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Sun & Shadow Study Terms of Reference

Published by City of Richmond Hill

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Type: Study
Published by: City of Richmond Hill
Date: January 2022
Also called: Sun and Shadow Study Terms of Reference
For: designer
Building types: All building types
Pages: 2

Overview

The City of Richmond Hill's two-page terms of reference for a Sun/Shadow Study, last updated January 2022, describing a technical model and written description of shadows a proposed development casts on its site and on surrounding streets, parks and properties. It names the applications the study accompanies, among them projects over 6 storeys, the model and summary letter it contains, the test times on March 21, June 21, September 21 and December 21, and the evaluation of at least 5 consecutive hours of sunlight on neighbouring areas.

What it covers

1.0 Purpose
2.0 When a Sun/Shadow Study is Required
3.0 Required Contents
a. Model
b. Summary Letter
4.0 Test Times
5.0 Evaluation

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