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2. Fencing. Invisible electric fencing is preferred for pet control. Four foot split rail rustic fencing on or within the property line, with wire mesh and adequate access for lawn maintenance, shall be discussed with the DRC. Requests for fencing must be approved by the DRC. 3. Site Drainage and Grading. All Improvements and landscape elements shall be placed on the Lot so that the existing topography shall be disturbed as little as possible. Finish grading shall be such as to prevent ponding or washing of water on the Lot and on adjacent property. Drainage shall be away from structures. Newly graded areas shall be protected against erosion. Location of topsoil stockpiles, barrow pits on site, and excess material disposal areas are subject to DRC approval. Owners are encouraged to utilize soils engineers and landscape professionals to help ensure proper drainage is maintained. 4. Plant Materials. All plant materials used in the landscape should be native or naturalized to the area. The Colorado Nurserymen's Association Rocky Mountain Plant Guide lists acceptable materials. Placement of any tree or large shrub (greater than 4 feet mature height) must be made with the views of neighbors in mind. Approval by the DRC shall be required for all such plant material. 5. Lawns. Lawn areas shall be kept at least three (3) feet away from the foundation of the Improvement or as recommended by a professional soils engineer or landscape professional, to ensure proper drainage is maintained. 6. Foundation Plantings. Planting beds shall surround the foundation of each structure and provide a minimum of three (3) feet of planting area from the Improvement's foundation to the lawn areas and as provided for above to ensure proper drainage. In all instances, watering near the foundation shall be minimal (e.g., drip systems) to avoid possible structural damage to the Improvement. 7. Rock. Planting beds visible from street or internal pathway may utilize rock. Rock should be light gray in color (i.e., river rock). Multi-colored rock (i.e., pink granite, dark red lava rock, or other colors) is discouraged. Large (six inches (6") in diameter or greater) river rock, moss rock, or other "feature" rock may be used as part of the landscape. All rock shall be placed over a weed barrier fabric and be kept in place with a steel, plastic or brick edger. All edging shall be installed to prevent damming of water near the foundation. 8. Lighting. No exterior lighting other than what was included with the original construction shall be allowed on any Lot or Improvement except with the written approval of the DRC. Subdued exterior lighting whose light source is not visible from adjoining dwellings may be allowed by the DRC for such purposes as illuminating entrances, decks, driveways, landscaping and parking areas, and other approved purposes such as seasonal decoration. 9. Landscape Component Restrictions. No artificial plants of any type are to be used in the landscape, except with the written approval of the DRC. Any area visible from a private right of way or street shall not have yard decorations such as plastic, fiberglass, concrete or iron animals, birds or human replicas, free-standing water features, windmills, or other agricultural equipment, wagon wheels, or other unnatural landscape element except with the written approval of the DRC. 10. Large Pots, Barrels, Birdfeeders, Birdhouses, Birdbaths, Planters, Etc. These items must be within the Owner's Lot and maintained at Owner's expense. Plans for same must be submitted to the DRC for approval. G. Procedures for Obtaining Approval of Improvement Requests. 1. Submission of Plans by Owners. Plans and specifications for landscaping, Improvements to Lots or other items requiring the prior approval of the DRC will be submitted by Owners to the DRC as specified in the Declaration and according to the following submittal and review procedures. Any additions or changes to the exterior of one's Lot or Improvement, (including, but not limited to landscaping, air conditioning equipment, awnings, security doors and fences), and painting the exterior must be submitted to the DRC for approval. A Design Review Request form (in triplicate) must be sent to the DRC Chairperson. Forms may be obtained from the DRC Chairperson, or from the HOA Management Agent. Design plans, brochures on desired items, color choices, dimensions of item requested or any other information helpful to making an informed decision on final action for the request shall be provided with the Request form. The Declaration allows up to sixty (60) days for the DRC to act upon a request. If the DRC determines that the application does not contain sufficient information, the DRC may request additional information from the applicant, and the sixty (60) day time period shall commence upon receipt of such additional information. If a Table of Contents |