Approval Process & Requirements
Prior to designing a home, please contact us to set up a preliminary meeting to confirm the design direction for your area. Final Plans will be approved based on meeting outcomes, and Design Guidelines, in order to meet the expectations of those choosing to call Brookline Park their home.
| Item Requiring Approval | Documents to Provide | Submission Time |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural Styling and Design Details of Home | Elevations Floor plans Front facade area* Area of Shaw product to be used in accordance with table 1 and the agreement of purchase and sale. *- Measured as the entire front excluding the garage door opening and entry door. |
Following the preliminary design meeting & prior to building permit application. |
| Exterior Materials & Colour | Exact product name and colour, and elevation or description clarifying the location of use on facade. | Prior to ordering supplies. |
| Siting and Grading of Home | None – We will coordinate the siting and grading in accordance with the provided house plans. This service is provided once per lot. If additional revisions are desired, this may be done at the expense of the owner. |
Anytime prior to building permit application. |
| Location and Appearance of Shed | Site plan showing the requested location and dimensions of the shed. Description, including materials, colours and appearance of shed. Note: Approvals do not supercede or replace any HRM permits or by-laws. |
Prior to applying for permits, as applicable, and/or purchasing materials/pre-made unit |
| Location and Appearance of Fencing | Site plan showing the requested location of the fence. Description, including the length, materials, and colours. Note: Approvals do not supercede or replace any HRM permits or by-laws. |
Prior to construction, and/or purchasing materials. |
| The removal of any tree exceeding 2″ in diameter from your property | Please contact our office to discuss the removal of the tree(s). You may be required to submit photos, and/or a site visit may be carried out, and followed by written approval. |
Prior to tree removal. |
| Installation of any solar panels, antenna, or other exterior addition | Plan detailing where the equipment will be installed, details on the dimensions of the equipment, and means of attachment to the home exterior. | Prior to purchasing or installing equipment. |
| Final Lot Grading | Lot Grading Certificate (Final topographic shots representing as-built grades on lot, approved by a registered surveyor). Elevations should be taken at the location of each grade originally shown on the provided siting and grading plan, to confirm grading is in accordance with the lot specific siting and grading plan. |
Within 6 months of completing construction on the home. |
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns, or to submit your documents, please contact us at:
t: 902 445 2000
e: covenants@claytondev.com