Pioneer Crossing West Homeowners Association
Policy Memorandum
LANDSCAPING GUIDELINES
Adopted by the Board 1/12/2009
The purpose of this memorandum is to establish certain maintenance and landscaping requirements for the Lots in accordance with Article III, Section 3.27 of the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions. All homeowners are responsible for reading and understanding the Covenants and Rules and Regulations. The Board of Directors serves to protect and enhance the value of the community by preserving and enforcing the Covenants. For the protection of all homeowners and maintain property values, all homes and Lots must be maintained in a manner that is consistent with these guidelines. These guidelines are not intended to be all-inclusive or exclusive. Owners should use the following guidelines for maintaining and landscaping their property and Lots:
The following is a partial list of the requirements for yard care. It is not meant to be an exhaustive list of all possible conditions, which could apply to proper yard care. Those will be addressed on a case-by-case basis. Lawn maintenance is a year-round requirement with some seasons requiring more attention than others do. Regardless of the season, a neat appearance must be maintained. Each and every Owner shall keep and maintain in an attractive, HEALTHY, LIVE and GROWING condition, any and all grass, shrubs, bushes, trees and other decorative landscaping which may be planted or growing upon said Lots.
- Dead/Diseased: All dead or diseased lawn areas, shrubs, bushes, trees, and flowering plants shall be promptly removed. Dead patches need to be corrected within a reasonable timeframe. Leaves shall be removed during and following the fall season
- Mowed: All turf areas on a Lot must be kept neatly trimmed and mowed. The Board will generally consider neatly mowed as turf under the height of one and a half (1 ½) to six (6) inches dependent upon species.
- Weeded and Fertilized: Weeds sprouting up in a lawn or, weeds that are allowed to dominate the make-up of the “lawn” must be eliminated by hand or by chemical means. The Board encourages the use of chemical free products to protect our waterways. If garden beds or planting areas are developed in a yard, they must be kept weeded and/or mulched to present a neat appearance from the street and neighbors' views. A regular maintenance plan with fertilizer, weed and pest control should be used.
- Pruned and Trimmed: Each Owner shall trim all grass, shrubs, bushes, trees, and flowering plants as often as reasonably necessary to maintain a neat and well-maintained appearance.
- Grass Runners and Clippings: All grass runners grass clippings and all other debris must be trimmed and kept swept off all concrete areas, including sidewalks and driveways, as well as streets.
- No Artificial Vegetation: No artificial vegetation or grass shall be permitted on the exterior of any property, except for: (1) that being used as a front door decoration, whether covered by a roof or not, (2) holiday decorations, and (3) that being used within an area covered by a roof, e.g., porch. No artificial vegetation or flowers may be placed in any yard area at any time.