Town of Richmond Hill Draft New Official Plan - Chapter 4

LAND USE POLICIES
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Stepback on Yonge Street in the Richmond Hill Centre
Yonge Street
16. The density of a development block on the west side of Yonge Street and
east of the proposed north-south street, south of Carrville Road, as shown
on Schedule A8 (Street Classification) shall have a minimum density of 2.0
FSI and a maximum density of 2.5 FSI.
17. The following height requirements shall apply to development on the west
side of Yonge Street and east of the proposed north-south local street,
south of Carrville Road, as shown on Schedule A8 (Street Classification):
a. A minimum building height of 4 storeys;
b. A base building height ranging from 4 storeys to a maximum of 6
storeys;
c. A maximum building height of 15 storeys; and
d. The tallest building(s) directed to the Yonge Street frontage.
18. The density of a development block fronting on the east side of Yonge
Street shall:
a. For lands located north of Beresford Drive, be a minimum density of
2.5 FSI and a maximum density of 3.0 FSI;
b. For lands located south of Beresford Drive, be a minimum density of
3.5 FSI. The intensity of development shall generally increase towards
the planned integrated transit hub to a maximum density of 5.0 FSI;
and
c. For lands located within the area of the integrated transit hub be a
maximum density of 6.5 FSI.
19. The following height requirements shall apply to development fronting on
the east side of Yonge Street:
a. A minimum building height of 4 storeys;
b. A base building height ranging from 4 storeys to a maximum of 6
storeys;
c. A maximum building height of 15 storeys; and
d. The tallest building(s) directed to the Yonge Street frontage.
Integrated Transit Hub
20. To ensure that lands are protected for the establishment of the planned
integrated transit hub, lands within the general proximity of the planned
integrated transit hub may be placed under a Holding Symbol “H” in the
Zoning By-law in accordance with Section 36 of the Planning Act. The
holding provision shall remain in effect until such time as Council is
satisfied that the Yonge Street subway and the planned integrated transit
hub is in place and in operation.
21. Interim uses in the Richmond Hill Centre on lands subject to a holding
provision shall be determined by the Zoning By-law or by a Temporary
RICHMOND HILL OFFICIAL PLAN 4-7
DRAFT MAY 6, 2010