Aspen Ridge Architectural Controls

All dwelling volumes must incorporate intermittent variances in plan and elevation to encourage shadow lines on facades and visible elevations which will enhance the streetscape by introducing interesting architecture. This includes all dwelling elevations that are adjacent to or visible from public streets, public parks, and adjacent developments.

The same elevations should not be repeated on adjacent dwellings or directly across the street. If one builder has multiple lots adjacent to each other or across the street, three to five different front elevations are required. For adjacent dwellings, a change in architectural detailing is required. Examples of acceptable changes could include a combination of, but are not limited to the following: roof and dormer orientation and slope, front attached garage roof style or orientation, the size and location of windows and doors, window grilles, material colours and finishes. 

Example of variation in elevations.

Front Door Placement

It is strongly encouraged that the front door of a dwelling be visible on the front facade by directly facing the fronting street. If the door does not face the street, a combination of architectural elements such as front window enhancements, verandas, additional front accent materials or other architectural elements must be added to enhance the dwelling entrance.

Example of acceptable front door placement. If the front door does not face the street additional architectural elements are required.

Depending on Saskatoon Land’s evaluation of any submitted plans, especially those that satisfy only the “minimum” requirements, Saskatoon Land may require architectural details such as the following:

Columns & Entry features

For lots that require an architecturally significant entry feature, features should be consistent with the overall architectural style of the dwelling. This may include the use of covered verandas, modern contemporary interpretations of pergolas or covered entry features.

In the event that columns are used, column styles should be consistent with the overall architectural style of the dwelling. This might include the use of wide-based, tapered columns with stone detailing at the column base for craftsman style dwellings, cedar-clad columns for modern contemporary style dwellings, or columns with masonry cladding along the full length of the column for traditional-style dwellings. 

Modern interpretation of a pergola entry.	Covered entry feature with supporting column. Preferred 10"x10" columns or greater.	Covered entry feature with supporting columns.
Covered veranda with substantial columns.	Wide-based, tapered columns with stone detailing. Preferred tapered columns with 12" x 12" base and 8" x 8" top.	Wide-based columns with stone detailing. Preferred 10" x 10" columns or greater.

Stairs & Entry Features

Stair systems, landings and verandas must be enclosed on all sides. Using steel risers on stairs is permitted as long as the steel is not visible and encased by wood. Untreated plywood (not painted or stained) and/or OSB are not acceptable enclosure materials.

Examples of acceptable stairs and entry features.

Exterior Dwelling Material Requirements

For alternate material requirements on Highly Visible Lots, see specific lot details located in the Architectural Controls by Phase & Lot Type section below.

Note: Material types and square footage must be clearly identified on the drawings submitted in support of your application. Failure to do so may result in delays to the approval of your application.

Front Elevation Material Calculations	Highly Visible Lot Side or Rear Material Calculations
Three Materials Example: Stucco = 100 square feet Stone Column = 10 square feet | Stone Garage = 70 square feet Hardie Siding = 60 square feet The stone and Hardie siding exceed the minimum three material requirement of 25 square feet (standard & laned lots) and 40 square feet (walk-out lots).	Red (surface elevation) = 130 square feet (1st storey) | 85 square feet (2nd storey) Blue (windows and doors) = 120 square feet Green (secondary material) = 126 square feet Secondary Material Required: 215 square feet (surface elevation) minus 120 square feet​ (windows/ doors) = 95 square feet x 33% = 31 square feet required.

• Trim features, roof shingles, and parging will not be counted as a material. In order to be included in the required material amount, the material must be visibly shown on the 2D elevation plan and be visible from the – street or park. Material wrapped around a column or architectural feature is encouraged to provide cleaner edges, but will not count towards the required material total for the 2D elevation in review.
• The materials being used need to be distinctly different and discernible from each other. Two similar materials with visually different textures will be considered two materials. For example, Hardie siding and Hardie shakes or vinyl siding and vinyl board and batten will be accepted as two materials. Vinyl siding with vinyl shakes; or vinyl siding with vinyl scallops; or the same material in different orientation are NOT two materials. Contrast with the trim materials and exterior dwelling materials being used is encouraged.  If using three materials, the third material can be the same material as the primary or secondary material but must be a different colour. 
• For the purpose of the material calculation, the total area of the elevation is from the ground to under the eaves. Windows and/or doors shall be subtracted.

Exterior Dwelling Material Finishes 

* where a brand name is specified, approved equivalents will be considered.  

Garage Placement

For lots requiring an attached garage, a garage side location is determined on the Interactive Map unless the lot is marked with a “C” for corner lot garage placement.

Garage sides on a given block are paired together against a common property line in order to provide a better streetscape appearance.

Corner Lots

For corner attached garage lots, the garage must be located as per the permitted garage sides as shown below. The image below demonstrates permitted options for the placement of an attached garage on a corner lot, attached to the front of the dwelling furthest from the street corner or attached to the rear of the house closest to the side street.

Lot purchasers should check curb design, street light pole locations, utility pedestal locations, and mailbox locations, prior to designing a dwelling with a garage on the side.

Alternate materials are required for side and rear dwelling facades that face streets and open spaces. These alternate material requirements are over and above the noted material requirements for the dwelling Lot Type. The intention of these controls is to avoid the monotony and the perceived cheapness of large expanses of blank walls. The lots that are relevant to these highly visible lot controls are identified in the Specific Architectural Controls below. 

THE TREE PROTECTION BYLAW, 2024

As part of The Tree Protection Bylaw, 2024, the City is requiring those working around City trees to obtain a Tree Permit prior to the start of a project. Beginning September 1, 2024, Tree Permits will be required for all work within six metres of a City tree, including construction, demolition and major landscaping.
 

LANDSCAPING MATERIAL SCOPE & MINIMUM STANDARDS

The material scope includes materials and services rendered for the installation of sod, artificial turf*, topsoil, trees, shrubs, plant materials, hardscape elements, irrigation components, and edging.

• *artificial turf must be pre-approved by Saskatoon Land.
• ​xeriscape front yards must be pre-approved by Saskatoon Land.

The following minimum standards apply:
1. Topsoil installed to a minimum depth of 100mm;
2. Sod (seeded lawns are not acceptable) “Sod laying shall be performed during the active growing season for type of sod. Sodding during dry periods, at freezing temperatures or over frozen soil is unacceptable.” Canadian Landscape Standards, 2017; and
3. A minimum of one (1) tree of a species suitable for Saskatoon's climate and soil types must be planted in the front yard of the following minimum size:

          a) Deciduous trees must have a minimum 45mm caliper measured 1.8m above ground; and
          b) Coniferous trees must be at a minimum 1.8m in height.

XERISCAPE YARDS

To align with the City of Saskatoon Water Conservation Strategy, water reduction on front yard landscaping is encourage; however, landscape plans must be submitted prior to installing xeriscape and turf for review by Saskatoon Land staff.  Xeriscaped and artificial turf front yards will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of Saskatoon Land. 

For xeriscape yards, the following minimum standards apply:
1. A minimum of one (1) tree is required to the same standards as outlined above. If you wish to substitute the tree for additional vegetation you must contact Saskatoon Land for approval;
2. All xeriscapes must include a mix of hardy shrubs. The minimum shrub requirement is three (3) shrubs with 2m spread at full growth; however, it is strongly encouraged to go beyond the minimum standard; and
3. Acceptable ground covers include mulch, rock, native grasses and wildflowers, and perennials. Rock ground cover is only permitted to cover 30% of the landscape. The remaining 70% must be covered by mulch or vegetation that is not sod such as perennial plant ground cover and/or native grasses and wildflowers.

For artificial turf yards, the following minimum standards apply:
1. Artificial turf must be multi-blend (a combinations of various grass strand colors and/or materials used to mimic the aesthetic appearance of natural grass);
2. Artificial turf must be UV resistant;
3. Artificial turf must accommodate drainage.

COMMUNITY TREE PLANTING PROGRAM

Lot purchasers can request their preference of available tree species for the City-owned portion of their front and/or side yard. The yard must be up-to-grade before a tree request can be processed and the tree planting site must meet minimum spacing requirements and be cleared of all above and below ground utilities to be approved as a plant site. The homeowner is responsible for watering the new tree unless otherwise noted. Refer to the City of Saskatoon website at saskatoon.ca for more information.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Architectural Controls Deposit
Starting in Phase 7 and onward, any Eligible Contractor that purchases a lot and fails to comply with all architectural requirements may be suspended from further lot allocations and be subject to provision of a $7,500 performance bond on future purchases to achieve compliance. Individuals that purchase lots will be required to provide a $7,500 letter of credit at the time of Agreement signing, which would be released upon the architectural control inspection of the driveway and front yard landscaping.

City Boulevards (Combined Walk & Curb)
For areas with combined walk and curb, the lot purchaser is required to landscape up to the inside sidewalk edge.

City Boulevards (Separate Walk & Curb)
For areas with separate walk and curb, the lot purchaser is required to landscape the space between the outer sidewalk edge and the curb-face, adjacent to the road top (boulevard). The landscaping of this area must complement the front yard landscaping in order to comply.

Front Yard Defined
With the exception of corner lots, the front yard is defined as the area between the front building wall and inside sidewalk edge and the side property line to side property line.

Licensed Landscaping Contractor
All landscape services and installation must be performed by qualified companies holding a valid City of Saskatoon Business License, Contractor License, or Non-Resident Contractor License.

Corner Lots
On corner lots, landscaping must be completed for the entire length of the side-yard which abuts the flanking street

ACCEPTABLE DRIVEWAY TYPES

• Broom-finished
• Stamped and coloured
• Exposed aggregate and pavers

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Architectural Controls Deposit
Starting in Phase 7 and onward, any Eligible Contractor that purchases a lot and fails to comply with all architectural requirements may be suspended from further lot allocations and be subject to provision of a $7,500 performance bond on future lot allocations to achieve compliance. Individuals that purchase lots will be required to provide a $7,500 letter of credit at the time of Agreement signing which would be released upon the architectural control inspection of the driveway and front yard landscaping.

Licensed Contractor
All front driveway services and installation must be performed by qualified companies holding a valid City of Saskatoon Business License, Contractor License, or Non-Resident Contractor License.

Front Driveway Defined
The front driveway is defined as the area between the front attached garage and the inside edge of the sidewalk.

Corner Lots
Where an attached garage faces the side street and vertical curbing exists, the Transportation and Utilities Department (306-975-2460) must be contacted to determine the appropriate crossing allowances.

Attached Garage Integration

For lots that require an attached garage, the attached garage shall not protrude more than 2.4 metres (8 feet) from the facade of any habitable floor area of the dwelling.  

Acceptable Garage Projections Examples

The attached garage projects less than 2.4 metres from the living room of the dwelling.	The attached garage projects 2.4 metres from the second storey of the dwelling.	The attached garage projects 2.4 metres from the front office/den of the dwelling.
The attached garage projects 2.4 metres from the second-storey bonus room.	The attached garage projects less than 2.4 metres from the front living room of the dwelling.	The attached garage projects 2.0 metres from the second storey of the dwelling.

Architecturally Significant Garage Doors

The street appeal of a home contributes to the general appeal of any residential area. Garage doors make up a significant portion of the facade of any attached garage home. Any home with a front or rear attached garage requires garage door styles that complement the home’s exterior. The garage door must include some architectural features. Examples of garage door types, design elements and corresponding architectural styles are outlined below:

Acceptable Garage Door Examples

Aluminum composite garage door, suitable for modern contemporary architectural style.	Aluminum composite garage door with left side window placements suitable for modern contemporary architectural style.	Craftsman style garage door featuring wide trim pieces and decorative glass windows.	Garage door with dark finish and coped edges, suitable for traditional architectural style.

Note: Garage door supplier and model information must be submitted along with your building permit application. Garage doors will be reviewed and approved. Please include photos or brochures to help explain the garage door.

Roof Pitch

The roof of the principal dwelling shall have a minimum 6-in-12 pitch except in instances where it can be demonstrated that a lesser sloped pitch contributes towards a consistent architectural style or enhanced level of street appeal. Approval of roof pitches less than 6-in-12 will be at the discretion of Saskatoon Land. Some examples that outline the acceptable use of roof pitches less than 6-in-12 are identified below:

The use of a low-pitched gabled roof for a craftsman style home.​	The use of a flat roof or low-sloped roof in a modern contemporary style home.	The use of a low-pitched hip roof with wide overhanging eaves in a prairie style home.

Lot Specific Architectural Controls

Phase & Lot Type Map

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Phase 1 of Aspen Ridge features three lot types: Standard Lot - Attached Garage, Executive Walk-Out Basement Lot - Attached Garage and Laned Lot - Detached Garage. The architectural controls for each type are noted below:

Highly Visible Lot

Lots 1, 16 to 38, Block 701

Lots 1, 6, 7, & 13, Block 702

Lots 1, 10, 11, & 25, Block 703

Lots 1 & 16, Block 704

Lots 1, 15, 16 & 28, Block 705

Lots 1 to 14, Block 706

In addition to the controls noted in the preceding sections, any dwelling elevation facing a street or park also requires the following:

1. Other than a front facade which has other requirements as noted in this document, any building elevation which flanks a street or faces a park requires a secondary exterior building material no less than 40 square feet in area.
2. Other than a front facade which has other requirements as noted in this document, any building elevation which flanks a street or faces a park requires the placement of windows and/or a door that occupy no less than five percent of the area of the subject building elevation.

50 square feet of a cedar accent material is provided along the rear elevation of the dwelling which faces a linear park. The rear elevation has an area of 1,100 square feet, requiring the placement of a minimum of 55 square feet of window and/or door area. In this example, 124 square feet of window and door area has been provided.	80 square feet of cedar plank is provided along the side building elevation which faces the flanking street. The side elevation facing the flanking street has an area of 840 square feet, requiring the placement of a minimum of 42 square feet of window and/or door area. Five windows are provided resulting in a total window area of 75 square feet.

Landscape & Driveway Requirement 

Front yard landscaping and front driveways are mandatory in Phase 5 to improve the curb appeal of newly built dwellings in Aspen Ridge. 

The work is to be completed within 18 months of the building permit issuance date and the dwelling/site must comply with all Architectural Controls, Landscape requirement standards, and Driveway requirement standards to the satisfaction of Saskatoon Land.​

Architecturally Significant Garage Doors 

The street appeal of a dwelling contributes to the general appeal of any residential area. Garage doors make up a significant portion of the facade of any attached garage dwelling. Any dwelling with a front or rear attached garage requires garage door styles that complement the dwelling’s exterior. The garage door must include some architectural elements. Examples of garage door types, design elements and corresponding architectural styles are outlined below: 

Hardware and handles can be used on garage doors but are not counted towards the garage door architectural elements.

Full-width windows or trellis above garage doors are permitted and count towards the garage door architectural elements.

Wood tone garage doors (without windows) are permitted if the wood tone garage door compliments a structural architectural element on the dwelling such as columns or exposed beams.

Contemporary or Flush garage doors (without windows) may be approved if the garage door style is consistent with the dwelling style and only if no adjacent dwelling has been previously approved to have a garage door with no architectural elements.

Acceptable Garage Door Examples

	Wood garage door (without windows) are permitted if the wood tone garage door compliments a structural architectural element on the dwelling such as columns or exposed beams.
	Contemporary or Flush garage doors with or without grove details and no windows may be approved if the garage door style is consistent with the dwelling style and only if no adjacent dwelling has been previously approved to have a garage door with no architectural elements.

Unacceptable Garage Door Examples

Garage doors with random window spacings are not permitted.

Note: Garage door supplier and model information must be submitted along with your architectural controls application form. Garage doors will be reviewed and approved. Please include photos or brochures to help explain the garage door that will be installed.

Roof Pitch

There is no roof pitch requirement; however, the roof pitch should complement the architectural style of the dwelling and be consistent with the intent of strengthening the streetscape and harmonizing the interface between housing forms.

Approval of roof pitches will be at the discretion of Saskatoon Land. Some examples that outline the acceptable use of roof pitches less than 6-in-12 are identified below.

The use of a low-pitched gabled roof for a craftsmen style dwelling.​	The use of a flat roof or low-sloped roof in a modern contemporary style dwelling.	The use of a low-pitched hip roof with wide overhanging eaves in a prairie style dwelling.

Phase 6 Architectural Controls PDF Attachment

According to Bylaw No. 7990, The Fire and Protective Services Bylaw (2001), it is mandatory for all buildings or structures to prominently display a civic address. The following requirement must be fulfilled:

1. All buildings or structures must prominently display a civic address to ensure identification during emergency situations for first responder staff.
2. The civic address shall be prominently displayed on the front of the building or structure so as to be clearly visible from the street.
3. Upon inspection, the civic address must be visible from the street to comply with the Architectural Controls.

Landscape & Driveway Requirement 

Front yard landscaping and front driveways are mandatory in Phase 7 to improve the curb appeal of newly built dwellings in Aspen Ridge. 

Architecturally Significant Garage Doors 

The street appeal of a dwelling contributes to the general appeal of any residential area. Garage doors make up a significant portion of the facade of any attached garage dwelling. Any dwelling with a front or rear attached garage that faces the street requires garage door styles that complement the dwelling’s exterior. The garage door must include some architectural elements. Examples of garage door types, design elements and corresponding architectural styles are outlined below: 

Full-width windows or trellis above garage doors are permitted and count towards the garage door architectural elements.

Wood tone garage doors (without windows) are permitted if the wood tone garage door compliments a structural architectural element on the dwelling such as columns or exposed beams.

Contemporary or Flush garage doors or garage doors that use hardware and handles (without windows) may be approved if the garage door style is consistent with the dwelling style and only if no adjacent dwelling has been previously approved to have a garage door with no architectural elements or similar hardware.  Please clearly request this garage door style if desired on the Architectural Controls Application Form so it can be reviewed.

Acceptable Garage Door Examples

	Wood garage door (without windows) are permitted if the wood tone garage door compliments a structural architectural element on the dwelling such as columns or exposed beams.
	Contemporary or Flush garage doors with or without grove details and no windows may be approved if the garage door style is consistent with the dwelling style and only if no adjacent dwelling has been previously approved to have a garage door with no architectural elements.

Unacceptable Garage Door Examples

Garage doors with random window spacings are not permitted.

Note: Garage door supplier and model information must be submitted along with your architectural controls application form. Garage doors will be reviewed and approved. Please include photos or brochures to help explain the garage door that will be installed.
 

Roof Pitch

There is no roof pitch requirement; however, the roof pitch should complement the architectural style of the dwelling and be consistent with the intent of strengthening the streetscape and harmonizing the interface between housing forms.

Approval of roof pitches will be at the discretion of Saskatoon Land. Some examples that outline the acceptable use of roof pitches less than 6-in-12 are identified below.

The use of a low-pitched gabled roof for a craftsmen style dwelling.​	The use of a flat roof or low-sloped roof in a modern contemporary style dwelling.	The use of a low-pitched hip roof with wide overhanging eaves in a prairie style dwelling.

Lot-Specific Architectural Controls

Phase 7 of Aspen Ridge features three lot types: Standard Lot - Attached Garage, Executive Walk-Out Basement Lot - Attached Garage, and Laned Lot  - Attached Garage. The architectural controls for each type are noted below:

Highly Visible Lots

LOT 12, BLOCK 736
LOT 1, BLOCK 737
LOT 1, 37, 38, 69, BLOCK 738
LOTS 1 TO 8, BLOCK 739
LOTS 1 TO 8 & 33 BLOCK 740
LOTS 1, 21, 22, 36, BLOCK 741
 

These controls are in addition to the controls noted in the previous sections. The intention of these controls is to avoid the monotony and the perceived cheapness of large expanses of blank walls on side and rear facades that are highly visible from streets and open spaces. The lots that are relevant to these highly visible lot controls are identified in the map above. The following requirements listed are an absolute minimum. Saskatoon Land reserves the right to require further treatment to any facade in order to satisfy the intentions of the Phase 7 Architectural Controls.

In addition to the front facade requirements, any dwelling elevation which flanks a street or open space: 
1. Requires a secondary exterior dwelling material with visually different texture when compared to the primary material.  The secondary material must cover no less than one-third (33%) of the elevation defined as the total area of elevation from ground to under the eaves. For the purpose of this calculation, window and door areas shall be subtracted. A third material may also be used provided that a different colour is added not in the adjacent tone/shade to the primary and secondary materials used. The second and third materials, when combined, must cover no less than one-third (33%) of the subject elevation. Horizontal banding of the base of the dwelling is discouraged as landscaping and fences tend to hide the material.  
2. Requires the windows and doors to occupy no less than 5% of the elevation defined as the total area of elevation from ground to under the eaves. 
3. For corner lots that also want a rear garage, the garage elevation which flanks a street will require a second exterior material that is comparable to the materials used on the dwelling. The second material must cover no less than 20 square feet of the garage side closest to the lane or must band the top of the garage. If the garage door faces the street, the garage door requires architectural details see number 4 below.
4. Garage doors facing streets are required to meet the controls listed in the Architecturally Significant Garage Doors section above. Added architectural details such as doors and/or windows are encouraged for garage elevations that flank streets. 

Depending on the quality of the submitted plans, especially those that satisfy only the “minimum” requirements, the Design Review Committee may require more architectural details such as the following:

• Accented walls build-outs or other interruptions in wall planes.
• Window and door accents. 
• Break-ups in roof massing or roof lines such as dormers or cross gables.  
• Other accents or placement of additional materials and/or colour.

Highly Visible Lot Examples

The area of the rear elevation (minus window area) totals 270 square feet. Ninety (90) square feet of stone has been provided, which satisfies the secondary material requirement. One hundred-forty (140) square feet of window/door placement has also been provided, which satisfies the window and/or door placement requirement on highly visible lots.	The area of side elevation (minus window area) totals 300 square feet. One hundred (100) square feet of stone has been provided, which satisfies the secondary material requirement. Forty (40) square feet of window placement has also been provided, which satisfies the window and/or door requirement on highly visible lots.
The garage side that flanks the street has two materials 20 square feet or greater and one window	The garage side that flanks the street has two materials greater than 20 square feet and is installed closest to the lane.

Property Identification

According to Bylaw No. 7990, The Fire and Protective Services Bylaw (2001), it is mandatory for all buildings or structures to prominently display a civic address. The following requirement must be fulfilled:

1. All buildings or structures must prominently display a civic address to ensure identification during emergency situations for first responder staff.
2. The civic address shall be prominently displayed on the front of the building or structure so as to be clearly visible from the street.
3. Upon inspection, the civic address must be visible from the street to comply with the Architectural Controls.

Landscape & Driveway Requirement 

Front yard landscaping and front driveways are mandatory in Phase 8 to improve the curb appeal of newly built dwellings in Aspen Ridge. 

Architecturally Significant Garage Doors 

The street appeal of a dwelling contributes to the general appeal of any residential area. Garage doors make up a significant portion of the facade of any attached garage dwelling. Any dwelling with a front or rear attached garage that faces the street requires garage door styles that complement the dwelling’s exterior. The garage door must include some architectural elements. Examples of garage door types, design elements and corresponding architectural styles are outlined below:

Full-width windows or trellis above garage doors are permitted and count towards the garage door architectural elements.

Wood tone garage doors (without windows) are permitted if the wood tone garage door compliments a structural architectural element on the dwelling such as columns or exposed beams.

Contemporary or Flush garage doors or garage doors that use decorative hardware and handles (without windows) may be approved if the garage door style is consistent with the dwelling style and only if no adjacent dwelling has been previously approved to have a garage door with no architectural elements or similar hardware. A minimum set of six (6) decorative hardware pieces (4 hinges and 2 handles) is required. Black garage doors with decorative hardware will not be approved. Please clearly request this garage door style if desired on the Architectural Controls Application Form so it can be reviewed.

Acceptable Garage Door Examples

	Wood garage door (without windows) are permitted if the wood tone garage door compliments a structural architectural element on the dwelling such as columns or exposed beams.
	Contemporary or Flush garage doors with or without grove details and no windows may be approved if the garage door style is consistent with the dwelling style and only if no adjacent dwelling has been previously approved to have a garage door with no architectural elements.

Unacceptable Garage Door Examples

Garage doors with random window spacings are not permitted.

Note: Garage door supplier and model information must be submitted along with your architectural controls application form. Garage doors will be reviewed and approved. Please include photos or brochures to help explain the garage door that will be installed.
 

Roof Pitch

There is no roof pitch requirement; however, the roof pitch should complement the architectural style of the dwelling and be consistent with the intent of strengthening the streetscape and harmonizing the interface between housing forms.

Approval of roof pitches will be at the discretion of Saskatoon Land. Some examples that outline the acceptable use of roof pitches less than 6-in-12 are identified below.

The use of a low-pitched gabled roof for a craftsmen style dwelling.​	The use of a flat roof or low-sloped roof in a modern contemporary style dwelling.	The use of a low-pitched hip roof with wide overhanging eaves in a prairie style dwelling.

Lot-Specific Architectural Controls

Phase 8 of Aspen Ridge features two lot types: Standard Lot - Attached Garage and Executive Walk-Out Basement Lot - Attached Garage. The architectural controls for each type are noted below:

Highly Visible Lots

LOTS 10, 18, 19, 38, block 743
LOTS 1 TO 16, BLOCK 744
LOTS 1 TO 10, BLOCK 745
LOTS 1, 18, 19, 33, block 746
LOTS 1, 14, 15, 24, block 747
LOTS 1, 15, 16, 30, block 748
LOTS 1, 20, 21, 44, block 749
LOTs 1 to 12, 67, block 751
LOTS 1, 16, 17, 35, block 752
 

These controls are in addition to the controls noted in the previous sections. The intention of these controls is to avoid the monotony and the perceived cheapness of large expanses of blank walls on side and rear facades that are highly visible from streets and open spaces. The lots that are relevant to these highly visible lot controls are identified in the map above. The following requirements listed are an absolute minimum. Saskatoon Land reserves the right to require further treatment to any facade in order to satisfy the intentions of the Phase 8 Architectural Controls.

In addition to the front facade requirements, any dwelling elevation which flanks a street or open space: 
1. Requires a secondary exterior dwelling material with visually different texture when compared to the primary material.  The secondary material must cover no less than one-third (33%) of the elevation defined as the total area of elevation from ground to under the eaves. For the purpose of this calculation, window and door areas shall be subtracted. A third material may also be used provided that a different colour is added not in the adjacent tone/shade to the primary and secondary materials used. The second and third materials, when combined, must cover no less than one-third (33%) of the subject elevation. Horizontal banding of the base of the dwelling is discouraged as landscaping and fences tend to hide the material.  
2. Requires the windows and doors to occupy no less than 5% of the elevation defined as the total area of elevation from ground to under the eaves. 
3. For corner lots that also want a rear garage, the garage elevation which flanks a street will require a second exterior material that is comparable to the materials used on the dwelling. The second material must cover no less than 20 square feet of the garage side closest to the lane or must band the top of the garage. If the garage door faces the street, the garage door requires architectural details see number 4 below.
4. Garage doors facing streets are required to meet the controls listed in the Architecturally Significant Garage Doors section above. Added architectural details such as doors and/or windows are encouraged for garage elevations that flank streets. 

Depending on the quality of the submitted plans, especially those that satisfy only the “minimum” requirements, the Design Review Committee may require more architectural details such as the following:

• Accented walls build-outs or other interruptions in wall planes.
• Window and door accents. 
• Break-ups in roof massing or roof lines such as dormers or cross gables.  
• Other accents or placement of additional materials and/or colour.

Highly Visible Lot Examples

The area of the rear elevation (minus window area) totals 270 square feet. Ninety (90) square feet of stone has been provided, which satisfies the secondary material requirement. One hundred-forty (140) square feet of window/door placement has also been provided, which satisfies the window and/or door placement requirement on highly visible lots.	The area of side elevation (minus window area) totals 300 square feet. One hundred (100) square feet of stone has been provided, which satisfies the secondary material requirement. Forty (40) square feet of window placement has also been provided, which satisfies the window and/or door requirement on highly visible lots.
The garage side that flanks the street has two materials 20 square feet or greater and one window	The garage side that flanks the street has two materials greater than 20 square feet and is installed closest to the lane.