Urban Design Guidelines - Town of Caledon

2.2.6. SignageSignage should be clear, attractive and scaledto its intended users. Signs should not createvisual clutter on the street.Background - The streetscape of RR50 is visuallycluttered by a variety of signs. The most common onesare directional signs, ground signs, wall signs andmobile signs.Guidelines■■■■Directional signs should be scaled to the speed atwhich they will be viewed. Their size should be assmall as possible;Freestanding ground signs should be consolidatedwherever possible;Wall signs should be designed in coordination withother adjacent walls signs;Mobile signs should not be permitted.2.3. Industrial AreaThe industrial area is very large and holds a variety ofconditions depending on the level of landscape andbuilding maintenance, visibility of open storage andamount of parking visible from the public realm. It hassome properties with well greened front yards and otherswith poorly kept gardens, buildings and driveways.The general purpose of these guidelines is to create aplace that is both functional and attractive. This areawould benefit from improved landscapes facing thepublic realm; additional screening of open storage;the application of innovative stormwater managementpractices; the construction of environmentallysustainable buildings; and the continued application ofthe guidelines stated in the Town of Caledon Industrial/Commercial Design Guidelines.53URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINESFINAL Bolton CIP Urban Design Guidelines | April 2009