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Notice of Change in Operating Rules Text of Proposed Changes: Architectural Control Rules
Notice of Change in Operating Rules TEXT OF PROPOSED CHANGES
(Deletions are shown in strikethrough type and additions in boldface underlined type)
ON MARCH 17TH, 2021, the TKPOA Board of Directors Section 10 – Landscaping approved the following Proposed changes to 10.03 All Developed lots within the Tahoe Keys are Architectural Control Rules for a 28 day membership to be landscaped and maintained. Undeveloped lots review period. These rules will be considered for adoption must also be maintained. The dumping of any debris is at the June 16th, 2021 Board of Directors Meeting. If you prohibited. Vehicles must be parked on approved paved would like to provide any feedback to the Board prior areas. Trailer/Boat storage is not allowed. to approval, please email your comments to Heather 13.17 Over Water Platforms (OWPs) – The maximum ARE INBlumenthal, Operations Manager at hblumenthal@ tahoekeyspoa.org, or submit them in person at the TKPOA Pavilion Office. width, parallel to the high waterline, is limited to 25% of that measurement. Under no circumstances can the width, as measured parallel to the high waterline, be more than twenty feet (20’). Height limitations not to exceed
Purpose and Effect of Proposed Rule Change twelve inches (12”) above the bulkhead and no more than
To further clarify Architectural Control Rules three feet (3’) above high water where there is riprap. 13.24 Maintenance and Cleaning are recurring
Section 9 – Fences activities not requiring ACC approval. They are associated 09.03 Height: Fences must not be higher than six feet with maintaining accessory structures in a good (6’) along the side of the house, or higher than three four condition. They include tasks such as washing, painting feet in front of the house or four feet (4’) in the rear of the (same colors) and replacement of lighting fixtures, house. Front fences must comply with the 5 foot setback hardware, bumpers (in kind) and resetting of pilings. from the curb requirement. Resetting of pilings means to drive existing piles back
Section 9A – Revetments, Bulkheads, and down to original depth, in the original position. Landscape Walls Section 14 – Exterior Lighting
9A.01 Landscape walls less than 2 feet high and The primary intent of rules for exterior lighting in the not within 1 foot of the high water line are exempt TKPOA is to: a) Protect property owners from annoyance from City permit requirements. and obtrusive glare; b) enhance safety, security, and 9A.03 Any landscape wall four three feet or higher, usability of the properties; c) provide for installation at or facing the high water line, and changes the natural and maintenance of subtle, low-intensity lighting, which slope or gradient of the lot, will require a City Permit. enhances landscaping, and d) provide protection 9A.04 Walls four three feet and higher are required for night-sky viewing opportunities. This requires to be engineered and contain an engineering stamp. You attention to overall management of outdoor lighting are encouraged to contact TRPA CSLT first to reduce the and a general reduction in lighting intensity. potential for misunderstandings about the type of wall 14.03 Accent decorative and landscape lighting and review processes required. should be soft, low intensity and not offensive to 9A.05 Landscape/retaining walls: If a retaining neighbors or to traffic. All exterior lighting must be wall is necessary, it shall not be more than 1’ above extinguished after 10:00 p.m.; with the exception of the high waterline (HWL) when placed behind low intensity front and/or rear property lights. No the HWL. No retaining wall shall be below the rope or string lights are permitted except as provided in HWL. Additional height of the retaining walls may section 15.14. (holiday lights) be considered if it is 2’ or more behind the HWL. 14.04 Dock, Ramp, and Over Water Platform (OWP) Retaining walls may be of the following materials: lighting
rock, concrete, concrete blocks, interlocking vinyl, or 14.04a Light colors are limited to: warm white and steel piling. Other materials may also be considered. pale blue.
14.06a Soffit lights: Generally used to illuminate building sidewalls, entryways and exits. Soffit lights are recessed pointing downward from the underside of an architectural structure such as an arch, a balcony, or overhanging eaves. They may not be placed more than 12 feet above ground level and not less than 8 feet apart. The depth of the recess must be sufficient to conceal the lighting filaments so as not to project light directly to neighboring properties or the street. Soffit lights must be extinguished after 10:00 p.m. or be set on motion detection for no more than 5 minute cycles. 14.07 Front Porch Lights: May stay on all night, but must be screened, shaded, or aimed downward so as to not annoy or disturb neighbors. 14.07a Illuminated street addresses: Usually positioned on or near the front porch/entry. Only required on new construction of the primary residences. May stay on all night. May be added to existing residence structures. Street addresses may be illuminated from low intensity, front porch lights, or independently by low intensity lights. 14.08 Rear Property Lights: Can include temporary use of floodlights (see floodlighting 14.02) and temporary use yard lights that facilitate use of the property (outdoor parties, games, etc). Rear Property Lights must be aimed, screened, shielded, or constructed so filaments are not visible from adjacent lots or common areas, and must not be positioned (aimed) to reflect off water surfaces. All Rear Property Lights must be extinguished after 10:00 p.m. (see exception in 14.03).
Section 15- Misc. Provisions for exterior grounds, storage, and structures
15.02 Free Standing temporary storage structures (including Bear Boxes) of any most types are not permitted. Permanent storage structures integrated into the design of the residence structure may be considered. on a case-by-case basis.
15.02a Bear Boxes may be considered under the following circumstances: • Must be approved by ACC. • May not be positioned in side or rear setback areas. • May not be placed closer than 20 feet of the front curb. • May be placed where they can be screened from view from the street and neighboring properties. • Installations accommodating more than 3 standard garbage cans will not be allowed.
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