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DESIGN GUIDELINES
Approved: DPECA Special General Meeting, October 15, 1992
Last Amended: October 2005
These guidelines establish appropriate parameters to maintain the continuity of
design and the character of existing properties and neighbourhoods within the
community of Dean Park Estates.
DPECA has established a Design Review Committee to review all building plans
for conformity to these design guidelines.
OUTBUILDINGS — all stand-alone outbuildings such as garages, tool/storage
sheds, children’s playhouses, etc., should conform to the design and character
of the existing dwelling and be constructed of similar building materials. Such
buildings shall conform to the established District of North Saanich zoning
regulations. Before applying for a building permit, the property owner or his
agent shall submit to the Design Review Committee three copies of all detailed
designs or construction drawings associated with such additions.
ADDITIONS TO EXISTING HOUSES — all additions to existing dwellings including
external appendages and chimneys should conform to the established design
and character of the present dwelling and be constructed of similar building
materials. Such additions shall conform to the established District of North
Saanich zoning regulations. Before applying for a building permit, the property
owner or his agent shall submit to the Design Review Committee three copies
of all detailed designs or construction drawings associated with such additions.
EXTERIOR COLOUR CHANGES — any exterior colour changes should be in
keeping with the character of the immediate neighbourhood and should not be
a radical departure from the tone of the general neighbourhood. Before
commencement of any exterior colour change the property owner shall consult
with neighbours to ensure that they are satisfied with the proposed change. An
owner who decides on a colour scheme that is a major departure from the
current colour scheme of the area risks the possibility that neighbours may
initiate legal action under Item #1 of the Schedule of Restrictions.
FENCES — all fences shall be entirely located on one single property and be
constructed of wood, stone, brick, decorative iron or chain link. The height of
fences shall conform to established District of North Saanich zoning regulations
and should not unreasonably impede the view or access to direct sunlight
between adjacent properties. All fences should not extend beyond the front
building face. All fences shall be approved by the Design Review Committee
before the commencement of construction.
HEDGES AND TREES — all new hedges or trees shall be entirely located on one
single property. The height of mature hedges or trees should not unreasonably
impede the view or access to direct sunlight between adjacent properties.
Hedges should not extend beyond the front building face in order to conform to
the Dean Park Estates plan of open streetscapes. All hedges which have a
mature height of over seven feet shall be approved by the Design Review
Committee before planting.
ALTERNATE ROOFING MATERIALS — all sloping roof surfaces shall be covered
with wooden shingles or shakes, concrete or ceramic tiles, or laminated asphalt
shingles (fibreglass reinforced) that have a minimum industry rating of 30 years.
Other asphalt and duroid roofing are NOT approved materials. Synthetic roofing
materials (metal, fibreglass, etc.) should simulate cedar shingles in both colour
and texture. Flat roofs may be covered with felt, tar and gravel or the
equivalent. If there is any doubt about the roofing material contact the Design
Review Committee.
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE (How It Works)
The DPECA Executive has the responsibility to approve all plans for new house
construction; additions to existing houses; exterior changes to existing houses
such as: new roofing material or paint colour change; tree removal; or any new
accessory structures such as: garden sheds, garages, pools, fences, or raised
decks); to ensure that they are in compliance with the Schedule of Restrictions
that is registered on each property title.
The process followed by the Design Review Committee is as follows:
1. Receive three copies of the proposed plans;
2. Initial check for compliance with the Schedule of Restrictions;
- proposed use, maximum roof height, and exterior finishes.
3. Prepare and deliver a letter, with photocopies of the proposed plans, to
the immediate neighbours;
4. Receive and resolve any neighbourhood concerns; and
5. Approve (stamp and sign/date) three copies of the final construction
plans. Return two of the copies to the applicant (who then proceeds to the
Municipality for a building permit) and keep one copy for the DPECA plan records.
This neighbourhood information process only happens in Dean Park Estates.
This process advises adjacent residents of the type and the extent of
construction activity that will be taking place, and ensures that the quality and
character of the neighbourhood is maintained.
If you are planning any exterior changes to your property, please contact the
Design Review Committee for approval prior to approaching the District of North
Saanich for permits. The DPECA approval process requires approximately two
(2) weeks to allow time for neighbourhood consultation.
Approved: DPECA Special General Meeting, October 15, 1992
Last Amended: October 2005
These guidelines establish appropriate parameters to maintain the continuity of
design and the character of existing properties and neighbourhoods within the
community of Dean Park Estates.
DPECA has established a Design Review Committee to review all building plans
for conformity to these design guidelines.
OUTBUILDINGS — all stand-alone outbuildings such as garages, tool/storage
sheds, children’s playhouses, etc., should conform to the design and character
of the existing dwelling and be constructed of similar building materials. Such
buildings shall conform to the established District of North Saanich zoning
regulations. Before applying for a building permit, the property owner or his
agent shall submit to the Design Review Committee three copies of all detailed
designs or construction drawings associated with such additions.
ADDITIONS TO EXISTING HOUSES — all additions to existing dwellings including
external appendages and chimneys should conform to the established design
and character of the present dwelling and be constructed of similar building
materials. Such additions shall conform to the established District of North
Saanich zoning regulations. Before applying for a building permit, the property
owner or his agent shall submit to the Design Review Committee three copies
of all detailed designs or construction drawings associated with such additions.
EXTERIOR COLOUR CHANGES — any exterior colour changes should be in
keeping with the character of the immediate neighbourhood and should not be
a radical departure from the tone of the general neighbourhood. Before
commencement of any exterior colour change the property owner shall consult
with neighbours to ensure that they are satisfied with the proposed change. An
owner who decides on a colour scheme that is a major departure from the
current colour scheme of the area risks the possibility that neighbours may
initiate legal action under Item #1 of the Schedule of Restrictions.
FENCES — all fences shall be entirely located on one single property and be
constructed of wood, stone, brick, decorative iron or chain link. The height of
fences shall conform to established District of North Saanich zoning regulations
and should not unreasonably impede the view or access to direct sunlight
between adjacent properties. All fences should not extend beyond the front
building face. All fences shall be approved by the Design Review Committee
before the commencement of construction.
HEDGES AND TREES — all new hedges or trees shall be entirely located on one
single property. The height of mature hedges or trees should not unreasonably
impede the view or access to direct sunlight between adjacent properties.
Hedges should not extend beyond the front building face in order to conform to
the Dean Park Estates plan of open streetscapes. All hedges which have a
mature height of over seven feet shall be approved by the Design Review
Committee before planting.
ALTERNATE ROOFING MATERIALS — all sloping roof surfaces shall be covered
with wooden shingles or shakes, concrete or ceramic tiles, or laminated asphalt
shingles (fibreglass reinforced) that have a minimum industry rating of 30 years.
Other asphalt and duroid roofing are NOT approved materials. Synthetic roofing
materials (metal, fibreglass, etc.) should simulate cedar shingles in both colour
and texture. Flat roofs may be covered with felt, tar and gravel or the
equivalent. If there is any doubt about the roofing material contact the Design
Review Committee.
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE (How It Works)
The DPECA Executive has the responsibility to approve all plans for new house
construction; additions to existing houses; exterior changes to existing houses
such as: new roofing material or paint colour change; tree removal; or any new
accessory structures such as: garden sheds, garages, pools, fences, or raised
decks); to ensure that they are in compliance with the Schedule of Restrictions
that is registered on each property title.
The process followed by the Design Review Committee is as follows:
1. Receive three copies of the proposed plans;
2. Initial check for compliance with the Schedule of Restrictions;
- proposed use, maximum roof height, and exterior finishes.
3. Prepare and deliver a letter, with photocopies of the proposed plans, to
the immediate neighbours;
4. Receive and resolve any neighbourhood concerns; and
5. Approve (stamp and sign/date) three copies of the final construction
plans. Return two of the copies to the applicant (who then proceeds to the
Municipality for a building permit) and keep one copy for the DPECA plan records.
This neighbourhood information process only happens in Dean Park Estates.
This process advises adjacent residents of the type and the extent of
construction activity that will be taking place, and ensures that the quality and
character of the neighbourhood is maintained.
If you are planning any exterior changes to your property, please contact the
Design Review Committee for approval prior to approaching the District of North
Saanich for permits. The DPECA approval process requires approximately two
(2) weeks to allow time for neighbourhood consultation.