Architectural Controls
- Three complete copies (1:100 metric scale or 1/8" = 1 ft.) of your home plans, basement foundation plans, elevations, decks and fences, exterior finishes and colors shall be submitted to Schandre Estates for approval before applying for a building permit. Two (2) stamped copies will be returned to Owner/Builder.
- Home foundations shall be designed and built as per the Geotechnical and Engineering requirements in the Schandre Estates Service Agreement and stamped for approval.
- Construction shall begin within three (3) years after lot purchase and be completed one year from the construction start date.
- Homes shall be 95% complete before home owners may move in.
- All homes shall comply with all applicable building codes of the Municipal Basic Planning Statement and Zoning Bylaw, the R.M. of Lumsden, the Town of Lumsden, and the Schandre Estates Servicing Agreement.
- As per the Town of Lumsden's Zoning Bylaws, the setbacks shall be:
- North side walkout lots, front: 7.6 meters, sides: 3.05 meters
- South side regular lots, front: 10 meters, sides: 3.05 meters
- Homes shall have a minimum two-car and maximum three-car side attached garages. Both two-car and three-car garages shall have a minimum of two garage doors.
- The following minimum square footages shall apply:
- Walkouts - 1500 sq. ft. (on valley edge)
- Bungalow - 1400 sq. ft.
- Two-storey - 1800 sq. ft.
- Raised Bungalow - 1400 sq. ft.
- Large retaining walls shall not be allowed.
- Fences from street to building setback shall not be allowed.
- Swimming pools shall be allowed provided they use geotec approved liners as required in the Schandre Estates Servicing Agreement.
- Driveways shall not be constructed using asphalt. Regular concrete, patterned concrete, exposed aggregate or paving stones may be used.
- Driveways shall be completed within one (1) year after home is occupied.
- Front yard landscaping shall be completed within two (2) years of occupancy.
- Vinyl siding shall not be used for the exterior of the homes. Brick and stone accents, Hardie Board, stucco (Pastel colors only) may be used.
- Exposed metal chimneys shall not be allowed.
- Shakes, metal profile shingles, clay roofing tiles and asphalt shingles (30 year) shall be allowed.
- The lot owner shall be responsible for continual cleaning of the home construction site. The lot owner shall also supply and use disposal bins for all debris at building site.
