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.