Review/update responsibility

Revision

Reference

Florida Statute 720.3035

Florida Statute 720.3045

Policy

• MUST be located behind the home (with exception of a portable basketball backboard/goal) inside the BRL or on the inside portion of corner parcels within the setback.
• must be made of wood or other similar materials that are neutral in color and must fit into the environment of the home and surrounding properties. Primary colored elements of the play structure are acceptable, including swings, slides, and roofs. Neutral colors like hunter green are preferred and recommended.
• are to be screened by landscaping where feasible to mute their presence/view (including street, golf course, and lagoon views). All landscape screening must be submitted to the ARB for review and approval. Landscape screening plantings must be a minimum height of 4 feet.
• must be kept in good repair and removed when no longer used.
• may not exceed 13 feet in height.
• must be green in color for artificial turfs.

Note:  Per Florida Statute 720.3045, owners and their tenants may install, display, or store any items on a parcel which are not visible from the parcel’s frontage or an adjacent parcel, including, but not limited to, artificial turf, boats, flags, vegetable gardens, clotheslines, and recreational vehicles.

Play structures allowed and requiring ARB approval

• Playscapes
• Trampolines
• Swing sets
• Slides and climbers
• Permanently installed basketball backboards/goal
• Putting greens (must be green in color)

Play structures allowed and NOT requiring ARB approval

• Any hanging individual swing
• Sports net equipment/practice equipment
• Portable swing or gym sets
• Portable basketball backboard/goal

Note: The following rules apply to allowed outdoor play equipment:

1. A single portable basketball backboard/goal may be used on or adjacent to the driveway.
2. The location must be on the homeowner’s property.
3. Clear backboards are recommended and preferred.
4. Installation of spotlights on any backboard/goal to provide illumination at night is prohibited.
5. A permanently installed basketball backboard/goal must have prior approval of the ARB as to design and location.

Play structures not allowed

Note:  Inflatable play structures are allowed for special occasions such as a birthday party, owner’s Association sponsored events/carnivals, etc. The maximum time a temporary inflatable play structure may remain in place is three (3) continuous days up to a maximum of twelve (12) days per year. These temporary inflatable play structures must fit on the property and be in such a manner as to not restrict the view of motorists or to pose a danger to the users.

Restrictions on sports facilities use

• Badminton, handball or volleyball courts
• Bocce courts
• Tennis courts and backboards or other tennis practice facilities
• Pickle ball courts and backboards or pickle ball practice facilities
• Half-pipe facilities designed for skateboard, bicycle or rollerblade use
• Golf putting greens
• Horse shoe pits, and
• Any other type of sports facility.

Construction of all such courts and/or sports facilities is strictly prohibited. Volleyball nets, badminton nets and other similar sports equipment that do not include a court may be temporarily installed in a resident’s backyard for a period not to exceed 72 hours

What to submit

1. Architectural Review Application (QHFORM 5000/1).
2. Checks for the review fee, CIF and deposit.  See QHRRP 5000-020 (Schedule of Fees).
3. A scalable survey with the existing main house structure, pools, fences, etc., shown and the proposed play structure location drawn on the survey.
4. Picture of proposed location of play structure on the property.
5. Brochure or picture of proposed play structure
6. Play structure description, including dimensions.
7. Landscape plan. See QHRRP 5000-335 (Landscape Plan Submission Requirements).

Note:  The ARB will evaluate each play structure for total effect. This evaluation relates to matters of judgment, which cannot be reduced to a simple list of measurable criteria. It is possible, therefore, that a play structure might meet the individual criteria contained herein and still not receive approval if, in the sole judgment of the ARB, its overall aesthetic impact is unacceptable. The approval of an application for one play structure must not be construed as creating any obligation on the part of the ARB to approve applications involving similar designs pertaining to different play structures.

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