ARC Guidelines – Driveway Gates

Note: This is a draft transcription of the official ARC guidelines and may contain errors. 

Driveway gates are only permitted on homes with detached garages.

Gate Location:

Placement of the gate will be approved on a case-by-case basis In any case, the gate must not be set in front of the front building line (preferably behind).

Construction:

All gate equipment must be located inside the gate and screened from view. Gates must open into the property and cannot swing out toward the street. No initials, symbols or decorative elements may be incorporated into the fence or gate without specific approval. Wooden driveway gates are not permitted. Gates must be wrought iron. Gates must be painted black unless otherwise approved by the ARC.

Height:

The height limit is equivalent to the perimeter fence height limit of six (6) feet, as measured from the top of the fence.

Aesthetic:

Gates must be maintained to keep the pleasing aesthetics of the neighborhood.