridor.
cj Appropriate r�served lane markings and signs
shal! be placed after each major ir�t�rsection and be
appropriately spaced thereafter.
3.3.3 Shared Roadways
Cycling is permiited on all rcradways within the Cifiy C�ntre, and
as such motorists and cyc6ists are requi�ed to shar� the road
where specific facilities have not been pro�ided. Typically this
occurs an �out�s with lawer vafumes of tra�f'ic trav�lling at lower
speeds.
Guidelines
a) Shared roadways i�clud+� The Esplanad�e Norkt�,
Valley� Farm Raad and City C�ntre South Main
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3.3.4 Oth�r �ycling Faeili#ies
In a�dition to cycling lanes, an importar�t
component of the cycling nefinrork will be cycling
facili#i�s, which provide saf� and secur� locations
for cyclists to store their bikes and end trip
facilities signifying cycling �s a pric��ity mabiiity
choice in the City Centre. L�ss space-consuming
v�riations such as bike posts, bike rings, and bik�
racks� will be located thro�ghaut the City Centre,
while enhanced faci9ities, s�ch as bike lackers and
bik� stations will be lo�atcd at transit jur�ctions
and key transit stops that function as fransfer
paints.
Guidelines
aj The provision of 6ike racks, lockers
and cycling amenities such as air
pumps and drinking faun#ain$ at
key destis�ations along a cycling
route c�n help ta support travel
to and from the s#ati�on area and
facilitate quick convenier�ce stops,
T�ris can be implemented through
priwate-sector parknerships and
der►elopment a�reement�, streetscape
impro�ement pragrams ar during t'he
upgrad� of transit facilities,
b) All new �ffice, r�Eail and resid�ntcal
buildings should pra�ide an-swt�
bicycle parking and are encouraged tn
incorporate other ameni#ies s�ch as
enclosed lockers and sha�nrerlchang�
rQVm facilities.
c) Bicycle parking should be located in a rr�anner that do�s not conflict
with �rehicular traffic, yet apows #ar monitoring thraugh natural
surveillance.
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3.4 Transit
Pickering City Cenkre �aalds an impartant ro�e
a�s ar� anchar mabibity hub in Pickering �n� th�
Region of D�arham. These guicielines ensure
in�estmer�ts in transEt are leveraged to their
fullest potent'tal through land use, b�ilt form, and
a mobifity r�etwark that complements existing
and proposed transat routes and tr�nsfer points.
F�gc�re 6 identifies existing, planned, and potential
transit earridors.
3.4.1 Transit Corrida�rs
Durham Regio� Tr�nsit crp�erates local bus
service and GQ Transit prQVides train services
wi�hin the City Cen#re. Recently Durh�m Regeon
Transit laun�hed the Pulse B�s Rapid �ransit s�nrice on Highway 2 serv�ng th� preci�ncts in the
north C�ty Centre. As noted in the Region's Long-Term Transit �trategy, f�uture rapid transit servdce
aMong Bayly Street will provide improved levels of servic� ta new residents and em�loyees liv�ing
and warkin� in City Centre South.
Gu�idelines
a� Desigr� designated transi# corridors
�o accommodate trar�sit by providing
limited grade changes� ad�quate
lane width� and turnin� radii. Uesign
standards should balanc+� the needs c�f
other �sers such as pedestrians and
cyclists, for exarnple by incorporating
minimum turning radii at ir�tersections
and �d�quate space f4r cyclists within
the rights-af-way.
b� When transit Wehicles wil1 be sharing
th�e street with cyclists, prouide a cc�rb
lan� wide enQUgh tQ allow buse� to
pass cyclists s�fely. The appro��iate
lane width will vary deperrding on truck
and general traffic vplumes and speeds.
�) In limited rights-of way where street parking creat+�s friction with bus
and cycle use, time-sensitirre, restricted parking d�rin� peak hours can
help ta free up the flaw of #raf�Eic supporting rnar� effi�ient travef by
buses, cycfists and motarized vehicles.
dy Wh�re street parking is pro�r�ded, bus-bulbs can help �o facilifi�te
pas�er�ger loading and create space fot passenger° atn�nities.
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landscaping within d�dicated ri��t-af-r+vays ta enhance t'�e character
and quality of ti�� street far p�destrians, cyc�ists ar�d transit users.
f� Make prc�rrision for bath formalized ahd informal sireet cro�sings along
dedicated transit-ways. Restricting crassings in mixed-use settings can
disrupt lacal bu�in+esses and lead to dangercrus situatians as peaple
attempt ta bypass barriers.
3.4.� Mobility Hub and Transit Junctions
The Anchor Mobility Huk� includes a Transit Junction on eilher side af Higl�way 4U'l, connecfed
via the Highway 40� pedestrian bridge, and supporting the aperation of th�e Pickering GO Station.
A Transit Junctic�n will be d�velap�d at the interse�tian of Liverpool R�ad ar�d K�ngs#on Road to
inter�ace with the Region's Pu�se BRT s�rvice. Th� Transit Juncti�ns facilitate easy transfers and
camfortab9e ped�estrian experienc�es through an enhanced pubEic realm includir�g: high quality
landscapi�g, str�et furni�ure, bus shelt�rs, public art� cycling parking facilities and additional s#reet
krees to provide shade.
Guidelines
a) The trans�t junctions wil� be priority areas for design ex�ellence and
capital �rr�pr�vements including landscaping, p�blic seating, weatfi�er
prvt�ction� and public art.
b) Developrnent adjacent to transit junctions shall b� oriented tc� these
areas, with actir►e uses a# grade.
cj A higher level of passenger am�nity shall be provided at trar�sit
junctions such as a tr�nsit shelt�ry pre-payment %acilities and reaf-t�m�
trip planning information at bus staps where iwn routes intersect or in
areas with a high number of boardings.
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3.4.3 Transit 5tops
Within a Trar��i# Network #here are several types af stc�ps related to tfie existing and planned level
of passenger �ctivity� ar to the locatian af a stop vv�thin the network. These include minc�r staps
w'�ic'� exist a1ong the length flf a transit corridor, majar stops at tt�e junction of two cannecting
rQU�es and in#�rchang� staps at majar transfer poin#s with�n the system.
Guidelines
aj The ameniti�s provided at #ransit stops, such as benche� and bike
rack�, shc�uld reflect these diiferences with higher leuels of annenity at
higher rrolume locations ar s��nificant poin�s of interchange within the
system.
b� Transit s#ops shall b� �e�igned fvr �uniWersal access.
c) To maximize pedestrian access and
minim�ze walking distances, transit
stoy�s shall be loc�ted afi poinfs where
local roads intersec� with collector and
arterial roads.
d} Transit �tops shatl be highly visilale i�n
locations alung well-tra�elfed rout�s
and suppart their functi�n throtagh the
+design crf adjacent �eve[opm�nt.
e) Transit stop� shall be loca#ed next to
uses that generate high #ransit ase sucfi
as seniv�s residences, hospitals, social
services, large emplayers, retail and
enter�inment tises.
�} iransit stops will be priority ar€:as for bicycle parking and other facilities
ta promote an integra#ed and connected act"rve trar�sportation network.
gj Transit stops are appro,priate places for increased setbacks vv��re
neCessary to pro�ide generous public space and activ� at grade
frontages.
h) When a new develapm+�nt is �roposed adjacent tQ a transit stop,
opportunities will be sough# tcr inte�rat� pedestrian improvem�nts
around this area inta s�te design.
i) Transit stops shall b�e:
• designed tv connect to �he sidewalk and pro�ide d�rect ac�ess to all
fransit vehicl� doots
• well lit and hic�hly �isible #r�m the street with clear sightlines to both
approaching and parked transit vehicf�s and surrounding uses
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� cartstructed of high qualifiy weatherproof materials thaf resist
slipping �nd drair� well
• designed to arraid changes i� grade a�d obstructiar�s that can hir�der
people with mobility issues, carts or baby carriages
• designed to alerf th� visually ➢mp�a�red of their existence and, if
appropriate, o� the locatiun of various elements through the use of
tactile strips or pa�ing
j) Saf� pedestrian cannections shall be pr�ouid�d for tr�nsfers betwe+�n
transit services inctuding protected, wide wal�nrays buffered with
landscaping a�d clear way-findir�g.
k} All p�destriaro waiting zones will he des+gned as safe and comfortable
envfrontne�n#s haVing cansideratian for tl�e provision of street furnitur�
and weather protection.
3.5 iranspor'tation Demand
M�nag+�ment
Transportatiar� Demand IUl�n�g�m+�nt (TDM)
strategi�s �ir� tc� manage tF�e demand for
Commu�e
transportatton infrastructure and services by in�flu�ncing
peaple's trauel chaice, These choices may include altering their #rip lacation, the time af their
trip, #heir transporkatian mode, ar�d even wh�tl�er to ma�ke the trip, TDhN measur�s h�elp to reduce
travel, distribute trips more �v�nly, and shift trips from priwat� auivmobile to transit ar other rnore
actiu� modes c�� transportatiar�.
Guidelines
a� Encourag� emplc�yers in the Gity C�ntre to join the Smart Commute
prograrri and dev�lQp trave! aption plans far their �mploy�es� which
may incl�de:
• proaiding discounted transit passes to ernployees
• developing shuttfes between t'�e w�arkplace and the mnbility hub
• offering an �mergency ride program
for empl�y�es who carponl or take
#rar�si'k to work
� prornotin� Metrolinx's ridematching
ser�ice to �mploy�es
� providing incentives for carpoofing,
such as priority parking locat�ans
• offerrng flexible wark starting times,
compressed worlc wee�CS, telework,
or working irom sateMMit+e lo�ation�
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• pro�viding facilities that make
using active transporta�ion a more
attractive option, such as secure
bicycle park�ng and sh�wer facilities
b) Er►courage school boards ta dew►elop
Active and Safe R�aute ta Schoo�
progr�ms for any schvols within fhe
Ci�yr Centre.
3.fi �reight
Re#aif �hops, offices and mixed-use d�velvpmen#s
in the City Centre all r�quir� freight, courier and
garbage senric�es in o�der ta functior� effectiv�e�y.
As such it is recogniz�� that jus#-in-tiorse, next da�l,
and regular parcel delivery throughout the day
are an important consideration wh�n pl�nning fc�r
improv�ments in the City Centre.
Freight movements in th�� City Centre wil'I face
the added challenge of physic�l impediments
an mability. Narrow streets can be diffieult for
trucks #o mo�e due to ti�h# cu�b radii ar�d narrow
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shauld b� considered in t'�ese circumstanc�s. High density areas da provide the apportunity fc�r
shared facilities. Some iocations rnay k�e w�ll suited t� utifize a centraEly located I��ding dock.
�uid�elines
a) 1Nher� passib��, laadinglunlaading
areas shall be located underground,
at the rear of i�uildi�gs, s�cfi as in a
s�rvice larte, ar acc�ssed from side
streets #hat are nat as hea�ify tra�elled
k�y pedestrians.
bj Truck accesses and ioadinglunfoading
areas shall be de�ignated usinc� proper
signage.
c� Truck acc�sses shall be planned
to arrcrid ctinflicts with �yclists arrd
pedestrians (including transit stopsj
by prohibiting truck parking on i�ike
lanes, sidewalks or in transfit st4ps.
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�1} FreigM# facilitie� �mpra��ments may be
cor�sidered �s part af a com�nurrity improuement
plan.
e? Sh�rt term drap-off space for cauriers shail be
consid�r�d in locations close to m�ain entrances.
f) Where on-site loadinglwnhoadin� areas are not
#easible, acces� m�y be cons'rdered �ia the firont
of th� buildin� with a�propriat� sethacks and the
use of laybys.
3.7 On-Street Parking
�n-skreet parking play� a key role in th� design af a sustainabl�; community. In addition ta
�ccommo�ating visitor parking f�r residential areas ,�nd retail stores, on-street parking function5
as a kraffic calming d�vice #o slow t�a'ffic, �nd acts as a sa�ety buffer separating the pedestri�n
realm from vehicf�s.
Guidelines
af Parking shauld be provided on at least
o�te s�d� of t�e str��t for local and
collectar roa�is.
bj OnRstreet parking areas may b�e
demarcated with a special pawemeni
treatment in lirnited specia� areas such
as ped�strian �redaminant str�ets in
arder to distinguish the parking lane
from the roadway.
cj In order to reduce the visual impact of
the pave�d surface of th� right-of�r�ray,
roNled curbs should iae u�ed in
high-traffic areas, including Pedestrian
Stree#s, as a mean� of visually
ext�nding the pedes�ri�n realrn from the
raadway.
d) Parkin� bays shau�d be IQCa#ed where permanen# parkFng is provided
on collector and arterial roads, including Pedestrian �treets.
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3.8 Motorists
As population and employment growth occurs in the City Centre, an enhanced and expanded
mobility nefinrork will be necessary to manage vehicular traffic, support a full range of
transportation choices, and create a walkable and transit-supportive environment.
The planned street network builds on the existing street grid and plans for the introdu�tion of a
finer grain of urban blocks that, over time, will improve connections and access to and within the
City Centre. The urban street and block pattern will contribute to a more walkable environment
and support compact, mixed-use forms of development. Fi. uq re 7 illustrates a street network that
will support the movement of people and goods within and through the City Centre.
3.8.1 Streets
The street network includes existing streets and new streets which are required for adjacent
development to proceed ("new rights-of-way"). New private streets shall provide for public access.
Guidelines
a) The layout of arterials and collectors shall attempt to maximize
connections by establishing a fine grain of streets and blocks capable
of dispersing traffic and reducing traffic volumes on primary streets.
b) A finer grain network of streets and blocks will support urban
development and accommodate balanced movements through and to
the City Centre.
c) New cul-de-sacs shall not be permitted within the City Centre.
d) Where possible, driveways to individual businesses along streets
should be consolidated or access relocated to rear service lanes.
3.8.2 Elements of the Street
Streets are comprised of four key elements: the Pedestrian Zone, Parking, Cycling Treatment, and
Travel Lanes.
The Pedestrian Zone consists of the area between the edge of the property and the curb,
including:
• Sidewalk: a clear, generously sized sidewalk ensures walking is pleasant, safe and
enjoyable.
• Landscaping: create a shaded, comfortable street. Tree and understory plantings must
have adequate soil, sunlight and water conditions for long-term survival. The landscaping
area also has street furniture such as benches and bike parking.
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Parking: on-stree# parking may b� provid�d tc� s�rv� active at-grade use� and ta buffer
pedestrians frorr� traffic.
Cycling Treatment: on k�y streets cycling facilities w�ll be provide� to create a well-conn�c�ed
bicycie rretwork in ihe City Centre.
Travel Lanes; will b� limited in width #v ens�are safe vehicul�r tr�vel and minirnize confl�ct with
ather r�odes af trar�sp4rt.
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In addition to carrying people and traffic, streets in Pickering City Centre must be understood as
places themselves. This means that in addition to serving different functions, streets also will
have a different character. Each street type's function and character informs how many traffic
lanes they carry, width of sidewalks and plantings, design character, and the scale of buildings
adjacent to them. The planned street network comprises of five street categories:
• Major Streets
• Pedestrian Streets
• Local Streets
• Private Streets
• Special Streets
The following table describes the general parameters for the pedestrian zone, landscaping,
parking and cycling elements on a street.
Major Street Pedestrian Local Streets Private Special
Street Streets Streets
Street Arterial Type A, Arterial Type C or Local Road Not Arterial Type C
Designation B or C Collector Road designated or Local Road
Pedestrian
Zone
Sidewalk Generally Generally Generally 1.5 Generally Generally
2.5 metres 2.5 metres to 2.0 metres �.5 to 2.0 2.5 metres
wide. Sidewalks wide. Sidewalks wide. Sidewalks metres wide. or wider,
provided on provided on provided on In certain depending on
both sides of both sides of the both sides of circumstances special nature
the street. street. the street. sidewalks may of the street.
be provided Sidewalks
on only ane provided on
side of the both sides of
street. the street.
Landscaping Continuous Continuous Continuous row Continuous Continuous
row of trees on row of trees of trees on both row of trees row of trees
both sides of on both sides sides of Local may be on both sides
Major Streets. of Pedestrian Streets and provided of Special
May also be Streets. on one side of on one or Streets.
complemented May also be service lanes. both sides
with under complemented of Private
storey planting. with under storey Streets.
Hardy, low planting.
maintenance
planting in
medians where
applicable.
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Major Street Pedestrian Local Streets Private Special
Street Streets Streets
Parking and On-street On-street parking On-street Private Streets On-street
Loading parking, loading provided on parking allowed provide parking
and unloading one or both on one side of access to provided
not permitted sides of the road. the street, loading/ in specific
on Regional On-street loading unloading locations.
arterials. and unloading areas.
not permitted.
Cycling Treatments On-street cycling Shared No special On-street
Treatment which offer lanes with a roadways. treatment cycling
separation minimum width provided. lanes with a
or protection of 1.5 metres. minimum width
from higher Buffered cycling of 1.5 metres.
volumes and lanes to be Buffered
speeds of traffic implemented cycling
(e.g., multi-use where cycling lanes to be
path, buffered lanes are implemented
or separated proposed where cycling
cycling lanes). adjacent to lanes are
on-street parking. proposed
adjacent to
on-street
parking.
Travel Lanes 3.35 metres to 3.35 metres to 3.5 metres wide 3.5 metres 3.5 metres
3.5 metres wide 3.5 metres wide wide wide
As the urban core of Pickering, the character of streets within Pickering City Centre will require
special consideration in terms of signalized crossing frequency, speed limits, and design
treatments. Each street type and corresponding cross-sections are described and illustrated
in more detail in the following pages. As streets are realigned, extended, or undergo capital
improvements, their design shall be guided by the mid-block cross-sections that follow.
The mid-block cross-sections illustrated within these guidelines are conceptual and are to be
detailed through future Environmental Assessment and other design studies, in accordance with
recognized standards. If future cross-sections do not substantially comply with these figures,
it must be demonstrated how the revised cross-sections can achieve the form, function and
character described in this document.
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3.9.�1 MaJor �treet�
• Liv�rpool Ro��
• Kingston F�oacl
• Bayiy Stre€fi
• gay1y-Kingstcan Conr�ectar
Major Streets are the prirnary streets to and throu�h th� City Centre and wibl facilita#e hi�h�r
r�alum� of vehicular and transit mav�ment. Th�y will f��ture wider rc�adways but still provid� s�fe
�na1 comfi�rt��le righ#s-af-ways for pedesxrians ar�d cyclisfs.
To define �h� stre�t, there�y creating � pedestrian fr�endly envir�ar�mer�t an the ground level,
cf�:v�:lopment alc�n� Major Streets are encouraged to be taller in he�ght th�an ather stree#s in the
City Cen�r� and buildings should be located cicase to the rig�t-of-rnr�y.
Along ra�id transit rautes, street an� �uilding design v�ill ��nsiiiv�ly �ntegrax� transit waiting
areas with the streetscape. Transit waiting areas will be lacated af key trar�sit stops and given
pr�aminence through I�ndscaping and special pavemen� trea#ments.
Liverpool Road
L.iv�rpool Road will b+� a gateway aven�e to the City Centre - a�nixed-use street connecting the
City Cenlre to the waterFrant and nei�nh�ourhoods t� the north. A multi-�us� path #ar cycCists and
pedestrians will ensur� that it is an a�ctive stre�t and key p�rt of the City's wider trail nehnrork.
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I�ingston Road
Kingstan Roa� i� envisioned as � distinct urb�n avenue. In the City C�ntre, i# will hav� ar�
exceptional and generaus pedestrian zone, punctuated by transit junctions, sguares, and active �t
g�ade retail, P�d�strian areas will be buffer�d from v�hicufar and trar�sit tcaffie through the use of
planting strips, street trees, baulevards or othe� #reatmen�s.
As a cornpfete street, in tF�e near--term it wil! carry Bus Rapid Transit, co�tain dedicaxed cycling
lar�es, and remain a significant c�rrier of regi�nal tr�ffic. A�entre landscaped area will prouide
visual amenity in the near-term, featuring formal landscape fe�kures th�t signi'�y the City Centre's
civic character.
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Qver time, Kingston Road's cotr�ponents woll evc�l�re, vuit�r the centre median replaced with a trar�sit
platforrn and dedicated transif I�n�e, It will cantin�u� to cvntain a generous prc�tected, and distinct
p�desfri�t� zc�ne.
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Bayly Street
�Given that the future right-of-way af Bayly Stre�i is su�j�:ct tQ further s#u�y by the Regian to
determine an appropriat�e road design #o accammadate the integration of m�xed-rases with higher
order transit f�cilities, pedestrian and cycling fa�ilit��s, and vehicic tr�vel lanes, a cross-sectidn for
the Bayly Stre�t corridc�r wilf be a�d�ied at a fater date.
Bayly-Kingston Conn�ctvr
The �ayly-Kingston conn�ctorwill �e a significar�t arter�al carrying pedestrian�, vehicfes and
transit. Tfi� d�sign of the Bayly-King�ton Canr�e�for will be determined through future studi�s, but
itwifl be a� important connection across Highway 401, linking the r�orth and sauth City Centre
areas, and prc��iding � safe and comfortabfe experience for pedestrians and cyclis#s.
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3.9.2 Ped��trian Streets
• G{enanna Road
• City G�ntr� So�th Main S�r�et
• Valley �arm Raad
Pedestrian Streets prioritize th� movement of pecies�rians and �yclist but alsa function �s
im�ortant �arri�rs ofi transit and vehicular traffic. Som� Ped�strian Streets �Glenanna Road and
Valley Farm Road� are Ty�e C A�erial Ftoads in the Regional O�cial �'lan whil� other� will be
local raads.
Pedes#rian Streets �ontain fihe most genera�s pedestrian ba�leVards af all street types, incl�din�
f�urnishing zones in addition to pedestrian rights-of-w�ys. These furnishing z+on�s rr�ay include
public seating, landscaping, sustainability �eatur�s such as swales, and bicycle parking. A�jacent
buildings w�ll be si�uated at or �ear �he lat-line, and cons4st af street-oriented retail and seniices,
Setbacks will generally be less than 3.0 metres ta provide buildings that frame the street.
How�ver, 3.0 metre setbacks are p�rmitted far r�sident�al purpases and t� provid� fc�r a'"spill-aut
zon�" at areas requir�d far actiue at grade frontages to a11ow fior sidewalk patios, street displays,
or public seattng.
Gienanna Road
Glenanna Road v►►ill becorn� a"Main Street," cansESting of an exceptian�l ped�strian �ane, ample
places to sit and resfi, and an acti�e spill out zon� canta�ni�rg r�staurant patios and store displays
adjacent to t'�e building fac�. A lively street to �xplore any time of day, it wi11 cantain dedicated
cyciing lanes, or�-stre�t parking and a landscap�d z�one that buffers vehicular traffic from the
pedestrian realr�,
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Cifiy Cenire South Main Str�et
Gity Centre South Main Street w�ll be a si�nificant p�destri�n promena�e and alle�riate vehicular
congestion fram Bayly Street, carrying the re�idents 4f C+ty Centre Sauth to the GCi Trair� Statian
and Krosno Creek Park in the west t� new residential development, school, community ar�d
Brock Raad t4 the �ast. As the pede�#rian path to the GC7 Train �tation is developed, City Centre
SQUth's role as an imipar�ant travel r�ute far pedestrians and cyclists will b� s�reragth�n�d thrcrugh
active uses at grade, and a distinct lan�scaped pedestrian zon�.
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Valley Farm Road
lfalley Farrn Raad +rvil[ b�corn+� a neighbaurhv�� promenade, edg�d by a Warie#y af hous�ng ty�es.
The psdestrian enviranmen# will b� er�hance� �hraugh w�idened s�derrvalks, tree p�ar�tings, and
on-stre�t parking.
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3.9.3 Local Str�ets
Local Streets will �e smaUer scale streets that primarify serve the local neighbourhoods and
businesses. They wiff be designed to acccsmmadate pedestrians, cyclists, and private v�hicles.
These streets m�y be public or pubficEy accessible. The cross-s��tiQn 1ae�QVw illustrates a typical
lacal s#reet co�sisfiing of a mixed landscape and �idewalk z+one and on-street p�rking, Local
streets will be designed such t�at eycGsts can safely share the road with veh�cles, but will nat
c�nsist of designat�d cycling lanes.
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3.9.4 Private Streets and Laneways
In addition to municipal rights-af-ways, private streets and laneways will serve an important
function within the City Centre, providing access and cannectivity befinreen points of interest and
activity.
Private streets will include two vehicular travel lanes, sidewalks on both sides of the street, and
landscape areas. In support of visitar parking and active at-grade street frontages, parking an one
side of the street shall be encouraged. The design of private streets illustrated in Fi ure 7, shall
be determined through the preparation of block development plans or site plans.
Laneways will be pedestrian-accessible routes that will permit direct access and loading from the
rear and sides of development. Laneways will include finro vehicular travel lanes, a sidewalk on
one side of the street, and will be detailed through the preparation of block developrnent plans or
site plans.
3.9.5 Special Streets
• The Esplanade South
• Pickering Parkway
Special Streets serve a specific function such as transit movement or placemaking functions.
These will require specialized cross-sections that function primarily for their place-specific function
and character. Special Streets include the Esplanade South, a ceremonial street that may be
closec� to traffic for specia( events and Pickering Parkway, a street that will provide a gateway to
higher order transit services.
As select areas for sustainability demonstration, green infrastructure design such as previous
pavements, bio-swales, and rain-water collection trenches should, where possible, be
incorporated into the design and reconstruction of special streets.
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The Espianade South
The Esplanade Sc�uth will be a p�destrian facused �tre�i featuring d�si�r� that signi�es its
irr�,�artar�ce as the sp�r�e of the Cirric Precin�t. A ralled-curb will facilitate publie e�venis during
street cl�sures, �nd �th�r special design features may inclu�de special paving #reatmer�ts,
landscaping, and furnishing zcanes to includ� street furniture and public art.
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Pickering Parkway
As a significant mid�-City Cen�re east-west route, Pickering ParC<way's pedestri�n zon� will be
enhanc�d w�th a rnixed pedestrian and la�dscape zone. The crc�ss-section below illu�trates the
loe�tian of Pickering P�rkway beneath the �O Transit Pedestrian Bridge. This street will
eu�n#ually cross Pine Creek ta c4nnect Liverp�ol Road ta Ullalnut Lan�.
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Public Realm
Public space and places are essential elements
of tF�� public realm. The public realm has a
practical fiunction in c�e�ining dev�lopment blocks,
prouiding a�ccess, street address, servicing and
public am�nity adjac�:nt to dev�elapment. More
importantiy however, the public realm cc�ntains the
com�anents c�f placemaking, givin� th� communi#y
a dis#inct iden�i#y. Ultimately t�e public realm is
�he setting far �hared community life rn�here iocal
resid�n�s cvme togeiher ta build a strong and
inclusi�e community. They ar� the mvst valued
spaces from a neighbourhoad pers�ectirre, and
t�ieir c�esign must b� carefully� p�an�ned tc� ensure
meaningful public �ase and enjaymenf. The
proposed City Centre Public Realm IVe#work is
illustrated in Fi�t�r� 8.
4.'I Publ�c Realm C,bjecti�es — Establishing Gafihering Pla�ces
The pr+�posed public realm is cort�prised of a variety af +�at'��ring pla�es conn�cted by
stre�tsca��s, trails and op�n spaces to form a network offering a�r�a#er �ti�ersi#y o'f public spaces
in the City Centre thsn what curr�ntly exists. This wiil became increasingly important to support
peaple an� ja� grawth but also to reinforce the City C�ntre as s place af ci�ic prid� anci a key
destin�tior� far alf of Pickering.
• The �ubliG realm will Endicate #o visitars th�t Pickering C�ty Centre is th� City's civic hear�,
gathering �lac� ar�d core for culture and arts
• The �ublic realm will cantribute to the k�eauty and vitality of the City Centre, cre�ting a
dis#inct setking for Pickering's resid�nt� an�d visitors
•�ickering City Centre w�ll pro�id� a high quaGty and generous p�abii� realr� with a diversity
of amer�iti�s
- The public realm will be i�tegra#ed into public infrastruc�ure and neuv d�velopment, such as
the cr��tian of semi-public open spaces, transit junctiQns and �quares and the provision of
pedestriar� linkac�es
• Public rea�lm design shauld hav� regard far the stre�#'furnature and �treet lightir�g design
guidelines in ��ction 3.�.
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Guidelin�es
a) A �ariety of bot� passiw� and a�ti�►e recr�ational opportur�ities shall be
vffered wi#hin the City Centre.
by Opportunitiea will b� �ought ta enhance
the natural heritage and enrrironmen#al
performance through publi+c space
design.
cj Public art shall bc� encouraged
throughout'�he City Centre in multiple
mediums, anc� as a forrr� af commu��ty
expressi+an; to add rribrancy; to foster
creativity; and to create iclentity.
d) Public spac�s should be designed in a
manner that responds to place specific
oppartuniti�s a,�d contribute to the
quality of life f�r people iiving and
working i�n #he City �ent�re.
4.2 Gaih�ring P'laces
�athering places incEude pacics, public buildings, squa�es, community {andscapes, and otk�er
publicly awned an� publicly accessible Aand, functioning as the heart af every neighbaurhood.
4.2.1 Civic Park
Esplanade Park is the City Centre's cor� Ciwic F�ark, a k�ey component to the sense af place
in the City Centre, and will continue to be the focus of ci��c and recreational programming and
community gatheri�g.
Guid�lines
a) Esplar�a�ie Park enhanc�ments s�ould
rrdaintain t'he paric's important function
as a space fc�r Gity-scaNe gathering in
Prckering.
b) Str�e�s surroundir�g Esplanade Park,
in particular Esplanade South, sho�ld
be e��esigned as Flexible spaces to
accommodat� spill-over of large
gatherings and c�l+�brations.
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cj The existing tree canopy may be augmented to creafi� a ci�ic grove that,
fhraugh species �election, �elebrates aMl �easons.
d) In addition to the existing gazeba, consideration should be giaen to
pro�ri�ling loca�ions for public art, v�rater f��tur�s, outdoor plays and
p�rforr�ances, and o�tdaor �paces that can accommodate special
errents and celebrat�ans�
4.2.2 Neighbourh�ood Parks
�leighbourl�ood Parics have � s�ze of approximafely 0.3 ta 0.+5 h�c�ares and generally serve the
immediate living and working �orr�munity. They includ� �lenanna Park, Valley Farm Park and Ciky
Centre 11Ve�t Park.
Guidelines
a) Neighbourhood parks wilr contain a mix ofi �ard and sof� �andscaping
and ca�apied areas.
b) hJ�ighbourhaoci parics will be de�ic�ned
with space for both pro�rarnmed �nd
unprogrammed uses„ to provide areas
ior formal play, passiv�e reareatipn and
g�n�ral open spac�.
c) N�ighbaurhvod park� sht�uld praWide
opp�rtuniti�s for acti�e and passive
re�re�tion fQr local resi�#ents within a
5 to 1(l rninute walk (4fl0 to 800 mefire
distance�.
d}
Neighbaurhood p�arks may include
elema�nts s�ch as piay struc#ure�,
non-illurnin�t�d mini-recreational fields,
#enr�is courts, informal playgraunc�s,
spla�!� pads, s�ating� h�rd surface areas, shad�d areas und�r tre�e
canopie� or op�� air structures, c�mmunity mailboxes, specimen tree,
shrub a�d grounc� cov�r plantin�.
e} Ne�r tr�es and landscaping within n�ighbourhood parks should be
native species. The celocatians of existing trees in development sit�s
shvuld b� considered.
fj Ame�nity areas within n���hbourhood parks should b� located a�nd
orien#ed to maxirriize sunligF�t and be sheltered �rom the wind, naise,
and iraffic ofi adjacent stre�ts and uses.
g] The d�sign anc� locatiar� of seating, shaded structur�s �nd tre�s should
be coardinated with pathuvays and �S�ay �rea facat�ons.
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h� �leighbourhood parks shau�d be desig�ed and located to ut�lize �Crirne
Prevention through Environr�ental Design {CPTED) principles by
ensuring clear wi�w into and out af surr�undir�g �r�as, which in��ude:
• adequate lighting
• fconting buwldings to oVerloalc public spaces, espec�ally �or
c�il�ren playgrau�ds which should be highly uisible ta public
streets andbr f�owses to enhanc� sa#'eiy
• using signs to inf�arm the Ioca#io�n of access and egress
• mufti-purpose space c�esi+gn
i' Although r�eighbourhood parks shauld
have a minirnum �af #wo raad frontages,
'I�0 percent p�ablic fran#age is desirabl'e.
j� 'INhenever possible, ne�gi�baurhaod
parks should be located adjacent ta
schoal sites w�th shar�d amenities.
Where they are adjac�nt, re�c�eational
play fi�lds should be sh�red and
constructed of innovative and
appropriate durable turf treatments to
minimize mair�tenance and exter�d th�
life af the play fie�d.
k) On-street parking alang �aublic str�:ets shauld b�e pruvided adjacent to
the park,
I) Pedestrian access �o the park should be clearly defined using
landscaping or archite�tural elernents.
m) The neic�hbo�rhoc►d park area should
be at a simil�r grade to the public street
and fully accessible to all residents.
ihe location ancl design of the park
sh+auld avoid ma�or grade Ghanges in
act��ve areas.
n) The n�ighbaurhos�d park should
inctude approp�r'rate v�ray-finding and
identification signagE �isible from
surraunding �treets.
oj A balance of h�rd an�i soft landscape
materi�ls at street corn�rs is
encQUrage�d.
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us�r�� iandscaping
p) Character structures, such as ga�ebos, �hould be located with oth�r
public infrastructure, such as transit stops and community maElbaxes.
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q) Bika racks should be accessible and convenier�tly loc�ted �djacent fc�
play areas an�l park entrances, wi�h hard st�rfaces under th� bi�c� rack,
4.2.3 Passi�ve Parks
Passive parks inct�rparate r�atural features and are irnpc�rtar�t asset� to the community. Passiv�
par�s �re large-scale open spaces that cantribute ta the cor�senra�ion and enhanc�ment c�f natural
#eat�ares, while affering park space and progr�mm�ng adjacent to these feat�res.
Guidelines
a) Th� planning and d�sign for passiwe
parks adjacent to natura1 #eatures shall
cansider educat�onal camponents such
as interpretive trails an� signage, and
outdo�r lear�ing areas.
b) Hard and soft landscaping sha11
be pror�ided adjacent to ti�e
s#reet and dev�lopmenfi blocks to
provide a streetscape edg� �a a
mcare passive park setting along
Krosno and Pine Creeks.
c) Indigenaus tree sp�ecies shal� b� used
�or tr�� plarating in locatian� acijacen# to
wqodlots to reduce windthrow an�i the
�ntroduction af I�Wasi�e species ira th�
w�o��ot.
d} An appropriate transit�on in distance
and grade change k�etween the natural
featur�s and urban d+�velopment shall
b� considered.
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4.2.4 Squares
Squares �re gen�rally sm�ller and more ir�timate ir� sca�e than local par�cs. They are distinctively
"urban°' in nature and are often built in car��uncti�r� with �ivic, cc�mmerci�l and mixed-use
deveiopments, as w�ll as transit s�ations. Being aurrou�ded by a nnix vf uses (e.g., retail stvres,
offi�es and s�rvices, libraries, government kauildings, ch�rches, srts centr�es, galleries, residential
above grc�und-leuel commercial, etc.) provides a built-in constituency of �asers for the space, which
wilP create a critical mass of actiUi#y in key lcrca�ions. Crvic sc�uar�s are to b� certtrally focated,
�eueloped as d�stinatic�ns in thems�lves, anci includ� a new CiviclArts ,Square, Festival Squ�re
and th� Piazza.
Guidel�nes
a) 5quares should be designed ta be op�n
#o the public �nd accessihl� at all times,
wit�aut pfi�ysical barriers or gates.
b) �quares sl�ould be animat�d byr active
at grade building #ron#ages with a
�consisten# building setba�k and a high
�e+vef of transparency. These� animated
uses will g�r�erate high pedcstrian
acti�r�fiy and may ir�cNud� r�staurants ac�d
cafes, pr�fer�t�ly with outdovr seating
areas.
c� 4ff-street park�ng shou1d not
be iocated between the k�uilding
and the square. Parking �reas
sF�ouid be a�comrnodated through
on-street parking ar in sha�r�d rear
or side parkin� lats, which shc�uld
be apprapriately s�r�ened with
lan�lscaping.
dj 5quares shouid generally be hard
�ar�dscape�J and are a�propriate places
fc�r public art, water and ornamental
fe��ur��, and outdoor seating ar�as,
fi#�ough they are also places for
generous sofit landscaping �lemenfis.
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�j �istin�tive, high quaiity paving tr�atments
shauld be us�d far the square, and ccrnsid�r�t��an
shauld be gi�en to �xt�nding th� parring
��treatment onto the street to give the spa�ce
further praminenc�. �his additionai area wauld
delineate an extended space #hat coutd be
occasionalty utiliaed for larg�-scal� �vents such
as a farm+�rs market or festival.
t� ihe design of the �esti►ral square �rea an the
Pic�Cering Tawn Centr� site shall su�p�rt autdoor
�endors and include elect�-ic oe�tlets and other
infrastructure to suppart public gather�ngs. The
implementation c�f any special paving treatment
and iandscapi�ng shall not impede upon the
parking uses for #he mall.
g� Furniture arrd pedestrian scale I�ghting �hou{d
ensu�e these spac�s are useable and safe at all
times of the day.
h} Shade� shall be provided #hrau�h the tree canopy
and architect+ural �eatures or structures� (i.e., gazebosj.
4.2.� Gateways
Gateway areas h�lp to enhance orienta#�on, sic�nal k�y paint� of entry �nto the core of �he
car�munity as a s�ecial charact�r area, and provide key opporturciti�s whe�� the caordinating
af the design of landscapes, signage, pubiic art and buildings can cre�te a sens� af entry anc�
orientatic�n. The express�on 4f a cc�mmur�ity gatetir�ray can take ora rnany forms and will hinge on
the ��dividual circumstances �f th� site.
Guidelines
a) Gateways signify arri�a� into a sp�cial
place.
b) Gat�way� are high quality spac�s. Th�
built'Farm and put�{i� r�a�m context of
the �ateway should t�e held to h�gher
de�ign standards.
c} E�esign features at corners should
ir�ct�de signature buildings andlor
enhanGed landscaping such as signage,
art, iighting, hi�taric markers, sp�cial
paving, opcn spacelsquare, ar seating,
as well as coordinated fencing to frame
the en#ry into the neighhourhood.
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d) The design of gateways will be cvardinated to:
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celebrate gateways with public gath�r�ng �paces
locate primary buildi�g entranc�s at
�ateways
• provide vis�ally prarminent mas�ing,
such as distinct corner or roaf
treatments
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ensure tha# sp�cia� attention to
archiiectural ar�d rn�terial quality rs
given
locate puhlic art at gateways
ensure consfstency of rna#erials� colaurs
and �exture� in built farm and landscape
�for exampl� in bu�ildin� fa�ades and
paving materiats)
prav�ide special streetscape elements or
furnishing such as sigr�s, arches, columns, or foun#ains
ha�e consid�ration fo�r visibifity at night anti winter rnonths throwgh
lighting and vertical exp�r�essions
• en�ure that par�t�ng, �oad�ng, servicing, utilEties, mechanical
equipment are located o�t of public rriew
e� Intersectiuns at gat�way sites should have distinctive
surtace treaiment far �►edestrian crossings, including
wi�ler sidewslks and connections to bus shelters.
f� The carner af the b��lding should be slightly recessed
to create a sm�ll public square a��t least 1(�0 square
metr�s in size at ti�e street corner.
gj Th� primar�/ en#ran�ces to buil+�ings a# gatew►ay
locatrarrs should be located at the sfreet corner and
c+�ntain architectural features that would enhance and
actir►ate �he street carn�r.
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4.2.fi Public Buildin+�s
Pubfic bu�ldcngs act as important b�ilt landm�rks in #he community, includin� City Hall, the
Recr�ation C�mp(ex, schools, p�aces of vuarship, police, fire and emergency s�rvice stations.
Careful attentic�n must be paid to the design �f these s#ructu�es to ensure that ihey reflect the built
q�ality ar�d integrate with the scale a� 4h� surrounding n�ighbourhaad.
G�uidelines
a) Public buildings should be sited
pr�min�ntly and wh�re poss�ible,
should termiraate wiews. �Buildings
should be sited ta specifically diff�r
frcrm the surrounding urban fabric in
order tv emp�asize their importanc+� as
landmarks.
b� Public b�uildings should be f�cated
clos� 'to th� road to rein#orce #he street
wall and de�ne inte�ection�.
c) Public buildings should be desi�ned as
s�ecial signat�re bu��ldings with high
quality archi#ectur�l design, mat�riaJs
and fin��hes.
d} The �ite should k�e well landsca�ped and +visibfe at the pedestrian IeWel, in
recogn[tion of their pram�nent Iocallons and status as landmarks.
€�) The frant door of all public buildings
shduld k�e conn�ct�d with a walkway t�
the si�ewalk on t'�e road, and should
have direct acces� ts� transit staps.
f� Ali pubiic buildings should
contribute to the cr�ation of campaci
neighbowrhpods through rnulti-storey
l�Wildings in arder to maximize the
site and services, minimiz� flnar area,
as well as provid� an urban street
candition through a building fa�ade
proport�an tt�at ai�ers a ser�se af
en+�los�ure at the street. Multi-leve!
buif�lings can accommodate acce�sary
and, if applicable, ccrrnplemer�tary uses.
g) Efforts will be mad� to de���op the proposed neu�► puhlic school, lacat�d
so�ath of High►rvay 401 and north af Bayly Stre�t, as a compact, urban
schoo� with ��ared facilities wh�re possibie.
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4.�.7 Public Art
The developmer�t of a Publi� Art program for the City Centre is encouraged. Bo#'� permanent �r
temporary artwock� cauld be used to proma#e a sense o# �dentity for ihe City C�ntre, #o expand
kmawledge, and to create oppartunit+es far comm!unity expressian.
Guidelines
a) Pub�ic art should be a consideratiQn
during Site Plan rev�ew or during public
realin or streetsc�,pe desigr� processes.
h) Consideratior� will be girren to
community expressic�n and local history
whet� planning and selecting public art.
c� Publ�c art is �ncouraged at high pro�rle
locai�ons, su+ch as gate�nrays, parks and
view termini.
d) 4ppvrtunities to incorporate public
art into building d�si€�n as an
arc'�itectural e�ement, or fea#ure, shali
b� �n�ouraged.
e� Pufalic art pieces �hould be durable and easi�y maintai�ed.
f� Public art should, where feasible, b� physically and visually accessible
and harrier-free.
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Table 1— Response to Comments Received on
Proposed City Centre Zoning By-law
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Table 1: Responses to Comments Received on Proposed City Centre Zoning By-law
Commenter Comments Staff Response Recommended Changes
Oral comments Concerned with drainage from Detailed drainage and grading plans None
received by a development, as the propri�eties on will be prepared and submitted with
resident on Poprad Poprad Avenue are at a lower each Site Plan Approval Application.
Avenue at the elevation than Bayly Street. These plans will be reviewed by City
Public Information staff to ensure compliance with City's
Meeting engineering standards. The required
detailed drainage and grading plan for
the development will ensure that
drainage from the development will
not impact adjacent properties.
Drainage issues are not expected to
impact existing properties south of
Bayly Street.
Concerned with privacy due to the The proposed building heights along None
height of the proposed buildings. Bayly Street will range between 3
storeys (10.5 metres) and 15 storeys
(47 metres). Proposed buildings on
the north side of Bayly Street will be
setback a minimum of 30.0 metres
from the rear lot lines of the existing
residential properties fronting Poprad
Avenue and will be separated by
Bayly Street. The proposed building
heights on the north side of Bayly
Street will have minimal privacy
impact on the existing residents
south of Bayly Street.
Concerned that the proposed high An "H" holding symbol has been None
density uses north of Bayly Street will placed on the lands north of Bayly
increase traffic along Bayly Street. Street. Prior to removing the "H"
holdin s mbol, a comprehensive
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Commenter Comments Staff Response Recommended Changes
transportation study wili need to be
completed, which will assess the
impact on the existing transportation
network and determine if any
improvements are required to be in
place to support the high density
development on the north side of
Bayly Street.
Written comments Concerned with future high density The zoning by-law includes various None
received from development along Kingstan Road, specific development standards to
residents along particularly at 1450 Kingstcan Road. ensure that established low density
Glenview Road Concerned with the proposed height development are not adversely
of buildings and the impact the �mpacted by the future higher density
height would have on prop�rties development in the City Centre with
along Glenview Road related to respect to access to sunlight and
sunlight, privacy and views privacy. These development
standards include, but not limited to,
reducing building heights adjacent to
established low density
development, restricting the
maximum size of tower floorplate,
and requirement separation between
buildings.
Concerned with the increase in traffic The City will require a transportation None
along Glenview Road. Kingston study to be submitted with each
Road and Valley Farm Road are proposal to determine the impact on
more suited to accommod�te this surrounding road network. This
increased traffic. study will also determine is any
improvements to the existing road
network are required to support the
high density development within the
City Centre.
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Commenter Comments Staff Response Recommended Changes
Written comments Concerned that with both an As noted above, the City Centre None
received from elementary school and seniors Zoning By-law includes various
residents along residence on Glenvievv Road and development standards to ensure an
Glenview Road Glengrove Road, a tall building is appropriate transition will be
(continue) incompatible wi�th pedestrian traffic provided between tall buildings and
and vulnerable people on these existing low density residential
streets. neighbourhoods.
Concerned that the pi�oposed In July 2013, Council endorsed in None
amendment to the zo�ning by-law principle the report entitled
would allow buildings not in keeping "Downtown Pickering — A Vision for
with the character of the area Intensification and Framework for
Investment" ("Vision Document").
Subsequently, Council approved
Official Plan Amendment 26 (OPA
26) to the Pickering Official Plan,
which changed existing policies and
added new polices to create a
planning framework for the
redevelopment and intensification of
the City Centre. The draft City
Centre Zoning By-law implements
the policies and objectives of OPA
26. Various performance standards
have been included in the draft City
Centre Zoning By-law to ensure that
any adverse impact on the existing
low density residential development
abutting the City Centre will be
minimized.
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Written comments
received from
residents along
Glenview Road
(continue)
Written comments
received from
residents along
The Esplanade
North
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Concerned that future development
would be over-developed and would
result in little space f�r landscaping
Would like to see the lands bounded
by Kingston Road, th� Hydro
Corridor, Pickering Parkway and
Liverpool Road be d�signed as a
pedestrian first area with vehicular
traffic restricted to loc:al and service
vehicles and include � change in
surface material.
Staff Response
The draft City Centre Urban Design
Guidelines identifies the locations of
the various public spaces to be
provided within the City Centre,
which includes neighbourhood
parks, open spaces/natural heritage
features and squares. The City will
work with the various landowners to
secure these spaces.
In addition, provisions have been
included in the by-law requiring new
development to provide a minimum
landscaped area of 10 percent. In
addition, new residential
development is required to provide
minimum indoor and outdoor
amenity areas.
The City Centre is planned to be
highly walkable, offering different
opportunities to get to and around
the City Centre for people living,
working and visiting. The City
Centre Urban Design Guidelines
contains guidelines to develop a
coordinated and continuous
pedestrian network within the City
Centre while also providing for other
modes of travel. Figure 4 in the City
Centre Design Guidelines illustrates
the proposed pedestrian network
within the City Centre.
Recommended Changes
Staff recommend that the following
provisions be included in the by-law:
Section 4.2 (o) Landscape Area
minimum - 10 percent of the area of
a lot to be landscaped
Section 4.2 (p) Amenity Space
Required for Residential Uses
Minimum - 4.0 square metres of
amenity area is required for each
dwelling unit (a minimum 2.0 square
metres of indoor amenity space is
required for each dwelling unit and a
minimum 40.0 square metres is
required outdoor amenity space).
None
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Commenter Comments Staff Response Recommended Changes
Written comments Would like to see a series of green The draft City Centre Urban Design None
received from spaces interspersed throughout the Guidelines identifies the locations of
residents along City Centre to encourage public the various public spaces to be
The Esplanade enjoyment of the outdoors provided within the City Centre,
North (continue) which includes neighbourhood
parks, open spaces/natural heritage
features and squares. Figure 8 in the
City Centre Urban Design Guidelines
illustrate the locations of these
spaces.
Would like the south side of The Section 11.10D of OPA 26 indicates None
Esplanade South to be identified as which streets within the City Centre
Active At Grade Frontages are required and encouraged to
have active frontages at grade.
These streets include Kingston-
Bayly Connector, Kingston Road,
Liverpool Road, Glenanna Road,
Pickering Parkway, Bayly Street and
the proposed east/west local
collector road south of the 401
Highway.
Concerned that the maximum tower Maximum tower floorplate size has Staff recommend that Section 4.2 g)
floorplate size of 750 square metres been increased to 850 square be revised as follows:
is too restrictive. metres. "maximum tower floor plate for
residential buildings — 850 square
metres"
Requesting that the City encourage Section 2.3.6 of the City Centre None
utilities to locate underground Urban Design Guidelines provides
throughout the City Centre. direction requiring loading, service
and utility areas associated with any
development to be located internal to
the site and away from public view.
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Commenter Comments Staff Response Recommended Changes
' Written comments Encouraging the preservation of Esplanade Park is the City Centre's None
received from Esplanade Park. civic park, and will continue to be the
residents along focus of civic and recreational
The Esplanade programming and community
North (continue) gathering space. Esplanade Park
will be zoned as "Open Space"
within the City Centre Zoning By-law.
Encouraging the inclusion of soft The draft By-law includes a provision Staff recommend that the following
landscaping provisions to offset the requiring new development to provision be included in the by-law:
impacts of the urban intensification. provide a minimum landscaped area Section 4.2 (o) Landscape Area
of 10 percent.
minimum - 10 percent of the area of
a lot to be landscaped
Requesting clarification regarding Kingston Road within the City of None
whether Kingston Road is considered Pickering is under the jurisdiction of
a provincial highway or regional road. the Region of Durham.
Weston Consulting Review the Krosno Creek Natural The Natural Heritage System zone None
Planning and Heritage System Zone boundaries boundary along the Krosno Creek
Design on behalf currently reflects the existing
Unique at Holding floodlines.
and 1467555 On December 12, 2016, additional
Ontario Limited detailed information regarding the
(1482 Bayly Street) Krosno Creek channel design and
proposed development limits was
provided to the Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority (TRCA) by
the Downtown Pickering
Landowners Group, the owners of
the lands located on the north side
of Bayly Street, south of Highway
401 and west of Sand Beach Road.
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This information is currently under
review by TRCA staff.
The boundaries of the NHS Zone for
the Krosno Creek will be revised to
reflect the limits agreed to between
TRCA and the Downtown Pickering
Landowners Group prior to Council
enacting the final City Centre Zoning
By-law.
Requesting inclusion of stratified A provision has been included in the Staff recommend that the following
parking in the zoning by-law. zoning by-law to permit the inclusion provision be included in the by-law:
of stratified parking below public and Section 3.8 b)
private streets and public parks.
"Parking structures constructed
completely below established grade
are permitted to encroach below
public and private right-of-ways and
public parkland."
Requesting the height limits be The Downtown Pickering Schedule 4— Maximum Building
revised to reflect the heights depicted Landowners Group has prepared Height has been updated to reflect
in the concept plans provided by the preliminary massing plan identifying the requested building heights by the
Downtown Pickering Landowners the range of building heights within Downtown Pickering Landowners
Group their lands. The owners are Group.
proposing buildings heights ranging
between 7 storeys and 40 storeys.
Staff have reviewed the preliminary
massing plan and have no objection
to the requested building heights. It
should be noted that the City Centre
Zoning By-law includes a maximum
Floor Space Index (FSI) of 5.75,
which is consistent with the
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maximum FSI provision in OPA 26.
Recognizing the maximum permitted
FSI provision in the official plan,
certain buildings as illustrated on the
landowner's preliminary massing
plans may not be achievable.
Weston Consulting Requesting a revision in the OPA 26 requires a minimum building None
Planning and permitted building heights, along the height of 3 storeys along Bayly
Design (continue) Bayly Street frontage. Requesting a Street. In accordance with the
minimum building height of 2 storeys policies of OPA 26, the draft by-law
and a maximum building height of 6 requires a minimum building height
storeys. of 10.5 metres and 3 functional
floors along Bayly Street, and a
maximum building height of 47
metres (approx. 15 storeys) along
Bayly Street.
Would like the City to allow Section 15.18 of the Official Plan None
landowners to transfer unused outlines the policies for density
density .to adjacent lots. transfer. The policies allows for
density to be transferred within the
area covered by the Development
Guidelines; however the zoning by-
law must identify the lands receiving
the additional density and the lands
where the density is being
transferred from.
Requesting an increase in the Maximum tower floorplate size has Staff recommend that proposed
maximum permitted size of a tower been increased to 850 square Section 4.2 g) be revised as follows:
floorplate from 750 square metres to metres. "maximum tower floor plate for
850 square metres. residential buildings — 850 square
metres"
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Weston Consulting Requesting a change in the minimum Staff recommend that the minimum None
Planning and separation between buildings above building separation of 25.0 metres
Design (continue) 18 storeys, should be 25 metres. shall be maintained for any portion of
a building above the 12th storey.
The design and scale of tall buildings
affects the amount of sunlight and
shadows that reach the street, open
sky views, privacy and wind impacts.
Towers also have a direct impact on
one another and the people living
within them. Building separation is
included in the zoning by-law to
ensure impacts from tall buildings
are minimized. SGL Planning and
Design Inc. has recommended that
the minimum building separation of
25 metres is required above the 12th
floor. This is consistent with best
practices from other municipalities.
Concerned that building length and The draft by-law has been revised to Staff recommend that proposed
at grade frontages included in the address this concern. The Section 4.2 m) be revised as follows:
zoning by-law are overly restrictive. continuous length of buildings along
a street line has been reduced from ����) minimum — 60 percent of the
a minimum of 70 percent of the street frontage of a lot must be
street frontage of a lot must be occupied by a building"
occupied by a building to a minimum
of 60 percent.
Request clarification on how the by- Section 1.12.1 b) of the draft zoning None
law would evaluate site plans and by-law states that "if the zone
buildings that cross between zone boundary separates a lot into
boundaries, related to height and/or portions, each portion of the lot shall
density requirements. be used in accordance with the
provisions of the by-law for the
applicable zone".
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Weston Consulting Requesting clarification related to Additional clarification has" been Staff recommend that the following
Planning and where patios are permitted. provided in the by-law to allow patios provisions be revised as follows:
Design (continue) to be permitted within a yard abutting Section 2.12 a) i)
a street line or Natural Heritage
System zone, but is not permitted on "patios shall only be permitted within
a balcony on any lot abutting a a yard abutting a street or Natural
residential use. Heritage System zone;"
Section 2.12 a) ii)
"patios are not permitted on a
balcony on any lot abutting a
residential use;"
Requesting that height restrictions on Height restrictions on temporary Staff recommend that the following
temporary sales office within the City sales offices has been removed provision be included in the by-law:
Centre lands be removed from the Section 2.13 e)
by-law.
"Notwithstanding Section 4.2 of this
By-law, minimum building height
does not apply to a temporary sales
office."
Requesting to remove maximum Building Setback firom Street Line Staff recommend that the following
setback provision has been increased from 4.0 metres provisions be included in the by-law:
to 6.0 metres for residential buildings Section 4.2 (d) (iii)
located outside of the required
Active At Grade Frontages. SGL "notwithstanding (ii) above, for
Planning and Design Inc. has residential buildings located outside
recommended that the City permit a the required Active At Grade
more generous residential setback Frontages, shown on Schedule 6 to
for residential uses at grade to allow this By-law, the maximum setback
for a larger private realm and privacy from street line shall be 6.0 metres."
transition.
An additional provision has been Section 4.2 (d) (iv)
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added to allow the maximum "the maximum setback may be
setback to be increased up to an increased up to an additional 5.0
additional 5.0 metres where the metres where the entire setback is
entire setback is used for publicly- used for publicly accessible open
accessible open space in the form of space, in the form of a plaza or
a plaza or courtyard. courtyard, and does not include
parking or loading spaces"
Clarification on the number Reference to Landmark Building Removed reference to Landmark
associated with landmark buildings provisions has been removed from Building in the by-law
on a site and confirmation that the Zoning By-law.
multiple buildings can be developed
on the same lot.
Requesting specific provisions to The Zoning By-law requires podiums None
allow podiums to be less than the 6 to be a minimum height of 10.5
and 18 storey minimum building metres, approximately 3 storeys, and
heights identified in Section 3. a maximum height of 20.0 metres,
approximately 6 storeys.
Requesting that the 18 storey Staff have no objection to the Schedule 4— Maximum Building
(approx. 55.5 metres) maximum required building height. Height has been updated to reflect
building height be replaced with 25 the requested building heights by the
storey (76.5 metres) maximum Downtown Pickering Landowners
building height. Group.
Stating that the minimum FSI as Schedule 5— Minimum FSI has been Schedule 5— Minimum FSI has been
illustrated on Schedule 5 is not revised. SGL Planning and Design amended to be generally consistent
necessary Inc. has recommended that the City with the Downtown Pickering: A
revise the minimum FSI schedule to Vision for Intensification and
address discrepancies between Framework for Investment, dated
maximum allowable heights and June 2013.
minimum FSI. The minimum FSI
requirements have been revised
enerall to reflect the Council
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endorsed Vision Document. The
minimum FSI provision is required to
ensure a certain built form is
achieved within the City Centre.
Weston Consulting Requesting a reduction in required MMM Group has completed a peer Staff recommend that minimum
Planning and parking ratios for residential review of the City s parking rates. parking requirements for apartment
Design (continue) apartments from 1.0 space/unit plus They have also reviewed best dwelling be revised as follows:
0.25 for visitors to 0.8 space/unit plus practices from other municipalities �°0.8 spaces per dwelling unit and an
0.15 for visitors. across the GTA. MMM Group has additional 0.15 of a space per
recommended a rate of 1.0 space dwelling unit for visitors"
per dwelling unit and an additional
0.15 of a space per dwelling unit for
visitors.
Chestnut Hill, the developer for San
Francisco By the Bay, has provided
parking utilization statistics for their
existing project in support of their
request for a reduced parking rate.
Between Phase 1 and Phase 3, the
number of residents purchasing a
parking space has decreased from
1.0 space per unit to 0.84 of a space
per unit.
Despite MMM Groups
recommendation, staff are
supportive of a reduced parking rate
for apartment buildings within the
City Centre.
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Weston Consulting Requesting a reduction in retail MMM Group has recommended the Staff recommend that the minimum
Planning and parking ratio from 4.5 spaces per following rates: parking requirements for retail stores
Design (continue) 100 square metres to 3 spaces per � a reduction in retail store parking and restaurants be revised as
100 square metres, also to apply to requirements from 4.5 spaces per follows:
other commercial uses, i.e., Fitness 100 square metres GLFA to 3.5 "Restaurant — 5.0 spaces per 100
centre, bank and restaurant. . a reduction in restaurant parking square metres GLFA"
requirements from 6.0 spaces per �°Retail Store — 3.5 spaces per 100
100 square metres GLFA to 5.0 square metres GLFA"
• financial institution and
commercial fitness/recreational
centre uses remain unchan ed
Requesting a reduction in parking MMM Group has recommended the Staff recommend that the minimum
requirements for block and back-to- following rates: parking requirements for back-to-
back townhouse dwellings from 2.0 . a reduction in back-to-back back townhouse dwelling and block
per unit plus 0.25 for visitors to 1.75 townhouse dwelling and block townhouse dwelling be revised as
per unit. townhouse dwelling parking follows:
requirements from 2.0 spaces per "gack-to-Back Townhouse Dwelling
dwelling unit and 0.25 for visitors — 1.75 spaces per dwelling unit and
to 1.75 spaces per dwelling unit an additional 0.15 of a space per
and an additional 0.15 of a space dwelling unit for visitors"
per dwelling unit for visitors
Block Townhouse Dwelling — 1.75
spaces per dwelling unit and an
additional 0.15 of a space per
dwelling unit for visitors"
Requesting a reduction in office MMM Group has recommended the Staff recommend that the minimum
parking requirements from 3 spaces following rates: parking requirement for office use be
per 100 square metres to 2 spaces , a reduction in office parking from revised as follows:
per 100 square metres 3.0 spaces per 100 square metres "Office — 2.5 parking spaces per 100
GLFA to 2.5 spaces per 100 square metres GLFA"
square metres GLFA.
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Weston Consulting Requesting a reduction in personal MMM Group recommended the Staff recommend that the minimum
Planning and service shop parking requirements following rates: parking requirement for personal
Design (continue) from 4 spaces per 100 square . a reduction in personal service service shop use be revised as
metres of GLFA to 3 spaces per 100 shop parking requirements from 4 follows:
square metres of GLFA spaces per 100 square metres of "Personal Service Shop — 3.5
GLFA to 3.5 spaces per 100 parking spaces per 100 square
square metres of GLFA. metres GLFA"
Requesting that the shared parking MMM Group has reviewed the None
ratios be reviewed to allow for more Shared Parking Formula and has
shared parking at different times of recommended no changes to the
the day, including allowing an shared parking ratios or the inclusion
overnight parking formula rate. of an overnight parking rate.
MMM Group recommended the
removal of resident parking from the
shared formula because for parking
to be shared the spaces under the
shared parking arrangement cannot
be reserved for specific users.
MMIVI Group's has reviewed existing
parking standards in the City of
Pickering, best practices of other
similar municipalities, industry
standards and current trends. It is
based on this approach that an
overnight parking formula rate was
not included.
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Weston Consulting Requesting a reduction in setback to Staff do not support the reduction in None
Planning and surFace parking from 3 metres to 2 setback to surFace parking area from
Design (continue) metres. 3.0 metres to 2.0 metres.
A minimum width of 3.0 metres is
required to provide for an adequate
amount of area for planting and
survival of trees and/or other
plantings.
Requesting bicycle parking be MMM Group's has reviewed the best None
modified or removed, including practices of other similar
deletion of dimensions for bicycle municipalities, industry standards
spaces. and recent trends. It is based on this
approach that the bicycle parking
standards are found to be consistent -
with practices in other municipalities
and is considered appropriate.
Requesting that parking be permitted The draft zoning by-law and the None
in the first storey of a parking urban design guidelines permit
structure that abuts the existing parking within the first storey of a
parking structure on the GO Lands. parking structure.
Where � parking structure is located
along an Active At Grade Frontage,
the parking of vehicles is prohibited
in the first storey of an above grade
parking structure for the first 9.0
metres in depth of the parking
structure measured in from the lot
line along a street line.
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Weston Consulting Requesting FSI be calculated on a Staff have no objection to the The following site-specific exception
Planning and total land area, including lands Downtown Pickering Landowners has been included in the draft zoning
Design (continue) conveyed to public ownership Group's request to calculate FSI on by-law for the Downtown Pickering
the total lands area including on Landowners Group
lands that are conveyed to public Exceptions E9, E10 and E11
ownership for municipal roads, road
widening, parks, and natural heritage "Notwithstanding Section 4.2(a) and
features. Schedule 5, the total land area of the
lot as of the effective date of this by-
law shall be deemed to be a lot for
the purposes of calculating Floor
Space Index (FSI)"
Requested clarification regarding Conditions for "H" Holding Provision Staff recommend that the condition
holding provisions requirements for have been revised in consultation for "H" removal requiring the owner
block developments plan and with SGL Planning & Design. to prepare a block development plan
conceptual design of Krosno Creek. The condition for block development be revised as follows:
plan has been revised. "a block development plan, approved
Holding provisions for Krosno Creek by Council, has been prepared to
to address the limits of development demonstrate the orderly
and buffers, as well as parks development of the lands providing
adjacent to the flood boundary will details regarding such matters as:
need to be further reviewed based street and block pattern; pedestrian,
� on comments from TRCA's review. �andscape and open space
connections; parking strategy;
community uses such as parks,
community centres and other public
uses; conservation and
enhancement of natural features;
streetscape right-of-way design; and
phasing of the proposed
development"
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Weston Consulting Requesting an increase in maximum Maximum building height has been Schedule 4— Maximum Building
Planning and building height to 125 metres. revised to reflect a maximum Height has been updated
Design (continue) building height of 122 metres. Staff
have revised Schedule 4— Maximum
Building Heights to reflect the
concept plan submitted by the
commenter, dated July 25, 2016.
Clarification requested for Section Section 3.11 Loading Standards has Staff recommend that the following
1.11.1 (c) and (d) Loading Space been revised to clarify the location of provision be revised in the by-law:
provisions. loading spaces and size. Section 3.11 Loading Space
"a) Where a loading space is
provided, the following
regulations apply:
i) the minimum dimensions of a
loading space are 3.5 metres
in width and 12.0 metres in
length, with a minimum vertical
clearance of 4.2 metres;
ii) a loading space shall abut the
building for which the loading
space is provided;
iii) a loading space shall be
setback a minimum of 10.0
metres from a street line, but
may be permitted within this
area if the loading space is
located entirely within a
structure on a floor above the
first storey or below
established grade."
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Weston Consulting Requesting that stepback To ensure flexibility in the design of Staff recommend that the following
Planning and requirements for mid-rise buildings mid-rise buildings (buildings less provision be revised in the by-law:
Design (continue) (Section 4.2(d)(i)) be removed. than 12 storeys), building stepback Section 4.2 (i) Building Stepback for
requirements for mid-rise buildings guildings equal to or less than 37.5
have been revised. The draft by-law metres in height fronting a Street
only requires a minimum3 .0 mehre Line with a right-of-way width greater
stepback between the 2 and 5 than 18.0 metres
storey on any building abutting a
street line. The minimum stepback "(i) minimum — 3.0 metre stepback
requirement between the 8th and 10f" required between the 2nd and 5tn
storey and on building faces not storey on any building face abutting
abutting a street line have been a street line.
removed from the zoning by-law.
Staff recommend that the following
provisions be removed in the by-law:
Section 4.2 (i) Building Stepback for
Buildings equal to or less than 37.5
metres in height
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Clarification requested for the Mid-rise buildings are referred to The definition of mid-rise buildings
definition of mid-rise building. buildings that are equal to or less has removed from the draft zoning
than 37.5 metres in height. by-law and included in the Urban
Design Guidelines.
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Weston Consulting Requesting that stepback To ensure flexibility in the design of Staff recommend that the following
� Planning and requirements for tall buildings talf buildings (buildings greater than provisions be removed in the by-law:
Design (continue) (Section 4.2 (d)(ii)) be revised to 12 storeys), building stepback Section 4.2 (j) Building Stepback for
eliminate all stepbacks except requir�ments for tall buildings have guildings greater than 37.5 metres in
between the top 3 to 6 storeys. been ravised. The draft by-law height:
requires a minimum 3.0 metre
stepback for point towers from the "���` mir�irr�� �m �� m� r�_��o���
podium on any building face abutting ��
a stre�t line. A second stepback is �e►�'-���"r-���''"'° ^" �^.,
requir�d between the top 6.0 metres �""�""" f'^°'"W«�"y w ��,°°� !;"`;
and 1�.0 metres of a point tower is �:";";u,`Y' _,�rtc r° °+��
still included in the by-law. The -a-r��
minimiam stepback between the gtn
and 12t" storey and on building faces �'^�^ °°+roo+ ►;r�»
not abutting a street line have been
remov�d from the zoning by-law.
Requesting further clarification on A defiriition of public and private park None
the definitions of public and private is included in the by-law. A public
parks. park is an area of land under the
jurisdiction of a public authority that
is designed or maintained for active
or passive recreational purposes and
other uses authorized through an
agreer�nent with the City. A private
park is defined as an area of land
not un��er the jurisdiction of a public
author�ty that is designed or
maintained for active or passive
recrea�ional purposes.
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Weston Consulting Requesting a definition for amenity A definition of amenity space is The following definition has been
Planning and space. included in the by-law. included in the by-law:
Design (continue) "Amenity Space" means the total
passive or active recreational area
provided on a lot for the personal,
shared or communal use of the
residents of a building or buildings,
and includes balconies, patios,
rooftop gardens and other similar
features, but does not include indoor
laundry or locker facilities.
Clarification requested for the Calculation of landscaped area has Staff recommend the following
calculation and definition of been added to the by-law to clarify provision be included in the draft by-
landscaped area. how the minimum landscaped area law:
requirement is to be calculated. Section 4.2.1 Calculation of
Landscape Area
"The minimum landscaped area
requirement is to be calculated as
follows:
a)to qualify for any minimum
landscaped area requirement of
this By-law, an individual area of
landscaping provided on a lot
shall have a minimum dimension
of 3.0 metres by 3.0 metres;
b) landscaping provided on a roof of
a building shall be included in the
calculation of required landscaped
area on the lot, provided it meets
the requirements of Subsection a)
above."
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Weston Consulting Requesting a reduction in the Staff do not support the reduction in None
Planning and minimum width of an aisle for two- the minimum width of an aisle for
Design (continue) way traffic. two-way traffic. The City's standard
for a minimum width of a two-way
aisle is 6.5 metres.
Requesting further reductions in the SGL Planning and Design Inc. has None
minimum building separations. recommended maintaining the
proposed building separation
regulations. Tower elements of a tall
building are to be slender and
spaced apart from one another to
maximize shadow impacts and the
loss of sky views, maintain privacy
and contribute to an interesting
skyline.
Commercial Focus Requesting justification for the The City has retained MMM Group None
Advisory Services residential parking requirements. to complete a peer review of the
on behalf of Bayly minimum vehicle parking and bicycle
development space requirements and shared
Corporation (1502 parking ratios. They have reviewed
Bayly Street) best practices from other
municipalities across the GTA.
Based on their review and analysis,
Staff have incorporated their
recommendations into the draft City
Centre Zoning By-law.
Requesting a rational for the OPA 26, approved by the Ontario None
maximum FSI of 5.75. Municipal Board on March 4, 2015,
requires a minimum FSI of 0.75 and
a maximum FSI of 5.75
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Commercial Focus Requesting clarification on the intent The intent of the Continuous Length None
Advisory Services of Section 4.2 Table 4— Zone of Buildings along a Street line
(continue) Regulations fi� Continuous Length of requirement is to create and
Buildings along Street Line. reinforce a lively/animated
streetscape. This can be achieved
by either incorporating street-
oriented retail, cafes, restaurants
and offices or enhanced design
treatment at ground level that allows
� transparency between the public and
private realm
Requesting rationale for the amenity The intent of Amenity Space None
space requirements for Residential Requirements for Residential Uses
Uses provision is to ensure each
residential project provides for
adequate indoor and outdoor
amenity space to the serve the
residents within the development.
Requesting further clarification of Conditions for "H" Holding Provision Staff recommended that the
"appropriate arrangements" in have been revised in consultation following conditions for Hold
Section 7.1.1 and 7.1.2. with SGL Planning & Design. Removal be deleted:
Hold conditions 7.1.1 and 7.1.2 as Holding Provision 7.1.1
indentified in the draft Centre Centre «appropriate arrangements and/or
Zoning By-law, dated April 2016 has
been deleted site plan agreements and/or
development agreements have been
made between the Owner of the
lands and the City of Pickering, to
the satisfaction of the City of
Pickering that all the requirements
for the development have been
complied with including but not
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limited to environmental and
engineering requirements, buildings
and site design, parks, and
transportation infrastructure;"
Holding Provision 7.1.2
"appropriate arrangements and/or
agreements have been made
between the Owner of the lands and
the Region of Durham prepared to
the satisfaction of the Region of
Dur.ham, for the provision of sanitary,
water and regional transportation
and engineering requirements,
including all financial matters;"
Seeking clarification regarding who A block development plan is initiated None
initiates the Block Development Plan by the participating landowners and
(7.1.4) and how will the City protect is approved by Council. The intent
non-participating land owners. of the block plan is to demonstrate
the orderly development of the lands
providing details regarding such
matters as: street an block pattern,
pedestrian, landscape and open
space connections; parking strategy;
community uses; streetscape right-
of-way design and phasing/timing of
development.
Requesting clarification regarding Appropriate road infrastructure refers None
what "appropriate road infrastructure" to regard public and/or private
means (7.1.5). streets are either in place or will be
provided inconjunction with the
development to service the
development.
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Commercial Focus Requesting clarification regarding Conditions for "H" Holding Provision Staff recommended that the
Advisory Services what "appropriate arrangements, have been revised in consultation following condition for Hold Removal
(continue) financial and otherwise" means with SGL Planning & Design. be deleted:
(7.1.6). Hold condition 7.1.6 as indentified in "appropriate arrangements, financial
the draft Centre Centre Zoning By- and otherwise, have been made with
law, dated April 2016 has been respect to the provision of
deleted appropriate infrastructure in
accordance with approved plans and
studiES"
Requesting clarification regarding Conditions for "H" Holding Provision Staff recommended the following
what "sufficient transportation have been revised in consultation revised condition for "H" Hold
services" means (7.2.1). with SGL Planning & Design. Removal:
Hold condition 7.2.1 as indentified in Hold Provision H7 — 7.7 b)
the draft Centre Centre Zoning By- °°a comprehensive transportation
law, dated April 2016 has been study has been conducted to assess
deleted and replaced with arevised the impact on the transportation
condition. system and appropriate road
infrastructure is in place to support
the development of the lands"
Requesting clarification regarding The Downtown Pickering None
who prepares, controls and pays for Landowners Group, the owners of
the conceptual design of Krosno the lands located on the north side
Creek Park plan (7.2.3). of Bayly Street, south of Highway
401 and west of Sandy Beach Road
has prepared additional detailed
information regarding the channel
design and proposed development
limits for Krosno Creek. This
information is currently under review
by the TRCA.
It is anticipated that additional
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parkland will be provided along the
Krosno Creek for passive
recreational use. It will be the
responsibility of the Downtown
Pickering Landowners Group to
provide the additional parkland and
the City will be responsible for the
design, construction and future
maintenance of the park.
Seeking clarification regarding The City does not have an area None
whether the City is considering an specific development charge for the
Area Specific Development Charge City Centre.
for community infrastructure and The proposed east-west collector
community land. road south of Highway 401 and the
north-south Bayly-Kingston
Connector are currently included in
the City's Development Charges By-
law. As part of the City's review of
the Development Charges By-law,
the City is expected to reclassify the
east-west collector road south
Highway 401 from a Type C Arterial
road to a collector road.
KS Brookdale By-law requires that laneways, drive The intent of regulating the location Staff recommend that the following
Centre (Part of aisles and side yard parking shall not of surface parking spaces, drive provision be revised as follows:
Lots 23 and 24, exceed 30 percent of the lot aisles and accesses is to ensure Section 3.7 SurFace Parking Space
Concession 1) frontage, up to a maximum of 28 majority of the lot frontage is
metres. Request that the maximum occupied by a building. Presently, "b) drive aisles and side yard parking
of 28 metres be removed as the cap the draft by-law request that shall not exceed 30 percent of the lot
does not take into account lands with laneways, drive aisles and side yard frontage"
100 metres or more frontage. Also parking shall not exceed 30 percent
request that where a portion of the of the lot frontage, up to a maximum
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frontage is occupied by an easement of 28 metres. To allow for flexibility
for public infrastructure, that the in the design of buildings, staff are
width of such easement be excluded amendable to deleting the maximum
from the percentage frontage cap.
calculation. This would be applicable
where an easement runs
perpendicular to the lot frontage
calculation given that only-non-
required aspects of a development
are permitted within an MTO
setback.
Requesting that a Long-Term Care Staff have no objection to adding a Long-Term Care Facility has been
Facility be added to the list of Long-Term Care Facility use to the included in Table 3— Permitted Uses
permitted uses in the CC1 zone. CC1 zone within the CC1 Zone.
. Stating that a minimum height of 19.5 The minimum building height None
metres precludes the opportunity to requirment does not preclude
have varying heights (below 5 buildings from stepping down to
storeys) on a lot, thereby limiting the create visual interest. The Council
variety of built form which helps to endorsed Vision Document identified
create vertical architectural and Liverpool Road as being framed by
visual interest. Requesting a mid and high rise buildings, which
minimum of 11.5 metres (3 storeys) are buildings generally 6 storeys and
which would also allow for flexibility greater, in order to iransform
in construction methodology (i.e., Liverpool Road into an urban
wood & concrete construction). gateway to Downtown from the
south and provides vital connections
to South Downtown and
Frenchman's Bay.
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KS Brookdale While supportive of the maximum OPA 26 establishes a minimum FSI None
Centre (continue) FSI proposed, we are of the opinion 0.75 and a maximum FSI of 5.75.
that a FSI minimum of 1.5 will This range is for the entire City
encourage all forms of compact Centre. To achieve the City's
densities including 3 to 4 storey density and built form objectives,
wood construction within this area certain areas are required to have a
intermixed with higher densities to higher FSI than the minimum.
ensure a healthy range of built form, The Council endorsed Vision
housing types and affordability. Document established a minimum
Clarification is needed regarding FSI of 2.0 along Liverpool Road and
public roads and setbacks (such as 2.75 further west with minimum
the MTO setback) and that the same building heights of 6 storeys.
shall be excluded from the
denominator for the purpose of Staff acknowledges that buildings
calculating the minimum FSI, but and structures will not be permitted
shall not be excluded from within the 14 metre setback from the
calculating the maximum FSI. Highway 401 corridor and on any
easements. However, these areas
can still be used for parking, drive
aisles, access and landscaping,
which would allow the entire property
to be developed in accordance with
the minimum FSI in the draft zoning
by-law.
Continuous Length of Building along Given the additional constraints on Staff recommend that the following
Street Line — Buildings shall occupy the property staff do object to site specific exception be permitted
60 to 90 percent of the street providing a site specific expectation on the Kingsett lands:
frontage of a lot. Request that the reducing the percentage of the lot Exception E8 — 6.8.1
width of easement(s) provided for along a street to be occupied by a �°a) Notwithstanding Section 4.2 (m),
public infrastructure be excluded building. related to Continuous Length of
from the percentage frontage Buildings along a Street Line, a
calculation. This would be applicable minimum of 50 percent of the street
when an easement runs fronta e of a lot must be occupied b
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perpendicular to the lot frontage. a building."
The width of a MTO building setback
should also be excluded from the
percentage frontage calculation
given that buildings are not permitted
within this setback.
Seeking clarification on the combined Each residential project is required None
indoor/outdoor minimum amenity to provide a minimum of 4.0 square
area requirements. The combined metres of amenity area for each
area is stated to be "4.0 square dwelling unit. Of the total required
metres: 2.0 square metres of indoor amenity area, a minimum of 2.0
amenity space is required for each square metres per dwelling unit shall
dwelling unit and 40.0 square metres be indoor amenity space and a
is required for outdoor amenity minimum total outdoor amenity area
space". We believe the area of the that is required to be provided on
outdoor space is intended to be 2.0 site is 40 square metres.
square metres for each dwelling unit,
to equal a combined area of 4.0
square metres.
Norstar/Concordian Requesting that the building To ensure flexibility in the design of Staff recommend that the following
Group of stepback provisions be removed mid-rise (buildings less than 12 provision be revised in the by-law:
Companies on from the Zoning By-law and included storeys), and tall (buildings greater Section 4.2 (i) Building Stepback for
behalf of BMC in the City Centre Urban Design than 12 storeys) buildings, building guildings equal to or less than 37.5
Bayly Park Inc. Guidelines. stepback requirements have been metres in height
(1410 and 1420 revised.
Bayly Street) "(i) minimum — 3.0 metre stepback
The draft by-law only requires a required between the 2�d and 5tn
minimum 3.0 m�etre stepback storey on any building face abutting
between the 2 and 5 storey on a street line.
any mid rise building abutting a
street line. The minimum stepback
requirement between the 8t" and 10t"
storey for mid rise building faces not
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abutting a street line have been Staff recommend that the following
removed from the znning by-law. provisions be removed in the by-law:
The draft by-law requires a minimum Section 4.2 (i) Building Stepback for
3.0 metre stepback for point towers Buildings equal to or less than 37.5
from the podium on any building face metres in height
abutting a street line. A second ,� ..
stepback is required between the top ron� iirorJ 4.o��n�oor� +►,o Q��.�..��+
6.0 metres and 18.0 metres of a
point tower is still included in the by- ���cc ,�; �;�� � n mo�ro
law. The minimum stepback �,
between the 8t" and 12t" storey on �� �+„ro., �n „n„ h,,;,,�;nn f„�o
building faces not abutting a street ,,,,+ �h„++;,,,. � o+roo� Iino��
line have been remaved from the '
zoning by-law. Staff recommend that the following
Building stepback requirements for Provisions be removed in the by-law:
building fronting a street line with a Section 4.2 (j) Building Stepback for
right-of-way width equal to and less Buildings greater than 37.5 metres in
than 18.0 metres remains height:
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Norstar/Concordian Requesting that the Holding Holding provision has been Holding Provision H6 has been
Group of Provision (H5) be amended to amended to further scope the revised as follows:
Companies remove or significantly reduce the requirements for a Block "7.6 a) a block development plan,
(continue) Block Plan requirement. Development Plan approved by Council, has been
prepared to demonstrate the orderly
development of the lands providing
details regarding such matters as:
street and block pattern; pedestrian,
landscape and open space
connections; parking strategy;
community uses such as parks,
community centres and other public
uses; conservation and
enhancement of natural features;
streetscape right-of-way design; and
phasing of the proposed
development."
Requesting that the Holding Holding provision has been Holding Provision H6 has been
Provision (H5) related to the creation amended to further scope the revised as follows:
of a cost sharing agreement for the requirements for a cost sharing �°7.6 c) cost sharing agreements for
potential school block be removed. agreement. matters such as community uses,
public parks, municipal roads and
infrastructure, are made between the
participating landowners"
Review the boundaries of the NHS Staff acknowledges that the Prior to the final by-law being
Zone and establish the appropriate Downtown Pickering Landowners considered by Council for
setback in the zoning by-law in order Group has provided additional enactment, the NHS Zone boundary
to eliminate the need for this holding detailed information regarding the for the Krosno Creek will be updated
provision. Owners are currently channel design and proposed to reflect the agreed upon limits
working on preparing a revised study development limits for Krosno Creek between TRCA and the Downtown
to address the Floodplain/NHS Zone has been provided to TRCA for their Pickering Landowners Group.
boundary. review.
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City Staff have agreed that the
boundaries of the NHS Zone for the
Krosno Creek will be revised to
reflect the limits agreed to between
TRCA and the Downtown Pickering
Landowners Group prior to Council
enacting the final City Centre Zoning
By-law.
Requesting a reduction in required Based on additional information Staff recommend that minimum
parking ratios for residential provided by Chestnut Hill regarding parking requirements for apartment
apartments from 1.0 space/unit plus existing parking ultilization at their dwelling be revised as follows:
0.2 for visitors to 0.8 space/unit plus San Fransicio by the Bay project, �°0.8 spaces per dwelling unit and an
0.15 for visitors. staff are supportive of additional 0.15 of a space per
recommending a reduced parking dwelling unit for visitors"
rate for apartment buildings.
Requesting that the minimum To ensure flexibility in the design of Staff recommend that the following
podium height for a mid-rise building mid-rise buildings (buildings less provision be revised in the by-law:
be 2-storeys. than 12 storeys), building stepback Section 4.2 (i) Building Stepback for
requirements for mid-rise buildings guildings equal to or less than 37.5
have been revised. The draft by-law metres in height
only requires a minimum 3.0 metre
stepback between the 2nd and 5t" "(i) minimum — 3.0 metre stepback
storey on any building abutting a required between the 2nd and 5tn
street line. storey on any building face abutting
a street line.
Requesting permission for ground Staff do not support the request to None
related units adjacent to active street permit ground related residential
frontages. units along active at grade frontages.
To create a lively/animated
streetscape, certain streets or
portions of streets (�Cingston Road,
Liverpool Road, Ba I Street,
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landowners to transfer unused
density to adjacent lots. Requesting
clarification that the proposed City
Centre Design Guidelines are
equivalent to Council adopted
Develop.ment Guidelines to permit
density transfers within the City
Centre area.
Requesting that staff review the
minimum and maximum FSI
permitted, as there is direct conflict
between building height and FSI.
Staff Response
Glenanna Road and Pickering
Parkway) are required have active
uses that animate the public realm
such as retail, cafes, restaurants,
offices and other service oriented
uses.
In accordance with the Vision
Document, certain streets or portions
of streets prohibit grade related
residential uses.
Section 15.18 of the Official Plan
outlines the policies for density
transfer. The policies allows for
density to be transferred within the
area covered by the Development
Guidelines; however the zoning by-
law must identify the lands receiving
the additional density and the lands
where the density is being
transferred from.
OPA 26 establishes a minimum FSI
0.75 and a maximum FSI of 5.75.
This range is for the entire City
Centre. To achieve the City's
density and built form objectives,
certain areas are required to have a
higher FSI than the minimum.
The Downtown Pickering
Landowners Group has provided
preliminary building massing plan
indicating their desired building
heiqhts for their lands. Staff have no
Recommended Chan
None
None
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objection to the requested building
heights. Recognizing the maximum
FSI requirement in OPA 26, certain
building as illustrated on the
landowner's plan may be achievable.
Requesting that balcony In order to create a defined None
projections/encroachments should be base/podium on a building and
eliminated from the zoning by-law. develop a pedestrian friendly
streetscape, balconies are not
required to project beyond the main
wall of a building within the first three
floors of a building along Active At
Grade Frontages.
JKO Planning Requesting the following additional Games arcade is permitted as a Staff recommend that the following
Services on behalf use be permitted: place of entertainment site specific exception be permitted
of OPB Reality (20 . Games arcade To recognize the existing automobile on the PTC lands:
VIC Management . Vehicle Repair Shop service station (Active Green Ross), Exception E3 6.3.3 e)
Inc) — Pickering a site specific exception has been "A vehicle repair shop may only be
Town Centre (PTC) • Automobile service station use included in the draft by-law. permitted in conjunction and as
• Mechanical car wash use Policy 11.10 D) e) in OPA 26 does accessory to any retail store having
not permit new vehicle sales and a gross leasable floor area in excess
service uses including but not limited of 7,400 square metres."
to motor vehicle service centres,
motor vehicle gas bars and motor
vehicle washing establishments.
Requested that a Farmers' Market Staff have no objection to permit Staff recommend that Farmers'
use and Outdoor Sales and Display both a Farmers' Market and Outdoor Market and Outdoor Sales and
be recognized in the City Centre Sales and Display on the PTC lands Display uses be permitted in the
Zonang By-law PTC lands
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JKO Planning Vehicle Parking ratio of 4.4 per 100 The Centre Centre Zoning By-law None
Services (continue) square metres of GLFA must be introduces a shared parking formula
recognized. for multiple uses on a lot. Multiple
uses on a lot experience different
peak periods of parking utilization
during the weekdays and weekends.
Based on the type of uses, the
formula allows properties to optimize
parking to be provided the site, The
proposed shared parking formula will
allow for greater flexibility on the
PTC to provide required parking on-
site while intensifying the lands over
time.
Existing by-law does not provide for Based on best practices from other Staff recommend that the following
bicycle parking requirement, municipalities in the GTA, Staff have provision be revised as follows:
recommend a rate of 1 bicycle space no objection to reducing the rate for Section 3.9 fl i)
per 1,000 square metres of retail bicycling parking for non-residential °°For non-residential uses: the
GLFA. uses. greater of 2 parking spaces or 1.0
parking space for each 1,000 square
metres of gross leasable floor area
or portion thereof
Existing by-law does not provide for Staff have revised the zoning Staff recommend that Section 3.11
loading space requirement and the provision for loading space. The by- Loading Standards be revised as
new by-law should acknowledge law does not require a minimum follows:
that. number of load spaces to be "Where a loading space is provided,
provided on each lot. Instead the following regulations apply:
specific provisions have been
include to regulate the size of the �v) the minimum dimensions of a
loading space and where a loading loading space are 3.5 metres in
space can be permitted on the lot. width and 12.0 metres in length,
with a minimum vertical
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clearance of 4.2 metres;
v) a loading space shall abut the
building for which the loading
space is provided;
vi) a loading space shall be
setback a minimum of 10.0
metres from a street line, but
may be permitted within this
area if the loading space is
located entirely within a
structure on a floor above the
first storey or below established
grade.
Existing by-law excludes storage Staff have no objection to amending Staff recommend that the following
areas below established grade from the definition of GLFA to exclude site specific exception be included
the definition of Gross Leasable storage areas below established on the PTC lands:
Floor Area (GLFA). The definition for grade on the PTC lands. Exception E3 6.3.2 b)
GLFA in the new by-law includes
basements. This needs to be ""Gross Leasable Floor Area"
amended as this definition will have shall mean the aggregate of the floor
a noticeable impact, directly affecting areas of all storeys above or below
minimum parking to be provided. established grade, designed for
owner or tenant occupancy or
exclusive use only, but excluding
storage areas below established
grade."
Existing by-law only requires a Section 11.10 E) of OPA 26 permits Staff recommend that the following
minimum height of 3 storeys for the expansions or additions to existing site specific exception be included
"MCA-1/CO-2" Zone affecting only buildings in the City Centre to be on the PTC lands:
the small quadrant located at the less than 3 functional storeys, if it Exception E3 6.3.3 Zone Provisions
northwest corner of Glenanna Road can be demonstrated to the City's
and Pickering Parkway. satisfaction that the design, site "a) Minimum Building Height — 10.5
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The building heights for the site layout, blocking and/or phasing of inetres and 2 storeys"
should remain as they are today the project can be intensified over
including the recognition provided in time and that any retail pad
the recent Committee of Adjustment development on the PTC lands may
Approvals set for the Jack Astors, be designed with a minimum of only
Pickle Barrel/Moxies and the new two functional storeys with a three
Beer Store. storey massing.
To be consistent with OPA 26, a site
specific exception has been included
in the zoning by-law to reflect the
building heights for the existing
buildings.
JKO Planning Minimum FSI — existing by-law only OPA 26 establishes a minimum FSI Schedule 5— Minimum FSI has been
Services (continue) contains a maximum FSI of 2.5. 0.75 and a maximum FSI of 5.75. updated to reflect the FSI
The new by-law should not provide This range is for the entire City requirements as illustrated in the
for a range of a minimum FSI — as Centre. To achieve the City's Council endorsed Vision Document
density and built form objectives, for the PTC lands.
currently proposed starting from 0.75 certain areas are required to have a
FSI within the majority of the site to
5.0 FSI along the north side of higher FSI than the minimum.
Pickering Parkway frontage — directly Minimum FSI has been revised to
opposite the Hwy 401. 0.75 and 2.0 on the subject lands to
be consistent with the Council
endorsed Vision Document.
New by-law requires a minimum Existing site specific zoning by-laws None
setback of 1.0 metre and a maximum and previous minor variance
setback of 4.0 metres. approvals have been reviewed. The
New by-law will have to recognize proposed development standards
previous Committee of Adjustment are consistent with previous
approvals granted to Jack Astors, approvals.
Pickle Barrel/Moxies, Beer Store and
the office building
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At grade frontage — no such OPA 26 requires Active Frontages at None
provision within current By-law and Grade along Kingston Road and
the new by-law should acknowledge Liverpool Road and encourages
that. Active Frontages at Grade along
Glenanna Road. To be consistent
with OPA 26, the zoning by-law
requires these streets to have Active
At Grade Frontages.
The new by-law requires that 70 Non-residential buildings along Staff recommend that the following
percent of the first storey of a streets that are identified as Active provision be revised as follows
building along the street line, shown At Grade Frontage are to have Section 4.2 n) i)
on Schedule 6, shall consist of additional doors and windows and
openings and transparent glazing; ground floor uses that promote "minimum — 70 percent of the first
however, this shall not be imposed activity on the street. In order to storey of a non-residential building
on the PTC lands. provide flexibility in the design of the along any street line with required
buildings, staff have reduced the Active At Grade Frontages, shown
percentage of openings and on Schedule 6, shall consist of
transparent glazing. openings and transparent glazing
Not in support of the City's request to New development in the existing Engineering Services has
place an "H" Holding Provision on south parking lot would displace the recommended that an "H" Holding
the southerly portion of the PTC existing flood storage if that storage Provision be included on the
lands. Prepared to enter into an is not replaced elsewhere on the southerly portion of the PTC lands.
agreement with the City. site. If the existing flood storage is The "H" symbol will be removed
removed to accommodate future once PTC has satisfied the following
intensification, peak flow rates in the conditions:
flood prone reaches of Krosno a) a comprehensive functional
Creek, south of Bayly Street would servicing and stormwater
increase and the maximum water
level on the upstream side of management plan, to address
Highway 401 would also significantly stormwater and replacement flood
increase, potentially causing storage on the lands, has been
completed to the satisfaction of
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damage to structures and properties. the City of Pickering
To minimize any potential flooding b) the execution and registration of
risk to properties within the City an Agreement to ensure that any
Centre, staff are requesting that PTC redevelopment of the lands, or
complete a comprehensive any part thereof, conforms to the
functional servicing and stormwater comprehensive functional
management plan addressing servicing and stormwater
existing stormwater and replacement management plan �
flood storage on the PTC lands. c) appropriate easements have been
provided across the lands in
favour of the City to facilitate
existing and new storm trunk
sewer systems and
appurtenances that are required
to service these and other lands
Rockport Group on Requesting that the Holding Staff agree that an "H" Holding Holding Provisions have been
behalf of 1331301 Provision be removed from the provision is not required on the removed
Ontario Inc. (1450 subject lands. subject lands.
Pickering Parkway)
Requesting relief from Section 2.12 Staff have no objection to permitting Staff recommend that Section 2.12
Patios in order to permit a patio a patio associated with a retirement be revised to remove the restricts to
associated with a retirement home home. permit patios only as an accessory
use. use to a restaurant
Requesting a reduction in retirement Staff have no objection to amending Staff recommend that the minimum
home parking requirements from 0.3 the minimum parking requirements parking requirement for a Retirement
of a space per unit to 0.2 of a space for a retirement home use. Table 1 Home be revised to the following
per unit. — Minimum Parking Requirements rate:
has been updated to reflect.
"0.2 parking spaces per unit plus
0.05 of a space per unit for visitors
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Rockport Group Based on the current configuration of Staff have reviewed the concept site Staff recommend that the following
(continue) the proposed building, which has plan and building elevations are site specific exceptions be permitted
taken into account comments satisfied that the site layout and on the subject lands:
received from planning staff at an design of the proposed building is in
initial meeting in the Fall of 2015 and keeping with the urban design vision Exception E7 — 6.7.3 a)
a subsequent site plan pre- for the City Centre. Furthermore,
consultation meeting, requesting site given the irregular shape of the "Section 4.2 (d), related to Building
specific exceptions to Building property, it may be difficult to Setback from Street Line, and
Setback from Street Line, achieve all of the zoning standard Section 4.2 (m), related to
Continuous Length of Buildings within the draft zoning by-law. Staff Continuous Length of Buildings
along a Street Line and Stepback have no objective to the owners along a Street Line, shall not apply
requirements request for certain exceptions from to the subject lands."
the draft by-law.
Exception E7 — 6.7. b)
"Notwithstanding Section 4.2 (i),
related to Building Stepback for
Buildings equal to or less than 37.5
metres in height, a minimum 3.0
metre stepback is required between
the 2nd and 5t" storey for that portion
of a building located within the build-
to-zone as shown on Figure 6.7.1
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Torgan Group Site Specific By-law — Requesting a The submitted concept plan has
(1885 Glenanna si#e specific exception to permit the been reviewed by City Staff. A site
Road) development concept provide to City specific exception for the subject
Staff, dated September 25, 2013. lands has not been included in the
zoning by-law. The zoning by-law
has been updated to address
concerns related to location of
buildings, tower floorplate size,
balconies and angular plane.
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Torgan Group Requesting angular plane adjacent to Angular Plane has been revised to Staff recommend that the following
(continue) existing residential only apply to apply �nly to adjacent detached, provision be revised in by-law as
existing detached and semi-detached semi-detached and street townhouse follows: �
dwellings, not stacked dwellings. dwellings. Section 4.2 (c) Building Height
Adjacent to Grade Related Dwellings
"(i) building height shall be limited by
a 45-degree angular plane
measured 7.5 metres from the
property line of adjacent detached,
semi-detached and street townhouse
dwellings at a height of 10.5 metres
above grade."
Requesting an increase in the Staff have no objection to increase Staff recommend that Section 4.2 g)
maximum permitted size of a tower the maximum permitted size of a be revised as follows:
floorplate from 750 square metres to tower floorplate "maximum tower floor plate for
850 square metres residential buildings — 850 square
metres"
Requesting an increase in building Staff f�ave reviewed the preliminary Schedule 4— Maximum Building
height of 91 metres, as previously concey�t plan and have no objection Height has been updated to reflect
included in the Zoning By-law. to the requested building height. the required building height
� Requesting that landmark buildings Reference to Landmark Building
be concentrated as much or more provis�ons has been removed from
within the City Centre North Lands the Zoning By-law
and 1885 Glenanna Road be
assigned a landmark building
Viability of redevelopment is To ensure flexibility in the design of StafF recommend that the following
impacted by the reduction in building tall bualdings (buildings greater than provisions be removed in the by-law:
height and 3.0 metres stepback 12 storeys), building stepback Section 4.2 (j) Building Stepback for
re�uired between the top 6.0 to 10.0 requirements for tall buildings have guildings greater than 37.5 metres in
been revised. The draft by-law
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metres of a point tower. requires a minimum 3.0 metre height:
stepback for point towers from the «..
podium on any building face abutting rr�n� �irorJ hofieioori +ho Q ��
a street line. A second stepback is �����7C.�T�T�T7�TgTa��-°, ^�p
required between the top 6.0 metres
and 18.0 metres of a point tower is '
still included in the by-law. The �n,,;ro,� ho+.�,00� +�o ��$
minimwam stepback between the gtn
and 12t" storey and on building faces ,,,,,nry „ c+roo+ �;,,o»
not abutting a street line have been
removed from the zoning by-law. No
change in the required stepback
betwean the top 6.0 and 18.0 metres
of a tall building. The recommended
stepback requirements have been
peer rPViewed by SGL Planning and
Design Inc. and is consistent with
best practices from other
municiipalities.
Balconies — clarification is required Along Genanna Road, balconies are None
regarding the height at which not permitted to project beyond the
balconies are permitted on Glenanna main vvall of a building within the first
Road under the restrictions provided three floors of a building. Balconies
on Schedule 6. We feel that, above at the fourth floor and above are
the podium, balconies should be permitted to project beyond the main
permitted to project from the point wall of the building facing Glenanna
tower, and that there are urban and Road.
building design reasons why this is
appropriate.
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Zelinka Priamo Requesting clarification regarding the Based on further discussion with None
Planning Ltd. on I limits of the Natural Heritage System TRCA, it was agreed that the flood
behalf of Loblaw (NHS) Zone, and whether Pine plain limits be removed from the
Properties Limited Creek is located outside of the lands. zoning schedules. When th� lands
(Loblaw) and are read to be developed
Choice Properties comprehensively, Choice Piroperties
REIT will be required to prepare an
(1792 Liverpool Environmental Assessment or
Road) equivalent comprehensive
evaluation of alternatives for flood
remediation of Pine Creek fi� the
satisfaction of the TRCA.
Requesting that a parking No objection to the request. Staff recommend that a Food Store
requirement for Food Store be added use be included in Table 1—
to Table 1— Minimum Parking Minimum Parking Requirements at a
Requirements. rate of 3.5 spaces per 100 square
metres of GLFA
Requesting that a food waste The draft by-law has been amended Staff recommend that Section 2.19 —
compactor be permitted outside of an to allow waste to be stored ��rithin a Waste Management be revised as
enclosed building or partially in- fully enclosed building, structure or follows:
ground structure. partially in-ground structure. °�a) Waste shall be stored within a
fully enclosed building, structure
or partially in-ground structure
and shall not be located:
i) between the main wall of a
building and any street line;
and
ii) within any landscaped area
required by this By-law."
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Zelinka Priamo Requesting that the existing Site specific exception has been Staff recommend the following site
Planning Ltd. permission for a Garden Centre included to allow for Garden Centre specific exceptions be permitted on
(continue) (outdoor storage) and parking and associated parking standards. the Choice Properties lands:
requirements for this use be included
in the Zoning By-law Exception E1 — 6.1.2
"b) Maximum size of outdoor storage
associated with a garden centre use
— 1,900 square meters"
"c) Minimum number of required
parking spaces for outdoor storage
associated with a garden centre use
— 0 parking spaces"
"d) Minimum number of required
parking spaces for outdoor storage
associated with a garden centre use"
Requesting that existing uses for OPA 26, Section 11.10D e) does not Staff recommend that a Service and
automobile service station — type `C', permit new vehicle sales and service Repair Shop use be added to the
bakery, drug store, home uses including but not limited to CC1 zone category.
improvement centre, laundromat and motor vehicle service centres, motor
merchandize service shop be vehicle gas bars and motor vehicle
included in the new Zoning By-law. washing establishments.
Bakery — permitted as restaurant
Drug store — permitted as retail store
Home improvement centre —
permitted as retail store (not stand
alone)
Laundromat — permitted as a dry
cleaning distribution centre
Service Shop — added to permitted
uses
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Zelinka Priamo Requesting that the building height An exception has been included in Staff recommend the following site
Planning Ltd. schedule be updated to reflect the the zoning by-law for the subject specific exceptions be permitted on
(continue) OMB approved height for the subject lands to implement the City Centre the Choice Properties lands:
lands. Building Height requirements. Exception E1 — 6.1.2
"a) Minimum Building Height — 10.5
metres and 2 functional storeys"
Stated that the minimum FSI on the OPA 26 sets out a FSI requirement None
subject lands does not reflect OMB over 0.75 and up to and including
Approved OPA 26 Policy 3.8. 5.75. This range is for the entire City
Centre. To achieve the City's
density and built form objectives,
certain areas are required to have a
higher FSI than the minimum. The
Council endorsed Vision Document
established a minimum FSI of 2.0
along Liverpool and 2.75 within the
interior.
Requesting that Section 4.2 (fl Given that the subject lands has Staff recommend the following site
Continuous Length of Buildings along minimal frontage along Liverpool specific exceptions be permitted on
a Street Line be revised to Road, staff have no objection to a the Choice Properties lands:
accommodate properties with site specific exception excepting the Exception E1 — 6.1.3
insufficient frontages to requirement for Continuous Length
accommodate a building due to the of Buildings along a Street Line "a) Section 4.2 (m), related to
width of existing driveways. fronting Liverpool Road. Continuous Length of Buildings
along Street Line, shall not apply to
any building or structure fronting
Liverpool Road"
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Zelinka Priamo Stating that Section 4.2 (g) Active At OPA 26, Section 11.10D requires None
Planning Ltd. Grade Frontages should not apply to active frontages at grade on
(continue) the subject lands. Kingston Road and Liverpool Road.
A site-specific exception under Staff have no objection to Staff recommend that the following
Section 6 may be appropriate for the recognizing the existing uses and site specific exceptions be included
Choice Properties REIT lands to buildings on the property. The bylaw on the Choice Properties REIT
recognize and maintain existing also provides for minor expansions lands:
standards and permissions. to the existing building and �Ilowing Exception E1 — 6.1.3
additional infill opportunities.
"b) Additions or expansions to
existing buildings or structures
shall be permitted provided that
such additions or expansions
shall not exceed 10 percent of all
existing buildings and structures
as legally existed on the effective
date of this By-law."
c) Notwithstanding Section 4.2(a)
and Schedule 5, related to
minimum and maximum Floor
Space Index, the area for
existing parking spaces, aisles
and landscaped areas shall be
excluded from the calculation of
Floor Space Index for new
additions or expansions to
existing buildings and structures,
and new buildings or structures
for the portion of the lot to be
developed.
d) Section 4.2 (b), related to
Buildin Hei ht, shall not appl to
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Commenter Comments Staff Response Recommended Changes
any additions or expansions to
existing buildings and structures
as legally existed on the effective
date of this By-law."
Squareco The need to maintain the current full Kingston Road is under the None
Properties Inc. entrances and ensure they remain jurisdiction of the Region of Durham.
(1550 & 1450 unaffected as redevelopment Kingston Road is intended to be
Kingston Road) proceeds at the City Centre redeveloped as a Bus Rapid Transit
(BRT) route. The enhanced BRT
service will extend along Highway 2
firom the University of Toronto
campus on Military Trail in
Scarborough to Downtown Oshawa.
Through the implementation of the
BRT service, medians will be
constructed along Kingston Road to
provide bus only lanes, which will
restrict some access points along
this route to right-in/right-out only
Provide more flexibility in designating The zoning by-law proposes None
minimum and maximum building flexibility in minimum and maximum
heights to allow for the best design, building heights. The required
use and functionality of future building height for the subject lands
redevelopment of the sites is a minimum of 6 storeys (19.5
metres) and a maximum of 15
storeys (47 metres). The proposed
building heights are consistent with
the Council endorsed Vision
� Document; which identifies Kingston
Road as being framed by mid- and
high- rise buildings.
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The Biglieri Group Requesting that the proposed City City staff are supportive of a 24 None
Ltd on behalf of Centre Zoning By-law consider their storey retirement condominium sited
Daniels preliminary concept plan at the corner of Valley Farm Road
Corporation and Kingston Road. However, the
The concept plan consists of proposed 3 storey condominium
(southeast corner approximately 24 storey retirement stacked townhouses, particularly
of Valley Farm Rd condominium tower and underground along Kingston Road, is not
and Kingston Rd) parking located on the south-east
corner of Valley Farm Road and consistent with the Council endorsed
Kingston Road. The proposal also Vision Document or the current site
includes an additional 102, 3 storey specific zoning by-law for the subject
condominium stacked townhouses lands. The current zoning on the
within a private road network, with subject lands requires all buildings to
space provided for visitor parking be a minimum height of 16 metres
and a central open space. The and 6 storeys.
stacked townhouses will be designed The City Centre Zoning By-law
to provide additional height through proposes a minimum building height
the rooflines to strengthen the of 6 storeys (19.5 metres) and a
massing along Kingston Road. This maximum building height of 15
massing is in keeping with the other storeys (47 metres). To frame the
developments to the east of the intersection of Kingston Road and �
subject site. Valley Farm Road buildings are
permitted to have a maximum height
of 25 storeys (77 metres)
The Council endorsed Vision
Document identified Kingston Road
as being framed by mid- and high-
rise buildings, which are generally 6
storeys and greater, in order to
transform Kingston Road into an
urban gateway to Downtown from
the east.
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