Architectural Guidelines

1.1 “Committee” means any committee appointed or designated by the Developer to
assess compliance with these Guidelines;
1.2 “Developer” means Mattamy (Stillwater) Limited, formerly 1814429 Alberta
Ltd., or any successor in title to the Dominant Lands, including the Stillwater
Home Owners Association;
1.3 “Dominant Lands” means those lands legally described as the dominant lands in
the Restrictive Covenant;
1.4 “Dwelling” means any residential dwelling constructed on a Lot and includes any
attached garages;
1.5 “Front Yard” means that portion of a Lot from the front lot boundary to the
nearest walls of the Dwelling, not including any projections;
1.6 “Guidelines” means these Stillwater architectural and community guidelines
prepared by the Developer, as may be modified and amended from time to time
by the Developer in its sole and unfettered discretion;
1.7 “Lot” means an individual lot created by a plan of subdivision;
1.8 “Owner” means the registered owner of a Lot;
1.9 “Private Yard” shall mean any yard on a Lot that is not readily visible to the
public;
1.10 “Public Yard” shall mean any yard on a Lot that is readily visible to the public,
which shall always include Front Yards, and may include Rear Yards and Side
Yards adjacent to public areas, as the case may be;
1.11 “Rear Yard” means that portion of a Lot from the rear lot boundary to the nearest
walls of the Dwelling, not including any projections;
1.12 “Restrictive Covenant” means that agreement registered on title to the Servient
and Dominant Lands as a restrictive covenant and which references these
Guidelines;
1.13 “Retaining Wall” means any wall constructed on a Lot for lateral support and/or
erosion control;
1.14 “Side Yard” means that portion of a Lot from a side lot boundary to the nearest
walls of the Dwelling, not including any projections; and
1.15 “Servient Lands” means those lands legally described as the servient lands in the
Restrictive Covenant.

These Guidelines regarding development in Stillwater will be administered and enforced by the
Developer via the Committee. The Developer reserves the right to revise these Guidelines at any time.
All requests submitted to the Committee pursuant to these Guidelines must be in writing and
provide enough detail for the Committee to make its decisions. The Committee may request
further particulars as needed.
The Committee may, in its sole and unfettered discretion, permit development on a Lot in
variation of the provisions of these Guidelines, provided that such variation is first approved in
writing by the Committee.
The Restrictive Covenant is, or will be, registered on the title to each individual Lot in Stillwater.
The Restrictive Covenant allows for the enforcement of these Guidelines by the Developer, or its
successors in ownership of the Dominant Lands.
All developments on a Lot must comply with all City of Edmonton By-laws in effect from time
to time and the Alberta Building Code. Conformity with these Guidelines does not supersede any
requirements in municipal, provincial or federal rules, bylaws or statutes.

3.1 GENERAL: No alterations or additions to the exterior appearance and
architecture of a Dwelling as it was originally constructed by the Developer shall
be made without prior written approval from the Committee.
3.2 EXTERIOR PAINT COLORS: No changes to the exterior colours of a
Dwelling from the original Developer colours shall be made without prior written
approval from the Committee.
3.3 AWNINGS: An Owner shall not install awnings without prior written approval
from the Committee.
3.4 GUTTERS AND DOWNSPOUTS: Alterations or replacement of gutters and
downspouts as installed by the Developer, will be considered for written
Committee approval if the finish matches the color of the home. Owners shall not
permit their gutters and downspouts to be blocked and proper maintenance of the properties. Any alterations to the gutters and downspouts as constructed by the
Developer must have written Committee approval.
3.5 ROOF AND ROOF STRUCTURES: No heating, air-conditioning, ventilation
equipment, or any other equipment or structures shall be located or installed on
any roof without prior written approval from the Committee.
3.6 WINDOWS: No reflective materials, including but not limited to, aluminum foil,
reflective screens or glass, mirrors or similar type material, shall be installed or
placed upon the outside or inside of any windows. Exterior window coverings or
treatments used to decorate openings must be compatible, with respect to
materials and color, with the style, character, and color of the Dwelling.
Permanent draperies or window treatments are not to negatively affect the
architectural character of the Dwelling and the Stillwater community.
same is required. Downspouts must not be directed so as to drain on neighboring

4.1 LANDSCAPING: The Rear Yard of each Lot shall be completely landscaped by
the Owner of such Lot within 365 days of possession. Prior to installation of such
landscaping, the Owner shall maintain the portions of such Lot required to be
landscaped in a weed-free condition consistent with municipal standards. If the
Developer provided landscaping is removed in any Public Yard, any replacement
plants, trees or sod planted by an Owner must be of equivalent size, quantity and
quality.
4.2 TURF: Artificial turf may be installed in Rear Yards. Such artificial turf shall be
of a high quality material, installed per manufacturer’s recommendations and
maintained in a good state of repair at all times. Artificial turf in Public Yards will
not be allowed.
4.3 ROCK GROUND COVER: If landscape rock is used, it must be of an “earth
tone” color and not painted white, green, blue or other bright colors. Utilization of
more than two (2) different colors of rock shall not be permitted without prior
written approval from the Committee. Landscape rocks shall not spell out any
words or names. Rock areas must be kept in a weed free state.
4.4 RETAINING WALLS: An Owner shall not install any Retaining Wall without
prior written approval from the Committee. Any required engineering is the
responsibility of the Owner.

5.1 DRIVEWAY EXTENSIONS: No additions or extensions to driveways installed
by the Developer, whether hard surface or gravel, shall be permitted without prior
written approval from the Committee.
5.2 ADDITIONAL SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks installed to utilize a side gate are
permitted and do not need to be submitted to the Committee if all the following
conditions are met:
(a) The additional sidewalk is four feet (4’) or less in width;
(b) Proper drainage must be maintained or created; and
(c) Additional sidewalks in any other location must be submitted for written
approval to the Committee.

6.1 No fence shall be constructed on a Lot unless the fence meets the design and
technical requirements as outlined in the attached Appendix 1 – Stillwater Fence
Detail.
6.2 Any fence that has been constructed by the Developer cannot be removed, altered,
or painted a different colour without prior approval from the Committee, with the
exception of adding black privacy slats to provided chain link fencing, which can
be done without Committee approval.
6.3 All requests for gates other than those which were erected by the Developer must
be submitted for written Committee approval, except gates accessing the Rear
Yard from a Side Yard, which do not require Committee approval. Gates are to be
finished to match the fence design as outlined in the Appendix 1 – Stillwater
Fence Detail.
6.4 Gates of any kind on Lots bordering public areas, other than those installed by the
Developer, are not permitted.

7.1 ANTENNAS & SATELLITE DISHES: A satellite dish, antenna or receiver of
up to 1 meter or less in diameter may be installed on a Dwelling within a Rear
Yard or Side Yard, unless the Side Yard is on a corner lot facing a road in which
case prior written Committee approval is required, and may be installed within a
Front Yard only with prior written Committee approval. No satellite dish or
antenna greater than 1 meter in diameter may not be installed anywhere on a Lot.
7.2 FLAGS: A flag may be displayed on any Lot, provided that:
(a) such flag is displayed from a pole attached to a Dwelling on the Lot and
that pole is no longer than ten feet (10’) in length and does not extend
more than ten feet (10’) from the edge of the Dwelling;
(b) the pole is no higher than the top of the Dwelling;
(c) the flag is no more than twenty-four (24) square feet in size;
(d) any flag lighting is in compliance with the Lighting section below; and
(e) the flag is maintained in good condition at all times.
7.3 BASKETBALL NETS: No basketball net, pole, or backboard shall be attached
to a roof and/or installed directly to a Dwelling. No permanent basketball pole
shall be installed within a Front Yard without prior written approval from the
Committee. Portable basketball nets are permitted on Lots, and must be
maintained in good operating condition.
7.4 CLOTHES DRYING STRUCTURES: The use or installation of outside
clotheslines or other outside facilities for drying or airing clothes requires prior
written approval from the Committee.
7.5 DECORATIVE ITEMS: “Lawn Art” includes, but is not limited to, iron,
ceramic, plastic, clay or wood figures, carts, wagons, or other unnatural or manmade
decorative items. Lawn Art that is not visible from a neighboring property is
permitted. Decorative art located in a Public Yard may be requested to be
removed by the Committee if deemed to negatively affect the architecture of the
Dwelling or the Stillwater community. Potted plants are not considered yard art;
however, pots that are larger than four (4) feet tall or four (4) feet wide or that are
in non-natural or non-neutral colors must be submitted for written approval to the
Committee if visible from a neighboring property.
7.6 WATER FEATURES, FOUNTAINS, STATUARY, ETC.: Items such as
fountains, statuary, etc., are permissible within Private Yards and do not require
the approval of the Committee. Water features in Private Yards with chain link
fencing may not exceed four and one half feet (4-½’) in height and require prior
written approval of the Committee. It is required that water features be
chlorinated or water must be kept moving so as to not allow for the breeding of
pests.
7.7 HVAC INCLUDING EVAPORATIVE COOLERS: Except as initially
installed by the Developer, no heating, air conditioning or evaporative cooling
equipment shall be placed or constructed on a Front Yard, however placement on
the front balcony of a townhouse is permitted. Such equipment may be placed or
constructed within Rear Yards or Side Yards, unless the Side Yard is on a corner
lot facing a road, in which case prior written Committee approval is required.
7.8 LIGHTING & SECURITY FEATURES: Except as initially installed by the
Developer, no spotlights, floodlights or other high intensity lighting shall be
placed or utilized upon any Lot or any structure erected thereon, including a
Dwelling, which in any manner will allow light to be directed or reflected on any
other property except as approved in writing by the Committee. Landscaping
lighting other than low voltage landscape lights must be approved in writing by
the Committee.
Security features including, but not limited to, security screens or heavy
reinforced doors and windows, must be submitted for written approval by the
Committee.
7.9 PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT: Installation of playground equipment on
yards, other than in Private Yards, must have prior written approval of the
Committee.
7.10 STORAGE SHEDS: Storage sheds will only be permitted in Rear Yards and
need not be submitted for written Committee approval, provided that they do not
negatively affect the architectural character of the Dwelling and community.
7.11 SOLAR PANELS AND EQUIPMENT: No solar energy collecting unit or
panels shall be placed, constructed or maintained upon any Lot without the prior
written approval of the Committee. Solar roof panels should not negatively affect
the architectural integrity of the Dwelling and community.
7.12 SIGNS & ADDRESS PLAQUES: No sign of any kind which is visible from a
neighboring property shall be installed or displayed on any Lot without the prior
written approval of the Committee as to size, color, design message content,
number and location except:
(a) Signs required by legal proceedings;
(b) Project identification signs and other marketing signs installed by
Developer or the Association; and
(c) No more than one (1) professionally lettered “For Sale” or “For Rent” or
“Open House” sign.
All signs shall conform to applicable municipal ordinances and other
governmental requirements. Any alterations or replacement of address plaques as
provided by the Developer must have written approval of the Committee.

8.1 YARD SALES: Garage sales or any similar type of sales or organized activities
are permitted on an intermittent and temporary basis only.
8.2 ANIMALS: It shall be the responsibility of the Owner of a Lot to immediately
remove any droppings from pets residing at or visiting their Lot.

Privacy Fence Section & Panel

NOTES:
ALL WOOD TO BE PRESSURE TREATED SPRUCE. SMOOTH 4 SIDES. BE FREE OF ALL CHECKS, SPLINTS,
OPEN JOINTS, CRACKS, KNOT HOLES OR LOOSE KNOTS AND OTHER DEFECTS.
ALL HARDWARE/ NAILS/ SCREWS TO BE HOT DIPPED GALVANIZED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CSA
SPECIFICATIONS. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFED. COUNTERSINK NAILS/ SCREWS/ BOLTS.
ALL POSTS AND BOTOM RAILS TO BE PRESSURE TREATED. PRESSURE TREATED POSTS TO BE TREATED
WITH A SOLUTION OF PENTACHLOROPHENOL AND PETROLEUM TO CSA-080.
TREAT ALL WOOD BELOW GRADE WITH A CLEAR PRESERVATIVE CONFORMING TO CITY OF EDMONTON
ROADWAYS DESIGN STANDARDS CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS. ENSURE THAT ALL DRILLED, SAWN
OR ROUTED EDGES ARE FREE OF SPLINTERS, BURRS AND SAND SMOOTH IF REQUIRED.
FENCE TO BE PRIMED AND PAINTED (2 COATS) TO COMPLETELY AND EVENLY COVER ALL FENCE
COMPONENTS (COLOR AS DIRECTED BY DEVELOPER OR DEVELOPER’S REPRESENTIVE).
REFER TO DRAWING 1001-005 FOR ADDIONAL NOTES.
Note that 6” x 6” fence posts may be used as an alternate to the steel post specified above.
Fencing to be painted or stained with product number 723-04, color code 049A0115.

Note that 6” x 6” fence posts may be used as an alternate to the steel post specified above.
Fencing to be painted or stained with product number 723-04, color code 049A0115.
Source: Sheet D-3 from L001-007 Privacy Fence Detail (June 20, 2017)


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