Community Code No. 1: Maintenance and Design Standards – 2023 Update
Please take some time to review the updated Design & Maintenance Standards guidelines here: Community Code 1 – 2023 Update
You can submit any comments or concerns by emailing office@stoneridgehoa.org.
The following guidelines have been added:
Car Charging Stations
Application Requirements
- An approved application is required for new or changes to car charging stations to be installed on exterior of home.
- No application is required for the replacement or repair of existing approved car charging stations.
Specific Guidelines
- Installation of car charging stations (or their related equipment) on or across common areas is prohibited.
- Car charging stations shall be located as close as practicable to the garage of the house, with no wires or lines stretching across pedestrian walkways or otherwise situated to create a tripping hazard.
- Car charging elements shall be intended for residential purpose only.
Firewood (Storage)
Application Requirements
- No application is required.
Specific Guidelines
- Firewood should be kept neatly stacked.
- Firewood stacks shall be in the rear of the lot.
- Firewood stacks shall not exceed 4 feet in height.
- Tarps, covers or racks shall be muted brown, tan or black.
- Firewood racks shall only be used for storing firewood.
- Firewood stacks shall not contain any other items, materials, or debris.
- No firewood may be stacked in or on the Common Areas.
Fire Pits
Application Requirements
- An approved application is required for permanent fire pits.
Specific Guidelines
- Fire pits must provide 15 feet clearance of fences, structures, and combustible material.
- Permanent firepits are prohibited in front and side yards.
- Permanent fire pits shall be fully contained or enclosed by a non-combustible hardscape element such as metal or stone.
- Portable fire pits shall be stored out of view when not in use.
Gazebos
Application Requirements
- An approved application is required for new, removal of, or changes to gazebos.
- No application is required for maintenance or similar replacement of existing approved gazebos.
Specific Guidelines
- Gazebos shall be harmonious in color, configuration, detail, material, scale, and style to the architecture of the house and adjacent properties.
- Roof materials must match that of the existing home.
- Any insect screening material shall be a dark nylon or visually similar material.
- Gazebos shall be in the rear yard with a minimum distance of 6 feet from the rear and side property lines.
- Gazebos should be located to minimize any tree removal.
Garage Doors
Application Requirements
- An approved application is required for new or changed garage doors.
- No application is required for the replacement of existing approved garage doors of the same size and appearance in the currently approved location.
Specific Guidelines
- Garage doors shall be harmonious in color, configuration, detail, material, scale, and style to the architecture of the house and adjacent properties.
- New garage doors shall be compatible in style and character with existing garage doors, and their proposed locations shall be appropriate to the architecture of the house.
Greenhouses
Application Requirements
- An approved application is required for new, removal of, or changes to greenhouses.
- No application is required for maintenance or similar replacement of existing approved greenhouses.
Specific Guidelines
- Greenhouses shall be harmonious in color, configuration, detail, material, scale, and style to the architecture of the house and adjacent properties.
- Greenhouses shall be used to grow plants and store plant growing supplies only. Greenhouses are not permitted to serve as storage sheds.
- Greenhouses are only permitted in the back yard, unattached to the house.
- Greenhouse locations shall minimize tree removal.
- On lots less than 1/3 acre, greenhouse size is limited to no larger than 80 square feet in area with a maximum roof height of 78 inches.
- On lots 1/3 acre or larger, greenhouse size is limited to 120 square feet in area with a maximum roof height of 11 feet.
Hot Tubs
Application Requirements
- An approved application is required for new or changes to free standing hot tubs.
- No application is required for maintenance or similar replacement of existing approved hot tubs.
Specific Guidelines
- Hot tubs shall be selected, designed, and located to minimize their impact on neighboring properties.
- Hot tubs shall be integrated visually and structurally with a rear yard ground level deck or patio.
- Hot tubs shall be screened from adjacent properties and streets by a structural screen, fence and/or landscaping.
- No more than one hot tub or spa (integrated with a pool) is permitted on any property.
- When set on a deck, the hot tub shall be integrated both visually and structurally into the deck.
- Mechanical equipment, pipes, and wiring shall be concealed or screened from view.
Additional Submission Requirements
- Drawings, to scale, including plan and elevations, construction details and materials.
- If the use of fencing is proposed, include drawings indicating dimensions, details, and material.
- Where applicable, provide a planting plan indicating the proposed type and location of landscaping.
- Any associated lighting plans.
Outdoor Kitchens
Application Requirements
- An approved application is required for new or changes to outdoor kitchens.
- No application is required for the replacement or repair of existing approved kitchens.
- No application is required for portable grills.
Specific Guidelines
- Outdoor kitchens shall be harmonious in color, configuration, detail, material, scale, and style to the architecture of the house and adjacent properties.
- Outdoor kitchens shall be integrated into either an existing or planned deck or patio.
- Outdoor kitchen elements shall be intended for residential purpose only.
For Your Consideration
- Refer to Patios & Porches and Decks sections for related guidance.
Permanent Fireplaces (Outdoor)
Application Requirements
- An approved application is required for new or changes to permanent outdoor fireplaces.
- No application is required for the replacement or repair of existing approved fireplaces.
Specific Guidelines
- Outdoor fireplaces shall be harmonious in color, configuration, detail, material, scale, and style to the architecture of the house and adjacent properties.
- Gas and wood burning fireplaces are permitted.
- Outdoor fireplaces should be an appropriate size for the area in which it is to be located and designed.
- Outdoor fireplaces should be fully contained by a non-combustible hardscape element such as metal or stone to prevent accidental spread of fire.
- Outdoor fireplaces are permitted in rear yard locations only.
The chosen location should minimize the impact of its use upon neighboring properties.
Radon Mitigation Equipment
Application Requirements
- An approved application is required for new or changes to radon mitigation equipment.
- No application is required for the replacement of existing approved radon mitigation equipment of the same size and appearance in the currently approved location.
Specific Guidelines
- Radon mitigation equipment shall be harmonious in color, configuration, detail, material, scale, and style to the architecture of the house and adjacent properties.
- Radon mitigation equipment shall be at the rear or side of the home.
- The appearance of radon mitigation equipment shall be minimized through landscaping if visible from the street or from adjacent properties.
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