Design Standards

• These Design Standards became effective June 1, 2022 and are not being applied retroactively to any projects that were completed or approved before that date. 
• Variances will only be granted “when circumstances such as topography, natural obstructions, hardship, aesthetic or environmental considerations may require” (Section 4.17 of the Declaration).
• These Design Standards are intended to address most improvements, however, it may not include all improvements envisioned by a homeowner. Where an improvement is not included, a DRR form should be submitted.

Click on a category in the list below to learn more specifics.

ACCESSSORY BUILDINGS
AIR CONDITIONING (“AC”)/COOLING EQUIPMENT
ANTENNAE
ARBORS
AWNINGS
BASKETBALL SYSTEM (pole, backboard; see also Tennis/Sport Court)
BIRDBATHS, BIRDFEEDERS, BIRDHOUSES
CLOTHESLINES
COLUMNS AND SUPPORTS
COMPOSTING
CONSTRUCTION
DECK
DOG HOUSES
DOG RUNS
DOORS - EXTERIOR
DRAINAGE
DRIVEWAY EXTENSIONS AND REPLACEMENTS
EXTERIOR FINISHES
EXTERIOR PAINT (updated 9/15/22)
EXTERIOR SPEAKERS AND OUTDOOR TELEVISIONS
FENCE - CORNER SITES-SUMMIT, POINT, RIDGE, HILLSIDE
FENCE - GENERAL
FENCE - INVISIBLE FENCING
FENCE - PROPERTIES BORDERING BRICK WALLS
FENCE - PROPERTIES BORDERING COMMUNITY FACILITIES OR DETENTION LOT
FENCE - SCREEN FENCING
FENCE - SIDE FENCING
FENCE - THE OVERLOOK
FIRE PITS & FIREPLACES
FLAGS AND FLAGPOLES
GARAGE & GARAGE DOORS
GARDENS - VEGETABLE
GAZEBOS
HOT TUBS
LANDSCAPING
LIGHTING
OUTDOOR PRIVACY WALLS
PATIO COVERS
PATIO
PERGOLAS
PIPES
PLAY AND SPORTS EQUIPMENT
PLAYHOUSE
RAIN BARRELS
SETBACKS (updated 9/15/22)
SIGNAGE
SOLAR SYSTEMS & PANELS
STORAGE-OUTSIDE
SWIMMING POOLS & SPAS
TENNIS & SPORTS COURTS
WATER FEATURES
WINDOWS
XERISCAPE