Designed for beauty and sustainability...

A planned master community, The Parks of West Bedford adheres to thoughtful design guidelines and covenants for its residents.

For the benefit of the community and its residents, we create and enforce covenants and controls that are clearing defined and found with your deed. For additional information please feel free to contact our Stonington Information Centre.

I would like to have a fence, shed or swimming pool. How do I obtain approval?
Please send us a rough sketch showing the location of the fence/shed in reference to the house, property lines and tree line if applicable. Please note that if a chain link fence is requested, it must be black in colour. Sheds must match the exterior of the home (siding and shingles). For further details please see our Design Guidelines below.

Do I require HRM approval once my proposed fence, shed or swimming pool has been approved by the Developer?
Yes, all developments are subject to municipal by-laws and approval processes. Building permits and other municipal services are listed below.

Information on the Permit Process
http://halifax.ca/planning/InformationBrochures.html

Land Use Bylaws
http://halifax.ca/planning/map.html

Halifax Regional Municipal Charter
http://gov.ns.ca/legislature/legc/bills/60th_2nd/3rd_read/b179.htm

HRM Building Code
http://halifax.ca/legislation/bylaws/hrm/blb201.pdf

National Building Code (order form)
http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/ibp/irc/codes/05-national-building-code.html

Office locations and contact info
http://halifax.ca/planning/Offices.html

Development Statistics
http://halifax.ca/planning/123Range.html

Swimming pool bylaw
http://www.halifax.ca/legislation/bylaws/hrm/bls700.pdf

FAQ
http://halifax.ca/planning/planques.html

Where can I find a site plan of the neighbourhood or my property?
Please call or visit our Stonington Information Centre at 902.832 1000.

Where can I find a copy of the Covenants or Design Guidelines?
A copy of the Covenants forms part of your deed, in the event that you are unable to obtain your copy, please download a PDF version below or contact our Stonington Information Centre at 902.832.1000. Please note, the Covenants and Design Guidelines are subject to change and are provided here for reference only.

covenants pdf

design guide pdf

My neighbour, neighbour's pet, or someone uninvited is trespassing on my property. What can I do?
This is a civil matter and you should contact your local authorities.

Can I cut a live tree down?
No living tree larger than 2" in diameter (at its widest point) shall be cut down, destroyed or removed at any time without the express written approval of the Developer. If such a tree is cut down, destroyed or removed without the express written approval of the Developer, it shall be replaced with a tree of similar size forthwith by the Purchaser at their expense. Trees within the area to be excavated for the erection of a dwelling house may be cut or removed as directed by the Developer.

Can I keep my trailer/camper in my driveway?
No boat; motor home; or trailer with living, sleeping or eating accommodations shall be placed, located, kept, or maintained on the lands except between the front and rear lines of the dwelling located on the lands.

Last updated April 1, 2011.
For general reference only, subject to change.