Polo Golf & Country Club

Design Standards

Approval of any structure by the ACC is limited to the aesthetic of style,

colors, materials, texture, and general streetscape appearance. Therefore, an

ACC approval is not a certification that the structure has been built in

accordance with any governmental rule or regulation or that the Structure

complies with sound building practice or design. Proper location of a

structure or any appurtenances (fences, pools, etc.), with regard to property

lines, setbacks, easements, or any other restriction, is the sole responsibility

of the builder and/or owner.

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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION PAGE

Architectural Review 4

Architectural Control Committee 4

Pre-Application Procedures 5

Design Review Procedure 5

Submission Requirements 6

Preliminary Design Review 6

Final Design Review 7

Site Inspection/Violations 7

SITE PLANNING 7

Golf Course Lots 7

Site Planning and Design 14

Siting 8

CONTRUCTION 8-9

DESIGN CRITERIA 9

Design Details 9 Set Backs 9 Garages 9 Windows and Door 10 Exterior Colors and Materials 10 Fireplaces and Chimneys 10 Roof 10 Driveways 10 Vehicles 10 Landscaping 10-13 Satellite Dishes 12 Mailboxes 14 Pre-fabricated, Factory Built or Decorative Structures 14 Front Door Stoops and Steps 14 SITE PLANNING AND DESIGN 14

Location of Structure 14 Golf Course Lot Requirements 14 House Design 14-15

MATERIALS AND COLORS GUIDELINES 15

Materials 15-16

Colors 16

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Table of Contents (Continued)

SCREENING GUIDELINES (FENCES) 16 – 17

Objects to be Screened 16

Methods of Screening (Fences) 17

RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT__________________________________________ 17

AMENDMENT_________________________________________________________18

EXCEPTIONS _________________________________________________________18

MAILBOX MINIMUM STANDARD_______________________________________19

ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES & DETAIL______________________________20-21

Westchester at Polo

Northgate/Sheffield at Polo – Buckingham at Polo

Saddlewood at Polo – Lancaster at Polo

ADDENDUM – DETAILS BY NEIGHBORHOOD____________________________22

EXHIBIT 1 – APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW________________________ 23

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ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW

Great care has been taken in the planning, design and construction phases to insure aesthetic

harmony within Polo Golf & Country Club. To that end it is of the utmost importance that this

special character not be compromised by housing designs which are improperly conceived,

unresolved or poorly executed.

For this reason, an Architectural Control Committee (ACC) will review all construction, designs

and plans for:

* Consideration of primary site design issues.

* Sensitivity to the special landscape potential of the area.

*Excellence in architectural design.

The Architectural Design Standards have been established to provide property owners, architects

and contractors with a set of parameters for the preparation of their drawings and specifications.

Each individual neighborhood within Polo Golf and Country Club may have more restrictive

requirements as outlined in the Addendum(s) attached.

By encouraging quality and attention to detail throughout the community, the aesthetic harmony,

natural tranquility and overall property values at Polo Golf and Country Club will be enhanced

and preserved through the Architectural Control Committee and Design Standards.

ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL COMMITTEE

Polo Golf and Country Club is designed to be a unique community of single-family homes. In

order to ensure the quality of the community, a plan review process has been established to review

individual building and landscape plans. The authority to approve or disapprove building and

landscape plans is provided by the recorded Covenants, Restrictions and Easements for Polo Golf

and Country Club in Article V, Section 5.05. The Covenants do not list specific design items

necessary for plan approval but have created the ACC whose responsibility it is to review, approve

or disapprove all individual building and landscape plans within the community. The Committee’s

goal is to maintain the overall pleasing aesthetic relationships of building to site and building to

building, and not to restrict individual creativity or preferences.

The ACC is composed of five (5) members who may or may not be members of the Board of

Directors of the Polo Fields Homeowners Association, Inc. Additionally, a professional architect

who is a nonowner may serve on the Committee and aid in the review of building and landscape

plans. In order to explain the review process and what is required for plan approval, the Committee

has developed the Design Standards. The ACC will use these Standards for the purpose of

reviewing projects but may consider individually the merits of any project due to special site

considerations.

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Any project reviewed for special consideration must be shown to benefit the specific site, adjacent

areas, or the community as a whole.

Prior to the commencement of any construction activity of any type on any home site, a house plan

must be submitted by the property owner or owner’s agent to the ACC. Included shall be

information as requested by the Committee and outlined in the Design Standards.

Approval by the ACC must be received prior to the start of any clearing, grading or construction

and upon approval the property owner can begin construction.

PRE-APPLICATION PROCEDURES

The property owner and the owner’s building team should familiarize themselves with the ACC

and Design Standards.

Forsyth County and its planning department have jurisdiction over the community at Polo Golf

and Country Club. They should be contacted at the beginning of the planning and design process

to ensure compliance with their regulations. It should not be assumed, however, that compliance

with Forsyth County standards is acceptable to the ACC. Consult the ACC for those county

regulations (if any) that have been enhanced.

DESIGN REVIEW PROCEDURE

The design review process is a simple procedure of complying with the requirements outlined in

the Design Standards and following the step-by-step design review format. In order to expedite

the ACC design review, the review format has been structured to achieve a smooth and timely

review from preliminary plan submittal to final site inspection and approval. If building in the

community for the first time, prior to any submittal, it is suggested that the builder, property owner

and their building team meet with the ACC to discuss any preliminary design concepts, questions,

and concerns. This meeting is merely to acquaint all concerned with the design review process

and to avoid any unnecessary delays and expenses. If a builder wishes to repeat a plan, he must

include a list of all Polo Golf and Country Club lots where the plan has previously been used with

his submittal.

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The following flow chart represents the necessary procedures in the process of building a residence

in Polo Golf & Country Club.

The ACC has established a schedule for plan submittal, plan review and meeting with the

owner/agent to discuss any questions or concerns. The established schedule permits a timely

review of submitted designs and allows lot owners and agents to accurately plan their schedules.

Plans for review can be submitted to the ACC Chairperson. All plans and specifications required

to be submitted to the ACC shall be sent to the address or email indicated on the Architectural

Review Committee Request Form. Revised 3/2016

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1. Application for Design Review prior to construction and clearing.

2. Exterior Material and Color Scheme

3. Two (2) complete sets of building plans.

4. A preliminary site plan.

5. A landscape plan (must be submitted 30 days before completion of home).

PRELIMINARY DESIGN REVIEW

The ACC encourages those who are building in the community for the first time to participate in

the preliminary review. Although not required, the preliminary review may help avoid

unnecessary expense and delay by hastening later phases of the review process. A meeting to

review preliminary design sketches may be arranged at the request of the property owner or

owner’s agent by contacting the ACC.

In order to fully utilize the preliminary design review, a preliminary site plan and the architectural

drawings as outlined in the submission requirements should be included in the preliminary plan

submittal.

Preliminary Residence

and Site Plan

Approval

Changes/ Additions

Final Residence

and Site Plan

Plan

Approval

Begin Construction

Submittal of

Exterior Colors and

Materials

Submittal of Landscaping

Plan

Final Inspection

and

Approval

Ready for

Occupancy

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FINAL DESIGN REVIEW

The final design review should be the most simple and straightforward of the design reviews. The

final design submittal should incorporate all of the requirements of the Design Review Procedure

and other portions of the Design Standards as well as comments from previous meetings and/or

preliminary reviews. Upon final agreement of the items required to be modified as indicated on

the final submittal all parties shall affix signatures on the actual plans attesting to the agreement.

One set of documents will then be returned to the property owner. “Approved as Submitted,”

“Approved as Noted,” or “Resubmit.” Only items requiring extensive modifications will

necessitate resubmit.

To ensure compliance with all comments noted on the drawings during the ACC’s final reviews,

no approval for clearing will be granted until the property owner or owner’s agent has signed for

and picked up the drawings from the ACC. Any resubmittal of plans resulting from Committee

review must be completed before clearing can be approved. Any request for additional information

from the ACC must be submitted within 30 days of the request or the initial Request Form will be

deemed expired and no longer considered for approval. In order to proceed, the requesting party

will need to resubmit the initial request.

Resident’s landscaping plans are not required at the final plan approval; however, the builder

and/or owner is strongly encouraged to make it a part of the final plan review. Preliminary and

final approval of the landscaping can occur while the residence is in the initial stages of

construction but the final must be submitted no later than 30 days prior to completion of

construction.

SITE INSPECTION / VIOLATIONS

Deviation from the approved plans and Design Standards defeats the purpose of the review process.

Therefore, through ongoing inspections of the job sites and community the ACC will monitor the

construction of each home to insure conformity with the approved plans. In the event of a

violation, a written notice will then be issued to the property owner or owner’s agent requesting

correction.

SITE PLANNING

The siting of a house is a critical and important design decision for this reason the ACC needs to

review the site plan for location of foundation foot print, drive location, lead walks, retaining walls,

set back requirements and location of decking.

GOLF COURSE LOTS

The larger lots and golf course lots will be seen from many different angles and viewpoints. It is

therefore important that the siting and three-dimensional character of each home be carefully

studied. At the opinion of the ACC, and in order to accurately assess the design opportunities of

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each home site an individual site survey may be conducted. The site survey should determine the

site’s topography, locate significant trees, and pinpoint unique site characteristics. While the site

survey is being conducted, a study of the design opportunities of the site should also be taken. This

study merely involves walking the site, locating the best views to and from the home site,

relationships to adjacent home site and structures, dominant solar orientation, soil conditions,

vegetation type and quality, and any other special site features worth noting. During the site

analysis, a good feel for the existing terrain should also be taken so when detailed site planning is

underway the proposed site structures and their elevations can be understood in relation to the

existing terrain. With the information provided by the detailed site analysis, the design team can

effectively optimize the design opportunities of the site.

SITING The ACC shall consider each site independently but shall give extensive consideration to each

individual plan’s impact upon adjacent home site and view corridors. Care must be taken to locate

each structure, whenever possible, so as not to infringe upon adjacent structures and home site,

view corridors and natural amenities of the area.

Consideration in this regard includes the following:

1. Topography of the site and surrounding home site.

2. Distant and intimate views from the home site.

3. Distant and intimate views of the home site from adjacent lots and the golf course, if applicable.

4. Existing vegetation type and quality.

5. Existing water and drainage patterns.

6. Existing rock outcroppings.

7. Driveway access.

8. Height of proposed and adjacent structures.

The following requirements of these Design Standards shall be in addition to and not in lieu of the

requirements and provisions of the Declaration of Covenants, Restrictions and Easements for Polo

Golf and Country Club (the “Declaration”):

1. CONSTRUCTION

A. The Builder/Owner warrants that funds are available for a timely and professional completion

of the Project. The ACC is to be immediately notified of any change in the ability to complete

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the Project as indicated above. Upon notification, the ACC will address the situation with

the Builder/Owner and render a discussion as to the options available to protect the interest

of the community as a whole.

B. In no event shall the Owner allow any grading or cutting of trees on the Lot prior to approval

of the proposed house location by the ACC.

C. All vehicles in any way connected with construction shall enter the Lot or Lots under

construction only. Vehicles shall be parked to avoid damage to trees, paving, curbs, gutters,

and any other improvements on the Lot. Under no circumstances will there be parking on

Lots not under construction. All concrete trucks are to be washed out onto the lots where

delivery is made or taken back to the concrete plant. There will be no parking on shoulders

of roads. It is the builder’s responsibility to see that subs adhere to these guidelines. All

parking shall be limited to one side of the street to allow traffic to pass.

D. All stumps and brush are to be removed from the surface of the Lot prior to foundation

construction. Burying of any vegetation shall be in accordance with local ordinances.

Construction debris shall be removed as often as necessary to keep the Lot and Structure thereon

attractive. Construction debris shall not be dumped or buried in any area of the Development.

No building material, scraps or any debris shall be placed or dumped on any vacant and adjacent

lot. Trash that is blown by the wind to any lot or in the street is the responsibility of the builder

to clean up at the end of the day.

E. It is the Builders responsibility to grade Lots in such a manner so as not to block any natural

or man-made swallows, or drainage structures. Earth berms, hay bales, silt fence, mulch,

boards, grassing, gravel blankets and any other approved siltation and erosion control

measures shall be installed prior to grading of any lot to prevent mud and silt from running

off the Lot onto street and any other adjoining property. Downspouts are to be piped or

directed to front or rear of Lot. Any mud or silt in the streets as a result of construction

equipment, lack of silt control, or delivery of materials shall be removed immediately.

Number 3 gravel or larger is required at each access point of the lot where truck or

construction traffic will be entering or existing. It is the responsibility of each Builder to

keep the streets clean in front of the property on which he or she is building clean.

F. Confine building activity to lot on which house is under construction. Landscaping shall be

confined to building lot only. No trash, building material, landscape material (rocks, etc.) or

any other debris shall be placed on any adjacent or vacant lot. It is the responsibility of the

Builder to protect any landscaping, equipment or structure on adjacent property.

G. Silt fencing is to be installed to a depth of 6˝ where runoff will likely occur as required by

local building ordinances.

H. All equipment shall be confined to actual lot under construction and if relocated, proper

transport of equipment shall be used. Transporting equipment without trailer on road

shoulders and/or streets is prohibited.

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I. Loitering and consumption of alcoholic beverages or any nuisance deemed inappropriate by

the ACC is prohibited on construction job sites and is the Builder/Owners responsibility to

enforce.

J. All sewer tap-ons must be inspected and approved before covering up. If this procedure is

not followed explicitly, the tap-ons will become the responsibility of the Builder, and the

Builder will be required to furnish the homeowner with a warranty of this responsibility.

2. DESIGN DETAILS

A. Set Backs

In no event shall the set-backs be less than those required by the Forsyth County

Comprehensive Zoning and Land Use Resolution. The ACC shall approve siting location

prior to construction. Any requests for alteration of set-back lines MUST first be approved

by the ACC PRIOR TO making a request for variance.

B. Garages

Minimum requirement is two (2) car garage with garage doors. Detached garages are

expressly prohibited, all garages must be attached to the principal residence. ALSO SEE

ADDENDUM FOR DETAILS BY NEIGHBORHOOD. Revised 3/2016

C. Windows and Doors

Silver-finish/brown anodized aluminum doors (including sliding doors), windows, storm

windows, screens, screen frames and storm doors are not permitted.

D. Exterior Colors and Materials

All exterior colors and materials of all Structures shall be submitted to the ACC for approval

and shall be subject to the ACC color and material guidelines contained in Section 4 of these

Design Standards. In order to achieve a well-coordinated color scheme throughout the

community, an Owner wishing to make changes in these scheduled colors, may do so only

with the approval of the ACC. To be valid, approvals must be recorded with the ACC.

E. Fireplaces and Chimney’s

Exterior of all chimneys must be compatible with exterior masonry/stucco material used on

front and foundations. Fireplace chimneys, if cantilevered, must extend down to grade or be

included within wall lines of house. Exceptions are allowed on non-street visible, rear of

house only. All chimneys to have detailed top. Painted metal caps are required to conceal

circular pre-fabricated flue top.

F. Roof

Roofing materials and color shall be subject to the color and material guidelines contained

in Section 4 of these Design Standards and must be submitted to the ACC for approval. No

plumbing or heating vent shall penetrate roof surfaces which face the street or streets adjacent

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to the Lot. All plumbing or heating vents that penetrate the roof surface shall be painted

black to blend with the roof color.

Roof patches, other than temporary repairs in response to emergency circumstances, are

prohibited. In circumstances where damage to property or persons will result if immediate

action is not taken, Owners are still required to seek ACC approval; which, to the extent

possible, shall be expedited by the ACC. Roof patches are required to be replaced as soon

as practicable with replacement materials so as to create a harmonious design and avoid

patchy discoloration of roof surfaces. SEE ADDENDUM FOR DETAILS BY

NEIGHBORHOOD.

G. Driveways

Driveways shall be constructed with concrete, provided however, that other hard surface

materials such as brick stamped, patterned, or colored concrete surfaces may be used if

approved by the ACC. Painted driveways are expressly prohibited within the Community.

Specifications are to be submitted to the ACC for approval. Driveways are to be curved

when possible taking into consideration existing trees and landscape plantings, and may

include a paved turn-around area where possible. All driveways are to make a smooth

transition to street with no abrupt elevation change. No driveway shall extend into the public

right-of-way. Revised 3/2016

H. Vehicles

In reference to resident owned vehicles: there shall be no trucks, vans or commercial vehicles

permanently parked on a driveway or in front of a home on the streets. Two axle pickup

trucks, domestic vans and sport utility vehicles without commercial signage may be parked

on the driveway. No vehicle can be parked off the driveway/concrete, i.e. lawn rear yard,

etc. NOTE: Houses under construction shall be an exception to the above. Construction

vehicles required cannot be parked on a construction site for more than ten (10) consecutive

days.

Parking on the public streets within the community is discouraged and residents are advised

to comply with applicable Forsyth County regulations.

I. Landscaping

A written plan of landscaping will be required by the ACC PRIOR to installation of any

materials; this plan should include a drawing to show location, variety and size of all plant

materials, as well as requested location and description of all “hardscape” items such as

fences, walls, rocks, fountains, statuary, and so forth. Landscaping shall be completed in

accordance with approved plans not later than: (1) final inspection of the residential structure

by the Forsyth County building inspector, or (2) occupancy of residential Structure,

whichever is earlier.

All grass used in landscape plan from street to front line of house shall include sod. Corner

lots require sod on street side of house and to include disturbed area along curb. Lots with

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visible rear yards (i.e. Polo golf course lots), require that rear lot be landscaped the same as

front requirements. (SEE ADDENDUM FOR DETAILS BY NEIGHBORHOOD.)

A basic landscaping plan for each home site shall be designed by a Landscape Architect or

person of similar competence and experience and shall be submitted for approval to the ACC.

Landscaping plans must be submitted thirty (30) days prior to completion. The plan shall

indicate landscape improvements costing a minimum of 2% of the total sales price of the

home, including sod and excluding irrigation. Some credit may be given for the reasonable

value of any trees left in good condition on a site.

Landscaping shall be completed according to approved plans no later than final inspection

by the Forsyth County building inspector.

1. Landscape plans should include the following information:

a. Scaled at 1/8˝ = 1´0 or 1/10˝ = 1´0

b. Tree Survey

c. Building, driveway, walls, fence, HVAC equipment, electrical boxes and retaining

wall locations.

d. Drainage patterns (all drainage swales to be sodded)

e. Plant material, indicating size and quantity

f. Surface material

g. Lawn and mulched areas

h. Pool, decks, patios, and pool equipment

2. Design Guidelines

Each community at the Polo Golf & Country Club has specific requirements for planted and

lawn areas. Refer to the design standard chart for minimum size for shrubs, trees and ground

covers. In general, shrubs shall be set at a proper spacing so as to give a full and mature

appearance after two growing seasons. A knowledge of plant material is required as to their

needs for sun, partial or full shade and “immediate” effect which will overgrow the location

creating high maintenance demands or merely a temporary cover. (See section 5 for

screening guidelines.) Lots with visible rear yards (i.e. Polo golf course lots), shall be

landscaped with the same standard as front yards.

3. Trees

In order to preserve the beauty of each home site, every effort should be made to protect and

save any hardwood tree of six (6) inch diameter or more. In addition, no specimen tree or

hardwood over six (6) inch diameter may be removed outside of fifteen (15) feet of the

building envelope or driveways without review by the ACC. Treeless lots or lots which have

had over seventy-five (75) percent of the tree cover removed shall be required to add a

minimum of three (3) shade trees.

a. Tree Removal

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Trees that have been uprooted or lighting-damaged do not require ACC approval prior to

removal. However, trees that are dying, dead or must be removed due to foundation or

driveway damage must be approved in advance by the ACC. In all cases, the ACC must

be notified as the tree may be a major part of your landscaping plan and some sort of

replacement might be necessary. Removing a tree under any circumstances other than

storm damage as outlined above without prior approval of the ACC, may result in a

minimum fine of $150 per tree for non-compliance pursuant to the terms of the Declaration. Revised 3/2016

4. Islands

Mulched islands around existing trees are desirable and recommended. Overuse of mulched

islands can detract from the overall landscaped effect. Islands around existing trees having

an area greater than seven-hundred fifty (750) square feet shall have ground cover or shrubs

planted to cover at least one-third (1/3) of the total area. Islands of more than four hundred

(400) square feet having no naturally occurring trees shall have at least one tree per four

hundred (400) square feet and ground cover or shrubs planted to cover at least one-third (1/3)

of the total island area.

Stone mulching may be used for the purpose of accent landscaping in beds and islands and

will be only be permitted with prior approval of the ACC. Each bed or island must have a

positive barrier of landscape ties, raised brick, stone or concrete block, metal or plastic

edging. The color of stone must be natural tones and compliment the exterior of the house.

All colors and materials must be approved by the ACC prior to installation. Any additions

to the original submission must receive approval of the ACC. Revised 3/2015

5. Lawns

All front lawns from street curb to house line shall be bermuda or zoysia sod. Corner lots

require sod on the street side of the house. Minimum sodding width along a street curb shall

be eight (8) feet. Rear and side yards may be seeded fescue or bermuda with the exception

of golf course lots which shall be sodded with fescue, zoysia, or bermuda as sun or shade

allows. Where seeded and sodded areas come together they shall be separated by planting

beds or pine islands where visible from street. Over-seeding with rye or lawn painting to

enhance lawn color during the dormant season is not permitted. Revised 3/2015

J. DSS – Digital Satellite System

Consideration for approval of the DSS Digital Satellite System is subject to submission of

(1) site plan indicating the location proposed and (2) literature with photo and specifications.

The dish must be located on the ground, deck or rear of back corner of house at any location

within 15 feet of the rear exterior wall, but not extending beyond the sides of the house. If

mounted on the roof, dish must be on the back side of the house, below ridge line, not visible

from the street, and the pole must be painted black. Poles may be screened by shrubbery if

approved by installer of system.

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K. Solar Panels

Solar roof panels may not be installed by homeowners or builders unless plans and

specifications for such installation are submitted to and approved by the ACC. Applications

for solar panels will be considered on a case by case basis. Revised 3/2016

Solar panels must be flush-mounted on the roof and shall be installed in a location not visible

from the street. The solar panel material and framing shall be dark in color and must blend

as closely as possible to the roofing material. Aluminum colored framing is not permitted.

Plumbing, supply and return piping, etc., shall be black or dark gray. No ground-mounted

solar panels will be permitted. Solar panels are not permitted on the front or side roof of

home, or viewable from golf course. Revised 3/2016

All plans and specifications submitted to the ACC for the installation of solar roof panels,

including all components and exterior plumbing and pipes, must include the proposed

location, color and materials. Revised 3/2016

Minimum Landscaping Requirements

Community:

Buckingham at

Polo

Lancaster

Saddlewood at

Polo

Sheffield

at Polo/

Northgate at

Polo

Westchester at

Polo

LAWNS:

Front Rear

Golf Course

bermuda sod Seeded

N/A

bermuda sod Seeded

N/A

bermuda sod Seeded

N/A

bermuda sod Seeded zoysia,

fescue or

bermuda sod

TREES:

Shade

Flowering 1˝ cal/8´ HT

5´ 1 ½´ cal/10´ HT

6´ 2˝ cal/10´ HT

6´ 2˝ cal/12´ HT

7 – 8´

SHRUBS:

Foundation Corners Islands

2 gallon/1´ HT 3 gallon/3´ HT

1 gallon

3 gallon/2´ HT 5 gallon/5´ HT

1 gallon

2 gallon/18˝ HT 7 gallon/4´ HT

1 gallon

3 gallon/2´ HT 10 gallon/5´ HT

1 gallon

GROUNDCOVERS:

Foundation

Islands 1 gallon

4˝ pot 1 gallon 1 gallon

1 gallon

4˝ pot 1 gallon 1 gallon

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MULCH:

Pine Straw Pine Bark or

Shredded Cypress *Stone Mulch

2 ½ -3˝ deep

2 ½ -3˝ deep

2 ½ -3˝ deep

2 ½ -3˝ deep

*Stone Mulch is for accent purposes only Revised 3/2015

K. Mailboxes

A standard mailbox must be used on all lots. No mailbox or paper box or other receptacle of

any kind for use in the delivery of mail, newspapers, or similar material shall be erected or

placed on any Lot or Structures unless it shall conform to the designs and specifications

adopted by the ACC. Replacements of mailboxes must be in a style and materials consistent

with those used in the construction of the home and will be either matching brick, stucco or

stone. Revised 3/2015

L. Pre-fabricated or Factory Built or Decorative Structures

Pre-fabricated or factory built structures or detached structures such as garages shall not be

permitted within The Polo Golf & Country Club development. (Pre-fabricated mailboxes of

approved design, meeting the ACC requirements for approval, may be used on each Lot for

continuity of the Development’s appearance.) Items such as flagpoles and any type of metal

structures will not be permitted. Revised 11/2014

M. Front Door Stoops and Steps

All front door stoops and steps are to be brick, stone or tile topped; exposed concrete or

stucco stoops and steps are NOT acceptable.

N. Detached Structures

No detached structures shall be permitted, including by way of illustration and not limitation,

garages, sheds, storage containers, and carports. All exceptions must be approved by the

ACC. Revised 3/2016

O. Clotheslines

Clotheslines must be approved by the ACC and shall screened by adequate planting or

fencing so as to conceal them from view of neighboring residences and streets. Revised 3/2016

P. Window Mounted or Removable Air-Conditioning and Heating Units

Removable air-conditioning/heating units and similar devices are prohibited within the

community. Revised 3/2016

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3. SITE PLANNING AND DESIGN

A. Location of Structures

The location of foundation footprint must be approved by the ACC prior to clearing. All

Structures together with related paved and open areas, shall be located on each LOT to:

1. minimize changes in the existing topography;

2. preserve existing trees and vegetation to maximum extent possible;

3. control drainage and prevent erosion as stated in Section 1E of these Design

Standards;

4. create prime views and conceal unsightly areas.

B. Golf Course Lot Requirements

1. Grading:

a. The rear thirty (30) feet of all golf course lots must be left undisturbed, uncluttered

and clean.

b. Trees within the 30-foot buffer may only be removed if they are damaged or dead.

The ACC must be notified and approve prior to any such removal. Revised 3/2015

3. House Design:

a. The rear of golf course houses will be given special consideration similar to the

front elevation;

b. Windows should be aligned vertically where possible;

c. Rear decks must be built according to a proper design and with substantial materials

(no 4 X 4 posts) of proper scale; rails and spindles painted or stained to match

exterior trim or white, lattice is prohibited on or beneath decks; and Revised 3/2016

d. The rear of houses must be finished with materials as prevalent on the front elevation

(stucco, brick, siding, stone)

4. Landscaping:

a. Wherever houses are in full view from the golf course, allowance must be made to

have rear of house landscaped.

5. Construction:

a. During construction of house, rear of house and lot must be completely cleaned of

all building and other debris, all disturbed areas restored with pine straw, etc., to its

natural state.

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6. Fencing:

a. Fencing is allowed in rear of lot but must include thirty (30) feet of non-disturbed

area from end of fence to rear lot line. All such fencing must be open view cedar

rail, painter aluminum or wrought iron and not to exceed 48˝ in height. Solid

fences, fences exceeding 48˝ in height, chain link fences, etc. are not acceptable on

residential structures.

b. All fence posts must face inward toward the fence installer’s Lot, with the smooth

(exterior) side of the fence facing outward from the installer’s Lot. Revised 3/2016

c. All fences and their location must be approved by the ACC.

d. All fences abutting a horse fence located on Polo Fields are required to be painted

black. Applications for fences abutting a Polo Fields horse fence should indicate

such and specify the color as black. Revised 3/2016

4. MATERIALS AND COLORS GUIDELINES

A. Materials ALSO SEE ADDENDUM FOR DETAILS BY NEIGHBORHOOD

1. A minimum number of exterior materials shall be used on Structures to avoid a

cluttered appearance. Where more than one (1) material is used, one shall be dominant.

2. Secondary materials, when used, shall complement the dominant material in texture

and color.

3. Recommend materials include:

ALSO SEE ADDENDUM FOR DETAILS BY NEIGHBORHOOD

a.) siding: painted or stained wood, hardboard bevelled;

b.) brick: samples of all brick and mortar must be submitted for approval; the painting of

brick is not permitted. Revised 12/2014

c.) stone: samples or photographs of stone and mortar must be submitted for approval;

d.) cedar shakes, shingles or other simulated roofing – samples to be approved;

e.) architectural shingles which are very dark brown, black, shadow-black and other

trade names of various dark brown or black architectural shingle roofing. Red and

light colored roofs are not permitted; Revised 3/2016

f.) painted or stained garage doors with recessed panels of simple design; and

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g.) “stucco” including dryvit, synergy, R-wall type materials.

4. Unacceptable materials include:

a.) artificial brick, stone, or panelized artificial stucco panels, plywood or hardboard sheet

siding:

b.) unnatural tones of brick, painted brick and stone; Revised 3/2016

c.) any exposed poured concrete or concrete block walls shall not be permitted – these areas

must be faced with brick, stone or stucco;

d.) unpainted visible silver finish and aluminum flashing or finish on any material used on

exterior of any side of house.

5. The exterior materials of all Structures on all Lots shall be harmonious and

complementary.

B. Colors

1. The exterior colors of the walls and roof of a single-family residential Structure shall

be compatible and harmonious with the colors of nearby single-family residential

Structures. No bright or reflective colors shall be allowed on main body of Structure.

Accent colors of trim shutters, and entrance doors may be of white or brighter color

ranges when approved by the ACC.

2. A minimum number of exterior colors shall be used. When more than one color is

used, one shall be clearly dominant.

3. Secondary colors shall be:

a.) compatible with the dominant color;

b.) limited to architectural details such as fascia frames and other building trim.

4. High contrast colors, when used on Structures, shall be limited to major architectural

elements such as entry doors.

5. SCREENING GUIDELINES

A. Screening shall be used within the Development to define private spaces or to attract or divert

attention to or from particular views.

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B. Objects to be Screened. Unsightly conditions such as:

1. exterior ground-level equipment such as air-conditioning and/or heating equipment,

electrical transformers located on lot, swimming pool equipment, spas, etc.;

2. outside storage of refuse containers, supplies, woodpiles, etc. (Note: At no time should

these items be stored where they can be seen from the street; Revised 3/2015

3. trampolines, play equipment, or like equipment seen from street or common areas such

as the golf course.

NOTE: As unsightly conditions can be a matter of opinion, the ACC recommendations are

final.

C. Methods of Screening are Subject to the Approval of the ACC. Once screening is installed,

it is the responsibility of the property owner to maintain the installed screening so as to be

no less effective than when installed. The following methods of screening are recommended:

1. Earth Banks and Berms – such earth banks and berms shall:

a.) have a maximum slope of 2:1; and

b.) be covered with an acceptable grass or ground cover suited to the slope.

2. Planting Screens – such planting screens shall:

a.) be composed of plants approved by the ACC, as required to effectively accomplish

the screening UPON INSTALLATION:

b.) be spaced at a density which will create an effective year-round visual screen.

3. Fences and Walls – such fences and walls shall be decorative in nature and:

a.) All fences and their location must be approved by the ACC prior to installation. It

is the homeowner’s responsibility to accurately identify the location of the property

line and to discuss the fence with their adjoining neighbors prior to any installation. Revised 3/2015

b.) all wood fencing shall be unpainted cedar with the exception of Buckingham (all

exceptions must be approved by ACC);

c.) shall be open in view or shadowbox and a maximum of five (5) feet above grade in

height; unless specific requirements are deemed necessary to warrant height up to

6´ maximum;

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d.) shall include extensive planting as an integral component; and shall be subject to

inspection upon completion;

e.) should NOT follow property line but set back a varying distance from them and be

limited to area behind rear line of the house when logical.

f.) all fence posts shall face inward toward installer’s Lot, with the smooth (exterior)

side of the fence facing outward from the installer’s Lot. Revised 3/2016

g.) all fences abutting a horse fence located on Polo Fields are required to be painted

black. Revised 3/2016

4. Prohibited Fencing

a.) chain link fences shall not be used on individual residential Structures or Lots with

the exception of tennis courts.

b.) lattice is not permitted for the purpose of hiding garbage cans, tools, toys, etc. Revised

3/2016

c.) lattice is not permitted for screening purposes, beneath decks, or as a component of

a deck (lattice for all other purposes must be approved by the ACC). Revised 3/2016

6. RECREATION EQUIPMENT

A. In order to avoid unsightly and aesthetical offensive structures, the location of tree houses and

play structures must be approved by the ACC before construction or installation. If deemed

appropriate, landscaping or other approved screening may be required.

7. AMENDMENT

A. These Design Standards may be amended from time to time by a majority vote of the members

of the ACC.

8. EXCEPTIONS

Exceptions to these Design Standards may be allowed by majority vote of the members of

the ACC. But only in cases where the ACC determines that (i) an exception is necessary in

a particular case to avoid undue hardship or to deal with unique, unusual or extraordinary

conditions or circumstances encountered on a particular Lot; and (ii) the exception will serve

the spirit of these Design Standards and not be, in the opinion of the ACC, a detriment to the

Development. Such exceptions shall be in writing. No exception allowed hereunder shall

have any precedent or other effect upon any other situation in which an exception is requested

of, or considered by, the ACC. Approval of any Structure by the ACC is limited to the

esthetics of style, color, materials, texture and general streetscape appearance and therefore

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in no way is a certification that the Structure has been built in accordance with any

governmental rule or regulation, or that the Structure complies with sound building practice

or design. Proper location on a specific Lot of the Structure, or any appurtenances (fences,

pools, etc.) with regard to setbacks, easements, or any other restriction is the sole

responsibility of the builder and/or owner.

Approval of any structure by the ACC is limited to the aesthetic of style, colors, materials,

texture, and general streetscape appearance. Therefore, an ACC approval is not a

certification that the structure has been built in accordance with any governmental rule or

regulation or that the Structure complies with sound building practice or design. Proper

location of a structure or any appurtenances (fences, pools, etc.), with regard to property

lines, setbacks, easements, or any other restriction, is the sole responsibility of the builder

and/or owner.

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Revised (August 11, 1995)

ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES AND DETAIL – WESTCHESTER AT POLO

All chimneys on the front and side elevations shall extend to grade. On rear elevations the chimney

may terminate into a permanent deck. Chimney caps shall be terminated with a decorative sheet

metal shroud to conceal the metal flue, and painted.

Bay window caps shall be copper.

All bay window projections facing the street, and exceeding a horizontal projection of twelve

inches shall extend to finish grade. Projections less than twelve inches will be permitted

conditionally subject to the final design treatment of the projection. The use of corbels, brackets,

ledges, trim, etc. is encouraged to terminate all projections.

Water tables, or a horizontal band at the first floor line will be required when the distance between

the finished first floor elevation and the finish grade elevation exceeds four feet (4´0˝). When

required the approved treatment will extend to the sides and terminate at a point approved by the

design review board.

All fascia shall be a 1x8 minimum. Rake boards shall be a minimum 1x8 with rake molding or

other approved trim on the face of the board.

Frieze boards beneath the eaves shall be a minimum 1x10 with 5´ minimum crown molding,

decorative milled dentil blocks, or other approved trim. Frieze boards shall extend a minimum of

twelve inches (12˝) below the bottom of the fascia line and shall terminate with base cap, panel

molding, or other approved trim. Dentil board shall not be permitted. Frieze boards located on

street facing gable ends shall be a minimum 1x10 with 3˝ minimum crown molding, or other

approved trim.

Five inch “Ogee” gutters with downspouts shall be required on all homes.

Driveways and front walks shall be curvilinear in design.

ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES AND DETAIL

-NORTHGATE/SHEFFIELD AT POLO

-BUCKINGHAM AT POLO

-SADDLEWOOD/LANCASTER AT POLO

All chimneys on the front and side elevations shall extend to grade. On rear elevations the chimney

may terminate into a permanent deck. Chimney caps shall be terminated with a decorative sheet

metal shroud to conceal the metal slue, and painted.

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Bay window caps shall be copper, pre-finished steel, or pre-finished aluminum sheet metal. Field

painted galvanized sheet metal bay caps shall not be permitted.

All bay projections facing the street, and exceeding a horizontal projection of twelve inches shall

extend to finish grade except for Buckingham. Projections less than twelve inches will be

permitted conditionally subject to the final design treatment of the projection. The use of corbels,

Revised (August 11, 1995)

Water tables, or a horizontal band at the first floor line will be required when the distance between

the finished first floor elevation and the finish grade elevation exceeds four feet (4´0˝).

When required the approved treatment will extend to the sides and terminate at a point approved

by the design review board.

All fascia boards shall be a 1x8 minimum. Rake boards shall be a minimum 1x8 with rake molding

or other approved trim on the face of the board.

Frieze boards beneath the eaves shall be a minimum 1x10 with 5˝ crown molding, dentil blocks,

or other approved trim. Dentil board shall not be permitted. Frieze boards located on street facing

gable ends shall be a minimum 1x8 with 3˝ minimum crown molding, or other approved trim.

Five inch “Ogee” gutters with downspouts shall be required on all homes.

Driveways and front walks shall be curvilinear in design.

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ADDENDUM

TO POLO GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB DESIGN STANDARDS

THIS ADDENDUM IS INTENDED TO BE A GUIDELINE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ECONOMIC COMPATIBILITY

AMONG HOMES CONTRUCTED IN EACH AREA. VARIATIONS IN MATERIALS OR INDIVIDUAL REQUIREMENTS

ARE AT THE SOLE DISCREATION OF THE ACC.

BUCKINGHAM

AT POLO

LANCASTER/ SADDLEWOOD

AT POLO

SHEFFIELD/ NORTHGATE

AT POLO

WESTCHESTER

AT POLO Side Garage not required **required **required **required

*garage doors facing secondary road must be double doors

Dimensional shingles not required not required not required required

Minimum Roof Pitch 9/12 10/12 10/12 10/12

Brick 3 sides not required required required N/A

Brick 4 sides not required not required not required required

Stucco 3 sides not required required required N/A

Stucco 4 sides not required not required not required required

Siding 4 sides At the discretion of the ACC when style of home dictates siding with brick or

stone foundation 3 sides. Copper Bays & Caps not required required required required

Painted Galvanized Metal or

Copper Bay Caps N/A acceptable acceptable N/A

Bay extending more 12˝ to

Grade on front of home** not required required required required

Queen Anne Returns not required not required not required Required with

copper Copper Flashing not required not required not required required

Watertables at 1st floor level not required not required not required required

**ACC reserves the right to modify the requirements based on site conditions and home design characteristics.

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