Active Subdivisions

Subdivision developers must receive approval from South Huron and Huron County in order to build and sell homes. This ensures that the new homes are suitable, sustainable, and comply with official plans and zoning by-law. A development agreement details the terms and conditions of the approval, ranging from the type of trees planted, to the location of mailboxes. Developers work to fulfil these requirements even after the new homes are occupied as they take several years to complete.

Until the terms of the agreement are met, developers are responsible for the maintenance of new subdivisions. Once the subdivision has been constructed to municipal standards, South Huron will assume responsibility of municipal services.

Subdivisions listed below have received draft plan approval.

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Subdivisions

Exeter

Buckingham Estates

Buckingham Estates received draft plan approval in 2016 for 80 single detached dwellings. In 2021, the development went through a redline to increase the number of singe detached lots from 80 to 119.

Access is from an extension of Church Street to two new streets, Triebner and Greene in the subdivision.

Exeter

South Pointe

The South Pointe subdivision consists of 5 single detached, 33 multiple attached dwelling units on the South East end of Exeter. This subdivision was proposed in 2019 with homes in phase 1 complete and phase 2 under construction.

Exeter

Stoneyridge Development

Stoneyridge was originally an 80 dwelling unit residential subdivision submitted in 2005 and received draft plan approval in 2006. In 2014, final approval was granted for 15 units in the first phase.

In 2020, redline modifications were approved to introduce more dwelling variety by adding a 22 unit apartment block and two semi-detaches blocks. The number of multiple attached blocks was reduced so the overall number of units for the subdivision remains at 80

Phase 2 is under construction

Exeter

Windermere

This residential subdivision originally comprised 164 lots/blocks for 159 single detached dwellings, 84 residential dwellings within two high density blocks, a stormwater management pond, an open space block, a block for the naturalized area encompassing the Ausable River, and new municipal streets.

The subject lands front onto Pryde Boulevard, Kingscourt Crescent, and Eastern Ave all to the east (which are municipal streets).

A redline to the originally approved draft plan was granted in August 2024 to remove a high-density block from the west side of the development from the draft plan, make minor changes/realignments along other lots/blocks, and reduce an existing hydro easement from 10 metres down to 3 metres.

This subdivision has draft plan approval until July 2028

Crediton

Crediton Village

Crediton Village Center comprises of 25 lots in the southeast quadrant of Crediton. This subdivision is being developed in 5 phases. The first phase saw the five lots along the east side of King Street being developed. Phase 2-4 consists of 5 lot phases on Victoria Street. Phase 3 is currently being built .

This subdivision was granted draft plan approval in 2011 and construction of phase 1 started in 2022

Grand Bend

Sol Haven

Sol Haven subdivision originally comprised 97 lots for 92 single detached dwellings, 25 street townhouses, and a cluster of 71 stacked townhomes/multiple attached dwellings, a stormwater management pond, and new municipal roads. The subject lands front onto Bluewater Highway (Highway 21).

A redline to the originally approved draft plan was granted in January 2024 to reduce the number of dwelling units by 6 due to design requirements.

The subdivision now consists of 89 lots intended for single detached dwelling development, 4 blocks for multiple attached dwelling development, 1 block for future medium density residential development, 1 block for stormwater management, 1 block for a walkway, 2 blocks for right of ways, and road allowances for 5 streets; on an area of 12.2 hectares.

This subdivision received approval in 2021 and its anticipated construction will being in 2025

Huron Park

Huron Green

Huron Park is a residential subdivision is an established residential area that comprises 202 single detached dwellings and 156 semi-detached dwellings on 57 hectares (142 acres) within the area referred to as ‘Huron Park’. In total, the draft plan of subdivision contains 395 parts (377 proposed lots and 18 blocks), with an addition 7 vacant lots proposed for single detached units and 12 vacant lots proposed for semi-detached units. The subject lands front onto Huron Park Road to the south and Airport Line to the west.

Draft plan approval was initially granted in 2021

Condominium Plans

Exeter

Simcoe Street Plan of Condominium

Draft Plan approval of this condominium is being applied for to permit 34 dwelling units across three buildings comprised of stacked townhouses. The application was recommended approval by South Huron Council on October 19th and is being forwarded to Huron County Council for a decision.

FAQ

What are unassumed subdivisions

Unassumed subdivisions are developer-maintained subdivisions currently managed by the land developer. These areas experience construction activity related to both home development, undertaken by home builders, and necessary infrastructure, as set out by the municipality.

In these areas, you might see unfinished sidewalks and curbs, homes under construction, limited landscaping, vacant lots and blocks that may be undeveloped or blocks that contain stockpile of dirt for an extended period of time.

The development of a developer-maintained subdivision is governed by a Development Agreement between the developer and South Huron is agreement details the responsibilities of each party and outlines the conditions that must be met before South Huron assumes full control of the subdivision.

Neighbourhhood Notification during Draft Approval

While an application is being reviewed, a sign will need to be posted on the property describing the proposed development. Huron County will send notices to properties located within 120 m of the property. Neighbours can provide feedback, which will be considered during the review of the application.

No notification will be given at the start of construction

Who is the approval authority for a subdivision?

South Huron recommends approval/denial to Huron County to who is the approval authority for draft plan approval, redline approval, draft plan extension.

Once approved, the developer would enter into a Development Agreement with South Huron

Roles and Responsibilities

Municipal supervises the construction of all new subdivisions, ensuring that all the roads, sidewalks, storm sewers, catch basins, sanitary sewers, watermains, fire hydrants and solid waste and aboveground works are constructed to municipal and provincial standards.
The Developer, who owns the land, enters into a Development Agreement with South Huron to ensure that the construction of the subdivision meets the requirements of the municipality and other public agencies. The municipality holds financial securities to ensure the Developer performs all the requirements of the agreement.
The Builder buys lots from the Developer and then builds the homes that the Homeowners purchase. In some cases, the Developer and Builder are the same.
The Consulting Engineer is hired by the Developer and is directly responsible for the supervision and administration of subdivision construction work.
Contractors have various construction abilities and are hired by the Developer to construct infrastructure on the road allowance.
Homeowners buy homes within the new subdivision.

Homeowner Resources

Home Improvements

A property’s grading (slope of the ground) is engineered to prevent flooding and property damage by directing storm water away the house and neighbours. In new subdivisions, the grading must be certified by the Consulting Engineer and inspected by South Huron before changes are permitted.

As a homeowner in a new subdivision, you are now allowed to alter the grading, as per the development agreement

Grading Deposits

The grading deposit is held the person who applied for the building permit is generally returned following assumption. If you require further information about your grading deposit, contact your Builder.

Fences

Fences can be constructed without a building permit, but be sure to review and comply with fence by-law .

Once the subdivision has been assumed, changes and repairs to the fence are the responsibility of the Homeowner.

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Citizen's Guide to Land Use Planning

What is the difference between a plan of subdivision and a plan of condominium?

A Plan of Subdivision application is used for dividing land into multiple parcels that can be sold separately. Plan of Subdivision applications are often required to create multiple lots or if the proposal involves the creation of a municipal street.

A condominium plan is like a plan of subdivision in that it is a way of dividing property. Similarly, condominiums will receive a recommendation from South Huron Council and be forwarded to Huron County Council for a decision. Condominiums are a form of property ownership in which title to a unit, such as an individual apartment in a building, is held by an individual together with a share of the rest of the property, which is common to all owners (such as parking areas, amenity area etc.).

Condominiums can involve a brand new development, or an existing rental building or complex which is converted to condominium ownership. They can apply to any type of residential building as well as commercial and industrial buildings.