LAWNS

A focus on functional outdoor areas and native plantings is the desired aesthetic for the Sunbridge Community. Any lawn installed on a lot should be minimal and should not be the focus of any yard. Lawn requirements are as follows:

 St. Augustine sod may be installed on yards with significant public frontage such as side yards. All turf applications must be approved by the DRB.  Turf may be placed in any private yard. The amount of turf allowed per lot is described in Appendix A.  Sodded turf or groundcover must be fully rooted and matted and free of weeds, disease, fungus, and vermin.

The sod must be installed as soon as possible after being delivered and shall be kept shaded and moist until it is planted.  ‘Argentine’ Bahia varieties is the accepted sod standard for all

Sunbridge lots unless otherwise approved by the DRB. St. Augustine (AKA Captiva, Floratam, Floratine,

Palmetto, Raleigh, Sapphire, Seville, and Sir Walter) is prohibited from being installed in the rear yard for all new residential projects. Consult

Toho Water Authority for more details on approved and prohibited sod applications.  Artificial turf may be permitted only in private areas on a case-bycase basis after review by DRB. All artificial turf areas are also subject to screening requirements at the discretion of the DRB.

Protecting our valuable water sources is a critical component of the overall Sunbridge Community. As such, all irrigation systems must comply with applicable codes and standards to ensure that the water system throughout Sunbridge advances the best practices in the industry for water quality and management. Important water authority standards include:

 Toho Water Authority  Florida Building Code  Florida Friendly

Landscaping™ Program

Review all online databases to review current watering restrictions/regulations on a regular basis.

Brown colored drip line with purple strip or low volume emitters is the preferred irrigation type and must be installed with corresponding pressure regulated, filtered control zone kit.

Irrigation heads on hard pipe risers will not be allowed adjacent to any public sidewalk, road, alley, park or mew common area, or in the parkway between the curb and sidewalk as they pose a safety hazards.

Irrigation bubblers or low angle spray heads must be designed and constructed by the builder or homeowner and connected to the homeowner’s irrigation yard system for all existing street trees previously installed by the developer. Landscape irrigation must be maintained in proper working order. Monitor for broken or dirty heads and nozzles and ensure adequate coverage for each zone.

All irrigation systems must follow TWA standards and have a single check valve immediately after meter. All home lots/residents are required to maintain proper irrigation and scheduled run times per the Toho Water Authority Standards.

All systems utilize smart controllers to maintain proper irrigation at all times. The controller must be water sense rated, with smart - weather based Wi-Fi with Bluetooth style connectivity. Controllers also must have a 48 Rain and Freeze sensor.

All spray bodies must have chlorine chemical resistant co-molded 3 blade purple wiper seals with pressure regulating stem and check valve with debris pockets at bottom of head.

All nozzles are to have matched precipitation rate and toolless arch adjustment.

No gear driven rotors are allowed for residential instillation.

HARDSCAPE

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

MULCH

VERTICAL STRUCTURE ROCK/GRAVEL

FENCING

LIGHTING

FIGURE: 42 | Concrete

FIGURE: 43 | Brick Paver

FIGURE: 44 | Flagstone

FIGURE: 45 | Wood Deck 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 4246. 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: 47 | Boulder Rock

FIGURE: 48 | Limestone Rock

FIGURE: 49 | Accent Rock

FIGURE: 50 | Landscape Rock

FIGURE: 51 | Crushed Gravel 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.

FIGURE: 54 | Pine Straw

FIGURE: 53 | Shredded Hardwood 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.