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mpcolonel
01-21-2021, 02:37 PM
I’m new to tv. Can I plant bushes around the perimeter without getting approval. There are already bushes on one side and I want to extend them to the other two sides. Also how far in off the property line I’m required to position them.

bagboy
01-21-2021, 02:43 PM
Absolutely call the District office and get facts.

VCDD Architectural Review (https://www.districtgov.org/departments/community-standards/archreview.aspx)

vintageogauge
01-21-2021, 03:05 PM
Absolutely call the District office and get facts.

VCDD Architectural Review (https://www.districtgov.org/departments/community-standards/archreview.aspx)

Not absolutely, if you are living in a villa you can't plant them on one side of your unit, always read your deed restrictions or as noted above call your district office.

LuvtheVillages
01-21-2021, 03:48 PM
Also be aware that you have to keep 10 feet of clearance around the SECO electrical boxes.

villagetinker
01-21-2021, 03:50 PM
And you cannot plant in the drainage area between houses, typically 3 feet on each side of the property line.

As noted above call, also, you can get a copy of your plat plan from the sumter county building department.

bagboy
01-21-2021, 07:08 PM
Not absolutely, if you are living in a villa you can't plant them on one side of your unit, always read your deed restrictions or as noted above call your district office.

My point was to absolutely call the district, and get facts. But I think that's what I posted...

Garywt
01-21-2021, 10:43 PM
My point was to absolutely call the district, and get facts. But I think that's what I posted...
Yes it was.

Bill1701
01-22-2021, 07:52 AM
ALWAYS get ARC approval for anything outside.

Marathon Man
01-22-2021, 07:53 AM
My point was to absolutely call the district, and get facts. But I think that's what I posted...

What a difference a comma makes, or in this case, no comma.

Blackdog4913
01-22-2021, 08:49 AM
We had a very bad experience with Good Neighbor Landscaping. Please do some research on whichever company you choose.

Keninches
01-22-2021, 09:20 AM
That would cause multiple problems for you and your neighbors depending on what type of property you have.
Mainly roots affecting sprinkler systems. Etc.

mulligan
01-22-2021, 09:24 AM
NEVER rely on the advice from a contractor with regard to ARC approval. You should complete that process yourself.

cj1040
01-22-2021, 09:25 AM
There is an invisible line around your house that you cannot go over with landscape - we are building and found this out at our landscape meeting. Due to stretching our house forward 3 ft and 4 ft, we could only plant the front landscape beds but NOT the stone curbing around them !!! We will have to get permission and add the curbing after the closing ! Who would have thought this ??? Most houses there have side landscape but you should probably check - there are so many rules.

bagboy
01-22-2021, 10:02 AM
What a difference a comma makes, or in this case, no comma.

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PugMom
01-22-2021, 10:20 AM
We had a very bad experience with Good Neighbor Landscaping. Please do some research on whichever company you choose.

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NEVER EVER USE THESE GUYS!! they caught wind & keep changing their names. get a recommendation from a neighbor with beautiful work, i just signed up with Mansfield Landscaping. they have excellent reviews, will share pics of job here when completed in late Feb.

Spalumbos62
01-22-2021, 10:34 AM
What a difference a comma makes, or in this case, no comma.

Absolutely.... : )

Dgodin
01-22-2021, 11:30 AM
I’m new to tv. Can I plant bushes around the perimeter without getting approval. There are already bushes on one side and I want to extend them to the other two sides. Also how far in off the property line I’m required to position them.
Always ask. Its only a phone call

JayK!
01-22-2021, 11:11 PM
Get approval. Their job is to make sure you stay within building setbacks.