Architectural Design Guidelines

Whether you are currently a resident in Farrington Cove, considering building a new home, additions or alterations to your existing home, or are considering Farrington Cove for a new purchase, we encourage everyone to understand what makes our community so special that just being here brings peace and enjoyment in an ocean side environment.

The Strata Council and Architectural Review Committee (ARC) recognize and play an active role in the future development of our community, on behalf of the Owners, to enhance the beauty and the individual and collective value of the fifty-one lots contained within Farrington Cove. The master plan for Farrington Cove takes advantage of the natural beauty, surrounding landscape and waterfront to provide a truly unique lifestyle experience. This includes enjoyment of the many lakes and hiking trails within a short walk of Farrington Cove. Also unique to Farrington Cove is preferred access to our semi exclusive forty plus slip marina including power, water, our fish cleaning station, and large kayak and paddle board racks. This area is so special that, in the summer, Owners frequently sit out on the end of the dock sharing appies, wine, and conversation.

These Guidelines are an evolving document, based on the “Schedule of Restrictions” which are part of the Farrington Cove Bylaws, and which were provided by the developer as part of the process of creating Farrington Cove. The Developer or “Declarant” handed the building approval process over to the Strata Council some years ago, after the first few buildings were built on the property.  The concepts in the “Schedule of Restrictions” which has given prospective purchasers of Farrington properties, owners, and realtors the most difficulty are the interpretation of the phrases “the natural environment and the west coast style as determined by the Declarant.” contained in part 2.10 and “to reflect the architecture of the Sunshine Coast” contained in part 2.11 of the Schedule of Restrictions.  The Architectural Guidelines Committee has spent a substantial amount of time consulting with the Developer, architects and designers and building construction experts to arrive at an understanding of how those two phrases impact house design in Farrington Cove.

The Architectural Review Committee, appointed by Strata Council, is here to assist you with your building plans in order to meet the Building Guideline bylaws and contribute to the future enhancement of our Farrington Cove.   These guidelines form an important part of your home design approval process and should be given to your architect or builder before designs are commenced. They will make the design process easier and assist you to get your project underway much sooner. Adhering to the Building Guidelines and this guide is part of your responsibility to all the Owners of Farrington Cove and provides reassurance that all properties will be finished to a high standard as envisioned by the Master Developer and other Lot Owners.

Thank-you for considering Farrington Cove for your new home. We all look forward to welcoming you as an Owner and resident of our very special community and to working with you through the process of these guidelines.

Dated Feb 15, 2019