Capital Village Community Architecture and Landscape Guidelines

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1 Community Architecture and Landscape Guidelines Capital Village Community Association Revised December 2012 c/o Landmark Limited LLC 1731 E. Roseville Pkwy., Suite 100 Roseville, CA (916)

2 The Capital Village Board of Directors has established guidelines for Capital Village homes to help preserve the highest standard and quality of homes within the Capital Village Community. These guidelines will help homeowners plan their designs for exterior improvements to their homes. All improvements and modifications to the exterior of the home must comply with all Association policies (such as, CC&Rs, Rules and Regulations), and must receive approval through the ALRC review process. The Capital Village Homeowners Association Board of Directors has the final authority to approve or deny any improvement. If you have questions, please contact Landmark at (916) or send an to to have your questions forwarded to the ALRC for guidance. You will also find helpful information on the Homeowners Support section of the management company s website at Exterior Home Architecture Guidelines The following guidelines apply to the exterior architectural features of the home and structures within the property: Architectural Features Awnings/patio covers Security/Screen Doors Security Bars Structures Street View Accents (Anything that can be seen from the street) Guideline Awnings/patio covers must have an application. Awnings/patio covers must blend with the color and architectural style of the home. Please refer to the pre-approved security/screen door list Security bars are not allowed. Gazebos and free-standing structures (including pergolas) must have an application. Street view accents including, but not limited to water features, plaques, decorative fences and art must have an application. Accents should be proportional to the home and complimentary to the yard and neighborhood.

3 Landscaping Guidelines The following guidelines apply to the landscaping features of the property: Landscaping Features Bushes and shrubs Bedding flowers Guideline Bushes and shrubs must be kept at a maximum of 3 ft. wide and 3 ft. tall. Unless you are replacing a bush or shrub that is like in kind, you must submit an application. Bedding flowers can be planted in bark covered areas without approval. Vegetable gardens Above the fence line Trees Lawns Irrigation Bark / Mulch Hardscape Including concrete and pavers Lighting Vegetable and fruit crops are only allowed inside the fenced yards only. Any plant or landscape feature that extends above the fence line requires an application. Street trees are required, and the pre-approved tree list is part of this document. For any other trees, you must submit an application. Removal of all or part of a lawn for replacement by other landscape materials requires an application. It is recommended that only drip systems be installed within 3 feet from the foundation of your home. You may replenish your natural bark/mulch with natural brown mulch/bark or synthetic mulch/bark that is brown in color. Pertains to all exterior surfaces. Any hardscape, alteration of grading or drainage will require an application. Exterior lighting whose source is visible from neighboring homes must have an application. The level of illumination should not exceed two foot-candles as measured from the property line.

4 TREE LIST Use the following ALRC-approved tree list as a guideline for choosing front yard trees. It is also highly recommended that you plant your tree using the Sacramento Tree Foundation Method. You will find this method on The Sacramento Tree Foundation website at There you will also find an excellent resource to learn how to care for your tree after it is planted. 1. Measure the planting area for your tree from buildings and sidewalks. 2. Choose a tree from the pre-approved list below whose minimum planting area closely matches or is less than the building or sidewalk planting area for your tree. For example: If your planting area is 10 ft. from your home and 6 ft. from the sidewalk, you may choose a tree from rows 1 through 7 in the list below. Tree Name Tree Width (ft) Tree Height (ft) Minimum Planting Area Needed for tree From Building (ft) From Sidewalk (ft) Crape Myrtle Saucer Magnolia Weeping European Birch Eastern Redbud Japanese Snowbell Shantung Maple Japanese White Birch Redspire Pear Flowering Dogwood Tupelo or Sour Gum Trident Maple Whitebarked Maple Amur Maple Hawthorn Maple Fullmoon Maple Purple blow Maple Hedge Maple (larger lots)

5 Planting Tips 1. Be prepared to maintain your landscaping. For trees and shrubs, this means pruning, trimming, possibly spraying, cleaning up leaves, spent blossoms, fruit, and any other litter. For trees, this also could mean having to hire an arborist to prune the tree when the tree gets top-heavy. Remember, you will be liable for damage if any part of your tree falls on a neighbor s property. 2. Choose your plants and trees wisely. If you are not prepared to dead-head spent flowers regularly, don t plant roses, gardenias, camellias, or any plant that requires trimming. Don t plant fruit trees if you aren t prepared to immediately pick up fallen fruit. We don t recommend planting trees that will bear fruit near walkways, such as flowering plum or flowering crabapple. Do not select any trees that will get taller than 50 feet tall or have a wider spread than 35 feet. Keep in mind the mature heights, spread, and root systems. We don t recommend planting surface-root trees as they will eventually tear up foundations and sidewalks. Plan to keep bushes trimmed to no higher than 3 feet and no wider than 3 feet, unless you have an approved plan for larger bushes. 3. Choose the location wisely. Do not plant trees that drop fruit or debris near walkways or cars. Keep in mind you may have to clean out the gutters of your house due to trees that overhang your home. Do not plant trees that will drop leaves into your neighbor s gutters, and keep trees trimmed, so they don t overhang into the neighbor s yard. Avoid planting near sprinkler systems, water mains, electrical, and gas lines. Don t space trees too close together. When selecting trees, each tree will come with suggested placement guidelines including how far away from sidewalks, fences, foundations, walkways, utilities, etc. Be sure to follow these guidelines. Go to the Sacramento Tree Foundation Web site for planting information or to find out how to get free trees: 4. Plant trees properly. Trees will remain healthy and stable throughout the years if planted properly. Go to the Sacramento Tree Foundation Web Site for information about proper planting procedures: This tried-and-true method allows trees to establish a strong root system, even in rocky soil such as we have in Rancho Cordova.