1. How large are the lots?
2. What are the price ranges for the lots?
3. What is the minimum house size requirement for the subdivision?
4. Is there a maximum size for a house?
5. Who maintains the common areas of the neighborhood?
6. If we purchase a lot, how long before we have to begin building?
7. Who is building the houses and condominiums?
8. Can any other companies build my new single family house?
9. What is an "elevation"?
10. Can we have pets?
11. Are fences allowed?
12. Where would our children go to school?
13. Are we responsible for installing the landscaping?
14. Can we have a basement in our single family home or condominium?
15. How long does it take to build our new home or condominium?
    
    

Q: How large are the lots?
A: Lot sizes vary throughout the neighborhood. The smallest lot is 75’ wide and 160’ deep and contains 12,000 square feet or 0.2755 acres. The largest lot contains 55,837 square feet or 1.2819 acres.

Q: What are the price ranges for the lots?
A: The price of the lot is determined by the size and location within the neighborhood. Lot prices range from $ 32,500 to $ 62,500. The average lot price in the neighborhood is $ 39,700.

Q: What is the minimum house size requirement for the subdivision?
A: All houses built within the subdivision shall have the following minimum footprint, exclusive of basements, attics, garages, porches, decks and unheated areas:

One story homes - 1200 square feet
One and one half story homes - 800 square feet on main floor
Two story homes - 700 square feet on main floor
All others, including split level - 1200 square feet

Q: Is there a maximum size for a house?
A: No. The only limitation is that the footprint of the home falls within the buildable area of the lot. The buildable area of the lot is determined by zoning and states the minimum distance from the side, front and rear property lines.

Q: Who maintains the common areas of the neighborhood?
A: There is over eight acres of park area including the area along side Cold Creek and Brunner Woods. Funds to maintain these areas will be collected from both the single family and condominium owners as association dues.

Q: If we purchase a lot, how long before we have to begin building?
A: There is no time limit to begin construction, however, you will be expected to maintain the grass on the lot below six inches.

Q: Who is building the houses and condominiums?
A: Cold Creek Construction Company Ltd. will be the main builder in the subdivision. They will construct all of the condominium units and are also available to build single family homes.

Q: Can any other companies build my new single family house?
A: Yes. You can choose to purchase a lot and have another builder complete your new home. Your plans and specifications would have to be presented to the plan review committee for their approval before beginning construction. After construction begins, all work, including landscaping, must be complete within 18 months.

Q: What is an "elevation"?
A: An elevation is a two dimensional plan view of the exterior of the house. For example the front elevation would be a drawing showing what the front of the house looked like, drawn to scale, with detailed notes showing the different materials planned for use on the exterior of the building. All plans include a front, rear, left and right side elevation.

Q: Can we have pets?
A: Pets are allowed in the neighborhood.

Q: Are fences allowed?
A: Yes. The City of Sandusky zoning regulations allow certain types of fences to be installed. There are some restrictions as to the height and location of fences.

Q: Where would our children go to school?
A: Cold Creek Crossing is located within the Sandusky City school system. Our neighborhood is within walking distance of Venice Elementary school. Busing is currently available to all other school facilities. For more information regarding this matter, see our link to "Schools".

Q: Are we responsible for installing the landscaping?
A: Yes. All condominium areas will have landscaping and lawn seeding included in the price of the unit. All homes built by Cold Creek Construction Company Ltd. will include the cost of landscaping and lawn seeding within the sales price of the house. If you select another builder to complete your new home, landscape plans must be included in the plans submitted for review and all work shall be completed within 18 months of beginning construction.

Q: Can we have a basement in our single family home or condominium?
A: Yes. The condominiums being built on Westwood Way will have the option of a basement or crawl space foundation. There are several locations that will accommodate walk out basements. All single family homes have the option of installing a basement. Many walk out basement sites are still available.

Q: How long does it take to build our new home or condominium?
A: Actual construction time may take from three to six months depending on the time of year and our current backlog. Construction time may be extended during the winter months or because of inclement weather.

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