Replacement of an original front planting or tree which were installed by the developer. This should be requested when the planting or tree which has died or is no longer viable. Prior to replacement, the Somerwood Cottages Homeowners Association (SCHA) may request that an arborist assess the planting or tree. Replacements would be at SCHA expense with the same variety unless otherwise requested and approved.
New planting requests for enhancement of your lot, additional privacy, etc. New plantings would be at owner expense. All requests must be complete with images of the intended planting/tree variety(s), intended location on your lot and relation to existing plantings, structures, and neighboring lots.
Note: if the new planting(s)/tree(s) require any changes to the irrigation system or existing fence, this shall be at the owner expense.
The SCHA requests that new planting(s)/tree(s) be installed by a professional to benefit from their expertise on plant selections, placement relative to existing plantings and structures. The selected contractor should take steps to request underground utility identification before any work is initiated.
Upload a detailed map of your lot, existing and new plantings, measurements between plants, to structures, lot lines., etc. The more detail provided will minimize questions.
All requests are initially submitted to SCHA Board President, and after initial review, will be forwarded to the Architectural Control Committee (ACC). Once the ACC completes their review, they will forward their recommendation to the SCHA Board for review and final decision. No work is authorized until the ACC and Board have rendered a final decision.
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