June 2012 Provincial Park Cottage Subdivision Operating Rules The intent of the following Operating Rules are to establish consistent standards for provincial park cottage subdivisions. 1. Camping Unit: Annual fee for a camping unit on cottage property: Annual fee of $100 charged to lessees for unlimited use/storage of one camping unit on their cottage property; and please notify the park office to remit payment. Use of a camping unit on cottage property: Only one camping unit on lot; must be totally located within any surveyed lot boundary (cannot be hanging off lot setback lines, on roadways) at all times including hitch, awning and slide outs; must not be set up oroccupied on a permanent basis may only have temporary utility hook-ups (meant to be utilized as a camping unit on a temporary basis). camping unit must be licenced and operational at all times (with the exception of tents). Storage of a camping unit on cottage property: Camping unit is licenced in the name of the lessee leasing the cottage subdivision lot; and must be totally located within any surveyed lot boundary (cannot be hanging off lot setback lines, on roadways) at all times including hitch, awning and slide outs. 2. Fabric Covered Style Structures: one fabric covered style structure allowed per cottage lot; must be commercially pre-manufactured; not intended to include camping type equipment such as gazebos; considered an accessory building & not for habitable occupancy; max size is 22.3 m 2 (240 ft 2 ) and cannot exceed 6 m (20 ft) in height. cannot be located within 6 m (20 ft) of the front of any surveyed lot; 9.2 m 2 (100 ft 2 ) or less (must be movable and not permanent) will be allowed in the 1.5 m (5 ft) side/back setback areas; materials must be in white or earth tone colors (approved by the park); and all sizes require a No Fee Development/Building Permit from the park office. 3. Real Property Reports (RPR): All cottage lessees are required to submit a Real Property Report (RPR) when any of the following circumstances occur: a) cottage is sold or given away (assigned); b) additional names are added to the lease; c) development/building permit is required; and d) renewal of lease.
Page 2 Once an RPR is on file, as long as the footprint of any of the existing structures has not changed and is consistent with the RPR on file, a new RPR will not be required for a, b or d listed above. A new RPR will not be required for the following changes (but does not release you from obtaining a No Fee Development/Building Permit): construction of uncovered decks lower than 600 mm (2 ft) from the ground to the walking surface; nonpermanent coverall style buildings; or non-permanent shed under a 9.2 m 2 (100 ft 2 ). 4. Development/Building Permit: Please submit: o Development/Building Permit Application do not submit money at this time; o one full set of design drawings (identified on page 2 of the application); and o Real Property Report (RPR) OR one must be submitted prior to final inspection by the designated licensed building official as per Section 47(7) of the Parks Regulations, 1991; and o other requested documentation. Development/Building Permit becomes valid only after you have received a copy endorsed by the designated licensed building official and applicable fees are paid; designated licensed building official will provide an inspection schedule it is the lessees responsibility for coordinating all building inspections with the designated licensed building official in accordance with the returned permit instructions. 5. No Fee Development/Building Permit: Complete and provide requested information on page one of the Development/Building Permit Application; provide a RPR illustrating the footprint of your property including the proposed lot development (drawn to scale); and permit may be approved by the local park official with no fee associated. 6. Moving Buildings into cottage Subdivisions: RTM Homes/Used Homes onto a cottage lot: Development/Building permit application is required; provide a preliminary lot plan, design drawings, foundation plan; Used homes prior to relocation for pre-approval by the designated licensed building official: o pictures and present location of used home; o written description of upgrades to be conducted; o designated licensed building official will inspect and provide a written report identifying any necessary requirements with respect to NBC and aesthetics in order for it to match the neighbourhood it will be relocated to; and o non-refundable inspection fee of $250.00 for the designated licensed building official to inspect in the present location; if approved, the credit will be put towards the permit fee. special conditions permit is required, if using a building mover to move in a new cabin or move out the old cabin; tree removal permit is required: any trees wishing to be removed must be preapproved by the Park Supervisor; and road bans: must obey all restrictions that may exist on the park roads in the spring.
Page 3 7. Outside Storage: Building Materials Building materials such as bricks, concrete blocks and lumber maybe stockpiled in the front yard for not more than seven days unless a valid development/building permit is in effect; and materials mentioned above may be stockpiled temporarily in the rear yard or side yard (but not in the setbacks) for a period of not more than 12 calendar months unless a valid development/building permit is in effect. 8. Storage of Vehicles in Subdivisions: In any Subdivision: Any vehicle stored in a required side or back setback shall be located on a surfaced parking area, consisting of gravel, asphalt, concrete, brick pavers, or other similar material, not parked on grass in the middle of the lot; no person shall park or store on any part of a cottage subdivision any commercial vehicle, exceeding a 1 ton vehicle rating, or a total length greater than 6.0 m (20 ft) for longer than is reasonably necessary to load or unload the vehicle; maximum two commercial vehicles may be parked overnight in a cottage subdivision, provided each does not exceed a 1 ton vehicle rating, length does not exceed 6.0 m (20 ft) and is operated by a resident of the dwelling unit; no person shall repair, clean, paint, refit, modify, or refurbish vehicles or machinery for payment or other consideration. Spray painting of any vehicle or machinery is prohibited; no person shall store or repair vehicles except vehicles primarily used for personal transportation, recreation and non-commercial gardening and yard maintenance; and storage and non-commercial repair of motor vehicles shall be permitted, provided the vehicle is owned or operated by a resident of the dwelling and that no nuisance is created for nearby residents and properties. Unlicenced Vehicles maximum of two unlicenced vehicles, may be stored on a permanent residential site if: a) Within a garage; or b) Fully covered no unlicenced vehicle shall be kept in the required front setback; and every unlicenced vehicle shall be maintained in operable condition. Where not so maintained, the vehicle shall be deemed a junk vehicle pursuant to The Park Regulations, 1991. 9. Fences: Height Restriction: Subject to the Intersection Site Line Control guidelines, the height of a fence above grade measured at any point along the fence line shall not exceed: a) 1.8 m (6.0 ft) for the portion of the fence that does not extend beyond the foremost portion of the principal building; and b) 1.2 m (4.0 ft) for the portion of the fence that extends beyond the foremost portion of the principal building on the site. may be constructed on the property line with approval from neighbours; otherwise, restricted to your lot; materials must be typical residential fencing in white or earth tone colors (approved by the Park Supervisor); and No Fee Development/Building Permit is required.
Page 4 DEFINITIONS: Accessory Building a non-habitable (no provisions for eating, sleeping or plumbing) structure for the storage of equipment and supplies used in maintaining the principal building and its grounds or parking (garage). Altering or Altered - a change from one major occupancy class or division to another, or a structural change such as an addition to the area or height, or the removal of part of a building, or any change to the structure. Camping Unit a vehicle or structure that is or may be used as a temporary living quarter or shelter and includes: motor home, cabin trailer, camping van, tent, tent trailer, or truck camper. Commercial Vehicle may be fleet vehicles, company cars, or other vehicles used for business bearing a company logo (septic truck, water hauling truck, cars and vans). Development/Building Permit a document required to proceed with any lot improvements to the leased property with an authorization in writing by the authority having jurisdiction to perform work regulated by these requirements. Fabric Covered Style Structure pre-manufactured steel framed, fabric covered structure Front of lot the street side of any surveyed lot is the front unless written documentation received by a park official indicates otherwise. Park official will designate the front of the lot in the event there is not a street side. Manufactured Home a type of housing unit constructed to meet CSA standards that is largely assembled in factories then transported to site of use on a non-removable steel chassis. Mobile Home - a trailer coach similar to a manufactured home constructed to meet CSA standards which is built on a non-removable steel chassis. Modular Home - a factory built home manufactured as a whole or modular unit to CSA standards and is designed to be moved on a removable chassis. No Fee Development/Building Permit a document with NO fee associated authorizing the lessee to proceed with lot improvements to the leased property. This permit may be authorized by the local provincial park official. Non-Permanent Structure on skids, easily moved and cannot be attached to the ground or have utilities of any kind running from it. Permanent Resident a holder of a recreational lease of parkland who is authorized pursuant to the lease to occupy the leased land on a year-round basis. Real Property Report (RPR) - a legal document prepared by a registered Saskatchewan Land Surveyor that clearly illustrates above ground structures in relation to property boundaries. The document consists of a plan showing the physical improvements with dimensions to boundaries and a written report outlining the details of the property. RTM is a one piece single detached dwelling constructed off site to meet the National Building Code requirements then delivered to a new site and placed onto a permanent building foundation. Setback the reserved area on the edge of your property within which building structures are prohibited. Yurt a circular domed dwelling that is portable and self-supporting