Deck/Patio Construction and Maintenance
A
written request for deck/patio construction/maintenance must first be
approved in writing by the Board of Directors prior to commencement of
any work. The co-owner must utilize the Architectural Control Package
when applying for written approval. Construction and/or improvement of a
patio or deck area may not be started until all guideline requirements
are satisfied. This includes obtaining permits from the City of
Basement window wells must not be covered over.
Utility meters must not be permanently enclosed. If covered,
easy access to the meters must be provided. A three foot wide,
eight foot tall space must be provided in front of any utility meter
when enclosures or covers are removed. The height will be measured
from grade.
If, at a future date, the deck and/or patio obstruct work for
necessary maintenance or service, the removal and restoration of the
area will be done at the co-owner’s expense.
If the co-owner should decide to alter, redesign or replace an
existing patio/deck, Board approval must be obtained.
The maximum distance the deck and/or patio area can extend from
the rear of the unit (roof overhang) is fifteen (15) feet, including
plantings at the rear edge of the proposed improvement.
Written approval from the Board of Directors as well as review
by the Architectural/Landscape Committee for sprinkler conflicts and a
copy of the plan must be submitted to the City of
Before construction starts, it is the responsibility of the
co-owner or contractor to call Miss Dig 1-800-482-7171. Miss Dig will
locate any underground utility lines to prevent damage from any digging
required to construct the proposed deck.
There are two deck stains approved by the Architectural Control
Committee. Sherwin Williams Deckscapes waterborne semi-transparent
stain- color Cedar Bark #SW 3511 and Sherwin Williams Deckscapes solid
color stain- color Ember #SW 3029.
The front entrance deck is maintained by the association and stain is
applied by an association contractor. Other decks are the
responsibility of the co-owner and they are encouraged to apply one of
the approved ACC stains.
Under rules of the City as well
as the Architectural/Landscape Committee, five copies of the plans
showing the following must be submitted:
- Site plan - a scale drawing showing the existing building
and any existing structures (decks) and adjacent decks with the new
proposed deck. Also, show any utility equipment meters, sprinkler
heads, downspouts, sump drains and trees. Include type of material
and size of lumber.
- Framing plan - a scale drawing showing the proposed
support system of posts, beams, ledgers and joists.
- Post profile - a scale drawing showing burial depth and
size of posts. Also, show type and treatment specification of
proposed posts.
- Deck detail - a scale drawing showing deck and railing
design. Railing detail must show type and style of balusters
(minimum 36” high, maximum 4” between balusters or current code.)
- Step detail - a scale drawing showing step and railing
construction. Location to be shown on site plan.
- Landscape detail - a scale drawing showing sod removal,
rock ground cover, sprinkler alterations and any grade change. The
costs to relocate sprinkler heads because of deck construction or
plantings will be at the co-owner’s expense. The new location will
be determined by the Association sprinkler contractor.
- Height of deck above ground.
- Steps, if any, must have support at bottom and fall within
the minimum 15 feet guidelines.
- Show height and spacing of railing (minimum 36”
high/maximum 4” between spindles or whatever is current code.)
- Exact location of deck attachment to unit.
Note: All spoil from holes, sod removal and grading must
be hauled off site. Grade under the deck must be sloped to provide
positive drainage away from the building and not create drainage issues
for the site. Area under deck must be covered with a 2" depth of
1" river rock. All sprinkler alterations and grade changes must be
approved with the plan. Contact McShane Mgmt for a drawing of your
unit model.