| Minimum Coverage – 1/1200 rule |
Each property in Queen’s Harbour must have a minimum of at least one Hardwood Shade/Canopy tree for every 1,200 square feet of “open space” on a lot. The definition of “open space” includes all of the area outside the footprint of the house. Driveways, walkways, patios and pools are not considered as part of the footprint of the house. Credit will be given for existing trees 6-inches in diameter or greater (a Protected Tree) measured at 4.5 feet above natural grade. Coverage calculations must be shown on the plan or the plan will not be reviewed or considered by the ARB (See Sample Landscape Plan). |
| Coverage Distribution – 2 and 2 rule |
. A minimum of two (2) Hardwood Shade Canopy Trees must be located in the front of the property and two (2) Hardwood Shade Canopy Trees must be located in the rear of the property. For New Construction Landscape Plans the front yard is the area adjacent or forward of the front plane of the house. The back or rear yard is the area adjacent to or behind the back plane of the house. |
| Coverage Types – 75%/25% rule |
A minimum of 75 percent (75%) of the Hardwood Shade Canopy Trees must be Evergreen. The remaining 25 percent (25%) may be Deciduous Shade Trees. Pines cannot be used to satisfy this requirement; however, they can be used in natural areas. Palms may be utilized in the landscape for up to one-half (1/2) of the required shade/canopy tree coverage after the minimum hardwood shade canopy tree requirement is met. One (1) date palm (Sylvestri or canary Island) or a minimum cluster of three (3) palms of other species, i.e., cabbage palm, etc., may be substituted for one (1) shade/canopy tree. |
| Tree Sizes
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- Front Yard: Shade/canopy trees must be a minimum of 12-14 feet in height with 6-foot spread and at a minimum 3.5-4.0-inch caliper.
- Rear and Side Yard: Shade/canopy trees must be a minimum of 10 feet in height with 5-foot spread and at a minimum 2-2.5-inch caliper.
- Ornamental Trees: Various – minimum of 8 feet in height with 4- foot spread (or equal to) and/or a minimum 30-gallon container size.
- Palms: A minimum of 15 feet of overall height with a minimum of 8 feet of clear trunk is required for all palms. Maximum spacing for palms is 15 feet on center with staggered heights.
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