Design Guidelines are intended to promote high quality urban design by providing a clear understanding and examples of how urban design principles are to be incorporated through the development or redevelopment of properties and buildings within the Town of Ajax.

The design guidelines listed below will assist property owners in the preparation of development applications submitted to the Town:

Town of Ajax Employment Areas Urban Design Guidelines

The Town of Ajax Employment Areas Urban Design Guidelines were approved in 2006 and provides a clear understanding of the urban design criteria to be incorporated within development applications located within the Town's Employment Areas.

Download the Town of Ajax Employment Areas Urban Design Guidelines.

Town of Ajax Urban Design Guidelines for Motor Vehicle Gas Bars and Service Centres

The Town of Ajax Urban Design Guidelines for Motor Vehicle Gas Bars and Service Stations were approved in 2006 and provides a clear understanding of the urban design criteria to be incorporated within development applications proposing gas bars, service stations and associated uses, such as car washes, restaurants, convenience stores and drive-thru facilities.

Download the Town of Ajax Urban Design Guidelines for Motor Vehicle Gas Bars and Service Centres 

Urban Design and Built Form Guidelines for Pickering Village

The Urban Design and Built Form Guidelines for Pickering Village were approved in 2008 and provides direction for development applications located within Pickering Village. The Guidelines are a companion document to support the Pickering Village Community Improvement Plan and the Pickering Village Heritage Conservation District Plan.

 

Download the Urban Design and Built Form Guidelines for Pickering Village