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(b) To control the interface between multi-family and commercial
development and the interface between multi-family and/or
commercial development and other land uses in the area, by
implementing adequate buffering between the land uses and
regulating the volumetric proportions of the commercial and
multi-family residential structures.

(c) The northside area of the City provides a distinctive cultural
and economic focus. It is a principal objective that
development proposals, by adhering to development guidelines
applicable to this area, promote a sense of co-ordination,
visual interest and scale that reinforces the role of the
northside commercial area as a focus point of the community.

(3) Guidelines:
(a) Character of Buildings:

All buildings, structures, expansion or additions thereto shall
be architecturally co-ordinated and should be planned in a
comprehensive manner, giving consideration to the relationship
between buildings and open areas, efficiency of the circulation
systems, visual impact and design compatibility with the
surrounding developments.

Planning of all buildings subject to Developmert Permits shall
be made with due consideration to the relation between height,
site coverage, yard setbacks and to surrounding properties and
streets.

fownhouses or apartments shall not back on to public roads. Any
fencing along public roads must provide for direct pedestrian
access to the residential units by the provision of
appropriately designed gates.

Siting and Accesses:

Not withstanding any provisions of the "City of Port Coquitlam
Zoning Bylaw, 1987, No. 2240", all buildings within Development
Permit Area XI must be sited as to encourage pedestrian use of
the streets. Reduction of front yards of commercial buildings
to not less than 1.9 metres will be encouraged, to assist siting
of parking areas in rear or side yards.

Within commercial areas, continuous facade of development facing
the street, with minimum front yard setbacks and with minimum
breaks in continuity, will be encouraged.

Heights
All commercial buildings fronting public streets should be two

to three storeys in height to reinforce the pedestrian scale of
the northside area. .