Covenants, Requirements & Restrictions

January 2009

Architectural review and approval required for all new home construction.
Setbacks: 20’ front, 20’ rear, 5’ side, 20’ corner
Minimum conditioned square footage 1300 sf and 1500 sf
Building facades should exhibit detailing as approved by the developer. Corner lots should have side entry garage.
Landscape plans are required for approval by Developer.
Shade trees are required in the front yards of all houses. Size, species and placing shall be designated by the developer.
Roof is to be asphalt shingle.
Brick should not be repeated on adjacent houses.
Mailboxes are of one design designated by the developer. No deviations are allowed.
Out buildings are strictly regulated and are subject to architectural review. They must be constructed of materials and colors to match the main house. This includes playhouses. No prefabricated storage bldgs are allowed.
Home additions, decks, arbors, porches, gazebos, garden structures, swimming pools/ spas, large landscaping projects, statuary or other improvements which can be seen from the street or other lots are subject to Architectural review.
Dog/ animal pens are strictly regulated. They must be hidden from view from the street and other homes or lots. Architectural review required. No more than two domesticated pets may be kept on or inside anyone’s property.
Fences -are strictly regulated. Only certain styles are allowed. Minimum standard privacy fence is a “4x4 Good Neighbor Fence” with treated posts and cedar or cypress boards. Details are available from the Developer. No chain link fencing is allowed. Architectural review is required for all fencing.
Walks and drives – Washed aggregate finish is not allowed on walks and drives. Broom finish concrete is preferred. Brick or stone insets, patterned concrete, and stained and scored concrete are some examples of allowed paving upgrades.
Tree removal – All trees at existing homes are subject to Architectural review before they can be removed.
Grading and drainage – Architectural review must approve any proposed changes in the grading and drainage of a homeowner’s yard. The homeowner may not adversely impact an adjoining neighbor or common area with alteration of drainage pattern.
Parking – No permanent on-street parking is allowed. All parking of vehicles must be on the lot. No Boats, RV’s, trailers, trucks one-ton and over, or other large vehicle is allowed to be parked on the street or the lot for over 24 hours. Adjacent storage facility is available for this.
Appearance standards – Certain appearance standards are established for the subdivision including but not limited to yard upkeep, signage, satellite dishes and antennae. Homeowners Association – is part of Harbor Gate. All lot owners are members