Page Content What is Architectural Control?Architectural Control is a process in which a licensed architect reviews and approves designs for the exterior appearance of houses. The Community Design Guidelines and other standards, such as the Development Design Guidelines (mostly Architectural Control Chapter VII) form the basis for this review. Who is an Control Architect?Licensed architects will oversee and sign off the work of various designers and builders for exterior appearance. Why my development should go through the Architectural Control Compliance process?Single-family homes (ground-related residential development) form a significant part of new development in Brampton. Current policies (including Flower City, the Official Plan, Development Design Guidelines) promote a high quality of built environment and of new development. Architectural control results in increased quality of built environment, communities with character and identity where various components (single-family homes, apartments, commercial and institutional development) create a whole, where the sum is larger than the parts. What is the Control Architect's role?Compliance and quality control for the Control Architect’s work, monitoring of the process and reporting. What is the City role in Architectural Control Compliance process?Compliance and quality control for the Control Architect’s work, monitoring of the process and reporting. What are the Architectural Control Guidelines? Architectural Control Guidelines for Ground-Related Residential Development Architectural Control Compliance - Fee By-law Related Links Development Planning FAQsUrban Design Documents
