I went to the ARC (Architectural Review Committee) with a similar question. I was told, you cannot plant ANYTHING in the swale area (2 foot on either side of the property line), this MUST remain grass. As for the rest of the yard, there are several (in my opinion very confusing) requirements depending on the lot size, if you have a house to the rear, if you have a road to the rear, or if you have a golf course/lake, etc., to the rear.
If this might be a deal killer, have your agent arrange a discussion with ARC and your property plan in hand.
Good luck.
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Pennsylvania, for 60+ years, most recently, Allentown, now TV.
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