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59 <br /> etc. safety codes and requirements. Above-ground swimming pools are not allowed. <br /> 5. Permanent and/or mobile basketball goals (and other similar equipment) are allowed in <br /> rear or side yards only and are not allowed to be mounted on the front of the house, street <br /> elevations of corner lots and/or located in yards where highly visible from the street or <br /> public areas. Mobile basketball goals are not allowed near to or highly visible from any <br /> street. Basketball goals are allowed in rear yards and deep side yard side/rear load drive <br /> areas if not highly visible from the street or public areas. Basketball goals shall be a <br /> minimum of 10' from property lines. Posts shall be black or dark green in color and shall <br /> have clear plexiglass type backboards. Lighting fixtures attached to goal posts and <br /> backboards are not allowed. All basketball goals will be reviewed for approval by the <br /> ARB on a case-by-case basis. <br /> 6. Basketball, tennis and similar sports courts are allowed only in rear yards and as approved <br /> by the ARB. Such courts shall be within building setbacks and shall have additional <br /> landscape screening around perimeter. Fencing is allowed around such courts a maximum <br /> of 10' in height(per covenants and only exception for fencing above 6' in height) and as <br /> approved by the ARB. Night lighting is not recommended, however, is allowed per <br /> lighting requirements (shielded with no direct view of light source from adjacent <br /> properties, street, etc.) and low intensity lighting and as only approved by the ARB. Court <br /> material may be any material also allowed for drives and walks as previously noted. <br /> Retaining and Screen Walls <br /> 1. Retaining walls shall be unobtrusive as possible and built to the minimum height needed to <br /> serve their function. Materials may be brick, natural stone, square corner timbers, or <br /> concrete (earth tone colors), depending on location and contextual relationship. Retaining <br /> walls shall be a minimum of 5' from property lines or only as approved by the ARB on a <br /> case by case basis. <br /> 2. The ends of retaining walls should be tapered into the ground rather than abruptly ending in <br /> space. If the height of the wall requires a railing to comply with building codes, then <br /> evergreen landscaping shall be required at the base of the wall. <br /> 3. Landscaping will usually be required to soften the visual impact of retaining walls, screen <br /> walls, and other exposed structures depending on the final detail, heights, etc. of such <br /> retaining and screen walls. <br /> 4. All garbage and recycling containment and receptacles shall be located inside the house or <br /> garage, behind the house or screened from view. Such screen walls and enclosures shall <br /> match the architectural detailing and colors of the house. Such screens shall be a minimum <br /> of 6"taller than the tallest receptacle. Landscape screening is also required around such <br /> screen walls. Garbage and recycling receptacles may remain outside near street as required <br /> for pick-up, however, they shall be returned to their concealed locations at the end of such <br /> days. . <br /> Tree Removal <br /> 16 <br />