Outbuildings & Outdoor Furnishings

Overview:

To comply with the Landis Farm Unit Owners Association (“Association”) Declaration of Covenants & Restrictions, Bylaws, and Rules & Regulations; and to provide consistent guidance for all Unit Owners, the following information is intended to provide guidance regarding outbuildings and outdoor furnishings.

Definitions, Guidance, and Policies:

Outbuildings:

• Based on the Association’s declaration, detached outbuildings are not permitted and will not be approved.
  • If a Unit Owner would need to utilize temporary (less than 2 days) tenting for an event or gathering upon its Unit; the Unit Owner must request consent from the Executive Board by submitting the request to the Community Manager.
• Any outdoor storage items that exceeds the dimensions and placement as described for deck-box or bench w/ under-seat storage under “Outdoor Furnishings” (see below) are considered outbuildings and are not permitted.
• If a Unit Owner is unsure if an item may be considered an outbuilding; an Architectural Review Committee (“ARC”) form should be completed and submitted for consideration by the ARC and Executive Board.

Outdoor Furnishings:

• Shall not be affixed to a Unit in such a way as to require dismantling, cutting away, or unbolting to remove, relocate, or replace.
• Must be of a design and construction for outdoor use and placed upon an approved patio, deck, or porch.
• The following are examples of outdoor furnishings that must be placed on a patio, deck, or porch in the rear of the unit residence and not visible from the front of the unit residence:
  • Table and Chair Set
  • Patio / Deck Umbrella
  • Grills or Barbecue
  • Bench without storage
  • Deck-box or bench w/ under-seat storage (for storage of furniture covers and yard/ pool tools, toys, games, etc.)
    • Measurements are not to exceed the dimensions of 60” Width x 36” Depth x 36” Height (not including backrest, if applicable)
• The following are examples of outdoor furnishings that may be placed on a patio, deck, or porch (front or rear of a unit residence)
  • Chairs
  • Side tables
• If a Unit Owner’s intentions are that outdoor furnishings are not to be placed on a unit’s patio, deck, or porch; an ARC form must be completed and submitted to receive approval prior to purchasing and placing the furnishing.
• The number of furnishings placed on a patio, deck, or porch shall be limited to avoid a crowded or cluttered appearance.
• Furnishings must be kept in good condition. If furnishings become broken, faded, or worn they must be disposed of and/ or replaced.

Relevant existing sections of the Declaration or Rules & Regulations:

Declaration Of Covenants and Restrictions:

• Article IX subsection 9.1.14, Restrictions,” Outbuildings: Temporary Structures”:

“No detached outbuildings shall be permitted upon a Unit. No structure of a temporary character, trailer, tent, shack, or other temporary out-building shall be constructed or used on any Unit at any time, either temporarily or permanently, without the prior consent of the Executive Board. Carports and other similar coverings for vehicles shall be prohibited”

Rules And Regulations:  

• Restrictions on Use - # 12

“…Patios, decks, porches, yards and stoops shall not be used unreasonably as storage areas, and furnishings used outdoors shall be those suitable for and typically used for outside purposes.”

• Storage - # 21:

“…Porches, stoops, stairs, patios, lawns and decks shall not be used unreasonably as storage areas.”