Sod Grass area

[jimbo2012]

I may want do a lot of planted areas in the front by the street and sides of drive also rear around the lanai.

I read a while ago that a certain % of the sod needs to retained, is that correct?

If so how is it calculated, how are planted areas used if at all in the equation.

Or a link to the rules or regs.

[asianthree]

You really want to work that hard? :yuck:

[jimbo2012]

Haaaa, it's less work than grass ;)

[Bogie Shooter]

I may want do a lot of planted areas in the front by the street and sides of drive also rear around the lanai.

I read a while ago that a certain % of the sod needs to retained, is that correct?

If so how is it calculated, how are planted areas used if at all in the equation.

Or a link to the rules or regs.

Here is the link to the Deed Restrictions.
Go to 2.0 Covenants & Restrictions
Then 2.7 It reads 51% is to be sod.
http://www.districtgov.org/images/DeedRestiction/sumter/District%206/S6-105.pdf

[jimbo2012]

thanks,

kinda interesting it says the yard area visible from the roadways.

So if your backyard isn't visible from the street no sod is needed if I understand that part.

But that link is for designer units, but it led me in the right direction ie: covenants & restrictions.

They are different though for different home series, in cottage units there is no % stated. see 197 (http://www.districtgov.org/images/DeedRestiction/sumter/District%209/S9-197.pdf)

So you need to check your specific units restrictions

[CaptJohn]

Haaaa, it's less work than grass ;)

Am I missing something? Sod is just expensive removable grass with dirt attached. :laugh:

http://www.yourdictionary.com/sod

Edit: never mind. After reading the restrictions is says sod, not grass. In other words, they require instant full lawns!

[juneroses]

An article on page 17 of the June 2012 POA bulletin informs us of a new law that allows us to incorporate "Florida Friendly" plants as part of our 51% "sod". Here's the link:

http://www.poa4us.org/bulletins_files/bulletin201206.pdf