NOTE: These supplemental Architectural Guidelines are in addition to not in lieu of the general requirements of the Architectural Guidelines adopted pursuant to Section 4.3 of the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions for Graywood. Specific areas where variances are allowed are outlined below. Except as amended or modified for the Azalea Neighborhood, the general Architectural Guidelines shall apply.
Architectural Standards: See pre-approved Azalea plans. All modifications to the Azalea plans must be presented to the New Construction Committee (NCC) for approval.
Minimum Square Footage – 1800 sq. feet
Minimum Square Footage – 1400 sq. feet (for first floor in a two story residence)
Maximum Square Footage – N/A
NOTE: All square footage numbers refer to air conditioned living space.
Exterior Details
Soffits – Porch and roof soffit can be vinyl. Plywood or metal soffits are prohibited.
Foundations – Minimum 18 inches above curb measured at the center of the Unit.
Siding – Siding may be wood, cement board, or Smart board. Vinyl siding is prohibited.
Shutters – Shutters shall be proportionate in size to the window. Operable and tie back shutters are optional, but their use is encouraged on the front of residences. Shutters shall be constructed of wood or heavy plastic.
Windows – Vinyl windows with interior mullions are allowed.
Beam Wraps – Front beams must be wrapped with wood or cement board. Rear beams may be wrapped with vinyl, but wood or cement board is preferred.
Roofs – No variance. Roof mounted skylights on primary structure of house are not prohibited.
Garages/Garage Doors – All residences must have a garage. Single bay two-car garage doors are allowed. Front entry garages are prohibited. No garage can be incorporated into the living area of the home without prior approval from the NCC.
Garage Door Header – Garage door headers must be constructed of brick, wood, or cement board. Vinyl headers are prohibited.
Exterior Doors – All front doors must be wood. Metal and fiberglass doors are allowed on the side and rear of the residence. The use of glass sliding doors on the residence is prohibited.
Chimneys – Chimneys shall be constructed of material which must be consistent with exterior of the house.
Decks – No variance.
Porches – Minimum projection of 3 feet.
Columns – No variance.
Exterior Lighting – No variance (See general Architectural Guidelines for Graywood’s pre-approved list of flood lights).
Gutters – The use of gutters is not required; however, it is encouraged. If utilized, all down spouts shall extend below grade and shall be connected to a subsurface drain or pop-up drain. Discharge onto driveways/sidewalks is prohibited.
Exterior Colors – Preferred historical color palette as approved by the NCC.
Individual House and Streetscape Massing – Similar massing and architectural styles for residences adjacent to or across the street are allowed; however, identical massing and styles shall be prohibited.
Site Standards
Setback Requirements:
Front setbacks – The front property line for all residences shall be on West Azalea Street. The front setback for all residences, with the exception of the residences on Units 9 through 12, inclusive, shall be a minimum of 20 feet from their front property lines. The front setback of the residences on Units 9 through 12, inclusive, shall be a minimum of five feet from the street right of way line for the cul-de-sac.
Rear setbacks – The rear setback of all residences, with the exception of Units 9 and 10, shall be a minimum of 10 feet from their rear property lines. There shall be no minimum rear setback requirement for the residences on Units 9 and 10.
Side Setbacks – The side setback of the residence on Units 1 and 20 shall be a minimum of 15 feet from their north side property lines and a minimum of eight feet six inches from their south side property lines. The side set-backs of the residences on Units 2 through 9, inclusive, shall be a minimum of one foot six inches from their north side property lines and minimum of eight feet six inches from their south side property lines.
Likewise, the side setbacks of the residences on Units 12 through 19, inclusive, shall be a minimum of one foot six inches from their north side property lines and a minimum of eight feet six inches from their south side property lines. The side setback of the residences on Unit 10 and 11 shall be a minimum of one foot six inches from their north side property lines. There shall be no minimum setback requirement from the south side property lines of Units 10 and 11.
No residence shall be closer to any other residence than ten feet. All dimensions specified above shall be exclusive of roof overhangs.
Driveways – Driveway aprons shall be a minimum of 20 feet from the face of the garage door with straight fronts allowed.
Fences – The use of closed fencing is prohibited. Fencing around the side and rear yards must be open fencing (i.e. wrought iron or aluminum). Side fencing cannot exceed back line of house. Rear fencing may follow property line. No fence shall be more than six feet in height. Screening can be accomplished with landscaping on the inside of the property line.
Front Courtyard Fencing – All fencing will be made of brick, stucco, wrought iron, or a combination thereof.
Special Exterior Walls – Each residence constructed on Units 2 through 19, inclusive shall have a “Special Exterior Wall” on its north side, which shall be a brick veneer constructed wall whereby operating windows, doors, or other similar openings, and obscured glass or block windows shall be prohibited. Small non operating windows located at the top of the “Special Exterior Wall” are allowed. Any of the restrictions pertaining to Special Exterior Walls stated above shall also apply to any fences and/or privacy walls between two residences.
Landscaping and Sod – The cost for landscaping each Unit shall be equal to exceed 1.5% of original contract price for the Unit. Front yards shall be landscaped however, landscaping of side and back yards is not required, but encouraged. All lawn areas are not landscaped shall have sod. In addition, irrigation of a Unit is not required, but is preferred.
Screening – Exterior screening of trash containers and mechanical and utility equipment is required.
Mailbox – Each owner shall purchase the standard mailbox as used throughout Graywood, and approved by the NCC.
Property Improvements – No variance
Recreational Items and Vehicles – No variance
Construction Time Frame – The commencement and completion of construction shall be completed within two years after the transfer of title to the Unit to the Owner.
