Belle Rose – Minimum Requirement Check List

For home design approval and siting and grading completion:

• Facade differs from the home on either side and across the street.
• Wall heights and home style (2ST, 2ST*, BG) match the existing master grading plan.
• The front facade is ‘balanced’ with no large areas of blank wall space on the front of the home.
• Corner lots have decorative architectural details and treatments on the flank side.
• There are a maximum of seven (7) exterior steps, in a straight run, from entryway to garage level.
• Where columns are used, they are a minimum of 8″. If columns are wooden, they must be stained and painted
• Garage door must match the architectural style of the house.
• The garage designs comply with HRM requirements (see page 5 for Municipal Regulations regarding garage door widths and locations).
• The roof pitch is a minimum 8/12 side to side for New Traditional Style homes unless otherwise approved by WBHL.
• Garage does not protrude more than 5′ beyond any other other facade elements.
• Hard cladding requirements as per Table 1 – page 7, are met, and noted on plans (see page 7 for details regarding location requirements).
• The remaining area of the facades, the roof, and driveway, are all designed to be constructed and finished with an approved material (see page 8 for details).
• Front porches and stairs are designed to be constructed of materials other than pressure treated wood.

• Provisions have been made to screen green-bins, garbage cans, propane tanks, etc. from street view where possible.
• You have met with us to coordinate three key common elements to be used across the other lots within your area (see page 14).

For Landscape Deposit Release

• Colour and material selections must be submitted
• A lot grading certificate must demonstrate that the initial intent is met by showing grades at the same locations as proposed grading.
• One (1) tree not less than 50mm in diameter, must be planted on the portion of the property between the street and the front of each dwelling. If the lot is greater than 40 feet wide, two (2) trees of the same specifications, must be planted. Trees must be indigenous to Nova Scotia.

Note: This check list is intended to provide a quick reference for key items required for approval. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee approval. Landscaping and driveway surfacing shall be completed within six (6) months of substantial completion of the construction of the home.