A construction project must :

• Consider the character of neighbouring structures: type of buildings, dimensions, building siting and site coverage, cladding, shape of roofs, openings, level of entrances and projections;
• Respect, enhance or adapt to the qualities of the site and to the overall character of the environment or be compatible with their form and materials, in accordance with the value and homogeneity of the environment.

In cases where buildings in the area do not share common characteristics, or in cases where the character of an area presents no architectural or urban interest compatible with the character of neighbouring areas, the project must help mitigate the irregularities of the area by making architectural reference to the characteristics of buildings with the most architectural or urban interest and the common characteristics of neighbouring areas, in order to restore the quality of the ensemble.

A project situated along the waterside roadway must favour :

• Detached buildings with significant lateral margins, except in old villages or denser areas;
• Buildings configured and sited so as not to favour garage doors and parking at the front of the building, in old villages or denser areas;
• Cladding of stone, brick or wood;
• Architectural quality of buildings, landscaping and commercial signs.