Brighton Architectural Controls

The Tudor Style is based on a variety of early English building traditions.  Most dwellings in this style emphasize high-pitched gable roofs, elaborate stone/brick chimneys, and decorative trim detailing.  

click on image

Prairie Style dwellings originated in the Midwest U.S. by Frank Lloyd Wright.  These dwellings were designed to reflect the flat horizon of the prairie landscape using low sloped roofs, broad overhangs, and accented horizontal trims and materials.  

click on image

The term "Arts and Crafts" refers to the early 19th-century British and American movement to revive handicrafts. The movement was also the inspiration behind the Craftsman and bungalow styles. 

click on image

Inspired by post and beam or log dwellings in mountain settings, this informal style features lofty ceilings and open floor plans. Craftsman Style dwelling plans typically blend well with nature, and their exteriors frequently incorporate the use of natural materials. 

click on image

French Country dwellings draw from both the smaller country cottages and large rural estates of France. The style is characterized by a steep hipped roof, and dwellings may include turrets, finials, and shaped chimneys.  Bays and decorative windows lend character to the facade.  

click on image

Typically, the Colonial-style dwelling includes a symmetrical facade, regularly-spaced single windows, and some decorative accent over the front door. Historically speaking, this style developed in the original thirteen American colonies, as settlers adapted European building techniques to the materials available and the climates in their New World colonies. The Colonial dwelling plans being built in America today are more accurately called "Colonial Revival," which was first seen around 1880, and grew rapidly after World War I.  

click on image

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 or open spaces.

Three (3) lots are required in between homes before the same elevation and primary colour may be repeated on the same side of the street.  The same elevation and primary colour may not be repeated across the street for the three facing lots. See example image below.

	The same dwelling elevation on the lot that is circled can only be built on lots with green stars.

Colours are defined as primary material siding or masonry.

Elevations are defined as the exact same front elevation no matter which side the garage is on.  Examples of acceptable changes could include a combination of, but 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.

If one builder has multiple lots adjacent to each other or across the street, three to five different front elevations are required.

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 verandas, front-window enhancements, additional front accent materials or other architectural elements will be required 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 of this document, Saskatoon Land may require architectural details such as the following:

Columns & Railings 

In the event that columns are used, column styles must be consistent with the overall architectural style of the dwelling.  Front columns are to be a minimum of 10" wide. All railing material is to be metal or an approved no-maintenance material.

All columns must have a cap and a base, the base of column is not to overhang the landing or veranda.  All columns must support a beam and not the soffit.

Verandas

The use of front verandas on dwellings in Brighton is strongly encouraged. A veranda is defined as a usable space on the front of the dwelling which is larger than 10 feet wide (parallel to the street). Where possible, wrap-around front porches/verandas should be incorporated into corner lots. Verandas are typically covered, with multiple columns and a railing.  Where a veranda is used on the dwelling, wood verandas and steps are permitted.

Front Stairs & Entry 

Stair systems, landings and verandas must be enclosed on all sides. Using steel stringers on stairs is permitted as long as the steel is not visible and encased by wood or a no-maintenance type material. Entry systems, landings and verandas must be stained or painted to complement the dwelling colours. The sides of all front steps and verandas are also to be skirted with wood or a no-maintenance type material. Untreated plywood (not painted or stained) and/or OSB are not acceptable enclosure materials. Lattice screens alone will not be permitted as a skirting material.

Dwellings with front attached garage, where no veranda is used, front steps are encouraged to be constructed using one of the following:  pre-cast concrete, cast-in-situ concrete, exposed aggregate concrete.

Entry Features 

Dwellings 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. Front doors must be painted to match the dwelling colour scheme.

Examples of acceptable stairs and entry features.

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

All dwellings require a minimum of two different exterior dwelling materials on the front elevation with each material being no less than 50 square feet in area, or a minimum of three different exterior dwelling materials with the second and third materials combined being no less than 50 square feet in area (or 25 square feet each). 

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 towards the required material amount, the material must be visibly shown on the 2D elevation plan. 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 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 also encouraged. 

• For the purpose of the material calculation, the total area of elevation is from the ground to under the eaves. Windows and doors shall be subtracted.

Exterior Finishes

• ​Siding – vinyl, *Hardie board, or Aluminum

• Traditional Lap profile is required for all vinyl siding.

• Acrylic Stucco

• Brick

• *Cultured stone

• *Smartboard

• Shakes – Cedar or *Hardie shakes. Vinyl shakes are permitted as accents in gables only.

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

Masonry

• Where masonry is proposed, it must portray structural integrity.

• Masonry returns are to be a minimum of 2 feet.

• All masonry is to go down to as close to finished grade as possible, to a maximum of 3” from grade.

Parging

On the front face of the dwelling all materials are to go down to as close to finished grade as possible, to a maximum of 3” from grade.

On the inside/front entrance side of Front Drive Garage, parging should go down to close to finished grade as possible, to a maximum of 3” from grade for a 2 foot return, and then is permitted to step up to 6” maximum.

On the exterior side of the garage a maximum of 24” of parging is permitted after a 2 foot return. 24” of parging is permitted on all other elevations.

In cases where the side elevations are sloping, parging should be tiered or sloped to follow the grade. Parging is not considered a material and will not be counted towards the material calculations.

Window Trims and Sills

• *Smartboard/*Hardiboard
• *Cultured Stone
• All trims used on home are to be finished off correctly i.e. trims must not return around the corner and be left floating, they should be finished off with a vertical trim (see examples).

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

Note: stucco, aluminum or vinyl are not permitted window trim materials on any elevation.

Examples of acceptable trim return.

Flashing

All flashing used on the home exterior, including the roof, is to be prefinished to blend with adjacent materials. Galvanized metal flashing is not permitted on any part of the home, which is visible from the street or lane.

Dwellings with a front attached garage must construct a minimum single-wide garage.  The garage must be constructed at the same time as the dwelling is built.  Minimum inside dimensions shall be 3.5m wide and 6m long.A lot with a secondary garage off the lane shall not be built on the rear easement and must have a paved apron that connects the garage pad to the rear property line.

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. For corner attached garage lots, the garage must be located as per the permitted garage sides shown below.  The image below demonstrates the 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 dwelling closest to the side street.

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

Front yard landscaping and front driveways are mandatory in order to improve the curb appeal of newly built dwellings in Brighton. 

Phase 1A Architectural Controls PDF Attachment

Lot-Specific Architectural Controls

Phase 1A of Brighton features one lot type: Standard Lot - Attached Garage. The architectural controls for this lot type are noted below:

Lot-Specific Architectural Controls

Phase 1B of Brighton features one lot type: Standard Lot - Attached Garage. The architectural controls for this lot type are noted below:

 Phase 2B Architectural Controls PDF Attachment

Lot-Specific Architectural Controls

 

Phase 2B of Brighton features two lot types: Standard Lot - Attached Garage, Executive Walkout Lot – Attached Garage. The architectural controls for these lot types are noted below: