Urban Design

Richmond Hill strives to create urban spaces that are attractive, safe and memorable.

The City reviews development applications to ensure that they meet the City's urban design policies.

Urban Design Policies and Guidelines

These documents direct the urban design submissions that are required for development planning applications.

• City-wide Urban Design Guidelines
• Map identifying lands affected by area-specific guidelines 
• Village Core Neighbourhood Design Guidelines
• Headford Business Park Design Guidelines
• Barker Business Park Design Guidelines

Urban Design Submission Requirements

Specific technical studies or design guidelines may be required as part of an application. 

• Bird-Safe Design Standards
• Urban Design Brief - Site Plan Applications
• Urban Design Brief - Subdivision Applications
• Sun and Shadow Study Terms of Reference
• Exterior Material and Colour Schedule

Architectural Design Control

Architectural Control Guidelines provide clear direction on built form, exterior material, variety of styles and detailed features for individual houses.

• Architectural Design Control Process
• Architectural Control Guidelines Terms of Reference
• Map identifying lands affected by area-specific guidelines