ATTENTION RESIDENTS PLANNING ANY LANDSCAPING WORK AT THEIR HOME

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1 Landscaping ATTENTION Name: RESIDENTS PLANNING ANY LANDSCAPING WORK AT THEIR HOME A LANDSCAPING REFERENCE BOOK WITH PICTURES OF THE APPROVED TREES, SHRUBS AND FLOWERS IS AVAILABLE TO VIEW IN THE ADMINISTRATION OFFICE AND IN THE LIBRARY AT THE CLUBHOUSE. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE REQUIRES THE FOLLOWING: 1. A detailed, properly completed application must be submitted prior to any landscaping work. (photos may be required) 2. An accurate plan or design must be submitted along with this application. Plan may be drawn on the back of this application or attach a separate sheet or draw on your survey. 3. A copy of a survey of the property must be included with application. Note: Any surveys provided by the HOA may not be current and the HOA will assume no liability for any inaccuracies. 4. Submit Contractor s License and Liability Insurance for all applications. 5. Submit a copy of Contractor s Proposal for work being performed. 6. Written approval must be given prior to any exterior work being started. 7. Phone call necessary prior to any inspections: YES NO ANY QUESTIONS INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. PLEASE CONTACT THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE FOR ASSISTANCE AT PLEASE RETURN ALL PAGES OF THE APPLICATION. PN:fb Rev. 1/27/17, Rev. 1/12/18 Full Board Approval Rev. 4/27/18 Full Board Approval Admin/Forms/Architectural/Completed Forms/Form 0900 Landscaping Page 1 of 8

2 APPLICATION FOR LANDSCAPING CHANGES AT LEISURE GLEN HOMEOWNER S NAME DATE LOT# ADDRESS PHONE MODEL LANDSCAPING (a) An accurate plan or design must be submitted along with this application. (b) You must submit a survey of your property with a sketch of landscape design included. (c) Use the separate sheet attached to illustrate the placement of specific materials and/or plantings. (d) No plans will be approved if placement of material encroaches on neighboring property or HOA property. Homeowner will be instructed to hire a licensed surveyor if questions arise regarding property line. (e) Upon receipt of your application, the Architectural Review Committee will schedule an on-site inspection followed by an irrigation review. (f) If changes in the irrigation system are necessary, the work will be done by the Homeowners Association and the homeowner will be billed for required labor and materials. Description of Landscaping Plan and materials and/or plantings used: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING NOTES CAREFULLY: (a) Applications normally are approved, denied, or approved with modifications within 30 days of receipt by the (b) Architectural Review Committee or as soon thereafter depending upon the date of the regularly scheduled monthly meeting of the Architectural Review Committee. Failure to submit application for exterior changes, or not adhering to approved applications, will result in non-approval when the Homeowner sells their property. This can cause a delay in closing, until violation is cleared by the Architectural Review Committee/Board of Directors. All associated costs will be the responsibility of the Homeowner. (c) All approvals are subject to the Town of Brookhaven s regulations. Any problem resulting from the Homeowner s change or installation will be the sole responsibility of the Homeowner. (d) Any deviation from your plan as presented and approved, will result in the final approval being denied. (e) Homeowner agrees that the responsibility to repair and maintain the (applied for) change or installation rests solely with the Homeowner and does not and will not become the responsibility of the Homeowners Association. (f) You may begin the project upon receipt of approval from the Architectural Review Committee. (g) When the project has been completed, the Homeowner must inform the Architectural Review Committee so that a final inspection can be made. Your original application will be returned to you for safekeeping. It will be stamped attesting that the work done has been approved. I understand the notes and accept the terms stated above. Homeowner s Signature PLEASE SUBMIT THIS APPLICATION AT THE HOA OFFICE RT:dp Rev. 1/8/10, Rev. 11/18/11, Rev. 4/28/16, Rev. 12/2/16, Rev. 1/12/18 Full Board Approval, Rev. 4/27/18 Full Board Approval Admin/Forms/Architectural/Completed Forms/ Form 0900 Landscaping Page 2 of 8

3 IMPORTANT In order to expedite your application, please complete fully --- a detailed sketch of the type, number and placement of shrubs. Without this information, approval could be delayed. (PLEASE USE SPACE BELOW) Architectural Review Committee JK:fb 4/4/16 Page 3 of 8

4 TREE REMOVAL Any tree on the property other than a curb tree, is the responsibility of the homeowner. Whenever a tree needs to be removed or pruned, a professional arborist should be employed due to the danger that often exists. There are various factors to consider: No work may commence without written approval from the Architectural Committee of your application.** Be sure the contractor is licensed and insured against (liability) accidents involving yours or your neighbor s property. A survey is the only way to determine the ownership of the tree(s). Trees for removal must be photographed and marked by the Architectural Review Committee and the Operations Manager and noted on the survey for the Lot #. Discuss in detail exactly what will be done and the costs involved. The contractor you hire must remove all debris from the community. Proper procedure for tree removal requires extraction or grinding of roots below grade level and soil replacement properly graded, in keeping with existing surroundings. ** It is, however, a mandatory requirement of the By-Laws of Leisure Glen, Article XIV, Section 3 and the Homeowner s Manual, page 19, that an application be filed with the Architectural Review Committee and written permission be obtained from them before any removal is commenced. LOOSE STONES Decorative pebbles, gravel and small stones placed around trees must be properly contained to avoid a violation. Safety is our primary concern and we must avert any possibility of injury or damage. Flying stones can cause severe injury should either a worker or passers-by be struck; they can shatter glass, dent cars, and house siding quite easily. OBJECTS ON LAWNS & UTILITY COVERS All residents are required to keep lawn areas free of obstructions. Maintenance workers are at risk whenever they strike something while operating machinery. Progress is also slowed down when workers must stop to cut around items such as flowerpots, planters and even flower beds. Hoses and lawn furniture should properly be placed on your patio. We must remind every homeowner that, in general, the first eight - (8) feet in from the curb belongs to the Homeowners Association (look at your survey) and nothing is allowed to be placed in this easement area. PLACING FLOWERPOTS, PLANTERS AND ORNAMENTS ON TOP OF UTILITY COVERS HAS ALWAYS BEEN PROHIBITED. While some residents have ignored this, common sense dictates that a sea of multi-colored objects at the front of the property becomes unsightly; detracting from the good taste this community prefers and places the offender in violation. Rev. 8/2015 Page 4 of 8

5 Architectural Review Committee Definitions: 1. Evergreens: Plants that do not shed their leaves. 2. Deciduous: In Winter, leaves are shed. 3. Conifers: are generally evergreen trees. Cones are the means of reproduction. 4. Herbaceous: are plants with a woody structure. eg: lilac, hydrangea, etc. 5. Perennials: are herbaceous plants that winter over underground and live for many years. 6. Bi-annuals: Are plants that have a 2 year life cycle. 1 st yr:green Considered dormant. 2 nd yr - flowers for a long time, then dies. 7. Annuals: Plant life one (1) growing season. The following curb trees are not acceptable: (Lot size is too small to support root system). Green Ash Red Oak Willow Oak Little Leaf European Linden Zel Kova The following are forbidden by law to plant: Bamboo Russian Olive Page 5 of 8

6 Architectural Review Committee - Acceptable Plantings Curb or Street Trees 1. Japanese Maple 2. Flowering Pear: Aristocrat: Cleveland, Bradford 3. Crepe Myrtle: Variety of colors: Tree size or dwarf 4. Cherry: Flowering: Weeping, Japanese 5. Magnolia: There are many varieties: Some have different colors :Such as yellow or white 6. Weeping Pussy Willow: NOTE: Forbidden to plant: Weeping Willow (will destroy our irrigation system) Ornamental Trees 1. Japanese Maple 2. Carolina Silver Bell 3. Purple Leaf Plum : Thunder Cloud / Newport 4. Red Bud 5. Kwanzan Cherry 6. Sorrel Tree 7. Japanese Dogwood : Pink / White 8. Dappled (Variegated) Willow (Decorative tree in front of guardhouse) Evergreens: Do NOT plant in the Fall should be planted in early Spring: Needs daily watering Cypress: slow-growers / Sun to Partial Shade 1. Blue feather 2. Hinoki 3. Verdoni 4. Cream Ball 5. Plumosa Aurea Compacta 6. Golden Thread Cypress 7. Compact Thread Cypress 8. Sunlight Lace Cedars: Sun to Partial Shade 1. Andelyensis: Native American, White Cedar 2. Heather Beem 3. Little Jamie Junipers: Full Sun Dwarf: 1. Daubs Frosted 2 2. Sargent Juniper 8 to 12 : good ground cover 3. Seagreen Blue Chip: ground cover 5. Wiltoni: Blue Rug Juniper Good ground cover 6. Blue Forest: 1 ; an unusual ground cover: Wide & spreading w/ vertical branch Ends -It resembles a miniature grove of blue- green evergreens 7. Blue Star: ground cover Mountbattan: Full Sun / Tall / feet Pinus: Full Sun / Bergman s Japanese White Pine / 10 Columnar: Partial Shade / Japanese Plum Yew / 10 Page 6 of 8

7 Junipers: Full Sun to Partial Shade 1. Siberian Carpet Cypress 1 - one of the few ground covers that tolerates partial shade Yews: Taxus: Full Sun, Partial Shade, Shade 1. Midget Boxleaf Nana Dwarf Yew Columnaris Nana Pyramidalis 15 ; a great yew for creating a slow growing foundation planting Andromeda: Full Sun to Shade Boxwood: Full Sun to Partial Shade Please Note: Winter color for most boxwood is typically bronze/coppery. When newly planted: winter foliage tends to green up as roots become established. All varieties are acceptable Euonymus: All Varieties are acceptable; Many colors: White, Varigated, Pink, Yellow, etc. Ilex: Holly Full Sun to Shade: Often need both man & female to produce berries. 1. Japanese Holly Heller Holly Densa (Densa Inkbery) Skimea 2 Kalmia Mountain Laurel: Full Sun to Shade Rhodendron: Full Sun Shade: All varieties are acceptable including dwarf. Transplant only in April. Liqustrum : Privit Full Sun to Partial Shade Azalea: Partial shade to shade: All varieties are acceptable. Syrinca (Lilac): Any Variety Himilayan Sweet Box: (Sarcocca Hookerianna Humiles) Partial Shade to Shade : Beautiful ground cover with fragrant white flowers. Misc. 1.Tsuga Canadensis: - Full Sun to Partial Shade - Sargent Weeping Hemlock 5 2.Hamamelis (Witch hazel/arnold Promise): Full Sun to Partial Shade Slow grower Blooms in February 3. Hosta All varieties DECIDUOUS SHRUBS 1. Forysthia 2. Euonymus: All varieties accepted 3. Hydrangeas: All varieties accepted 4. Potentilla: Full Sun - Native- fast growing blooms from late Spring to frost. Disease and pest resistant. 5. Prunus: dwarf flowering cherry 6. Rosa: Rose: Any varieties acceptable Including Knockouts and Carpet Rose. 7. Spirea: If one deadheads - It will bloom a second time. 8. Viburum: Many are very Fragrant shade 9. Weigela: Any Variety, Blooms in June. Also comes in dwarf size. 10. Crepe Myrtle: Available in dwarf size. 11. Flowering Quince 12. Cherry Laurel: Part Shade Otto Luyken Please Note: All flowering shrubs and Evergreens are to be pruned after flowering. They flower on old wood. Vines: Perennials: Clematis: Any variety is acceptable. Annuals: 4 o clock, Morning Glory, Climbing Blackeye Susan, Mandavilla Page 7 of 8

8 Remember: Trellis is only accepted at side and/or rear of house. DO NOT USE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES: Climbing Hydrangea, Boston Ivy, English Ivy, Wisteria Grasses: Annuals: Acourus Gramineis Variegatus : Full Sun Perennial: Arrhenatherium: Bulbous Oat Grass: Flowers: August - Part Sun - Shade Feather Reed Grass: Flowers: late June-July Carex Pendula: Sedge Grass: Flowers: June August - -Full Sun Partial Shade Northern Sea Oats: Spangle Grass: Part Shade - Flowers: July into winter Job s Tears: 3-4 Shade - Flowers: June-Sept. PampasGrass: Flowers: Sept-Oct - Full Sun Partial Shade Weeping Love Grass: Flowers: June- Aug - Full Sun Plume Grass: Ravence Grass: Flowers: Sept-Oct - Full Sun Blue Oat Grass: Full Sun Bottlebrush Grass: Flowers: Aug-Oct - Partial Shade Eulalia Grass: Flowers: August Winter - Full Sun Eulalia Japonica: 7-13 Chinese Silver Grass - Flowers Sept. Pale pink or Red - Full Sun Maiden Grass: Flowers Oct-Winter - Full Sun- Partial Shade Striped Eulalia Grass: Flowers: Sept.-Oct - Full Sun Zebra Grass: Flowers: Sept-Oct - Full Sun Light Shade Switch Grass: Full Sun- Partial Shade Fountain Grass: Flowers: Aug-Oct. - Full Sun Cord Grass : Flowers: Aug-Sept. - Full Sun - Native to sandy soils ALL GRASSES ARE TO BE PRUNED IN THE FALL, TO A HEIGHT OF FIVE (5 ) INCHES Planting Suggestion: HOUSE : FRONT ENTRANCE > < Perennials Annuals Ground Cover ********************************************************************************************************** SIDE OF HOUSE: ENTRANCE > < Perennials Annuals Ground Cover Etc. JM/fb 07/15/16 Page 8 of 8

ATTENTION RESIDENTS PLANNING ANY EXTERIOR WORK ON THEIR HOME PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE REQUIRES THE FOLLOWING:

ATTENTION RESIDENTS PLANNING ANY EXTERIOR WORK ON THEIR HOME PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE REQUIRES THE FOLLOWING: Dryer Vent ATTENTION Name: RESIDENTS PLANNING ANY EXTERIOR WORK ON THEIR HOME PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE REQUIRES THE FOLLOWING: 1. A detailed, properly completed application