Q: What is the minimum building size, I can put on my lot?
A: The RM of McKiillop and the Hamlet of Collingwood Lakeshore Estates restricts the minimum cabin / cottage size to 850 sq.ft.
Q: Can I park My Trailer or Recreation Vehicle on my lot?
A: Newer Motor Homes, Trailers and 5th Wheels are of course permitted for a limited period of time prior to your and during your construction phase.
Q: Can I move a building on to my lot?
A: Prefabricated buildings of new construction designed as a cottage or Summer home and moved onto the lot from there 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.
Q: Once I purchase my lot do I have a time period in which I must construct my Cabin / Cottage?
A: The Community requires completed construction of cottage or home within Five Years of their purchase of the property. Once the construction phase starts ( digging of the foundation or basement) the Exterior of the Cabin / Cottage must be fully completed within 8 months from that start date.
Q: What can be done with The Environmental Reserve Areas?
A: All levels of Government agree, and find it increasingly important to protect the Shoreline and Fisheries of Canada's rivers and lakes, therefore increasing pressure and protection regulations have been established and strictly enforced.
The Planning and Development Act, 1983 states: " an environmental reserve may be used as a public park or for any other use that the minister may by regulation specify, but, where it is not so used, it shall be left in its natural state"
Official Provincial Government Response August, 2005
We realize that the "Act" does not exactly explain what can be done. Under the legislation boathouses and any other private uses, such as private stairs from adjacent house are illegal developments on these lands. In many areas people do keep the weeds down to keep the area attractive and useful for all. It is the municipality however, not the provincial government that administers the environmental reserve.
Q: What services are provided to each lot?
A: Each lot will be serviced to the lot line with underground Power, Telephones, and Natural Gas making this the perfect all season resort!
Q: What's Next for Collingwood Lakeshore Estates?
A: The next 2 years should be exciting times for the community, seeing completion of the public beach area and the addition of a new playground area for the children, strategic placed benches for those relaxing strolls!
Architectural Design Standards
The set of design guidelines that have been established applies to all cottages to be constructed in Collingwood Estates.
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.
1. Standard for Development of Cottage Subdivided Lots These standard reflect the requirements for development and do not take Precedent over municipal bylaws governing lot or building development.
Site Development:
No construction will be allowed to commence prior to issuance of a Building Permit from The Rural Municipality of McKillop. 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 hider natural water flow.
Mobile 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 there 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.
The Seller and or the community Hamlet will provide a site with access for storing sufficient garbage containers to accommodate pick-up for the subdivision. The cost of pick-up service will be paid for by the purchasers through an agreement with the municipality.
2. Building Design Standards
(a) Set-back and Property Size
. Single Family Units Only
• Bungalows – 850 square feet main floor (69.68m)
• Bi-Levels – 850 square feet main floor
• Split Levels – 1150 square feet two levels
• Two Story – 1150 square feet two levels
. Maximum Dwelling Size - 20% of lot area
. Minimum front Yard Set Back 20 ft
. Minimum Rear Yard Set Back 20ft
. Total Minimum Side Yard - 13 ft or 20% average lot width
. Single Minimum Side Yard - 5 ft or 10% average lot width
. The Purchaser MUST, before building any residence, maintain a finished floor elevation of 493.46 feet above sea level
. Compliance with local regulatory authorities
b) Building Commitment
. Completed construction of cottage or home within Five Years of their purchase of the property.
c) Exterior Appearance and Design
. The exterior components, i.e. widows, doors, roof lines should be arranged in a aesthetically pleasing manner
d) Building Materials
. Follow the selection of materials, but lean heavily towards the expression of natural materials. The use of asphalt shingles in cedar tones is highly encouraged. Log style architecture is very desirable.
. The principle of harmony to nature rules out monumental architecture, but does not prevent a good individual design.
e) Colours
. Earth tones of light and dark intensity
f) Fences
. Fences are discouraged, but are allowed to a maximum of 4 ft. in height with a vertical expression
3. Plumbing
. 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. In particular, no plumbing of any kind may be installed in any building unless that building is equipped with a pump-out type, two chamber sewage holding tank approved by the Department of Public Health, Regina. Fibreglass, Steel, or Concrete containers are adequate. The Shoreline protection regulations established under The Public Health Act must be adhered to and a permit is required from the Public Health District Office.
. 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.
. In the event that a sewage system is ever established to serve the property covered by this agreement, the purchaser covenants to hook up such system months of it being available, and to pay all rates levies or taxes assessed by the Local Municipal Government or its successors with respect thereto.
4. Electrical Wiring and Equipment
. All electrical wiring and equipment for light, power or heat in any building shall be installed in conformity with the Electrical Inspection and Licensing Act and the latest authorized edition of the Canadian Electrical Code.
. The installation, operation and maintenance of all sanitary facilities shall conform to the regulations of the Department of Public Health.
5. Additional Information
Services Provided to the Purchaser
. Subdivision of Roads where applicable
. Ditches for Drainage
. Traffic Signs
. Boat Ramp
. Electrical Power Service Provisions to Property Line
. Telephone Service Provisions to Property Line
. Natural Gas Service Provisions to Property Line
. Garbage Provisions
