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.