QHRRP 5000-257

Yard Ornaments

 

Review/update responsibility
Architectural Review Board (ARB)
Revision
13 Oct 2025 (CH1)
Reference
CCRE Article V

Florida Statute 720.3035

Definition
Yard ornaments are defined as any objects whose primary purpose is decorative rather than functional and which are visible from the common property areas in Queen’s Harbour including roads, golf course and lagoon. Yard ornaments include, but are not limited to…

  • Statues
  • Sculptures
  • fountains
Policy
Yard ornaments are permitted subject to approval of the ARB.

  • Any man-made decorative item displayed on residential property that is visible from the common areas must be submitted to and approved by the ARB as to style and location prior to being installed.
  • Yard ornaments will be evaluated and approved/disapproved based upon visual harmony with the immediate surroundings and with the community as a whole. Items that are deemed to be “offensive”, such as the display of nude or partially nude figures, are prohibited. Any approved yard ornament shall be replaced if it becomes weathered, worn, tattered or damaged.
  • Yard ornament submittal must be accompanied by a landscape plan that incorporates the existing landscape or plans for a change in the landscape and house design with pictures.
  • Repair or Replacement of Grandfathered Yard Ornaments – Any yard ornament previously approved by the ARB or the original developer of Queen’s Harbour that becomes weathered, worn, tattered or otherwise in need of repair or replacement, must be repaired or replaced. A property owner may request a variance from this provision.  See QHRRP 5000-100 (New Construction and Property Improvement Guidelines).
What to submit
Property owners submit these documents to the ARB for approval…

  1. Architectural Review Application (QHFORM 5000/1).
  2. checks for the review fee, CIF and deposit.  See QHRRP 5000-020 (Schedule of Fees).
  3. scaled survey showing proposed location of yard ornament.
  4. picture of proposed location of yard ornament.
  5. picture or brochure showing proposed yard ornament with dimensions (height and width).
  6. landscape plan. See QHRRP 5000-335 (Landscape Plan Submission Requirements).
Help
If you have any questions, please contact the ARB Coordinator at 904.221.8859 or email ARBcoord@qhycc.com.