Garages and Driveways. The interior of all garages situated on any lot shall be maintained in a neat and clean condition. Garages shall be used only for the parking of Vehicles and the storage of normal household supplies and materials and shall not be used for or converted to living quarters or recreational activities after the initial construction thereof without the prior written approval of the Architectural Committee. Garage doors shall be left open only as needed for ingress, egress, and ventilation while work is conducted inside the garage.
Garages and Driveways. (a) All lots shall have at least a one and one-half (1½) car garage, a minimum of fourteen feet (14’ feet in width. All two (2) car garages shall be a minimum of nineteen feet (19’) in width.
Garages and Driveways. Built Green® Tip: Ensure attached garage overhead door is insulated with R8 to R12 or greater. Details Attached double front garages are required for all RSL zoned lots. All garages shall be designed such that their massing, articulation, detailing (including xxxxx ends) and finish materials coordinate with, and do not overwhelm the home (garage doors shall not be a feature of the home). Detached garages are to be consistent in style, finish and colour with the design of the home. DRAFT Garage doors must be colour coordinated to match the home. The door should be the same color as the siding or as an alternative may be the same colour as the fascia or trim (note: white trim colour will require an accent colour to be used). A contrasting color for the garage door may be allowed at the discretion of the DRC. A maximum of 18” must be maintained between the overhead garage door and the eave line. Where the height exceeds 18”, additional detailing may be required. The use of glass panels in garage doors befitting the style of the home is encouraged. Glass panels in garage doors on bungalow homes are required. Sunburst or fan windows are not recommended. The corners of all overhead door openings must be straight (angled corners will not be permitted). Driveways are to be located in accordance with the most recently approved Laurel Stage 22 Street Furniture Plan (which can be found on The Xxxxxxx of Xxxxxx (Phase 4 website). This information is also shown in The Xxxxxxx of Laurel (Phase 4) neighbourhood plan (Appendix A). In the event those two plans differ, the Street Furniture Plan shall govern. All driveways are to be a minimum of concrete with a broom finish and shall have a maximum width at the property line of no more than the width of the garage. A wider driveway may be considered if it can be demonstrated that it does not compromise drainage and not detract from the streetscape and landscaping standards. The use of alternative surfaces / paving materials that use sustainable design strategies such as pervious pavements (that promote infiltration) and pavements with high solar reflectance (reduce heat island effect) are strongly encouraged.
