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Originally Posted by halifaxboyns
Well if my memory of the peninsula LUB is correct, most areas of the south end are limited to 35' tall for single detached dwellings, with the exception of a couple spots which were recently downzoned to 30'. So I don't know how they would be 55' tall, unless it had to do with that obscure definition of height that only takes it up to the eaveline and then the 'peak' can be as high as you want? Maybe I'm not understanding the issue...
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The issue is that HRM either permits stuff that blows past limits for R1A through DAs or they just don't enforce the rules, which is more often the case.
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Originally Posted by worldlyhaligonian
I hate faux too, but I have to disagree... those 50's style houses just don't fit in that area. There are a ton of massive original houses that are so I honestly think more of these smaller houses should be replaced with bigger ones to make it more cohesive.
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Well then 25-30% of the houses in area need to be replaced! There is a ton of modern in the area, especially on the estate land that had no development until the 1950/60s along the arm, around AST, the old RCMP commanders home, etc. I think if you walk the streets of the BARTIS neighbourhood or the Arm you will be surprised
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Originally Posted by worldlyhaligonian
You seem to be judging a bit here as to how big a house should be... this is an area of mansions around Young Ave. Some of the new designs are very suburban, but they can't be as bad as the bungalows they replace.
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You should read the article, I am really clear about the neighbourhoods I am talking about. There are 10-12 distinct neighbourhoods in D7, some have mansions, most do not.
It is okay to have a conversation about what we want to see and what we don't want to see and then make stronger bylaws/actually enforce them.