Lots and amenities

Zoning

R1-S zoning allows for basement suites, which may assist first-time homeowners seeking a mortgage, or those who would like to have family members close by while also enjoying independent living. 

The lots are large and can accommodate larger driveways multiple vehicles. 

Very few subdivisions in Courtenay have R1-S zoning!

Traffic

The future street plan for the City of Courtenay, which has Mission Road turning into Crown Isle Boulevard, means there will be very little traffic in either direction past Northridge Estates. 

It also means very quick access into the nearby shopping area including Costco.

 
See future street map 

Lots, 27,28,29,30 and 31 require some added fill; an engineers report is available showing the cross section and estimated house placement for each lot estimating the amount of structural and non-structural fill that is required for each of these lots. 

The retaining wall for lots 28, 29, 30 and 31 was completed in 2023. The no-build covenant for these lots will be removed in early 2024. The completion of the retaining wall was delayed which then dictated these lots to be the last lots sold in the subdivision. Lots 27, 28, 29 and 30 have among the best views in the sub-division.

Hold (lot 22): no building can take place at this time

The setbacks for the lots in Northridge Estates are, for the most part, different than typical R-1S zoning. Due to the slope of the land, which naturally facilitates walk-outs on most lots, the city was agreeable to reducing the front yard setback from 7.5 metres down to 4.5 metres. This 3-metre variance was then applied to the rear yard setback, resulting in a rear setback of 12 metres instead of the typical 9 metres. This helps to avoid regrading of the site entirely and allows for trees at the rear of the property to be retained.

Some lots still have the 7.5 m and 9 m setbacks; see the lot setback plan. Tree retention areas are within the required setbacks, so no building area is lost.

Please refer to the following maps and documents for detailed information and requirements. To those who have purchased lots, please ask for the latest builder’s package of drawings as soon as the purchase sale agreement is finalized . 

These documents are provided in PDF format. Please enlarge maps to at least 100% when open to clearly see all the detailed information.

• Official detailed lot plan including setbacks
• Summary of design requirements
• Detailed lot plan showing lot cross sections, grading contours and the retaining wall for lots 28, 29, 30 and 31
• Lot plan showing buildable footprint for each lot
• Design Guidelines
• Schedule of Restrictions