Over 20 years has passed since owners may have first planted trees in their front, size or back yards. In some cases, these trees have grown very large and may be causing or could cause problems for the owners and neighbors.
This is a reminder that owners need to follow the Architectural Standards that outline responsibilities for owners in maintaining their trees.
Article 4.16 Trees, Shrubs, Hedges, and other plant material:
Owners must consider and minimize the potential for encroachment of roots, branches, falling leaves, and invasive vines on adjacent properties and/or Community Common Areas in the selection and installation of landscape material.
- The growth and root system of trees, shrubs, and hedges installed on an Owner’s Lot must not disturb foundations, walls, fences or sidewalks of either an adjacent property or Community Common Area. Owners may be responsible for any damage and subsequent repairs caused by their trees, shrubs, or hedges.
- Irrespective of any approval granted, the Community Association reserves the right to require an Owner to trim and/or remove any tree(s), branch(s), shrub(s), plant(s) or root(s) of any kind on the Owner’s Lot that is determined by the AC and/or the Community Board to materially encroach in any way on an adjacent property, community sidewalk, Community Common Areas, or any other pedestrian way.
Below is a link to the Architectural Standards that can be found on the community website under Design: