Accessory Buildings

 ARC approval is required and will be based upon quality of workmanship, design, and harmony of external design with existing structures, location in relation to surrounding structures, Plan Development Setbacks, topography, size and finish grade elevations measured in part by the following standards:

1. Must be complementary architectural style and the same color(s) as of the residence.

2. Maximum sizes will be 80 square feet and not exceed 12 feet in height including skids, foundation and/or concrete slab.

3. Must be screened from view of the street by a fence, shrubs, trees, and/or plants. Amount, size, and location of vegetation will be at ARC's discretion.

4. Should be located in the side yard whenever possible. If this is not possible, the structure should be located next to the Owner’s house or in a location least visible by neighbors and/or that minimizes the impact on neighbors.

5. Roof should be of the same or complementary as the existing roof on residence.

6. Materials other than wood, Masonite, or that resemble the home will generally be discouraged.

7. One (1) accessory building per lot. (Updated August 2023)

8. Accessory buildings not greater than 80 square feet may encroach 10 feet within the current rear setback in the most recently approved Planned Development Agreement. (Updated August 2023)

 

Decks

ARC approval is required for new construction or existing structure re-design. The deck must be constructed of material that would be considered similar to the material of the residence or maintenancefree-type decking products as approved by the ARC and be located so as not to obstruct or greatly diminish the view or create an unreasonable level of noise for adjacent Property Owners. Decks must be constructed with a pre-finish, stained or painted in a color that is complementary to match the body or trim color of the home if the deck is visible from the street, open parkways, or exceeds the height of the lowest portion of the fence on the Property. Maintenance-free type decking products may be used provided that the decking material is consistent throughout the front, side, or rear elevation of a building. Homeowners are reminded that as with wood, some types of maintenance-free decking products may also require periodic maintenance for proper care and to retain the product’s aesthetic conformity, including, but not limited to, fading, warping, etc. Decking that extends no greater than thirty (30") inches directly above the grade of the structure may utilize a lattice skirting provided the skirting is made of the same material as the deck, minimum (3/8") inches thick boards and stained or painted to match the remaining portion of the deck. Decks may not be more than 25% of the entire rear Lot of the home. Construction shall not occur over easements beyond the side plane of the home and must meet all set back requirements of the Plan Development. The applicant may also be required to plant vegetation for additional screening purposes.

 

Play and Sports Equipment and Tree Swings

See Basketball Backboards and Trampolines. ARC approval is required for all front-yard tree swings. Front yard tree swings, if approved, will be allowed up during the months of April-November of each year, and must be removed during the months of December-March. Approval will be based upon, but not limited to the following criteria:

ARC approval is required for permanent fixtures. It does not require approval if it is:

• Movable.

• Screened by a fence.

• Located as close to the home as possible.

• Does not unreasonably obstruct adjacent neighbor's corridor views.

• Use of the equipment does not create an unreasonable level of noise for neighbors.

Permanent structures require approval. Such approval will be based upon:

• Height of the structure at its highest point may not exceed twelve (12) feet. The size and location of the play structure for approval will be based upon the overall size and dimensions of the Lot and the impact on the adjacent neighbors.

• Shrubs and/or trees equal to 3/4 the height of the play structure at planting may be required for screening purposes. Amount, size, and location of vegetation will be at ARC’s discretion.

Playhouses

ARC approval is required. Must be an integral part of the landscape plan. Must not obstruct a neighboring Property Owner’s view. Must be similar in material and design to the residence and painted or stained the body or trim color of the Residence and must comply with all existing setback requirements. Roof material must match that of the Residence, if applicable. Height of the playhouse should not exceed the height of the fence on the Lot at its lowest point, unless otherwise approved by the Architectural Review Committee. The structure cannot exceed 24 square feet of floor space.