Design Standards For Westgate Village
Purpose
These design standards have been established by the Architectural Control Committee (ACC) in order to create and maintain a community of high esteem and visual harmony. Design standards govern the architectural control requests made by residents and are not arbitrary. Design standards are especially important to the VILLAGE SERIES homes, developed by Colony, because of the very nature of the community. For instance, yard maintenance is provided by the homeowners' association at the most reasonable cost available. If residents could arbitrarily redefine their front yard, (causing additional edging, pine straw, etc.) Then maintenance costs would disproportionately increase. Additionally, if someone chose to plant a magnolia tree in their front yard, then several years later, two homes would be affected because of its size.
In the event of a conflict between the Declaration of Covenants for your community and the Design Standards, the Covenants shall prevail.
Architectural Control Request Procedure
All requests must be made, in writing, to the Architectural Control Committee, C/O Pindell Wilson Property Management Company, PO BOX 20969, Raleigh, NC 27619.
Requests must include the following information: Description of project
Location (including site plan), size, color and material
The Architectural Control Committee will respond to your request within thirty (30) days.
Any addition, alteration, or change of any kind to the exterior of your lot requires approval in advance. Below are the Design Standards which have been adopted for your community.
Fencing
Fencing must conform to the type originally installed with regards to style, height, color and materials used.
Landscaping
Landscaping should relate to the existing terrain and natural features of the lot. No more than two (2) trees may be planted in the front yard. The following trees are acceptable in the front yard. Cherry (Kwanzan & Yoshno), Plum, Crabapple, Dogwood, Redbud, Red Sunset Maple or Crepe Myrtle. Four (4) trees may be planted in the back yard. In addition to the ones listed above, you may choose a Sourwood, Red Maple or Sugar Maple for the back yard. Trees have been selected because of their size and root system, in conjunction with underground utilities.
Borders
Oftentimes, borders interfere with lawn maintenance. For this reason, location and type of borders must be approved in advance. Height may not exceed four (4) inches above ground and the material must be a natural (earth tone ) color and be made of wood, concrete, or brick.
Statuary
No man made objects are allowed in the front yard, ie. Bird baths, frogs, bunnies, pagodas, or decorative flags. Flower pots on front stoops must be earth tones, ceramic, concrete or wood. Plastic statuary or plastic flower pots are not allowed. Window boxes are not permitted.
Storm Doors
All storm doors may be solid glass or half glass/screen and be factory finished white.
Exterior Lighting
No colored lights shall be used on any portion of a lot except that decorative, ornamental and holiday lighting which will be permitted during the holiday season from the week of Thanksgiving through New Years day. Exterior landscape lighting is not permitted in the front yard.
Play Equipment
Play equipment must be located in the rear of the lot and if visible from the street or neighboring lots, must be made of natural wood. Basketball goals may not be located in the front of the lot, those located in the rear must be approved in advance.
Antennae/Satellite Dishes
Free standing antennas (including satellite dishes) must be approved, in advance, and will be dependent on size and location.
Exterior Colors
As exterior colors need repairing or repainting, the original colors and type of materials must be used or colors and materials as near the original as possible may be substituted providing the original is not readily available.
Woodpiles
Woodpiles must be located at least three (3) feet from a neighboring home because of insects and termites.
Raised Flower Beds
Raised flower beds, using the adjacent house as a side, are not permitted. This practice has caused problems with erosion and insects.
Sheds
The shed roof must be shingled to match the house shingles. The siding must be of vinyl material and match the color and style of the house. Sheds may be no longer than 8 X 10' On a free standing shed, the top of the roof pitch will be no higher than 6 1/2'. Where the side of the house is the fourth side of the shed, a higher sloped roof will be permitted as long as it does not interfere with the existing roof. Where the fence is the fourth side of the shed, the roof shall be 6 inches lower than the top of the fence and the sides of the shed will match the existing fence.
Shed must be placed to the rear of the back corner of the house and not be visible from the street if at all possible.
Awnings/Screened Porches
The roof must be shingled to match the roof of the house. Awning roofs must be pitched. Sides of the roof must be of white vinyl, either straight or scalloped borders are acceptable. Posts
should be adequate to support the structure and attractive in appearance. Awning placement must allow for maintenance of the house next door. Homeowners must secure the appropriate county permits prior to submitting their request to the Architectural Control Committee. Please include a copy of your permit with your request.