The purpose of the Hyde Park Community and Urban Design Guidelines is to outline a set of design principles that will address the relationship between streets, buildings and open spaces. Specifically, the Hyde Park Community Urban Design Guidelines will be used for the following purposes in the plan implementation
process
to provide a distinct character and high quality of design for the community
to assess whether individual plans of subdivision are in conformity with the design principles for the community and
to assess the appropriateness of site plan applications.
Compatibility between existing built-up areas and proposed development may be addressed through good urban design. The hamlet is proposed to be designated as a business district. This area will continue to be a mixed use area with an emphasis on more urban form and the streetscape.
These design guidelines state the design objectives of the City for the Hyde Park Community. The guidelines are intended to be flexible and there may be several ways to achieve the desired design objectives.
It is recognized that some sites may have unique natural features and development constraints or requirements. Competing interests may require that certain principles will take precedence over others. Conceptual planning of sites, buildings and open spaces may be requested at the development applications stage to address the application of these guidelines and to create appropriately sized development blocks.
Developers are encouraged to meet with staff early in the design process to discuss the site characteristics, development program and the application of the design guidelines.