"podium"

This bylaw amendment introduces a requirement for a podium (basilaire) for buildings five stories or higher. It also exempts projects already subject to the Site Planning and Architectural Integration Program (PIIA) from certain facade and zone-specific design rules.

Notice of motion to amend zoning rules to mandate a podium (basilaire) for buildings 5 stories or higher and to exempt PIIA-approved projects from certain facade and insertion requirements.

Draft bylaw to amend zoning rules to mandate a podium for buildings 5 stories or higher and to exempt PIIA-approved projects from certain facade and insertion requirements.

Councillor Caroline Murray gives notice of a motion to amend the zoning bylaw to require a podium (basilaire) for buildings 5 stories or higher and to exempt PIIA-approved projects from specific facade and insertion rules.

Council adopts the draft bylaw to require a podium for buildings 5 stories or higher and to adjust facade rules for PIIA-approved projects, ensuring consistency with the new PIIA bylaw (535-2025).