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Home » Common Resident Documents & PDFs » Understanding Architectural Guidelines

Understanding Architectural Guidelines

Architectural guidelines are rules that ensure every new home built in the area looks good and meets the community standard. 

Architectural guidelines are necessary to:

  • Protect your property value
  • Prevent repetition of colour and style of homes on your street
  • Ensure your new home community has a professional look and feel that will endure for years to come

Architectural guidelines may pertain to:

  • Roof pitch (angle of your roof)
  • Window placement
  • Finishes (vinyl or stucco) and colours 
  • Theme (i.e. craftsman or modern)
  • Size and massing (how houses in a new community are arranged)
  • Driveway location (may be affected by lot width, grading, or street furniture)
  • What model of house you can build on what lot (i.e. walk out basement)
  • Setback (how far back your house will be built from the street) and side yards
  • Landscaping (how many trees and bushes you are required to plant)

High visibility lots show more of their exterior and may need features such as:

  • Extra windows
  • Additional trim
  • Window grills
  • Custom entry/overhead doors
  • Less blank space

High visibility lots may be more expensive because of these additional treatments.

If you have a certain new home style or colour you want, tell your sales representative immediately. 

To learn more about architectural guidelines for your new home:

  • Talk with your sales representative at the show home
  • View the guideline documents for your community

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