Urban Design Guidelines and Streetscape Plans

Haldimand County strives to create more vibrant and attractive communities through initiatives under the Urban Design Guidelines.

Our design guidelines are applied during the evaluation of proposals in the development approval process and address elements such as building materials, exterior finishes, parking area design, building height and massing, etc. to ensure a high standard of urban design results.

A streetscape plan identifies recommended improvements to the public places and spaces in the core areas of the County’s urban and hamlet settlements. The intent is to improve the physical and visible qualities of the core areas, protect and enhance attributes of the historical crossroads, and increase opportunities for shopping, tourism, and employment. Streetscaping elements can include lighting, street furniture, decorative crosswalks, and landscaping measures.

Urban area streetscape plans

These plans provide design direction on streetscape improvements that will enhance the public realm and improve the urban experience at the street level, creating better pedestrian places and directly contributing to community economic development.

• Cayuga Streetscape Plan Report (PDF)
• Dunnville Secondary Plan - Urban Design Guidelines Report (PDF)
• Jarvis Streetscape Plan Report (PDF)
• Hagersville Streetscape Plan Report (PDF)