Cedar Lakes: Your Private Escape into Nature
Discover the tranquility of Cedar Lakes, the sixth premier community by Sunset Lakes Developments. Tucked away in the south-western corner of Greely, this serene wooded setting offers a quiet escape from the everyday hustle without sacrificing city convenience.
Experience a lifestyle defined by natural beauty—featuring private treed lots, a gorgeous dockside waterfront, and winding trails through mature forests. With access to a large City park, professional sports fields, Cedar Lakes is more than just a neighborhood; it’s a peaceful sanctuary where you can finally plant your roots and build the life you’ve always imagined
Natural. Sparkling. Tranquil. Welcome to Cedar Lakes.
Buying an existing home in Cedar Lakes?
- 1) Before “closing”, contact sunsetlakes@rogers.com to make sure that you obtain a Status Certificate, which confirms that Owners Association dues are up to date and that the property is in compliance with the covenants.
- 2) Review the Covenants and the Owner’s Association information for the chosen community.
Owner & Resident Resources
Welcome Package
The Cedar Lakes Welcome Package is designed to protect your investment and enhance our shared community culture. It provides essential guidance on environmental protections, design reviews, and owner responsibilities. Click the link below to access the full document.
Bylaws
CLOA By-law No. 1
Bylaw Compliance
By-Law Compliance Letter
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Restrictive Covenants
This document outlines the legally binding protective covenants and building restrictions that run with the land at Cedar Lakes to ensure a consistent, high-quality community standard. It covers essential architectural requirements, environmental protections, and property maintenance obligations designed to preserve the collective aesthetic and long-term value of all homes within the development
Design Review Process
Building a home in a Sunset Lakes Community is an exciting and rewarding journey, representing a significant investment in your future. The quality of your residence—and those of your neighbors—is paramount, not only to protect that financial investment but to maximize your long-term enjoyment of the community.
The Design Review Process is established to ensure enduring community standards. Designs accepted through this process typically offer greater architectural interest and character than is commonly found in standard tract-designed or production housing.
Every home in a Sunset Lakes Community must undergo this review by the developer or its appointee and receive formal acceptance before construction begins. The intent is not to impose arbitrary aesthetic judgments or to unduly restrict owners. Instead, the process aims to promote individual creativity, encourage thorough planning, and coordinate a diverse blend of architectural styles that enhance the entire neighborhood. This process supplements the legal requirements found in the Covenants and Restrictions for each specific community.
The Four-Step Procedure
Step 1: Review existing homes in the area to gain inspiration from previously accepted designs.
Step 2: Submit a preliminary concept sketch and discuss your ideas with a member of the Design Review Committee to ensure your project is headed in the right direction.
Step 3: Submit a formal Design Review Application. This must include building plans, elevations for all four sides, and a detailed site plan depicting the house, driveway, lamps, setbacks, tile beds, and total square footage. At this stage, refinements may be suggested.
Step 4: Receive your official written Design Review Approval.
Pre-Construction Considerations
Roadside Ditches: Ditch grades are set according to approved engineering designs and have been strictly inspected. These ditches require a specific surface slope to manage rainwater and runoff. Furthermore, driveway culverts must be installed according to the drainage design. These grades must remain untouched to ensure proper drainage and sub-drain function; do not add sod, fill, or topsoil, and ensure no vehicles drive over these areas.
Zoning & Compliance: This approval does not warrant compliance with municipal zoning by-laws, building codes, or other legal requirements. The responsibility for meeting all municipal standards and City-approved footing levels remains solely with the owner.
Grading & Drainage: A specific grading and drainage plan is registered on the title of each lot. Every owner is required to comply with this plan prior to receiving final approval for their home.
Lamp Posts: To maintain community character, all lots must feature two (2) photocell-operated lawn lamps on pedestals. These must be placed on both sides of the driveway and set back 1.5 meters from the road allowance.
Future Improvements: Please note that all future improvements—including sheds, pools, fences, hedges, and retaining walls—require separate design review approval to maintain community standards.
Design Review Application Form
Official Design Review Application
To ensure your project is processed without delay, all homeowners and builders must complete the formal Design Review Application. Please note that we cannot accept project details or sketches pasted directly into an email; the official document must be downloaded, filled out in full, and submitted as a complete package.
Submission Requirements:
Complete the Form: Download & Print the PDF below and ensure all property and owner details are accurate.
Attach Required Documentation:
Elevations and Floor Plans: Detailed architectural drawings of all four sides.
Site Plan: A layout depicting the house, driveway, and setbacks.
Tree Planting and Conservation Plan: A sketch indicating clearing areas and post-construction planting.
Technical Specifications: Any additional building details required for the review.
Formal Acknowledgment: The signed application confirms your commitment to the approved design.
How to Submit: Once completed, email the form and all supporting documents to sunsetlakes@rogers.com or deliver a hardcopy to the Sunset Lakes Developments office at 1280 Fox Valley Rd., Greely. Please allow up to 30 days for the committee to review your application and provide a response.
Property Improvements & Landscaping
This application process is specifically for homeowners who have already completed their initial home construction and are now seeking to add exterior features or secondary structures.
External Property Improvements & Landscaping
To maintain the high standards and aesthetic harmony of our communities, all exterior modifications made after your home is built require formal approval from the Owners Association Design Review Committee before any work begins. Please note: We cannot accept project details or sketches pasted directly into an email. You must download, complete, and submit the official application form below.
Step 1: Review Our Community Standards
Before starting your application, please review our specific requirements for each project type to ensure your plan meets neighborhood guidelines:
- Sheds & Exterior Structures
- Fences, Hedges, and Privacy Screens
- Swimming Pools
- Tree Retention & Planting
Step 2: Prepare Your Required Documentation
Your submission must be sent as a complete package including:
- Completed Application Form: Downloaded, filled out, and signed.
- Detailed Site Plan: Indicating the exact location of the proposed improvement and setbacks.
- Tree Planting & Conservation Plan: A sketch indicating clearing areas and post-construction planting.
- Technical Documentation: Full specifications, plans, or elevations relevant to the project.
Step 3: Submit for Review
Email your completed form and all supporting files to sunsetlakes@rogers.com. Please allow up to 30 days for the committee to review your proposal and provide a response.
Request for action
Request for Action or Information
To submit your request: Please copy the form below into an e-mail, complete all details and e-mail to sunsetlakes@rogers.com. You must also attend the next Cedar Lakes Owners Association Board meeting to address issues directly.
Date: _______________________________
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Email Address: ___________________________________________________________
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5. (To be completed by Cedar Lakes Owners Association Board) Final action taken:
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Tree planting
Tree planting and conservation will be undertaken on a lot by lot basis using the following guidelines:
- Typical Lot. Tree planting conservation plan on figure 1 attached showing the areas of a typical lot after allowing for house, yard, driveway, septic area and street.
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Restrictive Covenants registered on title to each lot require:
- the owner to submit for approval a detailed site plan with the application for design review approval. Tree conservation and planting will be addressed as part of the review; and
- No tree in excess of 100 mm in diameter can be removed after construction of the home except for driveway, septic, and living area.
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Tree conservation and planting guidelines:
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Maintaining existing trees:
- Retain all existing trees whenever possible. Ensure that trees onsite are protected from grade change, equipment damage and root compaction during construction.
- If the trees have too much fill built up around them they will not survive more than five years after construction.
- If equipment has been driving over the root system then aeration of the soil to relieve compaction should be undertaken.
- If there has been damage to the tree trunk by equipment, the area should be cleaned and torn bark removed.
- Existing trees have successfully established their root systems in the soil on site whereas trees introduced to the site may have been grown in a different type of soil and will undergo planting shock and adjustment to the new soil conditions.
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Pruning, watering, staking and mulching:
- Pruning of trees should be kept to the minimum. Removing foliage will reduce photosynthesis and the production of food for the tree. The reasons for pruning are to improve structure by removing weak branches, removing dead or diseased branches and removing crossing or rubbing branches. Pruning to develop the structure of the tree should be done on the tree as soon as possible. Pruning a young tree for structure will help it develop better and faster and will create less damage by keeping the pruning cuts small.
- Water is critical for successful tree growth. There are correct and incorrect methods of watering. Frequent, shallow watering encourages surface roots and soil compaction, which will make the tree more susceptible to drying out during periods of drought. The best method of watering is infrequent, deep soakings that will encourage deeper root growth, less compaction and healthier trees that can survive periods of drought. The best time to water is during the morning when evaporation is minimized. It is best to let the hose trickle water onto the root area for a longer period of time instead of using a sprinkler. Remember, you can over-water the tree or underwater the tree, but the result will be the same – loss of your tree. Good water management is critical to the success of your tree.
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Maintaining existing trees:
Homeowner Resources
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