Canopy Creek HOA 2016

Development Guidelines

requirements of Section 163.04(2), Florida Statutes, or any other applicable laws are met. Any such collector or device shall be located so as not to be readily visible from surrounding streets or lots and shall be compatible in color and design with the structures to which they are attached.

Window or wall mounted air conditioner units are not permitted.

Adequate screening from the street and adjacent properties as determined by the ARC or Martin County is required for the following:

• Air conditioner units • Utility boxes and meters • Pool pumps and heaters • Irrigation pumps and backflow prevention devices • Underground gas tanks for pool heaters • Generators

• Trash containers • Water collectors

• Any other utility device Walls, Fences and Gates

Walls, fences and gates shall not unreasonably block natural preserve views from adjacent lots. If a wall or fence on a lot is approved in accordance with the Declaration, it shall be located in a manner to limit the area enclosed to that necessary to afford privacy. Walls, fences and gates shall be designed as an extension of the architectural mass and shall be detailed to unify the entire site. Their use is encouraged to allow a series of entrances and levels that increase interest and outward views. Continuous solid walls are discouraged. No privacy wall or solid fence may be used on the rear property line or on the side property line in the rear setback area to avoid disrupting cross views from adjacent lots. No wall or fence shall be constructed on a lot with a height of more than six (6) feet above finished lot grade. A wall, fence, or enclosure shall only be constructed of materials and with a design and color as approved in accordance with Article 12.2.19 of the Declaration. No chain link fencing shall be allowed except for ARC approved tennis courts. Wood fences will not be allowed unless specifically approved and with adequate landscape screening.

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WPB 889961.7