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Homeowners often express interest in swing sets, basketball backboards, tot lots, etc. Most equipment of this sort, though commercially available, is less than pleasing in appearance. Creatively designed equipment is encouraged. The guidelines listed below are provided in an effort to reconcile the need for play equipment with the goal of minimizing its visual impact. Signatures of all adjacent neighbors is required. Prior to the installation of any equipment, an application to the ARB shall be submitted and approved.
a. Location and Size. Equipment will be permitted only in rear yard locations which shall be fully enclosed by a 6'0" high fence to all perimeters. Consideration must be given to lot size, equipment design and size, and amount of visual screening.
b. Basketball Backboards. Basketball backboards are prohibited.
c. Materials and Color. Equipment made of natural materials is encouraged. Metal play equipment, exclusive of the wearing surfaces (slide poles, climbing rungs, etc.), should be painted dark brown or dark green to blend with the natural surroundings or, if located adjacent to a dwelling or fence, painted to match the background or screening structure. Other play equipment colors will be considered, contingent upon location and landscaping.
All applications shall include the following information:
a. Site plan showing relation of proposed play equipment to adjacent property lines, applicant's house and adjacent homes.
b. Photograph and/or sketch of proposed play equipment.
c. Dimensions.
d. Color and material.
e. Estimated start date and estimated completion date in terms of days after start, not to exceed 90 days.