QHRRP 5000-245
Walls and Fences
Review/update responsibility |
Architectural Review Board (ARB) |
Revision |
14 Oct 2024 |
Reference |
CCRE Article V |
Policy |
The composition, location and height of any wall or fence is subject to ARB approval. All wall finishes must be the same as the visible exterior finish of the house.
All height references in this section refer to the measured height from the finished grade to the top of the fence or wall at the location of the fence or wall. |
What is prohibited |
These walls or fences are prohibited…
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Side and rear fences |
Side and rear perimeter fences must be of a two (2) or three (3) rail design/type, black or bronze in color and their height must be a minimum of 48” or maximum of 54” or match in height to any adjoining fence. Aluminum or wrought iron material is required. Side and rear fences must abut the property line wherever possible. Lagoon fences must be stepped or tapered as they descend the bank. Fences must be installed on both sides of the property. |
Courtyard walls |
Courtyard style walls that attach to the house must be a maximum of six (6) feet in height, provided they are within the BRL and are no closer than forty (40) feet from the back of the street curb. The finish material must be the same as the exterior finish of the house at the location of the courtyard wall and the wall must be landscaped. |
Estate walls attached |
Estate walls that are not attached to the house and are within the BRL must be a maximum of forty-eight (48) inches in height at the top of the rail/wall. Integrated piers must be a maximum of fifty-four (54) inches in height at the top of the pier. Lighting fixtures must be a maximum height of one-third the height of the pier before the light is attached.
Example: the maximum height of a light fixture attached to a 54-inch pier, would be 18 inches. Design, style, type and color of all lighting fixtures to be attached to the pier are subject to ARB review and approval. |
Estate walls not attached |
Estate walls that are not attached to the house and are forward of the BRL must be a maximum of thirty (30) inches in height at the top of the rail/wall. Integrated piers must be a maximum of thirty-six (36) inches in height at the top of the pier. Unattached walls must be a minimum of 15 feet from the back of the closest street curb. Lighting fixtures attached to the top of the piers must be a maximum height of one-third the height of the pier before the light is attached. By way of example, the maximum height of a light fixture attached to a 30-inch pier would be 10 inches. Design, style, type, and color of all lighting fixtures to be attached to the pier are subject to ARB review and approval. |
Retaining walls |
Retaining walls are walls that have land on both sides of the wall and are primarily used for erosion control. Retaining walls are not attached to the house and are forward of the BRL. If the lot is so steep as to require terracing, a retaining wall may be built at least 3 feet behind the bulkhead (if one exists) or 3 feet from the mean high-water line. Retaining wall height will not exceed 3 feet in height. If a second retaining wall is required, it must be built at least 3 feet behind the first retaining wall. See QHRRP 5000-510 (Dock Bulkheads). |
Other walls |
Boundary, dividing, and decorative walls, or similar wall-type structures, originally built within the community by the developer of Queen’s Harbour on a property owner’s lot, must not be removed or altered and must always be maintained by the property owner in its original condition and design and as originally constructed. By way of example, material, height, color, finish, and other characteristics of the original wall must be maintained by the property owner. |
What to submit |
Property owners submit these documents to the ARB for approval…
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Help |
If you have any questions, please contact the ARB Coordinator at 904.221.8859 or email ARBcoord@qhycc.com. |