Findings Continued

The Design Regulations for the Harborside area require weather protection along building frontages; and all awning and/or canopies must be designed to compliment the aesthetic and architectural characteristics of the neighborhood.

However in terms of awnings, the Strorefront Doc states,

“keep it light and airy using translucent materials to allow sunlight to filter through and provide views of overhead signage”.

We currently do not have this refinement of direction in our regulations resulting in some existing awning designs impacting the effectiveness of transom windows, and the overall architectural interest of the building façades.

Staff intent to add language to the regulations to promote the types of solutions such as the one pictured here.