DEVELOPMENTS SECTION
Lot 8B Location
- Original Zoning: RU-1
Amended Zoning: CDR-2
Maximum Density
- 25 subdivided lots
Subdivided Lot Sizes
- Minimum 1/2 acre
- Minimum 82 foot frontage
Principle Uses
- One Single Family Residential dwelling
Accessory Uses
- Home occupation use
- Accessory buildings & structures
- One Secondary Suite or Dwelling per subdivided Lot, but not both
Lot 8B - Respecting the character of the land
Lot 8B is a 32 acre triangle of land situated between the Inland Island Highway and existing rural residential properties to the east. Trilogy is proposing to develop this lot as an extension of the rural landscape that it is adjacent to, while providing a substantial green buffer along the Highway.

Lot 8B - Illustrative Concept Plan, January 2007
A neighbourhood with rural roots
The intended development will establish a secluded residential neighbourhood, with large single family lots clustered along a meandering roadway. As the Concept Plan shows, the subdivided lots are long and narrow, creating easy walkability between the homes and substantial green space in their backyards.
With sizes averaging 1/2 acre and more, the subdivided lots are suitable for larger "estate homes" and may also be able to accommodate secondary buildings such as studios, workshops, small barns or sheds, providing the Village approves them. Secondary dwellings are also an option, with secondary suites, "granny flats", guest houses, and over-garage apartments continuing the tradition of "Bridal Houses" that are found in the Village core.
A meandering country road
Trilogy is proposing a single access road entering off from Royston Road that follows the topography of the land and winds around clusters of existing or planted vegetation. The intent is to achieve a low-impact road footprint, and to express an informal country road character that has its own green amenities and visual interest.
Photo: The estate-size lots on Lot 8B provide ample room for larger country residences. Design Guidelines encourage the use of natural materials such as wood & stone, plus informal combinations of building forms & textures that reflect the natural landscape
Community Impact Report
For more information, see:
- Community Impact Report
Lots 4 & 8B
Vann Struth, January 2007
June 2008 - Community Impact Addendum
Lots 4 & 8B
Vann Struth, Feb. 2007
June 2008
Examples
- Vermillion
Huntersville, North Carolina - The Cedars
Fernie, BC
Learn More
- Land Conservation & Developers
(video)
Land Choices TV, Oct. 2009 -
Sustainability at Home Toolkit
Natural Step, 2009
