Summer is here! We have dodged the worst of the Spring storms as of this article. We are continuing this multi-part series on the Architectural Control Committee (ACC) Guidelines that deals with homeowners’ animals and property. The stated goal of the ACC guidelines is to “preserve the great charm and natural beauty of Harris Estates through the use of a coordinated plan of development.“
GUIDELINE 11: CLOTHESLINES: Clotheslines are prohibited.
Clothesline are a great way to save money. However, they have long been considered by some as aesthetically unpleasant. Hence they are forbidden in the ACC Guidelines.
GUIDELINE 12: BASKETBALL GOALS: Backboards shall be pole mounted and shall be preferably transparent acrylic. White or gray backboards are acceptable. They must be located adjacent to the driveway. Portable goals are recommended. There is a limit of one goal per LOT. Basketball goal nets shall be maintained and replaced once tattered or torn.
Baseball seems to be the most popular sport among kids in the neighborhood. But if anymore wants to throw some hoops, a basketball goal is needed. Like flags, they must be maintained. Replace the nets when they are tattered or torn.
GUIDELINE 13: FLAGPOLES & BIRDHOUSES: Flagpoles & pole mounted birdhouses (exceeding 20 feet in are prohibited)
This guideline outlines there is a height limit to both flagpoles and birdhouses of no more than 20 feet.
GUIDELINE 14: FENCES: No fence or wall of any kind shall be erected or maintained on the front of any lot. Front meaning not to exceed front corners of residence. Only wood fences may be installed from the back of corners of house to the property lines, no taller than 6 feet in height. Chain link fences may not be installed. On corners lots no fence may be used unless approved by the Architectural Control Committee. Homeowners shall maintain all fences in an aesthetically and pleasing manner.
The fence guideline limits Harris Estates homeowners to wood fences on their property that “may” be installed from the back corners of the house to the property line. Fences are not allowed to be erected on the front of the lot, as defined beyond the “front corners of the residence.”
Fences require maintenance. After 5-10 years, your wood fence may start leaning. Planks become warped and split over time. Wood fences typically last around 10-15 years. They can last even longer by applying a wood preservation sealant to the wood. Keep lawn sprinkler from spraying water on your wood fence. Bushes and vines should be trimmed away from your fence if you want to extend the life of your fence.
GUIDELINE 15: SILT FENCES Any silt fences visible from the street are to be removed no later than May 1st, 2010. It will be the responsibility of each homeowner to remove the silt fence from their PROPERTY. New buyers are eligible for an extension upon request to the ACC.
When Jeff Lindsay developed the neighborhood in 2007, silt fences were placed on our properties to help with erosion. The due date to remove these fences has long passed.
Are you planning a project? Be sure to submit an Application for Residential Improvement (ARI) in advance. Until next time, take care!