2.2
General Dimensions and site positioning
Each home shall be designed and sited to take
maximum advantage of the natural characteristics of the lot (e.g.
tree cover, views, original grade, sun angles, relationship to
the street, neighbors and park or conservation area). Site and
house layout should promote privacy and avoid overlooking or
overshadowing of neighboring properties. It is recommended that
private outdoor spaces, such as patios, be screened from the
adjacent private and public views by approved fencing, hedges,
planting or trellises.
All houses must be sited appropriately in relationship
to the lot slope. Two storey houses with exposed basements at
the back will require rear elevation treatment to reduce the
visual impact of the three levels. Houses on back to front sloping
lots with 3 levels exposed at the front should treat the top
floor as a half storey with dormers or other suitable design.
All building siting and dimensions must also
conform to any applicable Town of Golden bylaws.
(a) Building Set back No part of the building
may be closer than 3m from the lot boundary at the sides and
7.5 meters from the front and rear boundaries. The position of
the house on the site will be reviewed by the Developer in relation
to neighbouring properties in order to provide appropriate set
backs and streetscape. Clearing of trees is not permitted within
1.5 metres of the property line from the front line of the house
to the rear property line and will be reviewed on each application.
(b) Building Footprint The building footprint
(ground coverage) including garage may be no more than 40% of
the total lot area.
(c) Building Height The highest point on the
roof (excluding Chimney) may be no more than 10 meters average,
above the lots’ average natural grade.
(d) Minimum living area The total ground floor
living area shall not be less than 120 sq. metres (1291 sq. ft).
A relaxation of up to 10% of the 120 sq. metre minimum may be
considered subject to the developer’s approval. Garages
must be of a reasonable size for residential use and in proportion
to the house. Commercial workshops are not permitted. Garages
must be sufficient for at least 2 cars.
2.3 Repetition
The same house plan with the similar elevations
shall not be repeated within 3 lots, or directly across from
each other. Similar house plans and forms may occur along a section
of the street in response to similar site conditions. Differences
such as changing direction of roof slopes, size and location
of windows and doors, and or exterior cladding finish will be
required.
Striking contrasts between building sizes, shapes,
and colours within a small area are not encouraged. The object
is to produce enough variety to create interest within a balanced
unity of forms, colours, and themes.
2.4 Corner Lots
Designs for corner lots should take maximum advantage
of the lot. All street-facing elevations must be treated with
the same level of detail.
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