PELICAN BAY COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS. Pelican Bay Cooperative Association at Lac Sante, Alberta. pelicanbay.homestead.

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1 Pelican Bay Cooperative Association at Lac Sante, Alberta pelicanbay.homestead.com LOT DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS (A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK) The following regulations apply to all development within the land owned by Pelican Bay Cooperative Association (Pelican Bay Resort). If what you wish to do is not covered in these regulations explicit permission MUST be obtained from the Development Committee prior to starting work. If you are denied a development permit you have the right to appeal the Development Committee s decision to the Board of Directors. IMPORTANT While Pelican Bay Resort may issue a permit to allow construction, it is the responsibility of the member to ensure that any applicable standards as set out in the Alberta Building Code, the Alberta Electrical Code and any other applicable provincial codes are followed in the construction. HISTORY In 1997 and 1998 a group of approximately 100 individuals set out to purchase the Pelican Bay Resort and in February 1999, The Pelican Bay Cooperative Association was formally established and officially took control of the Pelican Bay Resort. At the outset, an important goal of these individuals, many of whom are still members of the Coop, was to keep the resort in as natural a condition as possible. Over the years since 1999, there has been increasing pressure to move the resort from a place where one camps to more of a modern RV park type of facility. As individuals tried to move their lot from a campsite to an RV lot, a number of construction activities have taken place, some of which seem to run contrary to the original goal. As a result of this, a number of firm rules have been established in order to ensure that the resort remains a place where all members can continue to enjoy themselves. The following rules have been established to manage the construction activities of the members of the Pelican Bay Cooperative Association in the use of their lot at the Pelican Bay Resort.

2 A. GENERAL 1A. PERMITS WILL ONLY BE ISSUED 2 (TWO) TIMES EACH YEAR---SPRING (THE SATURDAY BEFORE THE MAY LONG WEEKEND), AND FALL-- (THE SATURDAY BEFORE THE SEPTEMBER LONG WEEKEND), depending on the availability of a Minimum of Two (2) Development Committee members. 1 B. PERMITS WILL BE VALID FOR 1 (ONE) YEAR. IN OTHER WORDS, SPRING PERMITS EXPIRE THE SATURDAY BEFORE THE MAY LONG WEEKEND OF THE FOLLOWING YEAR, AND FALL PERMITS EXPIRE THE SATURDAY BEFORE THE LONG WEEKEND OF THE FOLLOWING YEAR. THERE IS THE AVAILABLITY OF A 1 (ONE) YEAR EXTENSION IF THE PROJECT HAS NOT BEEN COMPLETED WITHIN THE ORIGINAL DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION. IT IS THE APPLICANTS RESPONSIBILITY TO ADVISE THE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE WHEN THE PROJECT IS COMPLETE TO OBTAIN A COMPLETION APPROVAL. 1C. THE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR APPROVING ALL WORK TO BE PERFORMED ON ANY SHAREHOLDER LOT, INCLUDING TREE/BRUSH REMOVAL. THE PARK MANAGER IS NOT INVOLVED WITH ANY ASPECT OF LOT DEVELOPMENT. 2. Applications should be received at least 1 week before the permit issuance date, (A-1A above), and can be either ed or faxed to the following as shown in Appendix A ON Page 8. **Any STANDING tree/bush/brush (Dead, Alive, Diseased) removal must be shown on the permit application and marked on the property with a visible tape or method which is easy for the Development Committee to see**. No work or removal of any of the above is allowed without an approved permit signed by at least two members of the Development Committee. DEADFALL (ANY MATERIAL ON THE GROUND) may be removed without a permit. 3. If you are requesting more than one item (ex: construct a shed and install a fire pit) each item should be shown as separate items in the permit. For example: 1. Construct a shed 12 x 12 as per attached drawings. 2. Install a fire pit 36 inch diameter in the location shown. This will allow the development committee to better see exactly what is being requested. Pictures of the area may also be of assistance. It is the applicant s responsibility to ensure that any contractor hired to do the work is fully informed of the Development Regulations as they apply to the work to be done. By submitting a signed permit, the member is acknowledging this requirement. 4. Permit applicants must obtain any affected neighbours approval by having them sign your application at the bottom of your form. Affected neighbours are those whose lot is adjacent to yours, not those across the road. This distance is defined as within 15 from the existing perimeter or defined lot to that of an adjacent neighbor(s). In the event that the neighbor does not support the development permit, the applicant can escalate this to the Board for final ruling.

3 5. Work may only be done as indicated on the approved permit, to modify or amend your permit, you MUST RECEIVE WRITTEN PERMISSION from the Development committee. 6. Final inspections for all development permits will be done at the expiry of the permit. In some cases, one or more interim inspections may be required to ensure work approved on the permit is being done in an acceptable manner. The Development Committee may inspect the work any time during the life of the permit, whether the permit holder is present or not. 7. If it is necessary to modify or move your park supplied electrical service, the work must be done by a licensed journeyman electrician. A separate permit showing in detail what work is to be done and who will do the work is required. 8. If a structure currently exists which requires some work done to replace damaged or deteriorated material, no permit is required. Any modifications other than stated, requires a Development Permit. B. LOT SALES BY OWNER A. Prior to the Sale of an existing lot by the owner, they must have the Development Committee visit the lot, to allow for checking of possible non-compliance issues and also any GRANDFATHERING issues that would have to be dealt with prior to a sale. B. All prospective/new lot owners MUST be made aware of the Development Committee findings for the lot and agreement reached by both parties prior to the sale being completed. C. GRANDFATHERING (is a provision in which an old rule continues to apply to some existing situations while a new rule will apply to all future cases.) A. As the Development Regulations are updated some members may find that they have built/installed items that will now be in conflict with the updated regulations. (E.g. a shed over 12 high built prior to the rule being put in place). Members will not be asked to retroactively follow the new guidelines unless Safety or security makes it important to do so. Where a member has items that are no longer allowed under the updated regulations, it is in their interest to ensure that the Development Committee is made aware of the issue so that the items in question may be Grandfathered. Grandfathering will be done to ensure that cases where members are now in conflict with the revised regulations are documented. B. Where a member has items which have been grandfathered, should that item be removed, the member is not permitted to replace it. For example, should the member have 3 trailers on their lot, if they permanently remove one of the trailers, they are not permitted to bring in a replacement. In order to allow a member to use the additional trailer for a vacation, or to allow repairs to be made to the unit, the member may remove the additional trailer and return it to the lot provided it is the same unit that had been previously removed. D. TRAILERS AND HOLDING TANKS 1. A maximum of two permanent trailers/units per site is permitted, depending on lot size and trailer size. The term permanent is taken to mean trailers that are normally left onsite as

4 opposed to visitor/guest trailers. All trailers/units must have a valid plate/sticker and registration. 2. Trailers must comply with the Alberta Highway Traffic Act regarding size in that they cannot require a special permit to move them. The maximum width currently allowed by the Act is 8 ½ feet wide. 3. The maximum length trailer permitted at Pelican Bay Resort is 45 feet, if space permits within the lot, without impacting neighbour lots. Members are responsible to ensure that any trailer they wish to move onto the Resort can be moved over the roadways and onto their site in the Resort without requiring the removal of any trees on the common areas of the Resort. Common areas are defined as any area of the Resort outside of the member s lot(s). 4. All trailers/units must be located completely within the lot. The layout of the lot is to include parking for your vehicles without obstructing the roadways and/or the adjacent lot(s). 5. If the trailer has a removable hitch as is the case in many of the park model trailers, this may be removed but must remain with the trailer on the member s lot. 6. If an underground sewage holding tank is being installed, it must be placed within the lot and allow for easy access for pumping out. Location must be approved WITH A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT. E. SHEDS/BUNKHOUSES 1. Two sheds are allowed per site if space on lot is available (bunkhouses are considered to be sheds). They must not exceed an inside dimension size of 12 wide * 12 deep * 12 high and must be constructed in a manner which allows the shed to be moved without dismantling it. This means that it cannot be permanently fastened down to a fixed base such as a poured concrete slab. The maximum overall height may not exceed 15 - this is an outside dimension and is measured from the bottom of the floor joists to the highest point of the roof. Maximum height of interior walls may not exceed 8 along the eave side of the building. Walls must not exceed 7 inches in thickness without prior approval. 2. Members need to keep in mind that while the tax assessment applied to the resort as a whole is covered by the maintenance fees paid by the members, a developed shed may be subject to an additional assessment by the County of Two Hills. If the County adds an additional assessment for a shed, the applicable member will be charged for the additional assessment. 3. Sheds may have ONE Porch or extended side overhang. Shed overhangs may not exceed 12 inches except for an extended side overhang or attached porch. The maximum depth of the extended side overhang is 6 feet. A porch may extend up to 10 feet from the building. The roof may extend a further 12 inches past the end of the porch or side overhang. Porches and extended side overhangs may not be closed in.

5 4. A detailed drawing of the proposed style of shed showing the floor plan as well as the front and side elevation is required. 5. A loft is permitted in a shed. A loft is defined as a partial floor which is open to the main portion of the shed. If the shed has an overhang that is utilized as part of the loft, then the loft cannot intrude by more than ½ of the shed. If the overhang is not utilized as part of the loft, then the loft can be up to a maximum of 7 feet. Only one loft per shed is allowed. If a loft is to be used as a sleeping area, for safety reasons the following must be installed. A. a second means of egress from the loft area must be provided; B. a railing or pony wall must be installed to prevent falls from the loft. If no emergency escape and/or no railing/pony wall, has been provided the loft may only be used for storage. 6. Boathouses (provided they are fabric over a metal frame) and Gazebos which are fabric covered and will not fit in a 12 x 12 footprint, will require a Development Permit. No flooring of any type is allowed. No brush or trees can be removed for these without a development permit. F. SHOWERS, SINKS AND TOILETS 1. Showers and sinks installed outside or inside a shed are permitted but must be installed so that the waste water from the shower and/or sink is dumped into a holding tank. If a sink and/or shower is to be installed in a new shed this must be clearly stated on the permit. In all cases, whether as an addition to existing structure, or added at a later date, a permit IS required for the installation of a sink or shower. Toilets are also permitted in sheds and as with sinks and showers, must be plumbed to allow the waste to flow into a holding tank. As with new construction, if a toilet is to be installed it must be clearly stated on the permit. Outdoor kitchens must be plumbed to your holding tank. G. DECKS AND RETAINING WALLS 1. Decks are not to exceed the length of the unit/trailer and may not exceed 12 in width. The length of the unit is defined as being from the front of the hitch/tongue to the back of the trailer including any rear bumper. The deck should be built as a freestanding temporary structure. The 12 width of the deck is measured from the side of the main body of the trailer or motor home, not from any slide that may come out over the deck and is measured to the outermost board on the deck. See reference to the top overview drawing below:

6 2. The Alberta Building Code requires railings around the open sides of decks and on stairs in some circumstances. In simple terms, if the deck OR retaining wall is higher than 24 off the ground it requires a railing. Railings must be between 36 and 42 in height. Railings are also required on any set of stairs if the stairs have more than three steps. The stair railing must be between 32 and 38 above the stair when measured at the front edge of the stair tread. More detailed information on stair and deck railings is available in a document which can be obtained from Alberta Municipal Affairs. At the date of writing these regulations the document is available, on line, at: 3. Wood platforms are not considered a deck provided they do not exceed one foot in height, and are free standing, but they must have a development permit issued. 4. ALL RETAINING WALLS MUST HAVE A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT. H. ROOFS 1. Roofs are permitted over a deck or over a trailer, or over both the trailer and adjoining deck. Roofs may only cover the deck and/or trailer. If you choose to just cover the deck the roof may overhang the deck by no more than 24 on each side, including rain gutters. Similarly, if the trailer only is covered, the roof may not extend more than 24 beyond the edges of the trailer or the largest slide on a trailer/unit, or permanent slide awning covers, and includes rain gutters if attached. The design of the roof must have prior approval by the Development Committee. 2. The sides of the roof support structure should be left open to the elements. Devices to provide shade and/or protection from the elements are permitted provided they are easily removable or are openable panels. Lattice screens fall into this category as they are open to the environment. Easily removable or openable means using your hands only. Any other methods of enclosure should be reviewed with the Development Committee. I. FENCES 1. Fences are not allowed within the park. No lot may be completely enclosed with a fence however the following are permitted: a. Small decorative fences and borders such as would be used to enclose a flowerbed not to exceed 18 inches in height. b. Privacy screens or beautification screens which are PORTABLE. There is only one allowed per lot with the dimensions of 6 high by 8 wide or 4 high x 12 wide. Portable is defined as moveable from one location to another with ease, anchors no more than 12 in length can be used for additional support. Screens are defined as lattice. c. Small enclosures to keep pets from straying.

7 A permit IS required for all such items. J. FIRE PITS Since the County of Two Hills currently has neither a published policy nor set of guidelines for fire pits, Pelican Bay Resort uses the guidelines for fire pits from the St. Paul Fire Department. These guidelines are printed below. In addition to those guidelines, all fire pits must have a metal cover to completely cover the top of the pit. This must be installed whenever the fire pit is to be left unattended. RE-PRINTED FROM THE ST. PAUL FIRE DEPARTMENT GUIDELINES (August 2003) 1. Construction of a Fire Pit Pits shall be at least 3 meters (10 ft.) from any combustible structures including decks. There shall be no overhead wires, clotheslines, or tree branches.. Pits shall be constructed of non-combustible materials. The base of the pit shall rest on sand, gravel or concrete.. No organic materials should be within 6 inches of the fire pit.. Fire pits should be less than 1 meter (39 inches) in diameter and depth.. All fire pits shall have a metal screen cover while in use (spark guard). 2. Using your Fire Pit Do not burn garbage, lawn clippings or yard refuse in your fire pit. Use only dry, clean firewood NO TREATED LUMBER SCRAPS. Keep your fire small No Bonfires Respect your neighbors - Make sure smoke is going straight up. 3. Safety Points

8 Adult supervision is a must with small children Keep screen cover in place except to add wood. Keep a water hose or pail nearby. Make sure your fire is out when you leave it. Again, KEEP YOUR FIRE SMALL.. APPENDIX: A ATTN: Karin Merryfield a. Fax: (780) b. Karin.merryfield@ecsd.net c. Please ensure you use the most recent Permit application found at the website: pelicanbay.homestead.com. A detailed drawing showing the location of your proposed project must be included with the permit application. Measurements of any structure to be built must be clearly shown. Measurements from adjacent structures must also be included.