Architectural Design Guidelines can be found online at mcconachie.ca Landscaping Requirements – McConachie In accordance with the Architectural Guidelines: Landscaping A $2000.00 deposit is required from the homeowner at the time of closing in the event that the builder has not completed rough grading and the builder/homeowner has not yet completed the full yard final landscaping. The homeowner must obtain and submit their Final Grade Certificate and landscaping pictures to their builder upon completion of the landscaping. Please note that all landscaping requirements and fencing at the tie back line must be completed at the time of submission. The builder (on behalf of the homeowner) will submit a request to the Architectural Consultant to perform the final inspection. The Architectural Consultant will inspect the property within twenty (20) working days of the notification to ensure the Architectural Design Guidelines and the City of Edmonton’s requirements have been met. Any variations from the requirements must be corrected at the homeowner’s expense, or deducted from the $2000.00 deposit. The re-inspection fee will be up to $150.00 per inspection, deducted from the $2000.00 deposit. The submission, inspection and approval process can take up to 4-6 weeks and is weather dependent (does not include changes or re-inspections). The homeowner’s deposit will be held in trust by the builder for a maximum of 24 months. The deposit will be released (less any re-inspection fees incurred or penalties deemed appropriate by the Developer) following the final inspection. If after 24 months following occupancy, the current homeowner has not completed their final landscape per the Architectural Guidelines, the developer reserves the right to request all of the homeowner deposit or a portion deemed appropriate by the developer, to finish the lot landscaping to fulfill the Architectural Guideline obligations on the homeowner’s behalf. o Any extension request to this timeline required by the homeowner is to be obtained from the builder as they hold the homeowner’s Landscape Deposit. Detailed Landscaping Requirements: Front yard sod from the curb to the fence tie-back line is required A minimum of one (1) tree and six (6) shrubs (requirements at the time of planting) o If deciduous (leaf bearing), the tree is to be 1.5” caliper (measured around the trunk, 12" from the ground cover) o If coniferous (spruce or pine), the tree is to be 5’ in height from ground cover to tip, not including the root ball) o Shrubs must be no less than 12” up from ground cover if global variety or 12” in diameter if spreading variety Alternative landscaping will be considered on an individual lot basis if it can be demonstrated that the alternate plan meets the objective of the standard sod ground cover objective previously noted in these guidelines to achieve greenery in all front yards within the neighborhood; o The use of hard surface landscaping rather than sod ground cover objective will require the planting of additional trees and extensive shrubbery, to visually soften the hard surface and achieve greenery. o On lots with front garages, gravel or decorative rock on the narrow side of the front yard is permissible with the addition of a minimum of 4 shrubs/bushes to offset the hard landscaping. In order for a resident to obtain approval for landscaping varying from the Architectural Guidelines (i.e. hard landscaping - no sod), the resident must contact their builder and submit a detailed sketch of the landscape plan. The builder will then send the variance request to the Architectural Consultant for review (up to $150.00 plus GST will apply). The sketch should include the following: • Legal Land Description: Block, Lot and Plan # • Any and all materials that will be used in the landscape – including mulch, stones etc. • Variety of tree (if known) • Variety of shrubs (if known) and whether they are coniferous or deciduous .