Zoning and traffic
Zoning
R1-S zoning allows for basement suites, which may assist first-time homeowners seeking a mortgage, or those who would like to have family members close by while also enjoying independent living.
The lots are large and can accommodate larger driveways multiple vehicles.
Very few subdivisions in Courtenay have R1-S zoning!
Traffic
The future street plan for the City of Courtenay, which has Mission Road turning into Crown Isle Boulevard, means there will be very little traffic in either direction past Northridge Estates.
It also means very quick access into the nearby shopping area including Costco.
Zoning and traffic
Hold (lots 28, 29, 30 and 31): These lots require some added fill that will be sourced as the first basements in the subdivision are dug. These lots will be available in approximately late 2021, but can be sold anytime with the understanding that title completion takes place at a future date.
Hold (lot 22): No building can take place at this time until the below ground drainage infrastructure is removed, which may not happen for some time.
We expect subdivision registration in February 2021, however there will be a "no title conveyance covenant" on each lot until the Greenwood sanitary line is commissioned. The city recently estimated that to happen in May/June 2021.
Applications for building permits can be filed as soon as subdivision registration takes place, thus construction could start in March of 2021 with lot title conveyance/completion likely available prior to house construction being completed. This assumes a May/June commissioning of the Greewood sanitary line and house construction to take five to six months from the start date. Builders terms (no interest) is available.
Lot Setbacks
The setbacks for the lots in Northridge Estates are, for the most part, different than typical R-1S zoning. Due to the slope of the land, which naturally facilitates walk-outs on most lots, the city was agreeable to reducing the front yard setback from 7.5 metres down to 4.5 metres.
This 3 metre variance was then applied to the rear yard setback, resulting in a rear setback of 12 metres instead of the typical 9 metres. This helps to avoid regrading of the site entirely and allows for trees at the rear of the property to be retained.
Some lots that still have the 7.5 m and 9 m setbacks; see the lot setback plan. Tree retention areas are within the required setbacks, so no building area is lost.
Lots 4 and 6 are shallower in depth, resulting in less of a rear yard setback in order to maximize the building footprint depth.
Plans and Documents
Please refer to the following maps and documents for detailed information and requirements.
These documents are provided in PDF format. Please enlarge maps to at least 100% when open to clearly see all the detailed information.
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