4.4 Landscape Plans

Prior to the developer issuing Design Approval the owner (or owner representative) must submit a sketch of the plan and a plant list. The landscape plan must be submitted to the developer within 45 days of basement backfill. At a suitable time thereafter a meeting will be arranged to review the landscape plan on site.

4.5 Final Building Approval

Upon completion of the house and all required landscaping, the Owner shall request a final inspection from the Developer.

The Developer will inspect the building and landscape at his discretion. Inspections are carried out solely for the purpose of monitoring adherence to the Design Guidelines and approved plans. The deposit will be released if everything has been constructed in compliance with the approved drawings and the conditions set out in Sections 6 & 10 have been met. If this is not the case, the Developer shall issue the Owner with a list of deficiencies that must be rectified before the security deposit is released. If the deficiencies are not corrected within 3 months the developer may deduct the costs from the deposit and complete the deficiencies. Any shortfall will be considered a charge against the land.

5. General Construction Issues

5.1 Zoning – Permitted uses relative to Town of Golden Bylaws

Single-family lots in Phase 1 of Canyon Ridge will be regulated by R-1S zoning guidelines. R-1S zoning allows for suites within the home of up to 40% of the total floor area. This zoning is residential; commercial uses including tourist accommodation may be restricted. Buyers should check permitted uses with the Town of Golden if planning to operate a home based business. (Town of Golden, Tel: 250 344 2271).

5.2 Working with the Town of Golden

Owners must obtain a Building Permit from the Town of Golden before any construction can begin. This process is separate from the Design Approval process and is a civic matter between the home owner or their delegate and the Town of Golden. Obtaining design conformance from the Developer does not necessarily mean approval from the Town of Golden and all designs must also meet the specifications set out in the municipal zoning and bylaws.

The British Columbia Building Code “the Code”, which governs all aspects of construction, also applies to Canyon Ridge. This covers the overall design process in that the design must fulfill the requirements of the Code and the authorities having jurisdiction over the site.

5.3 Environmental Issues and Concerns

The goal of Canyon Ridge is to minimize environmental impact, landscape plans for new home sites must consider fire prevention, drainage, snow accumulation and rain/melt water run off, and be in accordance the context of the overall development and neighbouring lots. Generally surface flow should be directed to the roadside drainage.

Erosion control fencing must be provided by the builder where required by the developer’s or the builder’s geotechnical engineer.

5.4 Soil Conditions relative to Building a Home

The site typically contains a mix of glacial till, gravel, and sandy clay, (see geotechnical engineers letter attached in Schedule B). Although the Developer has provided a general geotechnical assessment, site conditions may vary between lots and it is the responsibility of the builder/owner of each lot to obtain specific building site and geotechnical data before starting construction. Where a homeowner wishes to install an outdoor swimming pool, a geotechnical assessment must be completed and where the site is adjacent to a hillside on the west bench. Geotechnical reports must be strictly adhered to.