This is a question I have been wondering about. We were told in April that the house structure, including roof over hang could not intrude into the set back area. These exist in the front, back and sides of the property. The set back distance varies depending on if it is front, rear or side. I believe these distances are different between designer and premier house lots. This op question actually asks what can be put in this set back area besides grass. Various walls and other landscape designs are clearly intruding into this area for most houses in the villages. I think of these set back zones as easements, for drainage and utility. Usually landscape material, grass and light plantings would be allowed in this type easement, something that could easily be removed if needed. I wonder if these walls meet that criteria? The mower consideration is another issue. It would depend on actual lot shape, but could be significant.
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