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
• Bungalows – 850 square feet main floor
• Bi-Levels – 850 square feet main floor
• Split Levels – 1150 square feet two levels
• Two Story – 1150 square feet two levels
Q: What’s being happening at Collingwood Lakeshore Estates?
A: The past 2 years have been successful times for the community, requiring some patience for the developer and the residence. We saw the construction and completion of many new dwellings, roads and parks making Collingwood one the most desirable lake communities in the region.
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 amenities are near by Collingwood Lake Shore Estates?
A: Collingwood is located only 5 minutes North of Rowans Ravine on the East shores of Last mountain Lake, and is only a short drive to the towns of Bulyea, and Strasbourg offering a full array of services for area residents, the traveler and visitors. Please Visit the towns Websites in this section to search our areas business directory. www.townofstrasbourg.ca
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 Spring of 2009 will be exciting times for the community. With the approvals of all levels of Government Collingwood will see thefinishing construction of a new public beach and park, the addition of a playground area for the children, and strategically placed benches and tables for those relaxing strolls.
