ARC Guidelines – Front Yard Planting Beds

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

The sum of planting beds, walkways, et cetera, may not exceed twenty-five (25%) percent of the front yard area (defined by yard area in front of fencing separating front/back yards) and must be proportionate in appearance. Exceptions (e.g., homes on cul-de-sacs or with proportionally small front yards) will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Placement of additional beds will reviewed on a case by case basis.

Location:

Front planting beds are required of each residence. Landscape beds adjacent to the sidewalk/driveway must be a minimum of two (2) feet and a maximum of four (4) feet in width and must continue the length of the sidewalk/driveway. Corner bed planting MAY be conditionally approved at the ARCs discretion. Note that this area is within an easement. 

Materials:

Please refer to the Association approved plant list.

Maintenance:

Plant beds must be maintained in such a fashion as to not detract from the neighborhood which includes mulching, pruning, and weeding.