Windsor-West Hants
Joint Planning Advisory Committee

WINDSOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN MANUAL

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1.0			INTRODUCTION
	1.1		Ferry Hill Architectural Control District
	1.2		Central Residential Architectual Control District
	1.3		Town Centre Architectural Control District
2.0			GENERAL PROVISIONS
	2.1		Relationship to the Land Use By-law
	2.2		Application for a Development Permit
	2.3		Development by Development Agreement
	2.4		Unintentional Destruction of Conforming Structures
	2.5		Intentional Demolition of Existing Structures
3.0			FERRY HILL AND CENTRAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
	3.1		New Construction
			3.1.1		Architectural Style
			3.1.2		Façade Design
			3.1.3		Height
			3.1.4		Proportion and Orientation
			3.1.5		Setbacks
			3.1.6		Roof Pitch and Style
			3.1.7		Windows
			3.1.8		Dormers
			3.1.9		Cladding
			3.1.10		Trim
			3.1.11		Porches, Porticos and Verandas
			3.1.12		Exterior Staircases and Fences
			3.1.13		Barrier-Free Access
	3.2		Additions or Alterations
			3.2.1		Architectural Style
			3.2.2		Roof Pitch and Style
			3.2.3		Window Alterations
			3.2.4		Windows on Additions
			3.2.5		Skylights
			3.2.6		Dormers
			3.2.7		Doors
			3.2.8		Replacement of Cladding Materials
			3.2.9		Cladding and Trim on Additions
			3.2.10		Trim Alterations
			3.2.11		Porches, Porticos and Verandas
			3.2.12		Exterior Staircases and Fences
			3.2.13		Barrier-Free Access
	3.3		Non-Conforming Buildings
	3.4		New Accessory Structures
4.0			TOWN CENTRE DISTRICT
	4.1		New Construction, Alterations and Additions
			4.1.1		Architectural Style
			4.1.2		Proportion and Orientation
			4.1.3		Setbacks
			4.1.4		Height
			4.1.5		Windows
			4.1.6		Cladding and Trim
			4.1.7		Fire Escapes
			4.1.8		Ventilation Ducts and Mechanical Equipment
			4.1.9		Satellite Dishes
	4.2		Signage and Awnings
			4.2.1		Signage
			4.2.2		Awnings
5.0			DEFINITIONS
APPENDIX 'A'
			Examples of Residential Architectural Styles
APPENDIX 'B'
			Examples of Commercial Architectural Elements