Lawn Edging Installation & Materials:

The Community Architect has developed documents to assist Homeowners in the selection of lawn edging.

1. Edging Material Types:
   • Granite or other high-quality naturally quarried local stone
   • Brick masonry to match the brick masonry of the house
   • Steel
   • Plastic

2. Color:
   • Edging materials shall be Black, Dark natural-stone color, Earth tones, Brown, Grey or a color that matches brick masonry.
   • Brick masonry colors should be selected to match the masonry found at the house of which the border resides.

3. Size: The following size limitations shall apply:
   • Stone/Brick Materials:
     • Borders of stone or masonry should not project more than 6” higher than the ground which it rests.
     • Stone and brick masonry shall be 3 and 5/8” wide (maximum).
   • Steel/Plastic Materials:
     • Borders of steel and plastic materials or masonry should not project more than 2” higher than the ground which it rests.
     • Steel and plastic materials shall be 1/4″ —  3/8” wide (maximum).

4. Style:
   • The border should be of a form that is a linear, vertical barrier or edge typically. (see edging sketch).
   • The border should be a square cute stone or modular brick masonry
   • Decorative shapes that have scalloped tops are acceptable.
   • Borders that have a radius of less than 24″ are UNACCEPTABLE.

5. Location:
   • Borders may be placed at existing beds or lawn areas.
   • If the border is proposed to create a NEW landscape bed or lawn area, an application must be submitted in accordance with the Design Review Application process.

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Materials Requiring Design Review Application:

Decorative Lighting Repairs and Installations:

The Community Architect has developed a document to assist Homeowners in the selection of decorative lawn lighting.

Lawn Lighting Material Types:

Decorative lawn light fixtures and hanging posts or standards shall meet the following guidelines:

1. Material:
   • Metal, Steel or Aluminum
   • Durable, High Quality, Plastic — that can not be easily broken.

2. Color:
   • Black, Bronze, Dark green, or Dark grey are acceptable colors.

*Fixtures whose colors are metallic reflective colors shall NOT be used.

3. Size & Mounting: 
   • Fixture Size shall not be larger than 8” high, by 6” wide, by 6” deep with an overall volume not exceeding 288 cubic inches.
   • Mounting Height – The fixture and hanging post or standard shall not stand more than 18” from the top of the fixture above the ground upon which it has been installed.

4. Style:
   • Fixtures shall be consistent with existing building mounted lights installed in the same yard.
   • Simple in design. Fixtures of a traditional style such as bungalow, neo-classical, coach lamp are acceptable.
   • Power Source: Hardwired and Solar powered fixtures are acceptable.

*If there is a question about the acceptability of a fixture, a cut sheet or photograph should be submitted to the Community Architect for comments.

6. Quantity:
   • Front / Side Yard: Up to 6 fixtures total, may be installed in an individual unit/lot.
   • Rear (Back) Yard:  Up to 6 fixtures total, may be installed in an individual unit/lot.

7. Spacing & Location:
   • Lights should be spaced no closer than 4’ (feet) on center in any direction.
   • Fixtures and hanging posts or standards may be placed along leadwalks or at landscape borders.

9. Uplights:
   • All uplight fixtures shall be submitted for review with a Design Review Application by the Community Architect.