Building Guidelines & Requirements

APPROVAL PROCESS:

Development Review Committee (DRC) must approve the following:

  • Submission of building plans to the county should not be made until the DRC has reviewed and approved

  • One paper and one electronic copy of the plans must be submitted for review

  • Site Plat Plan with building placement, grading, and as-built’s must be prepared by Phelps Engineering

  • Exterior materials and selections

  • Exterior color scheme

  • General landscaping plan (budget 2% of the total cost of the home)

FINISHED SQUARE FOOTAGE:

Finished floor area excludes finished attics, garages, basements, or similar.

  • 1 Story, Ranch: 3400 sf minimum

  • 1.5 Story: 4,000 sq. ft. minimum total; with at least 2,800 on main level

  • 1.5 Story, Reverse: 4,000 sf minimum total; with at least 2,800 on main level

  • 2 Story: 4,400 sf minimum, with at least 2,800 on main level

  • 3 Story: 4,800 sf minimum, with at least 3,200 on main level

BUILDING MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Exterior: Please reference codes for Site & Building Design Standards

  • Stone veneer to be natural minimum 2” thick stone or greater & cover a minimum of 25% of front elevation

  • Shutters must be constructed of wood or otherwise approved

  • All sides shall be faced with stone, brick, stucco, shingles or lap siding. (4x8 panel not allowed)

  • 4 Sided Trim: Trim color a different tone than main body of the residence on all four sides.

  • Exterior vertical components such as porches, decks (cedar or manufactured) or lanais covered with paint or stain

  • Vertical decking and hand-rails must be constructed of cedar, glass, aluminum, iron or approved equivelant

  • Ground supports must be of cedar, manufactured material, or treated wood

  • Exposed exterior and walls shall have same color as residence, maximum of 4 feet exposed

  • No more than 2 feet of foundation shall be exposed at the front landscape bed area

  • No air conditioning apparatus or unsightly projection may be affixed to front of residence

  • Chimneys on exterior walls may not be cantilevered and must have a foundation beneath

  • 9 foot foundation walls on specs and models

  • Minimum three-car and maximum five car garage with maximum of two bays facing street.

  • Approved fences must be 3-rail Montage Majestic Style with dome tops in flat black color, build vertical and

  • horizontal with a maximum height of 4 feet and stair stepped.

  • Location of fence must follow property lines and attach to rear of the residence.

DOORS & WINDOWS:

  • Windows and exterior doors must be constructed of glass, wood, aluminum clad, vinyl, fiberglass or otherwise approved by the DRC

  • Any other materials and window color selection must be approved by DRC.

  • No windows or exterior doors may be silver or other bright finish.

  • Eight foot garage doors (minimum) must include an architectural pattern or transparent

ROOFS:

  • Grand manor shingles (Approved colors include: Colonial Slate, Gatehouse Slate, Stone Gate Gray or Black Pearl) and/or concrete tile. Any other material must be submitted for approval.

  • All fireplace flues in chimneys must be capped with a black or color conforming metal rain cap/vent

MISCELLANEOUS:

  • Address plaques and numbering systems must be approved by the DRC

  • All mowed areas are required to have In-ground irrigation systems

  • All lots must be sodded, as no seeding is allowed.

  • Pre-stub radon vents are required