Table of contents

Definitions

• 1. High-quality, diversified and complete living environments
  
  The provisions of the complementary document which concern living environments are treated in sections discussing more specific objectives among the following.
  
  
• 2. Structuring, efficient transportation networks fully integrated into the urban fabric
  • 2.1 Vehicle parking
    
    2.1.1 The maximum number of parking spaces in the Borough of Ville-Marie
    2.1.2 The maximum number of parking spaces in the Borough of Ville-Marie near metro stations
    2.1.3 The location of parking lots in the Borough of Ville-Marie
    2.1.4 The maximum number of parking spaces near metro and commuter train stations located outside of the Borough of Ville-Marie
    
    
  • 2.2 Bicycle parking
• 3. A prestigious, convivial and inhabited Centre
  • 3.1 Projects generating microclimatic impacts
    
    3.1.1 Impacts on sunlighting
    3.1.2 Impacts of wind
    
    
  • 3.2 Retail in the Centre
    
    3.2.1 Retail continuity and street-level openings
    3.2.2 Restriction and limitation of certain uses
    
    
• 4. Dynamic, accessible and diversified employment areas
  
  The complementary document contains no provisions regarding this goal.
  
  
• 5. High-quality architecture and urban landscapes
  • 5.1 The predominance of Mount Royal
    
    5.1.1 Height limits
    5.1.2 The Centre’s skyline
    5.1.3 Views
    
    
  • 5.2 The waterside roadway
    
    5.2.1 Protection of views
    5.2.2 Building extension and construction
    
    
  • 5.3 Large- and medium-sized retail businesses
    
    5.3.1 Impacts on traffic
    5.3.2 Site planning and architectural integration criteria
    
    
  • 5.4 Compatibility of urban planning provisions on either side of a borough limit
    
    5.4.1 Impact of taller structures
    5.4.2 Overall integration of projects
    5.4.3 Restricting certain uses
    5.4.4 Controlling nuisances
    
    
  • 5.5 Microclimatic impacts
    
    5.5.1 Impacts on sunlighting
    5.5.2 Impacts of wind
    
    
  • 5.6 Trees
    
    5.6.1 Tree cutting
    5.6.2 Tree preservation
    5.6.3 Tree protection
    5.6.4 Tree planting
    
    
  • 5.7 Landscaping of front yards
  • 5.8 Antennas, mechanical equipment and advertising signs
    
    5.8.1 Antennas
    5.8.2 Mechanical equipment
    5.8.3 Advertising signs
    
    
• 6. An enhanced built, archaeological and natural heritage
  • 6.1 The Mount Royal historic and natural district
    
    6.1.1 Architectural characteristics of buildings and landscapes
    6.1.2 Building construction and extension
    6.1.3 Landscaping
    6.1.4 Land parcelling
    6.1.5 Installation of mechanical equipment, antennas or advertising signs
    
    
  • 6.2 Heritage areas and buildings
    
    6.2.1 Protection of character
    6.2.2 Building construction and extension
    6.2.3 Landscaping
    
    
  • 6.3 Areas of archaeological interest
  • 6.4 Ecoterritories
    
    6.4.1 Land parcelling
    6.4.2 Building construction or extension and soil excavation or backfill operations
    
    
• 7. A healthy environment
  • 7.1 Large-scale transportation infrastructure
    
    7.1.1 Highways, railway lines and railyards
    7.1.2 Montréal – Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
    
    

Maps and illustrations

Appendix A – Areas of Tall Buildings
Appendix B – The Centre’s Skyline
Appendix C – Views of Interest From Mount Royal (french only)
Appendix D – Views of Interest Towards Mount Royal (french only)
Appendix E – Illustrations of Views of Interest From and Towards Mount Royal (french only)
Appendix F – Altimetric Measurements of Views (french only)
Appendix G – Areas Requiring the Integration of Rooftop Equipment and Enclosures
Appendix H – Height Limits
Appendix I – Building Coverage Ratios
Appendix J – Targeted Properties
Appendix K – Protected Natural Areas and Green Spaces