Neighborhood Standards

Basketball Goals

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  Color: Backboard must be white, beige, clear, light gray, black
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  Post must be black
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  Location: Goal backboard is perpendicular to primary street

Decks

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  Materials: Must be cedar, cypress, No. 2 Grade or better pressure treated pine, or composite
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  Color: Must be natural, stained or painted to match exterior color of the home. A sample of materials with selected color must be submitted to the committee along with a Modification Request Form
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  Specifications: Vertical supports for decks must be a minimum 6 x 6 inch posts or painted metal poles, preferably boxed in as to appear to be 6 x 6 inch posts
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  Constraints: The deck may not extend past the sides of the home
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  A building permit may be required for a deck

Detached Structures

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  Location: Structures must be located where they will have minimum visual impact on adjacent properties
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  Constraints: Structures, other than a dog house, will be considered only for lots of 1 acre or more
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  A building permit may be required for certain exterior building alterations

Door And Transoms

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  Materials: Wood or fiberglass
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  Color: Follow Exterior Painting Guidelines
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  Size: Modification of existing construction is prohibited
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  Style: Doors, transoms and side lights can be configured with: Wood, glass, or glass/wrought iron
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  Constraints: Storm doors must be full glass (screens and etched glass are prohibited)

Driveways

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  Materials: Concrete, brick pavers, or paver stones
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  Color: Gray or a neutral color that compliments exterior color of house
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  Specifications: Joints should be at least ¼ the concrete thickness, cement should be re-enforced with steel bars or wire mesh in grid pattern
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  Size: Any change in size must be within 120% of original driveway
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  Style: Plain concrete, concrete with brick pavers, exposed aggregate, stamped concrete
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  Constraints: All concrete must match
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  For repairs larger than 6” x 6”, complete sections (e.g. entire driveway, entire walkway) must be replaced
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  Stamped/stained concrete must be a neutral color

Edging

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  Materials: Brick, stone or poured concrete
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  Color: Earth tones
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  Poured concrete must match driveway
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  Size: Maximum 6” (h) x 4” (w)
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  Location: May be used only between driveway and landscaping or between two different types of landscaping (e.g. flower bed and grass)
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  Constraints: All concrete must match
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  Plastic and metal are prohibited
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  Formed edging stone that does not resemble natural rock is prohibited
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  Edging must be consistent

Exterior Decorative Objects

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  Materials: Natural and man-made
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  Color: Should complement exterior of home
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  Constraints: May not be within 10 feet of street
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  No more than 1 item unless part of a matched set with a max of 3 units in the set
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  Excludes flowerpots (see Flowerpots on page 7 for additional information)

Exterior Landscaping & Maintenance

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  Constraints: The amount and character of the landscaping must conform to the precedent set in the surrounding community
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  Landscaping should relate to the existing terrain and natural features of the lot, utilizing plant materials native to the Southeastern United States
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  Modifications greater than 25% of existing landscape or any screen planting require a site plan and Modification Request Form (perennials and annuals excluded)
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  Vegetable gardens must be located behind the rear line of the house, limited to 150 square feet, and have a maximum plant height of 4 feet. Corner lots may be subject to additional constraints
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  The landscape bed edge is a neat 4″ to 6″ deep trench or must follow Edging Guidelines
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  All mulched landscape beds must be covered with natural pine straw, chopped pine bark mulch, or wood shavings
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  Rock may be used only for drainage purposes
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  Outdoor storage of garden tools and hoses must be screened from view. Any tools or items stored under a back deck or porch must also be screened from view of common areas

Exterior Painting

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  Color: For all exterior painting, a painted poster board sized sample, using only the currently approved paint colors, must be submitted to the committee along with a Modification Request Form. Review Trim and Siding for approved trim and siding paint colors and Shutter and Front Door for approved front door and shutter paint colors
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  Specifications: A minimum of two and a maximum of three colors are allowed
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  All exterior paint colors must be from the approved list
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  All paint colors must complement the home
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  White is counted as one color. For example, white window trim is considered use of one color
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  Stained wood front doors do not count as one color
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  Location: Exterior siding, trim, doors, transoms, storm doors garage doors, and shutters
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  Style: Flat or satin only
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  Constraints: Sash, window trim, and window grids (mullions) must be the same color
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  Brands\ Manufacturers: Approved colors are all Sherwin-Williams, but the paint can be matched at other paint stores. Please be aware that when matched, the color is not always true to the original
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  The Homeowner is responsible for ensuring that the paint matches the Sherwin Williams color exactly

Fences

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  Materials: Pressure treated wood, aluminum, or wrought iron
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  Aluminum or hot tip galvanized screws and nails
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  Color: Wood must be natural or stained with a neutral color. If stain is planned, a stained wood sample must be submitted to the committee along with a Modification Request Form
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  Aluminum / wrought iron must be black
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  Specifications: Max span between posts is 10 feet; minimum post size is 4×4 inches
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  Must have 2×8 inch rails or three 2×6 inch horizontal rails per section
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  Crossbeam structure must not be visible from any street (must face the yard)
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  Concrete footing required for all fence posts
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  Mesh fencing for split rail should be minimum of 16 gauge and color should blend to minimize look
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  Size: Max height is 6 feet, min height is 4 feet
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  Location: Fence may not be located closer to any street than rear edge of the home
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  On corner lot, fence may not be closer to side street than building line of house and may be subject to additional requirements
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  Style: Privacy, picket, split rail, wrought iron
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  Constraints: Vinyl, chain link or composite fencing materials are prohibited
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  Mesh or wire may be used only in conjunction with split rail fence

Firewood

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  Color: Woodpile coverings are allowed only if the cover is an earth tone color and the woodpile is screened from the view of the street
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  Location: Must be located within the sidelines of the house and in the rear yard in order to preserve the open space vistas

Flower Pots

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  Materials: Natural and manmade pots
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  Live flowers or live decorative trees
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  Color: Colors must compliment the exterior of home
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  Location: May not be placed within 10 feet of street
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  Constraints: Artificial plants or flowers in pots are prohibited
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  Maximum of 4 pots on front porch and in front yard
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  Maximum of 2 decorative trees

Garage Doors

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  Materials: Steel or wood
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  Color: Follow Exterior Painting Guidelines
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  Specifications: 16 panel (4 x 4), rectangular windows allowed for top row
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  Size: Same as original on home
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  Style: May include decorative hardware

Gutters And Downspouts

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  Materials: Aluminum
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  Color: Match trim and fascia
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  Specifications: Gutters should be seamless and K-style
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  Hung with hidden hangers/screws only
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  Size: 5” and 6” widths only
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  Location: Same as original
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  Constraints: Downspouts must be rectangular
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  If ‘gutter guards’ are used, they must be aluminum and/or match shingles or gutter color (ex. Gutter Guard uses a 1 piece gutter and guard)

Landscaping & Lighting

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  Materials: Metal, plastic, copper
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  Color: Fixture must be black or antiqued copper
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  Light color must be white or clear, unless seasonal decorative
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  Specifications: Bollard, flood, surface mount, tier, walk and specialty
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  Size: Exposed fixture does not exceed 12″ in height if on ground
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  Location: Front, back, deck, stairs, trees
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  Constraints: The number of lights may not exceed 10
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  Fixture should be discreet from common area viewing, light fixtures are not decorative
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  Solar lights are prohibited
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  Colors of fixture and colors of light must be consistent
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  Lighting may not parallel driveway

Landscaping Surrounding The Mail Post

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  Specifications: If the area around the post is landscaped with small plants or flowers, bare earth must be covered with proper ground cover
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  Size: Flowers, shrubs, and vines should be kept to a height of 24″
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  Landscape bed edging shall be a neat 4″ to 6″ deep trench
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  Constraints: Grass surrounding the mail post must be maintained at the same height as the grass in the yard
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  Any flowers, plants, shrubs, or bushes that surround the mail post must be properly maintained
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  Debris, clippings, weeds and dead plants should be removed at the end of the growing season
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  After the first frost, all affected material should be removed
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  See Edging Guidelines for more information

Mail Post & Mailboxes

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  Materials: Imperial Series: Black aluminum mail post (#2), Model #210K, Black aluminum box style #0 with knob
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  Location: Mail posts are to be installed 18″ from the back of the curb on any street with the exception of cul-de-sac streets where the post needs to be installed 12″ from the back of the curb (this is a Federal Regulation)
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  Mail post must be installed at a 90 degree angle with the top of the post at 51″ to 60″ from the ground
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  The mailbox itself shall be installed 39″ from the base of the post
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  Style: Number plate style #1 mounted on the box
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  2″ solid brass numbers
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  Constraints: Mail post must be maintained in the condition in which it was received from the factory
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  Maintenance is advised per manufacturer’s recommendations as needed, i.e. polish with turtle wax every few years
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  Mail posts may not be painted another color
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  Numbers may not be mounted on the box itself or on the post
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  Brands\ Manufacturers: Mail posts, mailboxes, number plates, and numbers may be purchased from Dean Crenshaw at Quality Products, Inc. (770-345-4229) or from Classy Mailboxes (770-321-0481). Delivery and installation are available

Patios & Walkways

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  Materials: Concrete, brick pavers, or paver stones
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  Color: Gray or a neutral color that compliments exterior color of house and/or matches driveway
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  Specifications: Walkways must match, or blend with driveways
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  Size: Any change in size must be within 120% of original walkway/patio
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  Location: Per original
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  Style: Plain concrete, plain concrete with brick pavers, exposed aggregate, stamped/stained concrete
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  Constraints: The patio must not extend beyond the sidelines of the house and must not extend to within 10 feet of side property lines
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  The walkway must not exceed 4 inches above ground and the patio must not exceed 6 inches above ground level at any point
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  Any patio that is visible from the road may not have patio covers, trellises, permanent seating, railing, and other items
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  For repairs, complete sections must be replaced and color matched
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  Patching of sections is prohibited

Play Equipment

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  Materials: Pressure treated wood, natural or stained
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  Location: Must be in rear yard within the sidelines of the house
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  Corner properties may have additional restrictions

Play Houses & Tree Houses

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  Specifications: Must have minimal visual impact on adjacent properties
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  Size: May not be larger than 100 square feet
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  Location: Corner properties may have additional restrictions
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  Constraints: Must be located in rear yard, within sidelines of the house

Porch Railings

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  Materials: Cast iron
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  Color: Black
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  Specifications: Must match original railing
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  Size: Not to exceed original footprint
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  Location: Same as original
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  Style: Same as original
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  Constraints: Same as original

Private Pools

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  Specifications: Pools are generally not permitted on lots smaller than one acre
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  Size: Maximum pool area 1,000 square feet
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  Location: Must be placed in rear yard, within sidelines of house. Corner properties may have additional restrictions
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  Style: Preferred privacy fence is shadow box design maximum 6 feet in height
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  Constraints: Pools must be below ground
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  Pool and deck lighting may not intrude onto neighboring lots
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  Exterior hot tubs must be screened from adjacent properties and streets

Rain Barrels

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  Materials: Plastic, wood, metal, composite
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  Color: Should complement exterior of home
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  Location: May not be within 10 feet of property lines
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  Constraints: Must be screened from view
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  Above ground container may be no larger than 61 gallons
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  Maximum number: 2 rain barrels per home

Retaining Walls

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  Materials: Brick, stone, landscape block, or pressure treated lumber (6 x 6)
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  Color: Earth tones or natural complimenting exterior colors of home
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  Specifications: Wood must be pressure treated 6” x 6”, stones may be no larger than 15” x 15”
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  Style: Natural rock or pressure treated lumber. Stone veneer is permissible
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  Constraints: All materials, colors, and styles must be consistent
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  Railroad ties, reinforced soil and galion (wire enclosed cage) are prohibited
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  Exposed poured concrete and cinderblock are prohibited

Roofs

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  Materials: Architectural Shingles only
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  Color: Must compliment the color of house
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  Constraints: Skylights are prohibited on front of house

Shutters

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  Materials: Polypropylene/Vinyl or wood
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  Color: Follow Exterior Painting Guidelines
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  Size: Must match original size
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  Location: Same as original
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  Style: Raised panel
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  Constraints: Louvered style prohibited

Siding And Trim

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  Materials: Fiber Cement board
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  Color: Follow Exterior Painting Guidelines
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  Specifications: 8 1/4 x 12 sheets/planks of fiber cement
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  Should be same height as the original siding
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  Size: Must be a 7” exposure
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  Location: Replacing original location
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  Style: Beaded or non-beaded, textured or smooth
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  Constraints: Vinyl siding and ‘shake’ shingles (shingle style) prohibited

Vehicles And Parking

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  Constraints: Boats, trailers, campers, or recreational or any other type vehicle may not be parked or stored in open view on residential property for longer than a 24 hour period
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  All cars parked in open view and not in a garage must be operable and may not be unsightly
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  Vehicles may not be parked on any yard
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  As a general rule, parking of vehicles on the street is prohibited. Temporary parking (four hours or less) is allowed if not a nuisance to neighbors or impediment to traffic flow
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  Homeowners are responsible for guest parking and must ensure that guests park in a safe manner and do not impede access to other driveways and traffic

Windows

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  Materials: Wood; wood clad with aluminum, vinyl or fiberglass; PVC composite or cellular PVC composite (this is not vinyl), aluminum
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  Color: Follow Exterior Painting Guidelines
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  Specifications: Double strength glass (1/8”), simulated divided light (SDL) 7/8” sculpted (required on exterior of window at a minimum), replace double hung with double hung windows and single hung with single hung windows
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  Size: Same as original, same amount of visible glass (rail size 1 ½ – 1 ¾”), same configuration of grills top and bottom for front of home
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  Location: Front of home: Must have SDL top and bottom in same configuration
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  Side of home: Must match original size and configuration of SDL if existing,
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  Back of home: SDL on upper and bottom sashes in same configuration, grill on upper sash only or no grills
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  Constraints: Each individual side of the home (for example front, back or side of the home) must have windows with consistent design and materials
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  Replacement of windows with new materials requires all windows on that side of the home are simultaneously replaced to maintain consistency
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  Wrapping (capping) of brick mold or stops (other than sills) is prohibited
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  Brick mold and stops can be changed to cellular PVC composite
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  Grill-between-glass (GBG) is prohibited
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  Transoms must maintain grills
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  Vinyl windows are prohibited
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  Screens must be full size, half screens are prohibited