As part of the Communication Committee’s endeavors to keep our residents informed, going forward we are going to be highlighting at least three items per Breeze issue. For lengthy R&R items, they will be abbreviated content with a notation of where the total item can be found.
Our Sabal Springs rules and regulations can be found on our community portal. You will need to log into the portal and go to https://home.alliantproperty.com/community/documents/ R and R ARC Changes 3-18-25.pdf
17. Architectural Review Committee (ARC) The Architectural Committee (ARC) is assigned by the Board to approve proposed changes, updates, and modifications to any exterior aspect of a homeowners’ home or property and to periodically inspect properties to ensure a clean, well-cared for attractive community. All approvals will be in writing and no verbal approvals are allowed. Any work that has been started and/or completed prior to receiving ARC approval will be subjected to a violation in accordance with Amended and Restated Bylaws, Section 8. Compliance, and Default; Remedies.
K. Curbing around garden beds requires ARC approval and must complement the house color. Landscaping walls of decorative blocks are allowed to a maximum height of 12 inches including a capstone and also require ARC approval. Freestanding walls are not allowed.
Landscape design changes require ARC approval. Landscaping must be located at least 10 feet from any perimeter fence/wall and are subject to the following setback requirements: two side yards of 3 feet each, a front yard setback of typically 10 feet, and a back yard setback of 6 feet.
Existing plantings adjacent to the home or in established flower beds do not require ARC approval unless they involve a tree. Additionally, all plantings must exclude any species prohibited by Lee County/Florida. All removals of trees regardless of the location require ARC approval.
25. Unit Air Conditioners and Reflective Materials No air conditioning units may be mounted through windows or walls. No building shall have any aluminum foil placed in any window or glass door or any reflective substance or other materials (except standard window treatments), placed on any glass, except for those that may be approved by the Architectural Review Committee for energy conservation purposes.
