Addition
of vegetation to a property in accordance with a previously approved landscape plan.
Modifications to the interior of a structure when those modifications do
not materially affect the outside appearance of the structure.
Repainting and/or restaining in original colors.
Repairs to a structure in accordance with previously approved plans and
specifications.
Seasonal decorations if removed promptly (within 15 days following the
holiday).
Removal and replacement of dead or diseased vegetation.
Improvements to be constructed by the Declarant or the Principal Builder
provided that such Improvements have been approved in writing by the Declarant.
Only
those items listed above are exempt from the Design Review Process. All other types of residential construction,
development, landscaping, site modifications, etc. must comply with the Procedures
contained herein and the Design Regulations.
1.2 Contents of Guidelines. In addition to the introductory material, these
Guidelines contain (a) a listing of specific types of improvements which homeowners might
wish to make with specific information as to each of these types of improvements; (b) rules and regulations applicable to
Residential Sites; (c) a summary of procedures for obtaining approval from the
Architectural Committee; (d) some pre-approved designs for such things as fences; and (e)
some helpful landscaping ideas and information.
1.3 Architectural Committee. The Architectural Committee (the Committee or
Committee) consists of five members and is appointed as outlined in Article 10.3 of the
Declaration of Covenant, Conditions and Restrictions.
1.4. Committee Address and Phone. The address of the Architectural Committee will be
the same as the address of the Stroh Ranch Community Association. The present address is c/o PCMS 8100 S. Quebec
Street, Suite B-210, Centennial, CO 80112 and
the phone number is (303) 224-0004.
1.5 Effect of Community and Supplemental Declarations.
The Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions
for Stroh Ranch Development is a document governing property within Stroh Ranch. Particular areas or group of lots become part of
the Community Association Area by annexation pursuant to a Supplemental Declaration. Copies of the Covenant, Conditions and
Restrictions and the applicable Supplemental Declaration are delivered to new home buyers
when they purchase their homes and are available at any time at the Community Association
office. Each homeowner should review and
become familiar with the Covenant, Conditions and Restrictions and the Supplemental
Declaration applicable to his or her property. Nothing
in these Guidelines can supersede or alter the provisions or requirements of the Covenant,
Conditions and Restrictions or of the applicable Supplemental Declaration and, if there is
any conflict or inconsistency, the Covenant, Conditions and Restrictions and the
applicable Supplemental Declaration will control. Provisions
relating to the use of property and to improvements to property are found in Article X of
the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions.
Stroh
Ranch Development or its successors or assigns may record or cause to be recorded
supplemental declarations creating restrictions and protective covenants for each
subdivided parcel of land within Stroh Ranch. These
supplemental Covenant, Conditions and Restrictions may provide for a subassociation and/or
separate Architectural Committee (AC) to review and approve the architecture, design, and
permitted uses within that subdivided parcel. In
addition to approval of improvements to property by the Master Architectural Committee,
(MAC) approval shall also be required by the AC of the subassociation. If at some future date the powers and duties of
the MAC are transferred to the AC, approval by the MAC will no longer be required.
1.6 Effect of Development Guide. A Planned Development Guide for Stroh Ranch
Development was approved by the Town of Parker. The
Development Guide defines permitted uses in the various areas of Stroh Ranch and contains
some provisions which could affect improvements by homeowners. The Development Guide establishes, among other
things, minimum lot area and , in some cases, minimum lot width, minimum front yard, side
yard and rear yard distances (i.e., "set backs") and maximum building height. The Development Guide identifies permitted
accessory buildings and uses and sets development standards for signs. Finally, the Development Guide contains provisions
on off-street parking which, for instance, require that garages be kept and maintained so
as to be accessible and usable at all times.
1.7 Effect of Governmental and Other Regulations. Use of property and Improvements to Property must
comply with applicable building codes and other governmental requirements and regulations. Approval by the Architectural Committee will not
constitute assurance that improvements comply with applicable governmental requirements or
regulations or that a permit or approvals are not also required from applicable
governmental bodies. For general information
about the Town of Parker requirements, homeowners
may write or call the Town of Parker Building Department,19600 Parker Square Drive, Parker
Colorado 80134, (303)841-1970.
1.8 Interference with Utilities. In making improvements to property, homeowners are
responsible for locating all water, sewer, gas, electrical, cable television or other
utility lines or easements. Homeowners should
not construct any improvements over such easements without the consent of the utility
involved and homeowners will be responsible for any damage to any utility lines. All underground utility lines and easements can be
located by contacting the following entities:
Xcel Energy
(303) 623-1234
Intermountain Rural Electric
(303) 688-3100
Parker Water & Sanitation Dist.
(303) 841-2647
Utility Notification Center
(800) 922-1987
1.9 Goal of Guidelines. Compliance with these Guidelines and Restrictions,
the provisions of the Covenant, Conditions and Restrictions and the applicable
Supplemental Declaration will help preserve the inherent architectural and aesthetic
quality of Stroh Ranch. It is important that
the improvements to Property are compatible with standards established for Stroh Ranch. If a question ever arises as to the correct
interpretation of any terms, phrases or language contained in these Guidelines and
Restrictions, the Architectural Committee's interpretation thereof shall be final and
binding.
II. SPECIFIC TYPES OF IMPROVEMENTS - GUIDELINES
2.1 General.
Following is a listing, in alphabetical order, of restrictions as well as a wide
variety of specific types of improvements which homeowners typically consider installing,
with pertinent information as to each. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFICALLY STATED, DRAWINGS OR
PLANS FOR A PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE ARCHITECTURAL COMMITTEE AND THE
WRITTEN APPROVAL OF THE ARCHITECTURAL COMMITTEE OBTAINED BEFORE THE IMPROVEMENTS
ARE MADE. In some cases, where it is
specifically so stated, a homeowner may proceed with the improvement without advance
approval by the Architectural Committee if the homeowner follows the stated guideline. In some cases, where specifically stated, a type
of improvement is prohibited. If you have in
mind an improvement not listed below, Committee approval is required. To proceed prior to Architectural Committee
approval may result in your having to remove the improvement and lose all money invested
in the project. In certain instances, the
Architectural Control Committee may want to retain jurisdiction on the approval of certain
improvements or additions to your property. An
example of this retained jurisdiction would be wind chimes installed when no one lives on
the lot adjacent to your property or the current neighbors don't mind the wind chimes. At
some time in the future when new neighbors move in and do oppose the wind chimes, the
Committee would ask you to remove them.
2.2 Accessory Buildings. Committee approval is required. Approval will be based upon, but not limited to,
the following criteria:
A. Must
be of the same or generally recognized as complimentary architectural style and color as
that of the residence.
B. Maximum
sizes will be 8' x 10' x 6' in height including skids, foundation or concrete slab. Requests for approval will be reviewed on a
case-by-case basis, taking into consideration the lot size, square footage of the home and
proposed location of shed or accessory building.
C. Must be screened
by a fence.
D. Highest point
must not be higher than the top of the screening fence at its lowest point.
E. Should be
located in the side yard whenever possible.
F. Roof
should be complimentary to existing roof on residence.
G. Should not
unreasonably obstruct adjacent neighbor's views of mountains or open areas.
H. Shrubs
and/or trees equal to 3/4 the height of the shed or accessory building at planting may be
required for screening purposes. Amount, size
and location of vegetation will be at Committee's discretion.
I.
Materials other than wood, masonite or that resembling the home will generally be
discouraged.
J. Must
be set back a minimum of 3' from side of property lines and 5' from rear property lines or
comply with subdivision setback requirements.
2.3 Additions and Expansions. Committee approval is required. Additions or expansions to the home will require
submission of detailed plans and specifications. A minimum detail plan shall include: site
plan; floor plan; exterior elevation of all sides; materials list; color board (minimum
1/8"); and minimum scale site plan 20'.
2.4 Address Numbers.
See Signs, Section 2.61
2.5 Advertising.
See Signs, Section 2.61
2.6 Air Conditioning Equipment. Committee approval is required. Air conditioning equipment installed in the side
yard or in a window of the house should not be immediately visible to adjacent property
owners. It should be installed in such a way
that any noise to adjacent property owners is minimized.
Installation of air conditioning equipment on the roof of the house is not
permitted. Installation of an air
conditioning unit in the front of a house or second floor window will not be permitted.
2.7 Antennae.
See Communication Reception/Transmission Systems, Section 2.18
2.8 Awnings.
See Overhangs, Section 2.43
2.9 Balconies.
See Decks, Section 2.19
2.10 Basketball Backboards. Committee Approval is not required for basketball
backboards, wherever located, upon compliance with all of the following specifications:
A. Backboards must
be standard size and must be white or clear.
B. Committee approval required
for pole mounted basketball backboards, the pole must be black or white.
C. Garage or house
mounted backboards may not extend more than two (2) feet from the garage or house.
D. All basketball
equipment and apparatus must be maintained in a good and sightly manner.
E. Portable basketball
hoops may be utilized without committee approval, provided they are properly maintained
and are not placed on any public sidewalk or street.
2.11 Birdbaths.
See Statues, Section 2.66
2.12 Birdhouses and Birdfeeders. Committee approval is not required if limited to 1
foot by 2 feet (height not to exceed six (6) feet)and if no more than one in number is
installed on any lot. A birdhouse or
birdfeeder which is mounted on a pole may only be installed in the backyard. Permanent installation must be approved by the
Committee.
2.13 Cable TV Antenna. See Communication Reception/Transmission
Systems, Section 2.18
2.14 Carport.
Committee approval required. No
carport may extend past front building line and comply with other set back requirements.
2.15 Circular Drives. See Driveways, Section 2.23
2.16 Clothes Lines and Hangers. Not permitted.
2.17 Cloth or Canvas Overhangs. See Overhangs, Section 2.43
2.18 Communication Reception/Transmission Systems. Due
to the development of satellite dish technology and the Telecommunications Act of 1996,
the Architectural Committee (AC) has established the following Guidelines for satellite
dish installation in the community:
A.
One (1) small satellite dish (reception, only), no larger than one meter in
diameter (equivalent to 39 inches), may be installed and maintained on any
Attached/Detached Lot, but only upon compliance with the following conditions:
B.
AC approval is not required on a single family home lot. if the satellite dish is
installed in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications. Preferred placement is in the rear yard of
the home, below the fence line and not visible to any street or open space property. The equipment should be installed with emphasis on
being as unobtrusive as possible to the adjacent neighbors.
All cable lines running from the cable box to your home must
be properly buried underground. All cable
lines running on the siding of the home must be properly hidden so as not to look in poor
condition. Lines should run parallel with
all siding and with all trim boards.
C.
Written approval is required by the AC
for all other potential locations for installation of a satellite dish, including all
townhome, condominium or apartment sites. If,
due to the inability to receive an acceptable quality signal, the dish must be installed
on a building surface, it may need to be painted the same color as the surface on which
the dish is mounted. If, due to the
inability to receive an acceptable quality signal, the satellite dish must be located in
the front yard of a home, it must be placed as close to the home as possible and must be
screened from view by installing it as an integrated part of the landscaping. Satellite dishes located in front of the home may
also be required to be painted to match the color scheme of the home or its surrounding
location, as approved by the AC. No requirement of the Architectural Committee will
substantially increase the cost of installation, maintenance or use.
D.
Any satellite dish installed at a residence is restricted for the personal use of
the owner or lessee of the residence and their assigns.
E.
Installation of the satellite dish must comply with any zoning requirements and
building codes, if applicable.
NOTE: Architectural Committee approval of a satellite
dish is in no way to be construed as a representation, guarantee, warranty, etc. by the
Architectural Committee and/or the Stroh Ranch Community Association, Inc. that reception signals will be adequate or will remain
undisturbed by vegetation or improvements to be located on surrounding properties.
2.19 Decks. Committee
approval is required. Must be installed as an integral part of the residence and patio
area. Must be located so as not to obstruct
or diminish greatly the view of adjacent property owners or to create an
"unreasonable" level of noise for adjacent property owners. Construction of decks over a slope area is
discouraged and generally not permitted.
2.20 Dog Runs.
Committee approval is required. Must be located in rear yard, abutting the
home and substantially screened from view, and is limited in size to 250 square feet, no
more than five feet high in maximum height. Dog
Runs must be fenced from view.
2.21 Doors.
Committee approval is not required for an already existing main entrance door to a
home or an accessory building if the material matches or is similar to existing doors on
the house and if the color is generally accepted as a complementary color to that of
existing doors on the house.
A.
Storm Doors. Committee approval is not required for storm
doors if the Forever View door by Emco or Equivalent, (see specification Figure 15), colors to be utilized should
be either Antique Almond or White. In all
cases the color should be complementary with the color scheme of the home. Homeowners wishing to utilize a different storm
door or color must first obtain approval from the Architectural Committee.
B.
Security Doors. All Security or
security type doors and windows must be approved by the Architectural Committee prior
to installation.
2.22 Drainage.
See Section 9.12 of the Covenant, Conditions and Restrictions.
2.23
Driveways. Extension or
expansion of driveways requires Committee approval. Any approved driveway expansion shall
not be intended to promote the parking or storage of any vehicle off the driveway on or in
a side yard.
2.24 Evaporative Coolers. See Air Conditioning Equipment, Section 2.6
2.25 Exterior Lighting. See Lights and Lighting, Section 2.41
2.26 FENCING GUIDELINES
General. Fences and walls are
both architectural and landscape architectural design elements, depending on how they are
used. Fencing generally serves three
functions: it creates outdoor areas or
spaces: it protects what it surrounds: and it defines spaces such as entrance ways. Too much fencing can have the same ill effects on
the landscape as too little fencing. As a
result it should be used judiciously.
It
is important that fences and walls be carefully considered design elements that:
A.
Relate directly to the architecture in terms
of materials, color and detail.
B.
Relate to the placement and massing of landscape architectural materials and land
forms.
As
a fence is moved farther from the house itself, it should become more transparent, lower
in height, and less architecturally related to the house.
Fence Definitions. There are 5
types of fencing to be considered at Stroh Ranch.
A. Perimeter
Fencing: these fences define a major
development boundary and occur along all major roadways.
See figure 8.
B. Marlboro
Fence: an open rail fence that is located
adjacent to all open space areas. See figure 4.
C. Six foot Privacy
Fence: located on rear and side yard property
lines. See Figure 1 for standard privacy fence
(need to have redrawn with 3 rails) See Figure
2 or Figure 3 for upgraded privacy fences (Figure 2 need to have redrawn with 3
rails).
D. Connecting
Fence: connects two adjacent units towards
the front of dwelling. See figure 6.
E. Transition
Fence: used where 6' privacy fence intersects
a rail fence. See figure 5.
F. Standard
Gate: a gate placed in any connecting fence. See figure 7.
G. Project Entry
Fence Returns: for project entries which have
a Perimeter Fence perpendicular to the project entry, the project entry fence must match
the Perimeter Fence and meet the distances as outlined in figure 9.
Each
of these fence types is to be coordinated and controlled to assure the unity of a
development. Fences are to be left natural
or stained with a semi-transparent stain, Treated fencing may also be used for posts and
rails. These standards should be viewed as a
guideline.
Fences
A. Fences
for Stroh Ranch. In no event will the
Stroh Ranch Architectural Committee approve or permit the construction of any privately
owned fence which runs parallel to or in the same general direction as a previously
installed Stroh Ranch theme fence unless said privately owned fence is located at least
10' feet away from the Stroh Ranch theme fence. Side
yard fences may connect with a theme fence as long as the height is properly transitioned
as approved by the Architectural Committee for Stroh Ranch.
(See Figure 9 for side yard
fences meeting theme fence.)
B. General
Statement. Fences and/or walls
constructed by the Developer or major builder along or abutting property lines, arterial
streets, collector streets and local streets may not be removed, replaced, painted a
different color or altered, including adding a gate without approval of the Architectural
Committee. If any such fences and/or walls
constructed by Stroh Ranch Development which are located upon a homeowner's property are
damaged or destroyed, the homeowner shall repair and recondition the same at the
homeowner's expense. Some fences and/or walls
may be located upon property owned by Cherry Creek South Metro District and, if so, the
approval of such District must also be obtained before any such fence and/or walls are
removed, replaced, painted or altered.
C. Drainage
Under Fencing. It is important to
remember that certain drainage patterns may exist along
or under proposed fence locations. When constructing a fence, you must provide for a
space of 2" to 3" between the bottom of the fence and the ground elevation so as
not to block these drainage patterns.
D. Pre-approved
Fence Design. Fences planned to be
located in the rear or side yards along property lines may be constructed without
Architectural Committee approval if they are constructed exactly in accordance with the
specifications shown on figures 1 through
11 attached to these guidelines. Such
property line fences may be solid or open depending on the location of the lot within a
subdivision. An interior lot (one which does
not abut a greenbelt, open space or major arterial or collector street) may have a six
foot solid fence, a Marlboro Fence. On a lot
abutting a proposed or existing greenbelt or open space, the Marlboro Fence must be used. Marlboro Fences abutting open spaces must be
Sunwood or Cedar in color.
A
three rail Marlboro Fence must be three feet six inches in height and constructed in
accordance with Figure 4. A solid fence must be no more than six feet in
height and must be constructed in accordance with Figures 1,2 3 or 8.
Transitions
between a three foot six inch fence and a six foot fence must be as shown on Figure 5.
Gates in fencing must be constructed in accordance with Figures 6 and 7. As to lots with a slope rising away from the
house, the Committee will consider approval of the above-mentioned 6' privacy fence
located at the foot of the slope, or the three-foot six-inch open fence mentioned above on
the property line at the top of the slope. In
this case, a landscaping and maintenance plan for the slope area may be required when the
grade differential parralleled to the fence exceeds 10" (See Figure 15) by the Architectural
Committee.
E. Fences
requiring Architectural Committee Approval. Any
fence improvement that varies from the pre-approved fence guideline (Section 2.26,
Fences (D) ) will require Architectural Committee approval. Alternative fence types and locations which would
require Architectural Committee approval include, without limitation, the following:
1. Front
yard property line fencing.
Height
limitation will be three feet six inches. Use
and design must be approved by the Architectural Committee.
2. Property
Line Abutting a Right of Way.
If
different from a pre-approved design, height limitation will be six feet. A 2" x 6" top cap treatment may be used
(see Figures No. 2 and 3 for
recommended design and Figures No. 9 and
11, placement of fence.)
1. Chain-link
or welded wire property line fencing.
Not permitted.
4. Fences
located within property line.
(Not
considered a property line fence.) Must be
wood or chain link and must be an integral part of the landscape design and not visible
from adjacent property.
No
electric, plastic,
chickenwire, hogwire, barbed wire or strand wire fences will be allowed. Wood material used for any fence may be unstained
cedar or redwood, other rough sawn materials or other material as specified on fence
detail sheets. Fence sections which front or
abut any public or private street, common walkways, greenbelt, park or nonurban area must
be constructed such that the side of the fence which is generally accepted as being the
most "finished" side faces said public or private street, common walkway, etc.
and comply with the fence designs specified for these areas as shown in Figures No. : 2,3,9 and 11. All property line fence height differentials must
be treated with a section of transition fence similar in design to that shown on Figure No. 5.
2.27 Firewood Storage. See Wood Storage, Section 2.85
2.28 Flagpoles, Flags. A maximum of two 3 foot x 5 foot flags, National
or State, attached to a pole, not to exceed 6' in length and 2" in diameter, may be
affixed to the front or back of a house with Committee approval. The top of the flag pole may not be higher than 9
feet above the front door entry floor elevation.
2.29 Garbage Containers and Storage Areas. See Trash Containers and Enclosures, Section
2.72
2.30 Gardens - Flower. Committee approval is not required. All flower gardens must be weeded, cared for and
carefully maintained. Flowers should not
exceed three feet in height unless approved by the Committee.
2.31 Gardens - Vegetable. Committee approval is not required if located in
the rear or side yard and screened or substantially screened from view of adjacent
homeowners.
2.32 Gazebos.
Committee approval is required. Must
be an integral part of the landscape plan. Should
not unreasonably obstruct adjacent neighbor's views. Must
be similar in material and design to the residence and the color must be generally
accepted as a complementary color to the exterior of the residence and must comply with
all existing set back requirements. Roof
material should match that of house.
2.33 Grading and Grade Changes. See Section 9.12 of the Covenants, Conditions and
Restrictions.
2.34 Greenhouses.
Committee approval is required.
2.35 Hot Tubs.
Committee approval is required. Must
be an integral part of the deck or patio area and of the rear yard landscaping. Must be in the rear yard. Must be installed in such a way that it is not
immediately visible to adjacent property owners and that it does not create an
unreasonable level of noise for adjacent property owners.
2.36 Irrigation Systems. Underground manual or automatic irrigation systems
will not require approval of the Architectural Committee.
See Section 4.10 for recommended irrigation system treatment.
2.37 Jacuzzis.
See Hot Tubs, Section 2.35
2.38 Kennels.
See Dog Runs, Section 2.20
2.39 Landscaping.
Committee approval is required. Certain
landscape design suggestions are discussed under Article V of these Guidelines and are
shown at Figures 12 and 13
attached to these Guidelines (see Figure
14 for correct landscape installation adjacent to a sidewalk or driveway).
2.40 Latticework.
Committee approval is required for any type of trellis or latticework.
2.41 Lights and Lighting. Committee approval is not required for exterior
lighting if in accordance with the following guidelines:
Exterior lights must be conservative in design and be as small in size as is
reasonably practical. Exterior lighting
should be directed towards the house and be of low wattage to minimize glare sources to
neighbors and other homeowners. Lighting
should not spill over into neighbors yards. Lighting
glare should not be visible from above the light source.
Lighting for walkways generally should be directed to the ground. Lights on poles should be placed on wooden
standards not to exceed five (5) feet in height. Lighting
fixtures should be consistent with the color of the home.
Low voltage lighting offers safety advantages over conventional house-voltage
systems. Any variance from these guidelines
or use of high-wattage spotlights or flood lights requires Committee approval.
