• Site Development
• Construction and Square Footage
• Plumbing
• Set-Back, Sideyard, Backyard
• Building Codes
• Buffer Zone
• Developer Approval for Construction
• Shoreline
• Commencement and Completion of Construction
• Driveways
• Exterior Colour and Materials
• Roofing
• Garbage

Blue Heron Ridge subdivision is situated on very stable ground and lots are ready for the construction of your choice. Purchasers must adhere to building restrictions and a servicing agreement that promise a serene development that will reflect Blue Heron Ridge Developments commitment to maintaining the natural splendour of the environment. The 5 year building commitment allows the purchaser ample time for construction and ensures a property that is attractive and appealing. The set of design guidelines that have been established applies to all cottages to be constructed at Blue Heron Ridge development. The sole purpose of these standards is to create an aesthetically pleasing and consistent community, a sense of pride of ownership, and ultimately, an increased future property values. These standards reflect the requirements for development and do not take precedent over municipal bylaws governing lot or building development.

No construction will be allowed to commence prior to issuance of a Building Permit from The Rural Municipality of Canwood. This applies to cottages, boathouses, docks or any outbuildings. The Purchaser will be responsible for constructing lot approaches and installing culverts in approaches, which may hinder natural water flow. Mobile homes, modular homes and / or trailers are unacceptable as permanent residences, nor allowed for extended durations to be placed on a lot for any purpose other than construction purposes. Prefabricated buildings of new construction designed as a cottage or summer home and moved onto the lot from their places of erection are allowed, but shall specifically exclude any buildings or construction not originally designed as a cottage or summer home, which has been previously erected and occupied on another location.

Exterior of all structures shall be of frame, brick, log or stucco construction, or of a type of construction and finishing approved by the Developer. No residences shall be erected on any lot to contain a floor area less than 800 square feet for a single story structure or less than 900 square feet for a multiple level or multiple story structure. "Floor area" means only enclosed liveable floor area and does not include garages, porches, terraces, patios, basements, attics, or open or screened enclosures attached to the structure.

All drainage or plumbing installed, reconstructed or extended in any building shall be in accordance with the provisions of The Public Health Act and the regulations there under. Single chamber sewage holding tank with sewage to be removed by approved septic service. Fiberglass or Concrete containers are adequate. There shall not be any discharge of any water from any drain within any building unless the discharge is to a sewage holding tank as provided above.

All residences, or dwellings, and any garages shall be constructed of good quality new material only and shall comply with all municipal, provincial or federal building codes and specifications and shall comply with the terms and conditions established in the within Agreement.

No buildings, deckings, driveways or developments shall be located near to the streets or adjacent Lots or boundary lines of the property other than the applicable building set-back, or sideyard requirements, or backyard requirements, as established by the Municipality or other applicable building code or as may be set by the Developer. The Developer may impose building height restrictions on any Lots to allow other Lot Owners visibility to Fish Lake or other natural features of the area. Setbacks required by RM are as follows. Front Yard (street) 6 meters (20 feet), Rear Yard (lake side) 4.5 meters (15 feet), Side Yard 1.5 meters (5 feet)

The Developer may establish buffer zones throughout the Development at any location the Developer deems appropriate. No person shall remove any trees or natural vegetation within the buffer zone without first having obtained the express written consent of the Developer.

No dwelling, or garage, or other development shall be commenced by an Owner without having first received the prior written approval of the Developer.

No Owner shall alter the shoreline in any manner whatsoever without having first received written approval from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, the approval of the Developer, and any other municipal, provincial and/or federal authority required for such purpose.

An Owner may commence construction of a dwelling at any time after the completion of purchase of the Lot. However, once the Owner has commenced construction of any building or improvement, the construction must be completed within two years of the date of commencement. No person shall reside in a building or improvement until the Developer has provided a certificate of substantial completion to the Owner.

All Lots must provide for a driveway of stable and permanent construction extended from the adjacent street to the dwelling. All driveways must be of approved material.

The colour and materials of all exterior surfaces will be subject to the approval of the Developer. Without restricting the generality of the foregoing, unless agreed to otherwise in writing by the Developer the siding shall consist of the following: (i) brick; (ii) Tyndall stone; (iii) stucco; (iv) log; (v) cedar; or (vi) a combination of vinyl siding and brick or Tyndall stone, provided that a minimum of 20% of the exterior surfaces consist of brick or Tyndall stone.

All roofing materials shall be of high quality and of new material only. Without restricting the generality of the foregoing, unless otherwise specified in writing by the Developer roofing shall consist of cedar shakes, pine shakes, cedar shingles, clay or concrete roofing tiles, tin, or high quality asphalt shingles, in colours as may be approved from time to time by the Developer. All roofs must have a minimum 18" overhang and there shall be no exposed metal flues. The Developer may consider any new materials that may become available to the market that would be consistent with overall appearance of the existing buildings.

Household waste disposal shall be provided for by the Municipality, in accordance with its obligations under The Municipal Refuse Management Regulations, with the Municipality reserving the right to charge the individual lot owners a utility charge for the cost of the service. NOTE: This does not replace the restriction agreement attached to the property Please contact us for a complete copy of the restriction agreement and the RM of Canwood for any applicable bylaws pertaining to Lakeshore development.