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62 <br /> 3. The ARB requires additional landscaping to create a connection to the street. This connection <br /> will be an integration of the natural street plantings with the type of landscaping style desired <br /> by each homeowner. For example,the streetscape of deer resistant shrubs and grasses can <br /> also be reflected in the front and backyard planting style. If a more formal planting approach <br /> is desired for the landscaping next to the house,there should be a buffer area where the natural <br /> feeling of the street plantings is transitioned into the more formal style of the home. The <br /> desired location of and type of plantings along the street will be shown on a concept plan <br /> provided by the developer adequate screening and privacy from the street and adjacent lots <br /> and most specifically areas such as but not limited to drives and walks, decks,patios, <br /> mechanical and electrical equipment, etc. <br /> 4. The paving and drainage design, drainage easements, etc., shall not be altered in any way <br /> without the expressed written requests and written approval from the Developer/Owner and <br /> Chatham County(when required). Homebuilders and homeowners shall refer to the recorded <br /> and other site development drawings for all additional information and requirements including <br /> but not limited to storm water drainage and easements, sewer easements,buffers, flood plains, <br /> RCD areas,building setbacks, other specific lot requirements, etc. <br /> 5. Buildings and landscape material shall be placed on the site so the maximum number of <br /> desirable trees and other natural features are preserved. The site shall be finish graded for <br /> positive drainage away from house and accessory buildings to prevent ponding or soil erosion <br /> on the site or adjacent properties. <br /> 6. Irrigation is required on the front lawns and to the edge of the street on each lot by the <br /> homeowner. The location of spray heads along the street edge will be shown on a concept <br /> plan provided by the developer. Individual lawn sprays and shrub/groundcover drip <br /> systems for the total property are the responsibility of each homeowner. <br /> 7. Encroachment Permits are required by Orange County for irrigation systems located in the <br /> public R/W. Irrigation coverage of front yards and corner street side yards are only required if <br /> fescue sod is proposed and installed(see below for additional requirements if warm weather <br /> grasses are used and irrigation is not used)and all yard areas are encouraged to be irrigated. <br /> The irrigation system shall be permitted by and constructed to Chatham County Standards. <br /> The irrigation system shall be automatically controlled by a time clock. Pop-up sprinklers or <br /> drip system shall be used. No permanent risers shall be allowed. An irrigation plan should be <br /> submitted on the landscape plan for record. All head locations,pipe sizes,valve locations <br /> shall be shown. All equipment shall be identified on the plan. <br /> 8. Landscape lighting shall be low intensity with a warm white color, and when used, should be <br /> used to accent entrances and special features. Overall high levels of light are not desired, or <br /> allowed. Intensity should be no greater than required for pedestrian safety, other than as <br /> accent on landscape plantings or buildings. Exterior lighting shall be shielded from adjacent <br /> properties. <br /> 9. Rear decks that are visible from the street or adjacent lots as determined by the ARB must be <br /> underpinned with horizontal or diagonal lattice and/or landscaped for screening. Evergreen <br /> shrubs are also required for decks 4'-0"or more above grade (when visible from streets). <br /> 19 <br />