APPROVED TREES IN HOPETOWN

As promised in the last newsletter, we have compiled a list of trees that currently reside in Hopetown front yards. The landscaper for Hopetown has also provided any issues that those trees may have which may help owners have an easier time deciding what trees to plant. As requested in the last newsletter, owners must replace the tree that was originally planted in the front yard by the developer if removed. Even if the tree was removed by a previous owner, it is your responsibility to replant the tree.

The list of trees:

Southern Magnolia

Queen Palm – likes water and should be planted in the center of the turf
White Birch
Flowering Plum – susceptible to wood boring pests after about 15 years
Ornamental Pear – should be planted in the center of the turf
Alder – not a great choice. Heavy roots, fast growing, needs lots of water.
Crape Myrtle
Australian Willow
Carrot Wood – should be placed in center of the turf
Modesto Ash – some surface roots but generally ok. Will get big eventually.
Tristania

We thank those owners who have already planted trees in their front yards. For those who don’t have the tree in the middle of the front yard yet, please plant one within the next 30 days.

Check out this webpage for tree pictures and more details: www.fuf.net/resources/gallery.
 

HOPETOWN HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION

REVISED ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES

MARCH 2010

PAINT:

All exterior painting must received prior written approval from the Board.  This includes “original” colors.  It also applies to garage doors, railings, shutters, front doors, stucco, trim and any other painting proposed to the exterior of the home.

SATELLITE DISHES:

Dishes may be installed on the side of the house behind the fence. Dishes may not be installed on top of the fence or on the roof or next to the chimney unless reception is impaired.  Prior written approval must be granted by Board.

TREES:

Any removal of trees in front of home must first received prior written approval from the Board.  Every front yard must have a tree planted in it (trees next to home are not included in this requirement) just as a tree was planted in the front yards originally by the developer. 

Homeowners may plant another type of tree providing it is a type of tree that already exists in the Hopetown neighborhood.  There is a list of trees that exists in the neighborhood on the webpage and it includes known problems that a tree may cause.

Approval is not required if the tree already exists in the neighborhood.

FRONT DOORS:

Front doors may be changed to stained hardwood doors without prior approval.

If doors are to be painted a different color, prior written approval from the Board must be obtained.

SCREEN DOORS:

Architectural approval must be obtained.

This is a partial list of architectural items owners may want to consider.  Please remember that changes to the exterior, including yards, must receive prior written approval from the Board.