Note: This is a draft transcription of the official ARC guidelines and may contain errors.
Location:
Ground level decks may not exceed twelve (12) inches in height above natural grade and may not encroach on any easement (unless the utility companies involved have granted there written consent to such encroachment nor extend beyond the building line. Raised portions of ground level decking shall not exceed an additional 24 inches above the ground level decking. If a deck is constructed over a portion of the lot that has a natural grade, the 12 inch height limitation shall be measured from the high point elevation relative to the deck structure. Decks shall not be situated on the lot so that they pose a problem to the effective drainage of the lot or neighboring lots. Upper level decks may receive approval on a case by case basis. Patios and decks must be permitted by League City.
Materials:
All above ground structures shall be made of either weather resistant wood, wood composite/engineered wood or of masonry; metal or vinyl are not permissible for decks. If wood is used on the improvement, it must be weather-resistant such as cedar or pressure treated pine. It may be painted to match the house colors, stained a natural wood color or treated with a substantially clear wood preservative. Wood decking may not be left raw to weather naturally. If masonry is used, only bricks that match the house or concrete may be used. In all cases, the design and materials must complement the house design. On upper level decks, both the stairway and deck should have railings for safety. On upper level decks, engineering drawings must be submitted with the original ARC application.
Maintenance:
All decks shall be maintained in such a fashion as to not detract from the neighborhood.