These Guidelines have been developed to supplement the Fountaingrove II East Declaration of Restrictions (CC&R's). The purpose of the Guidelines, as with the CC&R's, is to promote architecture and landscaping that enhances and protects the value, desirability, and attractiveness of the development while respecting the natural beauty of Fountaingrove. At the same time, application of the CC&R's and Guidelines will recognize the right of each Owner to use the owner's lot for their enjoyment, creativity and purpose so long as that Owner does not violate the CC&R's or Guidelines or rights of the other Owners.
These Guidelines have been Approved by the Architectural Review Committee and, as such, are enforceable under the provisions of the Fountaingrove II East Declaration of Restrictions.
General
1. Buildings, structures, and all proposed elements shall be designed in harmony with the subject lot, adjacent lot and neighborhood.
2. The placement and height of proposed structures and landscape materials shall consider the effect on adjacent lots and dwellings.
3. Grading and drainage plans shall consider the effect on adjacent lots and open space. The alteration of existing drainage patterns and runoff to adjacent lots is prohibited. Upslope lots shall intercept and control excessive runoff to the down slope lots or open space.
Architectural Design
1. All driveways shall be constructed of poured concrete.
2. Driveway gates may be considered by the ARC on an individual basis. Gates and fencing shall not be installed within the front yard in front of the building structure, except where special conditions, such as flag lots, may be considered on an individual basis.
3. Fencing guidelines are attached. These have been extracted from the approved Design Program. Variations to these general guidelines may be submitted for ARC Consideration.
4. Decks shall be integrated with the architectural design of the building. For decks elevated 3 feet or more above finished grade, screening that is architecturally consistent shall be provided at the underside of the deck.
5. Retaining walls may not exceed 5 feet in height from exterior finished grade. Terracing should be considered.
6. All accessory structures, buildings, play structures, etc. shall be subject to the same height restrictions as gazebos (Declaration of Restrictions. Article 3.5,para xxxiv). Accessory structures up to 16 feet maximum height as measured to finished grade directly below the point of the structure may be considered on an individual basis where there is not an adverse impact on the adjacent lot(s).
Landscape Design
1. Unsuitable landscape material - AII plant material specified in the Design Program, Appendix B - Unsuitable/Invasive Plant List (attached) is prohibited in Owner lots. Exotic plant species that are not harmonious or consistent with the Design Program should be avoided.
2. Selection and placement of plant material shall consider its mature height and the effect on adjacent lots.
3. Landscaping for front, rear, and side yards requires prior written ARC approval. Landscaping of front, rear, and side yards is required.
4. Modifications to the landscaping requires prior written ARC approval except for the following:
A. Replanting designated flower or vegetable beds.
B. Replacing dead or unsightly plant material with similar healthy plant material. Note: Tree removal or replacement is subject to the regulations of the City of Santa Rosa.)
C. Planting or replanting containers or Planters consistent with the overall landscape scheme.
