Canyon Creek HOA Design Guidelines Canyon Creek Homeowners’ Association: Design Guidelines ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE January 18, 2021 Page 1 of 57 Canyon Creek HOA Design Guidelines Introduction ................................................................................................................................................... 5 Purpose ....................................................................................................................................................... 5 Authority ...................................................................................................................................................... 5 Meanings and Interpretation ........................................................................................................................ 6 Application Process and Review .................................................................................................................. 8 Routine Maintenance (or “Like for Like” replacements)............................................................................... 11 Architectural Guidelines.............................................................................................................................. 12 Architectural Façades ................................................................................................................................ 12 Roofing...................................................................................................................................................... 12 Exterior Paint Colors .................................................................................................................................. 13 Residential Windows and Doors ................................................................................................................ 14 Garage Doors ............................................................................................................................................ 14 Landscaping Guidelines .............................................................................................................................. 17 General Landscape Design Criteria ........................................................................................................... 17 Design Guidelines ..................................................................................................................................... 17 Xeriscaping ............................................................................................................................................... 17 Turf ........................................................................................................................................................... 18 Mulch and Bed Areas ................................................................................................................................ 18 Vegetable Gardens including Raised Beds ................................................................................................ 19 Edging ....................................................................................................................................................... 19 Erosion Control .......................................................................................................................................... 20 Trees and Shade ....................................................................................................................................... 20 Lighting ..................................................................................................................................................... 21 Utility Boxes, Exterior Equipment ............................................................................................................... 21 Hardscape Guidelines ................................................................................................................................. 23 Retaining Walls, Planters and Tree Wells .................................................................................................. 23 Sidewalks and Driveways .......................................................................................................................... 24 Walkways .................................................................................................................................................. 24 Stone Monuments ..................................................................................................................................... 24 Fire Pits, Fire Rings, Chimineas, and Outdoor Fireplaces........................................................................... 24 January 18, 2021 Page 2 of 57 Canyon Creek HOA Design Guidelines Fence Guidelines ......................................................................................................................................... 26 Wood Fences ............................................................................................................................................ 26 Metal Fences ............................................................................................................................................. 26 Good Neighbor Fence ............................................................................................................................... 28 Accessory Structures .................................................................................................................................. 29 Decks ........................................................................................................................................................ 29 Sheds and Utility Buildings ........................................................................................................................ 31 Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) .............................................................................................................. 32 Standby Electric Generators ...................................................................................................................... 32 Rainwater Harvesting Systems .................................................................................................................. 32 Solar Energy Devices ................................................................................................................................ 33 Satellite Dishes and Antennas ................................................................................................................... 34 Backyard Play Equipment .......................................................................................................................... 34 Basketball Goals ....................................................................................................................................... 35 Tree Houses .............................................................................................................................................. 35 Compost Bins ............................................................................................................................................ 35 Signs and Displays ...................................................................................................................................... 36 Holiday Decorations and Religious Displays .............................................................................................. 36 Flags and Flagpoles .................................................................................................................................. 37 Signs ......................................................................................................................................................... 38 Address Markers ....................................................................................................................................... 39 Yard Art, Accessories and Outdoor Furniture ............................................................................................. 40 Use of Dimensional Lumber and Railroad Ties........................................................................................... 41 Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Guidelines ................................................................................................ 42 Privately Owned Lots ................................................................................................................................. 42 Common Properties of the Association ...................................................................................................... 42 Terms and Definitions ................................................................................................................................. 44 Exhibit A ....................................................................................................................................................... 47 Approved Façade (Stucco, Hardi, etc.) Colors ........................................................................................... 47 Exhibit B ....................................................................................................................................................... 48 Approved Trim Colors 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