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Care should be exercised in the planting and maintenance of trees and shrubs to prevent obstruction of sight lines required for vehicular traffic. Also, the views of neighboring units and shade patterns of larger trees should always be considered.
Consideration should be given to the effect which planting will have on views from neighboring houses and property. All gardens must be neatly maintained throughout the growing season; this includes removal of all unused stakes, weeds and dead growth.
Flower gardens, shrubs and trees, which shall be neatly maintained, shall not extend over the property lines. All open lot areas shall be maintained in lawns or other material approved by the ARB. An application is not required for foundation planting, trees or single plantings.
An application is required for hedges or other features which may in effect become structures, fences or screens, and as part of other applications where required.
Application Contents. All applications shall include the following information:
a. Site plan showing the relation of the plantings to the house, property lines and adjacent neighbors.
b. A description of the types and sizes of the shrubs to be planted.
c. Any grading changes.
d. Estimated start date and estimated completion date in terms of days after start date, not to exceed 90 days.
An application is required for railroad ties or garden timbers which form a wall or edging over 6” high.
Application Contents. All applications shall include the following information:
a. Site plan showing the relation of the ties or timbers to the house, property lines and adjacent neighbors.
b. A description of landscaping plans.
c. Any grading changes.
d. Estimated start date and estimated completion date in terms of days after start date, not to exceed 90 days.
An application must be submitted for rock gardens in the event rocks or collection of rocks exceed 24 inches in any direction. All rocks shall be left in their natural color.
Application Contents. All applications shall include the following information:
a. Site plan showing the relation of the rock garden to the house, property lines and adjacent neighbors.
b. Picture, sketch and/or detailed drawing of the rock garden to include all dimensions.
c. Any grading changes.
d. Estimated start date and estimated completion date in terms of days after start date, not to exceed 90 days.
Vegetable gardens are prohibited unless the following conditions are met:
a. It is located between the rear line of the house and the rear and side property lines of the house.
b. The rear yard is fully enclosed on all perimeters by a 6'0" high fence.
c. Its size does not exceed 1/4 of the area described in paragraph 4.18.4.a above.
d. It is not planted on a grade exceeding a ratio of 5 feet to 100 feet.
e. It does not damage property below it through the flow of water onto lower property.
An application for flower borders and edgings that will exceed 6" high is required.
Application Contents. All applications shall include the following information:
a. Site plan showing the relation of the border/edging to the house, property lines and adjacent neighbors.
b. Material and color of the border/edging.
c. Estimated start date and estimated completion date in terms of days after start date, not to exceed 90 days.
No trees, shrubs, or other vegetation located on the common area of Southern Oaks may be removed without the prior written approval of the ARB.