Fence material, design and related plantings should be in harmony with surrounding property and structures. Chain link, wood or wire fences are not encouraged and will not be permitted in most locations. Masonry finish on both sides of walls will match the house in texture and color. See attached figures in Appendix C for examples of approved designs.
Fences built on top of retaining walls should be composed of wrought iron material or similar appearance. In no case shall a block fence be built on top of a retaining wall if the aggregate height of the fence and the wall should exceed six feet, except that solid structures for support of wrought iron fencing may be built on top of retaining walls. When a wrought iron fence is built on top of a retaining wall, in no case shall the retaining wall exceed six feet, nor shall the aggregate height of the fence and the retaining wall exceed ten feet. When two or more retaining walls are required, the height of the upper wall shall be equal to the distance between the upper wall and the lower wall. In no case shall the distance between the walls be less than three feet. Landscape is required in the space between multiple walls. (The last sentenced added 3/1/07).
Walls utilized as negative edges for pools shall match adjacent walls or be complimentary to the home in color. All colors must be approved by the Committee of Architecture. (Revised 3/1/07 to clarify that negative edges are walls and must meet the same criteria.)
Instead of the traditional mirror image, reverse-plan duplex, the Neighborhood Committee of Architecture encourages innovative, creative architectural approaches that will provide a variety of attractive elevations in duplex neighborhoods.
During the designing, planning and construction phases, keep the following points in mind:
Alter the site as little as possible
Buildings and structures should be built to blend with the natural terrain.
Consider the appearance of the structure from all angles.
Have regard for the architectural character of the neighborhood.
Use exterior materials with texture and color in harmony with the desert environment and the neighborhood.
Concealed storage must be provided for household equipment and supplies.
a.
"Box" appearance
b. "False Front" appearance: gingerbread on front
only or dissimilar materials on sides or rear.
c. Wood siding is generally not acceptable except in special
applications.
d. Open fascia and eaves line (Minimum 2" x 8"
acceptable.) (2" x 12" desirable.)
e. Canopies with a tack-on appearance. (Minimum for
exterior support columns shall be
8" x 8" wood in cross
section or 12" x 12" masonry.)
f. Aluminum color finishes for window and door frames.
The Committee of Architecture guidelines on paving are as follows:
Paving may be of asphalt or concrete in accordance with Town requirements, or may be soil cement or consolidated decomposed granite, if approved by the Committee.
Decomposed granite drive of 4 inch thickness of granite, thoroughly compacted, may be used if the slope of the drive is not such that the run-off will wash out the granite. On more steeply sloping drives, soil cement, asphalt or concrete must be used.
If a driveway washed into the streets, its surface must be consolidated or stabilized to restrict erosion.
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