Landscaping Guidelines for Hadfield

Purpose

These design standards have been established by the Architectural Control Committee (ACC) in order to create and maintain a community of high esteem and visual harmony.  Homeowners and builders are urged to study these standards as well as the full set of Covenants which are part of the deed to their home.  The Design Standards listed here are intended to supplement and amplify the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions Restrictions and Easement of Hadfield (Covenants), but are not to be construed as a complete representation of these Covenants.  In the event of a conflict between the Covenants and these Design Standards, the Covenants shall prevail.  The ACC reserves the right to change, alter, revoke and add to the Design Standards from time to time at its discretion.

1. No trees over 6” in diameter (and no Dogwood tree or Redbud tree over 2” in diameter) shall be removed without the prior written consent of the ACC.

2. Landscaping should relate to the existing terrain and natural features of the lot, utilizing plant material native to the Southeastern United States.  Front yards must be sodded with Bermuda grass.  A minimum road shoulder of sod 6’ – 10’ wide is required running from lot line to lot line.  Preserve large natural areas to minimize the amount of sod required.  Rear yards may be seeded or treated naturally.  Foundation plantings must be three (3) gallon size minimum (if installed as part of the original landscaping package).

3. All driveways and parking areas must be paved with materials approved by the ACC and should be curvilinear if possible.

4. All fencing must be approved by the ACC regarding design and location.  Solid looking privacy fencing can be used, however, three rail wood/cedar fending with 2 x 4 weld wire fabric stretched and stapled on the inside is preferred for fencing in rear yards.  All fencing should be installed behind the setback of the house and is preferred to be to the rear of the house.  Exceptions will be considered on a case by case basis only.  Maximum fence height for boundary fencing is 72”.  Chain link fencing will not be approved.

5. All mailboxes must be stucco, stone or brick to match the exterior of the house foundation.  The ACC reserves the right to standardize all mailboxes.

6. All clothes lines, garbage cans and wood piles must not be visible from any street or neighboring lot.  All garbage must be placed in suitable garbage cans.

7. All air conditioning compressor units visible from the street or neighboring lot shall be screened by approved fencing or plantings of a density and height to effectively hide the unit.  Plantings should be a minimum of 5 gallon size to ensure proper screening.  No window air conditioners shall be installed.

8. All swimming pools, hot tubs and spas must be approved by the ACC.  No above ground pools will be permitted.

9. Play equipment (excluding basketball goals) must be approved by the ACC.  Basketball goals should be mounted on black poles and have backboards painted white or clear Lucite.  Basketball goals cannot be located within 50’ of the front street (front setback of the property), and they cannot be mounted on the house.  Other play equipment shall be wood framed and located in the rear of the yard.

10. No tennis court shall be constructed on any lot.

11. Any decorative appurtenances such as sculptures, bird baths, fountains, gazebos or other decorative embellishments which are visible from any street, adjoining house or lots must be approved by the ACC.

12. Signs  Real estate or garage sale signs less than 4 square feet in area can be posted.  No other signs are allowed without prior approval of the ACC.

13. Sidewalks leading to the front doors should be curvilinear in design if feasible.

Important Notice

The purpose and intent of the ACC in requiring submission and approval of plans is to achieve harmony and aesthetic coordination of the development, and to secure compliance with the recorded Restrictive Covenants.  The contents of these guidelines, and action of the ACC or its agents, are not intended to be, and should not be construed to be, an approval of the adequacy, reasonableness, safety, or fitness or intended use, of submitted plans, materials or construction.