[Bill1701]

You don't specify is this is the front or back or side. My understanding is that as long as you don't change the drainage in the back you can pretty much do what you want. The front, and maybe the sides, are a different matter. You should always check with ARC on these.

[dewilson58]

After six years, I saw the house on the corner behind Eisenhower Rec Center had to clear out their landscape which was too close to the street.

[stebooo]

I wouldn't think so but they are a crazy regulator.

[Two Bills]

I always check with the ARC before I use the bathroom.
Just in case!

[Saluce]

Originally Posted by FG111

I'm contemplating a do-it-yourself landscaping upgrade to a 14 feet x 7 feet cut-out section of landscaping which was planted by the developer when I bought the house which houses several plants and the plants are surrounded by pine straw.

Question - Do I need ARC approval to replace the pine straw with decorative rocks ?

Thanks

Yes you do.

[PugMom]

Originally Posted by G.R.I.T.S.

If it's an existing bed, I don't think the ARC needs to be involved. However, I always question why rocks are preferred over mulch. Weeds are more difficult to pull in rock beds, so people resort to using LOTS of weed killer which in turn seeps through to the shallow water table, leaving behind unsightly dead weeds. 😖

we like the stones because they are much easier & in the end, cheaper than mulch. (mulch lasts a few months before it turns to dry, grey fodder.) the guys who did ours, Mansfield Landscaping, did a WONDERFUL job, with thick layers of stone. we never use weed killer, because we don't get weeds with the 8inches of stone. i can't recommend them enough, & is worth the $$.

[bpascani]

I would put in request to ARC. I'm sure they will approve it, and then you don't have to worry if someone complains. We did massive landscape, extended patio, pergola and summer kitchen, so wanted approval on all. Someone complained about our pergola, which is MUCH smaller and shorter than the 'bird cages and screened lanais that surround us. It was SO nice not having to worry about anything. We later extended our golf cart driveway...needed approval for that (which we obtained), but turns out you don't need approval for the painting. OR maybe at least ask ARC if you need approval, and have in writing that/if they say 'no, you don't

[Garywt]

Of the 20 or so homes on our street most did stone and or a wall and only 3 or so got approval.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by stebooo

I wouldn't think so but they are a crazy regulator.

Who are you referring to?

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by FG111

I'm contemplating a do-it-yourself landscaping upgrade to a 14 feet x 7 feet cut-out section of landscaping which was planted by the developer when I bought the house which houses several plants and the plants are surrounded by pine straw.

Question - Do I need ARC approval to replace the pine straw with decorative rocks ?

Thanks

Let the Nike motto be your guide.

[Marathon Man]

Originally Posted by Bill1701

You don't specify is this is the front or back or side. My understanding is that as long as you don't change the drainage in the back you can pretty much do what you want. The front, and maybe the sides, are a different matter. You should always check with ARC on these.

Please read you deed restrictions. You will see nothing that states that the restrictions apply to the front yard only.

[Garywt]

Originally Posted by Marathon Man

Please read you deed restrictions. You will see nothing that states that the restrictions apply to the front yard only.

Maybe so but our yard is fenced in so nobody sees it.