NOTE: These Supplemental Guidelines are in addition to and 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 modified for the Jasmine Neighborhood, the General Guidelines shall apply.
Important Note- Acadian, French Country, French Colonial style architectural required. Strict adherence to the Acadian/French Country architectural style will be enforced. Only traditional finishes and colors will be allowed. All materials must be submitted for review as per the Architectural Graywood Guidelines before any work can commence.
Architectural Standards
Minimum/Maximum Square Footage
Minimum 2300 sq. feet Maximum 3500 sq. feet
Lots 1-3 ---------No minimum story restriction
Lots 33-36 ------Lot 36 requires 1 1/2 story, 2 story preferred
Lots 49-52-------Lot 50 requires 1 1/2 story, 2 story preferred
Lots 68-72-------Lots 70,72 requires 1 1/2 story, 2 story preferred
Lots 95-109-----Lots 97,100,102,107 reuires 1 1/2 story, 2 story preferred
Lots 110-112---Lot 110 requires 1 1/2 story, 2 story preferred
Minimum 1800 sq. feet Maximum 3000 sq. feet
Lots 4-27--------Lots 5,15,20,24,27 requires 1 1/2 story, 2 story preferred
Lots 83-94------Lots 81,85,88,93 requires 1 1/2 story, 2 story preferred
Minimum 1800 sq. feet Maximum 3000 sq. feet
Lots 28-32-------Lot 32 requires 1 1/2 story, 2 story preferred
Lots 37-42-------Lot 41 requires 1 1/2 story, 2 story preferred
Lots 43-48-------Lot 48 requires 1 1/2 story, 2 story preferred
Lots 53-59-------Lots 53,58 requires 1 1/2 story, 2 story preferred
Lots 60-67-------Lot 64 requires 1 1/2 story, 2 story preferred
Lots 73-82-------Lots 76,81 requires 1 1/2 story, 2 story preferred
Minimum 2500 sq. feet Maximum 3800 sq. feet
Lots 113-133----Lots 113,118,122,126,129,132,134, requires 1 1/2 story, 2 story preferred
Note: All square footage numbers refer to air conditioned living space.
Exterior Detail
Foundations- Minimum 24 inches above curb measured at the top of the street curb directly in front of the home and the center finished floor elevation of the unit. Builder/Homeowner is responsible for installing the five foot wide sidewalk, beginning four feet from back of the street curb at the front and or side of the lot.
All first floors living area ceiling heights must be a minimum of ten feet. Second floor living area ceiling heights must be a minimum of nine feet.
Soffits- Roof soffit and fascia may be vinyl. No other vinyl allowed.
Siding- No variance.
Shutters- Shutters must be proportionate in size to the window. Operable and tie back shutters are preferred. Shutters must have tie back hardware regardless if they are operable or not, and shall be constructed of wood or heavy plastic. All shutters must be submitted for approval. Shutters must be a traditional earth tone color.
Windows- No variance on front elevation of the home and exposed side windows. All windows that face the street or the side, when a corner lot, must have exterior grids. Bright Aluminum not allowed. Windows must be submitted for approval. Failure to submit for approval may result in removal if prior approval is not issued.
Beam Wraps- All beams must be wrapped with wood or cement board. No other products will be approved.
Roofs- No variance. Shingles must be architectural grade and earth tone. Roof mounted skylights on the front of a primary structure are prohibited. Ridge caps are preferred.
Garage/Garage Door Headers- Garage door headers must be constructed of brick, wood, or cement board. Vinyl or stucco headers are prohibited. Front entry garage doors are permitted. If a front entry garage is used the front of the garage must be set back a minimum of 15 feet from the face of the primary structure.
Exterior Doors- All front doors must be wood. Stain is preferred. If painted the color must be earth tone colored and must have prior approval. No bright painted doors are allowed. Metal clad and fiberglass doors are allowed on the side and rear of the residence only. The use of sliding glass doors is prohibited.
Chimneys- Chimneys shall be constructed of either brick or stucco. An arched copper metal chimney cover or arched design made of brick which matches the chimney brick is required.
Decks- No variance.
Porches- Front porches are required. See guideline definition of porch. No variance.
Columns: No Variance. All columns must be detailed on the drawings and submitted for approval showing size, style, and or taper. Fiberglass columns are discouraged.
Exterior Lighting- No variance.
Gutters- Not required. Please adhere to the guidelines for underground drainage if gutters are installed.
Exterior Colors- No variance. Historical color palette as approved by the NCC.
No fountains in the front yard are allowed unless shielded by a solid courtyard wall that fits with the architecture of the home and meets the guidelines.
Site Standards
Setback requirements- Set back is from property line to the foundation edge.
Front- Must start building line at 17? from the front property line.
Side- Due to the new City of Lake Charles Building Code, a minimum distance of 10? is required from eave line to the neighbor?s eave line. To meet the code requirement the set back minimum is 6? from the foundation to side property line or greater depending on the design of the soffit width. In no case shall the eave line encroach into the five foot set back from the side property line.
Corner Lot side setback- 10?
Rear: Rear Ally loaded lots have a 25 feet setback from property line. Front loaded lots have a minimum rear set back of 15 feet.
Fences- No variance except as follows: Perimeter fencing is allowed on the rear and side property of homes that directly back up to an alley. If fencing is requested the location must be submitted for approval. Front low profile fencing is allowed but must be submitted for approval with landscape plan.
For lots that are front loaded, side Courtyard Fencing is allowed but must be brick, stucco, wrought iron, or a combination of, and must be submitted for approval.
Property Improvements- No variance.
Recreational Items/ Vehicles- No variance.
Driveways- Straight entry is allowed but curved driveways are preferred and encouraged whenever possible, and must be shown on the site plan and approved by the NCC.
Landscaping Requirements- A minimum of 3% of the value of the lot and house must be spent on landscape plants, exclusive of the irrigation system and sod. All front yards must include a sprinkler system. All yards must be sodded, front, side, and rear. Builder/Owner must include in the landscape budget one, 2 inch caliber Nellie R Stevens Holly (Single Trunk and Tree Formed, Eight to Ten Feet in height) to be planted three (3) feet behind the sidewalk into the front lawn. Corner lots must provide 2 trees, one at the front and one on the side. The tree value shall be included in the landscape budget. Zoysia grass is required.
Construction Timeline
The commencement and completion of construction shall be complete within two years after the transfer of title to the Unit to the Owner. In accordance with Section 4.3 of the Declaration, each Owner shall submit an application for the construction of a dwelling or residence within one year after the date the unit is transferred to the Owner. Once construction is commenced, it shall be diligently pursued to the completion and shall be completed within one year of commencement.
