that are highly symbolic or that create a sense of belonging for Montrealers. The predominance of Mount Royal in the landscape and the protection of views towards and from the Mountain, the enhancement of the waterside roadway and the views of the river it provides and the control of large- and medium-sized retail businesses to ensure high-quality architecture and site design compatible with the surrounding urban fabric – all represent issues that encompass an ensemble of different measures. Certain situations that may arise at borough limits are identified in order to ensure harmonization of the Plan’s provisions on both sides of the limit. This document also addresses more specific elements that significantly influence the quality of landscapes, including the protection of trees, landscaping, the space devoted to automobiles and the control of installations such as antennas, mechanical equipment and advertising signs.

Goal 6, “An enhanced built, archaeological and natural heritage,” leads to regulatory provisions and criteria touching their development: the Mount Royal historic and natural district, heritage areas and buildings, sites of archaeological interest and ecoterritories.

Finally, goal 7, “A healthy environment,” leads to provisions that apply to sites and buildings near major transportation infrastructure that generates noise and vibration.

Certain issues are not covered by provisions, but may in the future inspire measures that will be incorporated into the complementary document. The issue of City gateways is one such example. A global approach to this issue will help define the role that regulatory tools can play in forming of integrated solutions designed to raise the quality of City gateways. Other measures may be added in the future to promote constant improvement of urban planning by-laws in order to develop high-quality urban environments.