The CC& - Declaration of Protective Covenants - provides specific information about the erection of fencing throughout the Regency Oaks community. Specifically, no homeowner may install a fencing without the expressed written permission of the Association. Further, the Regency Oaks Neighborhood Living Standards provide further instruction about the type, height and other relevant information. Please review the included references.
A. DECLARATION OF PROTECTIVE COVENANTS FOR REGENCY OAKS
Article VI
Use Restrictions and Rules
Section 20. Fences. No fence or fencing type barrier of any kind shall be placed, erected, allowed or maintained upon any portion of the Community, including any Lot, without the prior written consent of the Board or its designee. Fencing must be split rail, privacy or picket type fencing. The Board or its designee may issue guidelines detailing acceptable fence styles or other specifications consistent with the immediately preceding sentence, but in no event may a chain link fence or a free-standing hog wire fence be approved.
B. REGENCY OAKS NEIGHBORHOOD LIVING STANDARDS
STANDARD NUMBER 7
Fences
1. The original design concept of a John Wieland Neighborhood promotes a feeling of open space; therefore, fencing is not generally encouraged. For any type of fencing to be considered, a Form must be submitted
2. Chain link fences or chain link dog runs are not allowed.
3. The following types of fences may be approved for installation:
A. Six-foot privacy fence with scalloped tops and post detail as noted (See
Exhibit “A”). Material must be cedar, cypress, or #2 or better pressure treated wood.
B. Four-foot picket fence, either straight, scalloped, or inverted scalloped with
an approved tip style (See Exhibit “B”). Material must be cedar, cypress, vinyl, or #2 or better pressure treated wood.
C. Maximum four-foot split rail fence that may or may not have inside welded
wire. The split rail fence may be complimented by the use of a picket style gate or gates (See Exhibit “C”). Material (except for welded wire if used) must be cedar, cypress, or #2 or better pressure treated wood.
D. Maximum five-foot wrought iron or aluminum style fence with an
approved tip style (See Exhibit “D”).
4. All Forms must include the following information:
A. Picture or drawing of the fence type (see attached Exhibits for acceptable
styles).
B. Dimensions – Maximum heights are noted above. The maximum span
between posts shall be ten (10) feet. The minimum post size shall be 4 X 4 inches and must have two 2 X 8 inch rails or three 2 X 6 inch rails per section.
C. Color – Wood fences must be natural or painted to match exterior house
trim color. Vinyl fences must be white or match the exterior trim color. Wrought iron or aluminum fences must be black.
D. Site Plan – An exact site plan denoting the location of the fence, house, and
property lines must accompany the Form. Fences shall not be located closer to any street than the rear edge of the home. However, on corner lots, the fence shall not be closer to any side street than the building line of the lot.
E. Crossbeam – Except for exterior lots backing up to non-residential property,
crossbeam structure shall not be visible from any street (must face inside toward the yard).
5. All fences constructed on any lot shall be of uniform style and construction, including fencing used for dog runs. A Form must be submitted for all dog runs. Dog runs must meet all fence Standards.
6. All fence posts for all fences must be set in concrete.
7. No fence shall be allowed on any lot that borders a lake located in any neighborhood.
8. Interior porches – Should the house plan include an interior, corner porch, the fence may begin at the front most corner of the porch in lieu of the rear corner of the house. An interior porch is defined as a porch located on the rear corner of the house, built into the first floor of the house, and covered above by a second floor heated living space.
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