Buyer Frequently Asked Questions
Get concise answers to common questions about planning and building a home at Alder Estates. Review the complete registered documents and obtain property-specific professional advice before purchasing, designing or building.
Frequently Asked Questions for Buyers
The Information Statement identifies RS-1A zoning under Zoning Bylaw No. 1400 and states that tourist accommodation nightly rental is limited to one dwelling. Confirm current zoning, licensing, business and operational requirements with Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality before relying on rental use.
No. The uphill and downhill plans are reference concepts that illustrate possible responses to slope and mountain living. Final plans require lot-specific design, engineering, Building Scheme approval and all applicable permits.
Water, sanitary sewer, storm, underground electrical, telecommunications conduit and underground piped propane are provided to lot boundaries. Owners are responsible for all connections, applications, meters and applicable fees.
The Building Scheme limits driveway grades to 15% and requires heat tracing above 10%. Paved driveways (asphalt, concrete or unit pavers) must be completed within one year of occupancy.
Yes. Habitable construction must remain within the registered building envelope. Because areas may exceed 25% slope, a development permit and confirmation from the owner's Geotechnical Engineer of Record may be required.
No. The proposals are dated October 28, 2024 and are for planning reference only. Obtain updated scope, assumptions, exclusions, pricing and schedule information for the selected lot and final design, from your builder.
No. Building Scheme approval addresses the registered design requirements. Development, building, utility and other regulatory approvals remain separate, and the responsibility of SPMRM.
No. The Information Statement says the Developer provides no warranties to purchasers of the lots. A separate construction proposal may include new-home warranty provisions, but buyers must confirm the registered builder, provider, coverage and exclusions in their construction and warranty documents.
The available Information Statement does not identify a mandatory builder. The current recommended builders are A&T Project Developments and Meranti Developments, with Bergman Home Designs recommended for home design services.
The Information Statement describes 16 fee-simple bare land, fully serviced development lots at Alder Court and McGillivray Lake Drive. Purchasers are responsible for designing, approving, servicing and constructing their residence.
The Building Scheme prohibits construction before 8:00 a.m. or after 8:00 p.m., subject to any stricter government requirements, by SPMRM.
The 2023 scheme calls for a site plan, dimensioned floor plans, landscape plan, dimensioned elevations, roof plan with a height calculation table and construction drainage plan, submitted in triplicate. External finish samples may also be requested by the design guidelines adminstrator for approval. Confirm current digital-submission requirements.
Approved landscaping must be completed within one year after occupancy. The purchase contract describes a $20,000 refundable deposit that may be forfeited if the obligation is not met.
Download the Information Statement, Statutory Building Scheme, Design Guidelines, subdivision plan and title documents from the Documents section, then review them with qualified legal, design and construction professionals.
The registered Building Scheme requires advance written approval of plans and specifications by its Administrator for the design guidelines. Building permit approval is the responsibility of the SPMRM.
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