BOSCHENMEER MASTER HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION Architectural Regulations and Guidelines ( Guidelines ) October 2012 - Revision 13 1. OBJECTIVES OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES...2 2. PLANNING APPROVAL PROCESS...3 3. BUILDING LINES, COVERAGE AND CONDITIONS (REGULATIONS):...5 4. HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS (REGULATIONS):...8 5. FLOOR PLAN: FOOTPRINT (GUIDELINES):...8 6. EXTERNAL WALLS (REGULATIONS):...9 7. ARCHITECTURAL COMPONENTS (GUIDELINES)... 14 8. ROOFS (REGULATIONS):... 17 9. SWIMMING POOLS (REGULATIONS):... 19 10. BOUNDARY WALLS AND FENCES (REGULATIONS):... 20 11. HARD LANDSCAPING (REFER TO LANDSCAPING GUIDELINES 13.9) (GUIDELINES):... 21 12. PHASE 2 APPROVALS... 22 ATTACHMENT A - BOSCHENMEER COLOUR RANGE (REGULATIONS):... 25 ATTACHMENT B - BMHOA SCRUTINY AND INSPECTION FEES... 26 ATTACHMENT C - BUILDING AT BOSCHENMEER GOLF & COUNTRY ESTATE... 27 ATTACHMENT D EXTERNAL LIGHT FITTINGS... 28 ATTACHMENT E BALUSTRADES... 29 ATTACHMENT E BALUSTRADES CONT.... 30 ATTACHMENT F SWIMMING POOLS... 31 ATTACHMENT F SWIMMING POOLS CONT.... 32
1. OBJECTIVES OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES It is the intention of this document to act as a set of regulations and guidelines to architects in the design and development of residential homes on Boschenmeer Golf & Country Estate. An appropriate architectural language for such a development would be to draw not purely from the different architectural styles, but to subtly draw from the influences and attitudes, which shaped life in the Paarl Valley over the centuries. The concept is to create something new out of the old in such a way that the new is perceived to be a part of the history and the old is recognised as being our heritage. Due to the sensitive nature of the golf course environment it is extremely important that there be a consistency of architectural style and building materials throughout the development in order to create an unobtrusive environment integrated into the golfing landscape. It is for this reason that certain styles, materials, colours and various building elements have been excluded from the development. The design philosophy is to remain sensitive to the character of the Boschenmeer architectural language and how it relates to the golf course environment. The Aesthetics Committee of the Boschenmeer Home Owners Association ( BMHOA ) uses the Guidelines when scrutinising plans submitted by owners. The Guidelines have changed and will change in the future to ensure that the key objectives are met. In the past mistakes have been made and exceptions to the current version of the Guidelines have been permitted, which have detracted from the overall environment of the estate. Therefore the Aesthetics Committee constantly reviews the Guidelines to ensure compliance and to ensure a balance in the styles of property on the estate. The fact that a certain buildings on the estate do not fully comply with these Guidelines must not be taken as precedence and the Aesthetics Committee will not take into consideration such previous deviations when assessing plans. Planning is made in two phases, firstly the structural design and material issues and secondly the finishing materials. At all stages through the development the Aesthetics Committee will scrutinise the development with the approved plans. Should there be any deviation, however small, the Aesthetics Committee will enforce the original plans unless the Committee has formally passed new plans to cover such deviations. Certain elements of this document are Regulations and are noted as such. Other items are guidelines, which should be used as the recommended design or material. Changes to a specific guideline will be considered but it should be noted that the Aesthetics Committee will not allow such change unless it is seen to be conforming to the overall objectives of these Guidelines. 2 P a g e
2. PLANNING APPROVAL PROCESS 2.1 Please refer to Attachment C Submission of building plans for approval will be evaluated by a panel of Architects/Professionals (Aesthetics Committee) appointed by the BMHOA (independently from the Local Authority) in order to retain continuity and harmony throughout the development. Approval will be granted if, in the opinion of the Aesthetics Committee the design successfully communicates the desired architectural language and character of the development. The Aesthetics Committee normally meets on a two-weekly basis to approve plans. The dates of such meetings are available from the BMHOA. Plans must be submitted at least one week before the date of the next meeting to ensure the necessary checks and scrutiny can be performed before the meeting. For Phase 1 of the process two full sets of working drawings together with a formal application to scrutinise are to be handed in at the BMHOA office. These are to include: Formal Plan Approval Application 1:200 Site Layout with indications of sewer, water and electrical connections storm water layout and drainage boundaries and building lines boundaries and building lines of adjacent erven Indication of street and golf course Pool positions and dimensions, if applicable Flood line, if applicable Indication of paved and soft landscaped areas Floor Plans, Roof plans, Elevations from all directions including dimensions, Specifications of Materials and Colours including Windows, Doors, Dimensions of all Window and Door Types used, Sketch of boundary (walls or fence) layout and dimensions The BMHOA charges a fixed sum for scrutiny and building control during the construction process. This fee (ATTACHMENT B) must be paid before or at the time of submitting the plans. An element of the fee is returnable ( Deposit ), subject to the builder conforming to the Code of Conduct. Any damages or clearing up costs will be deducted from the Deposit. Any costs in excess of the Deposit will be billed directly to the Owner. Plans that have not been approved must be corrected and resubmitted for approval. These amendments will be scrutinised at no additional cost. Note: The requirements of these Guidelines are in addition to criteria used for building plan approval by the Local Authority as well as the National Building Regulations. The Drakenstein Municipality will only approve a plan that has been approved by the BMHOA. Building work can only commence once the BMHOA and Drakenstein Municipality has approved plans. 3 P a g e
For Phase 2 of the process Specifications (and Samples if different from the ones included in these Guidelines) are to be handed in at the BMHOA office. These are to include: Colours for the External and Boundary Walls and plaster bands surrounding doors and windows, Specification for Drive and Yard Paving, External Lighting, Drawings/Examples of External Gates, Drawings/Examples of External Balustrades, Location of TV Dish/Antennae/AirCon units, Sketch of proposed Landscaping, if applicable, Sketch of Water features, if applicable. Phase 2 approval must be given by the BMHOA before painting, paving or any other exterior finishing starts. The BMHOA reserves the right to halt construction on any site where the owner or contractor fails to get prior approval. As stated previously certain elements of this document are Regulations and are noted as such. Any deviation from these Regulations will mean that the plans are rejected. No exception can be made. Should the architect wish to attend the Aesthetics Committee meeting then he should notify the BMHOA when submitting the plans. If the Aesthetics Committee feels that a meeting with the architect will advance the approval process then the Aesthetics Committee reserves the right to call such a meeting. The Aesthetics Committee strongly recommends that the new owner seek the advice and professional services of qualified experienced Architects and Builders who have an accredited track record of successful development on the estate. The BMHOA acting as a representative of the existing home owners wishes to ensure that new developments not only fit into the environment and conform to the Guidelines, but are built to a high quality by reliable professionals. Once approval has been granted by the BMHOA and the Municipality building may start, subject to the builder complying with the Code of Conduct, which is an appendix to these Guidelines. A site must be handed over to the owner and main contractor, before construction works may commence. An application for Site Handover shall be made at least one week before start of construction. The conduct of the builder and his staff and sub-contractors will be monitored by the BMHOA and Security Officers. The BMHOA and/or Security reserve the right to expel or bar entrance to any company or individual that does not comply with the Code of Conduct or is felt to be a Security Risk. 4 P a g e
2.2 Completion and Occupation Please refer to Attachment C. Before practical completion and occupation (at which time the Builders Deposit is returnable) of a development the following must be completed: The building must be fully completed internally and externally, The landscaping (front and back) must be fully completed, The Site Clearance Certificate must be applied for, The final Site Inspection must be done to the satisfaction of the Building Control Officer, The site must be cleared and the Site Clearance Inspection be done to the satisfaction of the Building Control Officer and the Clearance Certificate granted, An Occupational Certificate must be granted. 3. BUILDING LINES, COVERAGE AND CONDITIONS (Regulations): 3.1 Units Residential plots are grouped as follows: Unit Type Plot Numbers Country Homes 138-157, 180-181, 185-190, 200-202, 204-216, 219-239, 401 415, 836 & 837 Phase 9 Houses 701-730. Town Houses 601-662 Estate Lodges 20-43 Lodge Conversions 801-835 Single Residential Homes All other plots 5 P a g e
3.2 Building Lines Note: The area between the road and the property boundary line (normally one metre) is the property of the BMHOA. All dimensions are taken from the boundary of the plot NOT the road. The BMHOA will plant trees in that area to ensure landscaping conformity of the estate. At minimum two positions for street trees per plot must be provided. Unit Type Building Line Metres Country Homes Front (Street Side) 1 Lateral 1 Rear 1 Single Residential Houses Front 5 Lateral 1 Rear 1 Phase 9 Houses (701-729) Street 1.5 Golf Course 1.5 If not adjacent to the Golf Course then the Rear Dimensions should be as the Lateral Dimensions below: Lateral Ground Floor 1.5 Lateral Garage 1 Lateral First Floor 3 Lodge Conversions Garage 5 Ground Floor Street 3 Golf Course 2 North 1 South 1.5 South Garage only 0 First Floor Street 3 Golf Course 2 North House 3 Open Balcony 1.5 South House 3 Open Balcony 1.5 3.3 Coverage (as a percentage of the ERF): Unit Type Ground Floor First Floor Country Homes 60% 60% Town Houses 50% 50% Phase 9 Houses 50% 30% Lodge Conversions 50% 30% Single Residential Homes 60% 60% 6 P a g e
3.4 Garages and Parking Bays: Unit Type Country Homes Town Houses Phase 9 Houses Lodge Conversions Single Residential Homes Minimum 1 Garage + 1 Parking Bay 1 Garage + 1 Parking Bay 1 Garage + 1 Parking Bay 1 Garage + 2 Parking Bays 1 Garage + 2 Parking Bays Garages can be single (max 24m ² ) or double (max 44m ² ). Parking Bays should be 25m ² minimum and can include the driveway as long as any vehicle parked is fully on the plot. 3.5 Soft Landscaping: A minimum of 25% of the area at the Street Side and 25% of the Rear (Golf Course) must be soft landscaped (i.e. planted or grassed, not paved or stones or shingle). 3.6 Drying Yard and Refuse Bins: A drying yard of minimum 9m² must be provided. This drying area should not be visible from the front or rear of the property. Sufficient walling must be provided to disguise this area. Refuse bins must also be located in the drying yard or some other similar area, where the bins are not visible. Access to the bins must be available from the front of the property. 3.7 Floor Levels: Floor levels to be 0,5m above 1:50 year flood line. The 1:50 year flood-line to be shown in the plans. 3.8 Positioning of house on the plot The house should be positioned on the plot in such a way as to ensure that any future building on the adjacent plots does not obstruct the view from the house. The golf course elevation must be parallel to the golf course boundary to avoid one house being in front of another. The Aesthetics Committee can refuse to approve a house plan if the positioning of the house on the plot is in its view not in sympathy with adjacent houses. The final positioning of a house on a plot is to the discretion of the Aesthetics Committee 7 P a g e
4. HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS (Regulations): No portion of the building is to exceed the height of 8,5m above the above average natural ground level. Where a building falls inside of the 1:50 year flood line, the finished ground floor level must be 0,5m above the 1:50 year flood line. Where a building falls outside of the 1:50 year flood line, the finished ground floor level is to be a maximum of 150mm above the highest point of natural ground level measured against the external wall of the building. Heights are to be kept to the minimum and the building fitted comfortably into the natural contours and orientation of the site and in relation to adjacent erven. 5. FLOOR PLAN: FOOTPRINT (Guidelines): The footprint of the building must be one, non-fragmented, form. Garages and out buildings are therefore to form an integral part of the footprint and not be loose standing features or connected by open passages or passages built purely for the purposes of linking two apparent separate structures. The plan is to be made up of essentially block forms (square and/or rectangular) of different sizes, packed together like quilt-work, with all angles as right angles. These block forms must intrude and extrude from one another thus creating short wall surfaces with corners and alcoves. The movement created by this pattern of blocks will be reflected in the roof structure with gables and dormer windows. Architects are asked to pay attention to the width of the blocks to ensure that the roofing meets in an aesthetic manner. Specifically the main block roof should be higher or the same height as the subsidiary blocks of the building to avoid unsightly roof joins and small compromise apexes in the roofing structure. 8 P a g e
6. EXTERNAL WALLS (Regulations): 6.1 Walls, Plastering and Mouldings: Following on from the plan footprint; the wall surfaces must be compact and have short lengths that don't run the entire length of the building. Walls are to be plastered with plaster mouldings around all doors and windows. These mouldings must be smooth uncomplicated shapes, which are easy on the eye. The width of mouldings must be 150 mm. Specific Exclusions (there may be other exclusions): Decorative plaster (Spanish or heavily textured). Ornate mouldings. Face brick. Highly reflective finishes. Timber framed structures and Wendy- houses. Fair faced brickwork. Bagged brickwork 6.2 Wall Colours: Walls and plaster mouldings colours must be as per colour chart (Attachment A). Only these colours may be used Colour samples and specifications for exterior colours must be submitted to the Aesthetics Committee for approval prior to painting (phase 2 approval). 9 P a g e
6.3 Gable Walls: Must be 45 degrees, plastered and painted. Must be finished off against edge of tiles with Coverland terracotta Verge tiles. 6.4 Roof Vents The position and proportion of the vent on the gable is critical and architects must pay attention to these correct proportions and balance. The size of the vent must be in proportion to the wall surface area of the gable not too big or too small. Materials: Timber Aluminium: Varnished or painted to match doors and windows. Epoxy coated to match doors and windows. Precast Concrete: Paint to match doors and windows. POSITION SHAPES Round Round Rectangle Square Triangle Top Rectangle 10 P a g e
WINDOWS AND DOORS (Regulations): 6.5 Materials: Aluminium or Wood 6.5.1 Colours for Aluminium Frames a) Epoxy coated white b) Epoxy coated light grey (a sample to be submitted for approval to Aesthetics Committee) c) Anodised bronze (a sample to be submitted for approval to Aesthetics Committee) 6.5.2 Colours for Wooden Frames d) Natural varnished wood e) White wood paint f) Light grey wood paint (a sample to be submitted for approval to Aesthetics Committee). Specific Exclusions (there may be other exclusions): Steel Reflective Glass Tinted Glass Mirror Glass Small Pane Windows Black Frames 11 P a g e
6.6 Form and Elements: Front doors to be generally simple and ironmongery to match. Shutters (optional) to be timber sliding or folding. Large paned windows with vertical proportions. "French" or "Happy Doors" with glass above and solid panel below. Aluminium sliding doors to be four panelled doors with two middle sections sliding (oxxo), with vertical proportions. Sandblasted features on any window/door to be approved by the Aesthetics Committee before installation. Specific Exclusions (there may be other exclusions): Small Pane Windows Decorative Garage Doors Glass Blocks and Bricks Elaborate Front Doors Bay windows are encouraged, but must not encroach over the building line. 6.7 Window and Door Positioning (Guidelines): Windows and Doors must be located aesthetically balanced within walls. Windows and Doors should not be placed less than 50 cm of the end of individual wall components to allow for the plaster band and aesthetics. Multiple windows in a wall component should be horizontally symmetric. Where windows are placed in first floor and ground floors within a wall they should be vertically symmetric wherever possible. Bay windows must be centralised within the aspect of an individual block. Multiple bay windows in any aspect must be the same size and set in blocks of the same size. 12 P a g e
6.8 Burglar proofing: Due to the unpleasant visual nature of burglar bars and security gates, it is the aim of this clause in the guidelines, to establish an aesthetically and visually acceptable method of burglar proofing doors and windows on the Estate. 7.4.1 Choice of materials: Steel or aluminium round or square bars, not thicker than 8 mm, may be used in the form of burglar bars or security gates. There is also a Perspex product on the market, which is extremely tough and completely see-through. This product can be purchased locally, as a D.I.Y project or can also be professionally installed. 7.4.2 Burglar proofing of windows: Timber windows or aluminium windows should be burglar proofed with either steel bars Perspex slats. The design of the burglar proofing must compliment the shape and proportions of the window taking into consideration opening sections. Horizontal proportions must be achieved if using steel or aluminium bars, due to the visual nature of the material. The burglar proofing must be as visually unobtrusive as possible. 7.4.3 Burglar proofing of doors: Security gates should be hinged and open inwards. Externally mounted gates will not be permitted. Steel security gates will be preferred as aluminium would require much thicker sections. Each application will be adjudicated on its merits, as the size and proportions of doors differ from house to house. Security gates must have vertical proportions and bars must run vertically with minimal horizontal stiffeners. 7.4.4 Colours: The colour of the burglar proofing is to match the existing window or door frame to which it is fixed. 7.4.5 Approval All proposed burglar proofing to be drawn to scale and submitted with Second Phase Application for scrutiny and approval by the aesthetics committee. 7.4.6 Specific Exclusions: Expanding systems Steel or aluminium concertina gates Any curly or decorative steel work 7.4.6.1 Exception : Where the expanding system is not visible from the street, golf course and neighbours. (Drying / kitchen yards, enclosed barbecue areas and the like). 13 P a g e
7. ARCHITECTURAL COMPONENTS (Guidelines) 7.1 Use of Columns: Columns should be used with discretion. Square supporting pillars are preferred to round columns. Double height columns (especially at the front entrance) are to be avoided. Where columns are used they should be slender in design. 7.2 Verandas: Painted timber posts with bevelled corners and diagonal corner brackets (also bevelled) plastered and painted square masonry columns or BANHOEK CRESSEY columns may be used. Exposed veranda roofs to be Victorian profile Parapet roofs to be longspan / brounbuilt profile Specific Exclusions (there may be other exclusions): Cast Iron Posts, Any elaborately decorated posts and corner brackets. 7.3 Balconies: All balconies to be a part of the structural frame of the building. A balcony can form the roof of a bay window or a portion of a room on ground floor level maximum width 3000mm. Painted or varnished timber balustrades are permitted to enclose balcony to a height of 1000mm above finished floor level. Steel or Aluminium balustrades are permitted, but only in vertical lines - no decorative features or horizontal elements. Balconies can have solid plastered and painted walls to a maximum of 300mm above finished floor level with the balustrade completing the 1000mm above ffl. Cantilevering balconies may not extrude more than 1200mm beyond the plastered wall of the building. 14 P a g e
7.3.1 Colours for galvanised steel and aluminium a) White epoxy or enamel paint b) Black epoxy or enamel paint c) Grey epoxy or enamel paint (a sample to be submitted for approval to Aesthetics Committee) 7.3.2 Colours for Wood a) Natural varnished wood b) White wood paint c) Black wood paint d) Light grey wood paint (a sample to be submitted for approval to Aesthetics Committee). TYPICAL BALUSTRADE DETAIL JHP drawings AR128 A & AR128-B A balcony is permitted to have a veranda roof and columns to conform to clause 8.2. Vertical awnings to close balconies are permitted. Awning material to be plain canvas and should be the colour of the house. Specific Exclusions (there may be other exclusions): Full height (1000mm) plastered and painted walls. 7.4 Pergolas: Rectangular section timber pergolas on timber posts or 345 x 345m plastered and painted masonry columns are permitted. 15 P a g e
A retractable natural coloured canvas awning is permitted to underside of pergola. Pergola may extend to a maximum 3 Metres measured from the wall of the building. Slatted timbers can be used in place of retractable awning to underside of pergola. Specific Exclusions (there may be other exclusions): Shade Cloth, Round Timber Gum Poles, Any covering other than a retractable awning or slatted timber. Retractable awnings may not be striped or patterned or any colour other than natural canvas and must be approved by the Aesthetics Committee. 7.5 Carports A column and parapet structure with chromadek roof sheeting hidden behind parapet. Must conform to the architectural language of the building and the development and be joined to the main structure and open on at least 2 sides. Roof Colour: Buffalo brown / Kalahari Red 16 P a g e
8. ROOFS (Regulations): The roof is the most important element in the entire Boschenmeer Golf Estate Development as it provides the unity, harmony and consistency of the architectural whole. Architects must pay particular attention to this element and carry the architectural language throughout the development. The following aspects must be adhered to: 8.1 Materials: The tiles chosen to represent the architectural language of Boschenmeer are Coverland Elite Farm House Terracotta. These are flat cement tiles laid in horizontal planes. These tiles must be used. The colour is an earthy, terracotta colour. ONLY Town Houses to have Double Roman profile. 8.2 Form: Due to the importance of the roof, Architects are encouraged to create movement in the roof structure by the use of valleys, gables, dormer windows, bearing in mind simplicity and smooth lines. These features should not be exaggerated, but just enough to create an interesting yet simple roofline. Eaves Overhangs are permitted but not on country homes or town houses. Overhangs are restricted to maximum 300mm wide and can be closed with fibre cement bargeboard or verge tile. Bargeboards to be finished off with a 115mm-timber closer. 8.3 Pitch: All gable ends must be 45 degrees therefore most roof pitches will be the same. Infill portions or roofs, which do not have gable ends, are permitted to have pitches of between 25 and 45 degrees. Lean-to and verandas roofs should be between 20 and 30 degrees. Flat roof garage and carports where chromadek/longspan is used and hidden by parapet should be 5 degrees. Colour: Buffalo brown / Kalahari Red 17 P a g e
8.4 Roof fixtures: These include TV and radio antennas, satellite dishes, solar panels, roof lights and chimneys. 8.4.1 TV and Radio Antennas: All antennas to be concealed within the roof space if possible. Satellite dishes must be concealed as far as possible and must be painted the same colour as external walls. 8.4.2 Solar Panels: Solar Panels are permitted only on flat roofs (garages or carports) where they are completely hidden by parapet walls. No solar panels will be allowed on pitched roofs. Solar panels visible from the golf course and road will not be permitted under any circumstances. 8.4.3 Roof Lights: These must be installed flush with the plane of the roof, one per room and only on facades facing the street. No roof light is permitted on the golf course facade of any building. Perspex or glass domes, barrel vaults or pyramids are prohibited. 8.4.4 Chimneys: These are important architectural features that contribute to the language of Boschenmeer and must therefore be well designed. Simplicity of form is important. Chimneys must be plastered and painted. Chimney must be finished with a standard black cowl. Chimney pots prohibited. Specific Exclusions (there may be other exclusions): Reflective Materials, Abstract Colours, Obtrusive Colours, Nothing to extrude above ridge of roof. All metal flues of fireplaces to be enclosed with brickwork externally and fitted with a cowl as per Architectural Guidelines. (This regulation especially applies to all fireplaces and slow combustion units retrofitted and careful consideration should be given to the positioning of these units in order for them to be enclosed sensibly.) Please note that an Application to Build should be submitted for the installation of any slow combustion stove or fireplace. 18 P a g e
8.5 Rain Water Goods: White or brown Epoxy Coated Aluminium Gutters or concealed or no gutters. PVC downpipes must be painted the same colour as the wall. 8.6 Waste water, sewerage and air-conditioning ducting: All pipe work is to be concealed within the walls. 8.7 Air conditioners: All external air conditioning units to be positioned in such a manor so as not to be visible from the golf course, the road or any adjoining property. Units to be screened with a wall or landscaping. 9. SWIMMING POOLS (Regulations): 9.1 Form and Shape: All swimming pools are to be rectangular or square in shape or can be made up of 2 or more rectangles or squares. Steps into the pool must be formed in a separate square or rectangle adjoining the main pool. Swimming pool may have a classical shape with the two narrow ends having semicircular curves. 9.2 Materials: All swimming pools must be built into the ground, plastered and fibre glassed, or gunited and marblited. Pumps and Filters must be out of sight from the road or the golf course and must discharge into sewer line. Tiling behind rim flow of pool to be approved with 2nd phase approval 19 P a g e
9.3 Swimming Pool Section (Attachment F): The pool surround must be paved or tiled to match general paving throughout the development. No pool is permitted to extrude above the stoep level of any house. Depth of swimming pool - recommended depth of 1800mm from floor of pool to paved surround of pool on natural grown level. Specific Exclusions (there may be other exclusions): Kidney shaped or organic shaped pools, Vinyl Pools, Porta Pools, Common Pool Fencing 9.4 Safety: Pools must comply with Safety Regulations and National Building Regulation. Pools must be fenced as per the regulations. 10. BOUNDARY WALLS AND FENCES (Regulations): 10.1 Materials: Plastered and painted masonry walls with or without plaster bands. Plastered and painted masonry plinth wall with vertical galvanised and painted steel palisade fence as per standard detail (colour: gunmetal grey or black). Walls without palisade fencing are to be clean surface with no extruding columns. 10.2 Application: Walls may run the length of side boundaries at 1800 mm high from fairway edge of house to street edge of house. From house to fairway and house to street the wall must step down to 1200 mm. Drying yards must be enclosed to have no washing visible from the road or the golf course. Therefore drying yard walls may be up to 1800mm but needs approval by the Aesthetic Committee. The road facing side of the property must be at least 2/3 open to the street with the front door and garage open to the landscaped street scene. Any street sidewall (including entrance courtyards) may not encroach over the building line (namely it must be set back at least 5 Metres into the plot). 20 P a g e
10.3 Colour: All boundary walls, including its plaster band are to be painted Earthcote Ivory or equivalent (Colourworks code 8128-1) for Country Homes, and can be same colour as the house on Single Residential plots. Specific Exclusions (there may be other exclusions): Vibracrete walls, Barbed wire, Diamond mesh fencing, Fairfaced, bagged or unplastered masonry, Face brick, Timber fences of any type, Steel fencing, Shade cloth, Columns and cappings. 11. HARD LANDSCAPING (Refer to Landscaping Guidelines 13.9) (Guidelines): 11.1 Paving: Position of all paving to be incorporated in first plan for approval. Final design and must be shown and specified on 2 nd phase approval. Paving to match the general Brick and cobble paving of the whole development. Approved Pavers: De Hoop Red brick Kalahari Red brick 100mm x 100mm cobble pavers in Grey, Black & Sandstone colours only, from Smart stone, Revelstone & Pavetile. Positions for street trees must be shown on pavement. Trees will be planted normally at 6-meter intervals. At least 25% of street front must be left for Soft Landscaping (i.e. planted or grassed, not paved or stones or shingle). 11.2 Garden features: Any garden feature is subject to approval by the aesthetics committee. Position of water features and draft design to be shown on first plan. Final design must be shown and specified on 2 nd phase approval. 11.3 Signage: No signs other than the street number of the house may be displayed on a wall facing the street. This is to include but not limited to Advertising and Religious Symbols. House numbers must be as per attached drawing. Order the House Number from the BMHOA. 21 P a g e
11.4 Lighting: (Attachment D) Position of all external lighting to be incorporated in first plan for approval. Landscaping lighting must be shown for approval with 2 nd phase approval. Only bell design (to match the streetlights) wall mounted or hanging outside lights will be permitted. No spotlights, floodlights or any other type of lighting will be permitted. Any deviations of position or style of light must be incorporated in 2 nd phase approval. The aim of lighting is to form a welcome guide for visitors above front doors and garage doors and to create a warm atmosphere on the street. 12. PHASE 2 APPROVALS Please note that building work may not commence until such time as your plans are suitably endorsed and signed by the owner or his authorized representative. You are requested to ensure that your contractor/architect adheres to the approved plan. Variations will not be permitted until such time as a variation plan has been submitted and approved by the Aesthetics Committee. For the purposes of this document, variations will include additions such as air-conditioning units, extractor fans and security doors/grids. In the event where specific items and/or elements are excluded from the approved plans these items are to be considered as being unapproved until such time as the Aesthetics Committee approves them. Specific examples include but not limited to: 12.1 Colour Schemes (Attachment A) The Aesthetics Committee must approve all external colour schemes in the future in order to retain the harmony of the streetscape and golf course elevations. Please note that boundary walls including plaster moldings are to be painted Ivory for all country homes and Ivory or the same colour as the house for single residential units throughout the estate. RWG DP s & Gutter boxes are to be painted to match the house colour. Only window, door and vent plaster bands must be painted an approved contrasting colour, all other plaster bands such as chimney bands and gable moldings must be painted to match the house colour. Estate perimeter wall not to be painted other colour than Ivory. 22 P a g e
12.2 External Lighting (Attachment D) Only bell design (to match the streetlights) wall mounted or hanging outside lights will be permitted. All other external lighting must be approved beforehand. 12.3 Paving Square charcoal cobbles (100 x 100) or De Hoop red pavers (check) will be permitted. All other paving material must be approved beforehand. 12.4 Balustrades (Attachment E) There are only two approved balustrade designs permissible on the Estate (refer Jan Hanekom design). No other balustrade design will be permitted. 12.5 External Ironmongery Only approved external ironmongery may be used. 12.6 Road Reserve The road reserve remains the property of the BMHOA and no obstacles may be placed thereon. Road reserves may not be used to compensate for difference between the floor height and the street level. Please note that any planting done by the BMHOA may not be disturbed without written agreement from the Trustees. 12.7 House Numbers Only approved Boschenmeer house numbers may be used. These are supplied and erected by the BMHOA at a nominal fee. 12.8 Satellite Dishes / TV Antennae The positioning of all external receiving devices must be approved beforehand. Under no circumstances will any such device be permitted on the golf course or street elevation. 23 P a g e
12.9 Landscaping Only approved material may be used on the golf course and street elevations. A free advisory service is available to residents. Please note that items such as painted asbestos or plastic plant containers and some garden furniture are not appropriate. As one would appreciate the fact that new residents may have owned certain of these items prior to moving to Boschenmeer, you are advised to check beforehand. Grass areas should be laid using Kikuyu or Buffalo grass. Roses and in particular Iceberg Roses do particularly well. The BMHOA would also like to promote indigenous planting. Specific Exclusions (there may be other exclusions): Palms, Succulents, Cacti. 12.10 Roof Vents No false roof vents will be permitted. 12.11 Washing lines A reminder that as these are not required to be indicated on the plan, only areas which are not visible from the street or golf course may be used. 12.12 Improvements / Maintenance Owners undertaking improvements or maintenance where this involves a change of colour, for example, are required to seek approval before commencing work. 24 P a g e