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Development Application Guidelines: Wind Study

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This is the City of Hamilton’s document, as published on its website on 19 October 2026. The municipality may have changed it since: check the current version at the source. Legal notice

Overview

Hamilton's Development Application Guidelines for a Wind Study, on a development's effect on wind in pedestrian and cyclist areas, in a February 20, 2026 edition and an October 2022 edition issued as Appendix "B43" to Report PED22112(d). It sets triggers by building height (20 m and 44 m), number of buildings and site area for a Qualitative study or Quantitative Wind Tunnel Study, then covers test locations, John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport wind data, configurations, Gust Equivalent Mean comfort and safety criteria, and massing principles to mitigate wind.

What it covers

Purpose
Prepared By
Contents
General Submission Information
Existing Context
Effects of the Proposal
Explanation and Assessment
Confirmation of Proper Implementation
Technical Requirements Include
Type of Study
Qualitative Study
Quantitative Wind Tunnel Study
Test Locations
Test Dates
Configurations
Wind Comfort Criteria
Wind Safety Criteria
Mitigation Measures
Massing Principles to Mitigate Wind Effects
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