What is the purpose of the GHHOA?
The GHHOA is a not for profit corporation that is operated without the purpose of financial gain for its Members. All board and committee members positions are unpaid volunteer positions.
Any profits shall be used in promoting its Objects as set out as follows:
The Objects of the Corporation are:
a.) To provide facilities, recreation, social and other like services to Members;
b.) To promote better acquaintance, understanding and co-operation among Members;
c.) To provide a forum for the discussion and distribution of information on matters of interest to Members;
d.) To solicit, receive, and hold contributions for the Objects of the Corporation;
e.) To invest or reinvest any principle and/or interest accrued in such manner as may from time to time be determined commercially appropriate by the Directors;
f.) To expend, disperse, and distribute such money in the furtherance of the Objects of GHHOA;
g.) To encourage and promote:
(i) Developer Commitment compliance;
(ii) Protective Covenant compliance;
(iii) Building code compliance; and,
(iv) Quiet enjoyment by GHHO Titleholders;
h.) Any and all other Objects as deemed appropriate from time to time by the Membership and/or the Board of Directors; and,
i.) To do all such other things as are incidental or conducive to the attainment of the above.
What are the GHHOA membership fees used for?
The GHHOA membership fees are used to run the association and for any amenities to be available to all lot owners. For example, the bench and table that were added to the breakwater by the boat launch were purchased by the association for the use by all lot owners.
Water
Does the development have a water co-op?
The development has a water distribution system which is operated by Granite Hills Golf Club. The water is minimally treated (chlorinated) and there is a boil water advisory in place.
What is the fee for the water?
The fee is billed annually and is for the previous year. Billing for new lot owners is pro-rated based on the date of being connected. The current annual fee is $340.00 plus GST of $17.00
How do I get my property connected to the water distribution system?
Lot owners shall request hook-up to the system in co-ordination with Gilles by phoning (204) 981-6577.
The water is not working. Who do I contact?
Please contact Gilles at (204) 981-6577.
Marina
GRANITE HILLS GOLF CLUB & ESTATES MARINA
The Granite Hills Golf Club & Estates Marina, is owned and operated by 4553994 Manitoba
Ltd., the Developer of Granite Hills Estates and controls the operations of the boat launch, its
docking facilities (marina), the assigning of slips and the policies governing the operation of
the Granite Hills Golf Club & Estates Marina.
Looking to rent a boat slip or key FOB access to use the boat
launch at the Granite Hills Golf Club & Estates Marina
Please contact granitehillsgolf@wswmail.net
Existing Boat Slip Renters and Key FOB Holders
The Granite Hills Golf Club & Estates Marina sends an email each year in mid March to all
existing boat slip renters and key FOB holders together with a Marina Rental Form and a
copy of the Policies Governing the Operation of Granite Hills Marina inviting you to book a slip
or to renew your access to only use the boat launch for the current boating season.
Members in Good Standing in the Granite Hills Estates Home
Ownership Association Inc. “GHHOA”
One of the benefits of being a member in good standing in the GHHOA is that you are given
preference in the allocation of slips after shareholder requests for slips have been assigned.
More information on the process for assigning boat slips is set out in the Policies Governing
the Operation of Granite Hills Marina.
The list of members in good standing is provided by GHHOA to the Developer representative
and the Granite Hills Golf Club & Estates Marina by April 1 st each year.
Building Requirements
I am considering buying a lot in the development. Are there any building requirements?
A Development Agreement and Protective Covenants sets out the mutual terms between the Developer and each lot owner of Granite Hills Estates. The terms of the agreement are a caveat to the registered title of each property in Granite Hills Estates. This is a sample of of the Development Agreement and Protective Covenants for your reference.
Each lot owner in Granite Hills Estates assumes the responsibility to be knowledgeable about the covenants and to abide by them.
In addition to the development agreement, the Granite Hills Estates Home Ownership Association has bylaws which include the same building requirements. The bylaws can be found on our website.
What is the minimum square footage for a cottage/house?
All one-storey residences must have an interior floor area of at least 1,000 square feet; all two storey homes must be a minimum of 1,800 square feet on two floors, excluding garages, carports, breeze ways, patios, and the like.
Fabric Covered Structures/Instant Garages
Portable or instant type sprung structures (vinyl, plastic, cloth material stretched over rigid metal pipe or wood) are not allowed on the GHHO Lot. (These types of structures are often referred to as instant garages, or instant storage units); These structures are not permitted by the association bylaws, additionally they are not permitted by the Protective Covenant agreement attached to each lot in the Granite Hills Estates development.
Trailers
I won’t be building a cottage for a few years. Can I have a trailer on the lot in the meantime?
No trailers, mobile homes, tents or other portable or temporary housing accommodation may be placed on a Granite Hills Estates lot for the purpose of storage or as a temporary or permanent residence, except for a two-year period during the time that a permanent residence is being constructed, starting from the date of the commencement of construction.
I have a cottage. Can I store my trailer on the property?
Storage of motor homes, 5th wheel trailers, travel trailers, boats are allowed on the Granite Hills Estates lot. However, these items should be stored in an inconspicuous location.