Weslyn Park Approved Hardscape, Sunbridge

HARDSCAPE

HARDSCAPE MATERIALS

The Sunbridge Community is focused on creating integration with nature. Each home has a wide variety of hardscape materials that can be used to activate each yard. Those materials include, but are not limited to: walls, concrete, pavers, mulch, gravel, fencing, edging, and lighting. Each element should be designed to blend with the architectural style of the home. All hardscape materials should maintain a natural looking character to blend with the aesthetic style of the community.

Any hardscape material should be maintained on each lot. No steps or handrails will be allowed adjacent or perpendicular to any of the public sidewalks, mews, parks, and street corner transitions. All steps and handrails need to be constructed within the individual lot property area and may not intrude on any community space.

All hardscape materials, locations, and dimensions need to be reviewed and approved by the DRB prior to any construction. All materials also need to follow HOA guidelines, review HOA documents for details.

PAVERS

ROCK/GRAVEL

MULCH

FENCING

VERTICAL STRUCTURE

LIGHTING

PAVING MATERIALS

All sidewalks, driveways, porches, patios, lanais, and step materials on the property need to be specified on the submittal plan by type, detail, and color. Materials must have a natural appearance and should complement the character style of the home. Examples of approved paving materials are illustrated in Figures 42-46. A few considerations for paving materials include:

 All alleys, driveways, and drive aprons should maintain its natural appearance and cannot be treated, painted, or stained with color.

 Pavers in each lot should have a natural appearance in form and color.

 All stair materials will match the adjacent materials of the deck or sidewalk.

 All material should be finished per the manufacturers instruction to maintain the appearance of the surface. Considerations include: waterproof finish, non-slip finishes, and more.

 All pavers must have a properly compacted subbase and setting bed for the material specified.

Concrete material along the front of any lot should match existing community standards. Sidewalks leading to the street must match the existing community sidewalk. Every entry path must conform to the proposed grades and ADA standards with no cross slope exceeding 1.8%. Adjoin any lot access path with an expansion joint at sidewalk. No saw cuts will be allowed for control joints. Control joints are to be deep scored with a maximum 1/4” radius edging. Control joints/score lines will be spaced to the same width of the sidewalk based on street location, with a maximum expansion joint distance of 30” apart. Use plastic zip strips to protect expansion material and then caulk the joint with elastomeric sealant per the existing sidewalks. No other forms of expansion joints will be acceptable (i.e. wood furring strips, metal edging, felt exposed joints, etc.)

RESTRICTED MATERIAL

Bright or colored paving will not be allowed.

Any kind of multi-colored, or striped paving material will not be allowed.

Asphalt is not an approved paving surface.

FIGURE: 42 | Concrete

FIGURE: 43 | Brick Paver

FIGURE: 44 | Flagstone

FIGURE: 45 | Wood Deck

FIGURE: 46 | Stone Paver

ROCK AND GRAVEL MATERIALS

Rock and gravel can be widely used throughout the Sunbridge Community. It can be used for patios, outdoor living spaces, pathways, accent features,and around planting beds. Types of rock that can be used on each site include: landscape boulders, limestone rock, flagstone, coquina shell, river rock, decomposed granite, and more. All rock should have a natural appearance and match the architectural style

of the home. Natural stone materials local to the area are desired. The size for rock and gravel should be determined based on the intended use. Drainage areas have separate rock/gravel requirements as described in Chapter 3. Examples of the types of rock and gravel that are appropriate in the Sunbridge Community are illustrated in Figures 46-52.

RESTRICTED MATERIAL

Bright or artificially colored rock will not be allowed.

Any kind of multi-colored, speckled, black granite, asphalt chips, or black stone will not be allowed.

Lava rock is not allowed.

FIGURE: 47 | Boulder Rock

FIGURE: 48 | Limestone Rock

FIGURE: 49 | Accent Rock

FIGURE: 50 | Landscape Rock

FIGURE: 51 | Crushed Gravel

FIGURE: 52 | Crushed Coquina

MULCH

Mulch can be used for each lot to create outdoor rooms, designate play areas, indicate drainage zones, and cover planting bed areas. Only mulches derived from regenerative resources should be used. Any substitution from the list of approved mulches must be reviewed by the DRB.

For landscape beds, mulch promotes sustainable landscaping by helping to keep the roots of each plant moist, shaded, and free of weeds. All planting beds are required to be mulched with a 3” minimum thick layer of approved mulch. Trees located in turf areas are required to have a 3” thick mulched ring around the center of the trunk and outward. Mulch rings around the tree protect the trunk from damage and increase water and oxygen levels to the roots. Mulch will need to be regularly replaced to maintain overall plant health.

APPROVED MULCH TYPES

PINE STRAW

Best used for slowing/ mitigating water runoff from steep slopes or swales. Pine Straw adds organic matter back into soil and needs to be replaced more regularly due to breakdown. This is the preferred mulch type for landscape beds.

SHREDDED HARDWOOD

Made of recycled hardwood materials, this breaks down less and tends to not wash out as badly as pine bark nuggets. This is the preferred mulch type for hardscape zones, pathways, and playgrounds.

PINE FINES

For groundcovers, the use of pine fines is preferred. Pine fines help to establish groundcovers and promote sustainable growth.

RESTRICTED MATERIAL

ALL Colored Cypress mulches (red/brown/black mulch, etc.) Are strictly prohibited. Chipped or Shredded Rubber Mulch is also prohibited

Natural colored pallet mulch (derived from recycled wood pallets) is prohibited.

Large pine bark nuggets are prohibited due to floating capabilities and potentially damage to drainage systems.

FIGURE: 53 | Shredded Hardwood

FIGURE: 54 | Pine Straw

FIGURE: 55 | Tree Ring Example

EDGING

Edging may be needed to help define planting beds, prevent the washout of gravel/rock materials, or to delineate different ground plane materials. Edging types listed below must consist of natural or dark color materials. All edging must be maintained or removed and replaced when in bad condition. Edging must also be clear of any community property including the public sidewalk by 18” clear distance. All edging areas must be reviewed and approved by the DRB.

APPROVED EDGING

METAL EDGING

Metal edging should set slightly below the ground plane so it disappears into the landscape. This is the preferred edging material.

PAVER/STONE EDGING

A variety of local materials will be allowed for paver edging. All paver edge must have a natural finish and compliment the architectural style of the home.

CONCRETE EDGING

Poured in place concrete edging is acceptable based on approval from the DRB for the proposed pattern and color of the finish. Colored (red, orange, gold, black, etc.) variations will not be accepted.

RESTRICTED MATERIAL

FIGURE: 56 | Metal Edging

FIGURE: 57 | Stone Edging

FIGURE: 58 | Metal Edging

FIGURE: 59 | Concrete Edging

Plastic edging is not allowed for long term maintenance issues.

Wood timber or railroad ties are not preferred due to sustainability and pest concerns.

COMMUNITY FENCING

Fencing adjacent to community open space areas will have a different set of requirements to maintain the Sunbridge Community aesthetic.

 Any fencing open to a community lot must have a natural tone. Wood, metal, and simulated wood are examples of appropriate fence materials.

 No walls allowed adjacent to any community lot.

 All fencing adjacent to a community zone must be 6’ in height.

 All fencing adjacent to an open pond or wetland zone will be the standard black.

FENCING AND WALLS

Material selections for walls and fences are flexible to allow for design continuity with the home. The scale, proportion, color, and finishes must be compatible with the architectural design of the residence. All fencing and walls need approval by the DRB. Permitted wall types include: low fences and walls, ornamental or safety fencing, low retaining walls, modular block walls, metal rail fencing, and wood slat fencing. Walls and fences may be natural wood, metal, or stone. Stone and brick may be allowed if they match the architectural style of home. Segmented block retaining walls can be considered as long as they consist of natural tones. Additional fence requirements are as follows:

 Wood fences should be constructed from quality materials stained a solid color and sealed. All fasteners used to construct fences shall be hot dip galvanized, aluminum, or stainless steel to prevent rusting and stain marks.

 All fencing must be set back a minimum of 3’ from all sidewalks.

 All rear fencing needs to be located within rear building setback.

 Any wall or fence shall not exceed a maximum of 6’ in height.

 All fencing must be set back a minimum of 5’ from any street or alley that does not have a sidewalk.

 If fencing already exists on adjacent sides, you must tie in your fence. (Or set your fence back from existing fence a minimum of 3’ to allow for maintenance of yard between.)

 All aluminum and iron materials must be powder coated or primed and painted black.

 High quality simulated wood treatments designed for fence construction will be allowed.

 All gates must swing into property so as not to interfere with any sidewalks.

 Only open view fences are permitted on corner lots.

 Approved stain colors are the following Behr Premium colors or mixed to identically match in color and tones.:

 ‘Coffee’ (ST-103)

 ‘Cordovan Brown’ (ST-104)

 ‘Antique Brass’ (ST-115)

RESTRICTED MATERIAL

Chain link fences, railroad ties, PVC, and pre-manufactured walls do not fit the community aesthetic and are not allowed. Stucco walls are not allowed due to maintenance concerns.

Walls and fences intended to serve as dog runs or animal pens are not allowed.

FIGURE: 60 | Rail Fence Example

FIGURE: 61 | Brick Wall Example

VERTICAL ELEMENTS

All vertical hardscape and amenity elements including: pools, playgrounds, spas, vine trellises, pergolas, fountains, ponds, fire pits, etc., need to be detailed and dimensioned in the submittal plan. All details associated with vertical elements such as: cross sections, material callouts, and paint/stain colors must be included in the submittal documents.

All vertical features must be limited in height to 10’, and must be reviewed and approved by the DRB.

Screened patio enclosures and pool enclosures are to be black or dark bronze color only – white is never an acceptable color.

Statues, art or sculptures, rock work, sports equipment or other permanent fixtures are prohibited from view in any common areas or streets. Special permission may be granted, based on the necessary review and written approval for pieces that are 3’ tall or lower. Taller items may not be acceptable.

All items must be within the property area and by offset from adjacent lots by a minimum of 18”.

FIGURE: 66 | Archway

FIGURE: 62 | Playground

FIGURE: 65 | Vine Trellis

FIGURE: 64 | Pool Enclosure

FIGURE: 63 | Gazebo

LIGHTING

Pole lighting and string festoon lighting installed in the private areas must be reviewed and approved by DRB.

Lighting types to be approved include but are not limited to: path lighting, uplighting, accent lighting, pole lighting, and string lighting.

HOA is not responsible for any damage to pieces and any underground connections near or adjacent public areas during regular maintenance.

Any permanent landscape lighting should comply with dark skies best practices.

FIGURE: 67 | String Light

FIGURE: 69 | Path Light

FIGURE: 68 | Accent Light