There's a local market here (http://www.kensington-market.ca/ http://www.kensington-market.ca/) where a lot of the building code rules are ignored, street-level

There's a local market here (http://www.kensington-market.ca/ http://www.kensington-market.ca/) where a lot of the building code rules are ignored, street-level patios, extensions to stores, and other quirky architectural flourishes are loosely permitted. It's got way more character than your typical neighbourhood and is a great place to spend time. I wish there were more areas like this in cities with relaxed rules on construction and zoning.