Relationship to surrounding community - What are the surrounding land uses adjacent to the site? Will the location of the building adversely affect any of the activities on those lands?

Operation - Will the operation of the business have any adverse effect(s) on adjacent land use(s), taking into account hours of operation (including peak periods of intense use), vehicular noise, exhaust, outdoor music, etc.? Have measures been taken to minimize these impacts? (i.e. measures addressing vehicular traffic, headlight glare, noise, etc.) Positioning certain activities away from residential uses can improve these conditions.

Scale of business - Is the scale of the business appropriate for the site (taking into account the impact it will have on the surrounding area(s) and land use(s)?

Residential component - Is there a residential component to the building? If applicable, does the commercial component interfere with the residential uses in the building?

Appearance - Does the building's exterior compliment or conflict with the general aesthetic of the community?

Walls and windows - Does the location of windows provide adequate surveillance of the immediate property? If applicable, do they respect neighbours' privacy? Are there any blank walls that should have windows?

Projections - Are there any projections in the design of the building that may affect surveillance of the development either from within it or from outside?

Shadowing - Does the design of the building promote unnecessary or excessive shadowing on the immediate property or on that of adjacent property?

Sightlines - Does the design of the building promote surveillance of the property both inside and out? Does the design of the building promote or hinder surveillance onto the street? Does the design of the building allow surveillance or visibility into it from the street? Consider any unnecessary massing.

Common areas within the building - Where are the common areas located in the building? Are these areas designed in such a way that they provide adequate opportunity for surveillance? Are there multiple access points to the common areas? (i.e. Is there more than one way in or out of the common areas?) If applicable, are the common areas designed in such a manner that permits visual access prior to entry?

Pedestrian - Is the building designed in such a way that the access points to the property are clearly defined or visible from within it? Are the access points to the building secure? How many points of entry have separate direct access to grade? Are all the access points to the building visible from the street? Is access for disabled persons provided and easy to get to?

Parking - Is the parking for the development attached and provided above ground or underground?

Above-ground parking - Is the parking such that there is surveillance of vehicle(s) from inside any part of the commercial development?

Parkade/underground parking - Does the design of the driveway to the underground parking/parkade provide opportunity for maximum surveillance of the entry-way/alley? Does the location of the pedestrian access point(s) provide safe access to the garage or driveway? (consider traffic, surveillance) Do visitors have safe and secure access to the building from the parking?

Fencing - What is the function of the fence? Does the fencing serve a purpose of property definition or controlled access? Is this type of fencing appropriate for its intended function? Does it allow for surveillance?

Landscaping - Does the landscaping on the property allow for the surveillance of the immediate common property (i.e. courtyards) and the surrounding community from within the unit as well as the surveillance of the property from its neighbours?

Vegetation - Does/will the vegetation (upon maturity) on the property promote or hinder the surveillance of the development, the immediate property and the surrounding community from within the building? Does the vegetation promote or hinder the surveillance of the property from its neighbours?

Territoriality and transition - Is there clear transition from public (sidewalk, street) to semi-private (front walkway, common property, courtyard) to private property (the building itself)? (Vegetation and textured landscaping can be used to make these transitions clearer.) Are there any unused or undefined spaces that should be made to appear more private or given a purpose? (Certain forms of vegetation can be used to prevent/dissuade access and fill excess space.)

Lighting – Are there any areas on-site where there appears to be a lack of lighting provided?

Garbage receptacles and storage - Are the garbage receptacles in secured, enclosed areas where access can be gained without having to leave the property? Is the material and design of the garbage storage area such that it allows (approaching) users visibility into it?

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