OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW 4052 ... - District of Mission

• To provide a mix of housing opportunities and building forms;• To ensure a safe urban environment;• To create a neighbourhood that is comfortable and welcoming• for pedestrians.17.3 General Development Guidelines17.3.1 Site Assessment17.3.1.1 Identify significant natural and cultural features on theparcel/lot such as rock outcrops, ridgelines, significant treesand archaeological finds prior to undertaking a site plan inorder to conserve, enhance and memorialize these features ofthe parcel/lot where possible.17.3.2 Building Siting & Orientation17.3.2.1 The primary façade of buildings should generally be orientedtowards streets and open spaces to create a sense ofenclosure, encourage street vitality and provide “eyes on thestreet”.17.3.2.2 Development located at a street terminus shouldacknowledge that position with distinctive architecturalfeatures and orientation of entranceways.17.3.3 On-lot Retaining Walls17.3.3.1 Retaining walls should respect the natural character of thesite and be designed and constructed in a manner that doesnot dominate the site or surrounding area.17.3.3.2 Retaining walls should be constructed from natural materialssuch as rock and stone as much as possible. Unpatternedconcrete and “Allen” block should be used in moderation andshould be well landscaped if used. Wooden retaining wallsshould be avoided.17.3.3.3 Uninterrupted (non-terraced) stretches of retaining wallsshould generally not be greater than 1.5m in height. Plantedterraces should be incorporated wherever possible.District of MissionOfficial Community Plan – adopted July 28, 2008Development Permit Areas192