Lorne Avenue Heritage Conservation District Plan

1. Objectives to be Achieved through Designation

The objective of designation of lower Lorne Avenue is to conserve and enhance the historical and architectural character of this early 20th century, working class streetscape. Designation under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act will establish a planning process that respects the history and architecture of Lorne Avenue.

Development in a heritage conservation district takes place by adding to existing buildings and/or by infilling vacant land. The design guidelines contained in this plan will provide the means to encourage development that is compatible with the character of the proposed district. The objectives of the design guidelines are to:

• Encourage infill construction and alterations that respect the architectural character and scale of buildings in the streetscape
• Encourage infill construction to be of contemporary architectural expression, while respecting the architectural character and scale of buildings in the streetscape
• Encourage the restoration of buildings
• Prevent the demolition of heritage buildings identified in the district inventory
• Discourage the removal or alteration of original architectural features
• Encourage landscaping on private property that is consistent with the existing streetscape character

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