GENER AL LOT REQUIREMENTS
DRAINAGE
FRONT DRIVEWAY ACCESS
Drainage considerations for individual lots play an important part in the ecological balance of the
To maintain a consistent pedestrian environment along the streetscape, driveway curb cuts for front
community. If feasible, each lot should be graded such that all water drains from the lot towards
loaded lots should be a maximum of 12’ wide; anything wider will need to be considered by the
the street, alley, or common space. Each lot has a recorded 3’ wide drainage easement along the
Architectural Review Board on a case-by-case basis.
side lot lines to be utilized for such drainage. In no case shall water be directed onto another lot in concentrated flow. Roof and area drains shall be piped to infiltration sumps in approved locations on
CORNER LOTS
the lot unless common area drainage stub-outs are provided.
With regard to landscape improvements, corner lots shall treat both facades and elevations of the
LANDSCAPE & IRRIGATION
house which face the streets with equal care and consideration. Both facades and elevations are
Staying true to the environmentally friendly vision of Hartness, measures should be taken to reduce
shall be given in selecting plant material that will lend privacy to the home’s outdoor living spaces by
the amount of water used for irrigation purposes. Landscapes shall be designed utilizing drought
grouping evergreen trees and/or shrubs and walls/fences near the side property line.
“public” sides of the house to the degree that both elevations front on a street. Care and consideration
tolerant native plants and other species. Lawn grasses shall be used minimally. Drip emitter systems shall be used for all plantings with the exception of lawn grass, which may be irrigated by pop-up
OUTDOOR LIVING
stream rotor heads. Irrigation systems shall tie into the domestic water line on the downstream side of the meter. A double-check valve backflow preventer is required. Landscape plantings and irrigation
All outdoor living features must be approved by the ARB. These features include but are not limited to:
systems, once installed, will be maintained by Hartness. Homeowners may request that they self-
pools & spas, fish ponds, water fountains, trellis/overhead structures, fireplaces, and outdoor kitchens.
maintain enclosed private spaces. Hartness will not maintain private pools, spas, or water features.
For approved materials, please see the Hardscape & Landscape section of these guidelines.
SCREENING OF UTILITIES & REFUSE
LIGHTING
All heating, ventilating, and air conditioning units, utility meters, electric utility transformer boxes,
Exterior lighting will be used to illuminate the exterior spaces on each lot, providing function and
apparatus and fixtures on each lot including all refuse containers stored outdoors must be screened
security to each lot. The lighting should work to compliment the architecture without drawing
from view from streets, alleys and from neighboring lots. Plants used as screening should be
attention to the source. Lighting fixture will be shrouded to reduce glare and intrusion. Landscape
maintained by the lot owner so that the equipment, apparatus or fixture being screened is accessible
lighting shall be confined to the owner’s lot only with no direct illumination from such landscape
(wherever possible) by service personnel and meter readers. Plant material for this purpose shall be
lighting encroaching onto any other lot, or any other location beyond the boundaries of the lot.
evergreen only. Fence and masonry walls are allowed per Section C of the Hardscape & Landscape
Hartness is a dark sky neighborhood. All light fixtures shall be reviewed by the ARB. Excess building or
Design chapter of these guidelines.
landscape lighting may be rejected by the ARB.
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