The following maintenance items should be reviewed each spring and fall. Keeping up with these responsibilities helps preserve the appearance and value of our community for everyone.
Branches on trees in front of your home must be trimmed to a minimum height of 6½ feet from the ground on the sidewalk and street-facing sides.
Inspect the sidewalk in front of your home for trip hazards. Please contact the Association with any concerns.
All exterior trim boards must be white. Spindles and vertical fascia boards on decks and porches must be painted white or made of white material. Inspect for any needed repairs, replacements, cleaning, or repainting.
Inspect your home wrap for chips, fungus, or mold buildup. Clean or replace as needed.
Per the Bylaws, exterior driveway lighting must be present and operating on a photo sensor — dusk to dawn. Please check your lights and replace any that are burned out.
Inspect your mailbox post, box, and newspaper slot for damage, rust, or discoloration. Posts must be straight and structurally sound. For surface rust or chips, lightly sand and repaint with Rustoleum flat black spray paint. Any repairs or replacements must conform to the Architectural Control Standards.
Lawns, shrubs, and plantings must be maintained to the standards set forth in the Association Bylaws. Key requirements include:
Trees — Each standard lot requires two trees with a minimum 2½-inch caliper: one in the front yard, and one between the sidewalk and the street. Dead trees must be removed and replaced per the Bylaws. Corner lots require four trees, with two or three located in the buffer between the sidewalk and street.
Evergreens — Two evergreens must be planted in the bed adjacent to the garage. If you wish to remove or replace them, consult the Architectural Control Standards for approved alternatives and submit a Modification Request Form for Board approval before making any changes.
Shrubs — Five shrubs are required in the bed adjacent to the garage, and three along the front porch. Corner lots require additional shrubs. See the Architectural Control Standards for full details.
The Bylaws require that existing landscaping and exterior features be maintained as-is. If you are making any changes — rather than simple repairs or replacements in kind — you must submit a Modification Request Form for Board approval before work begins.
Forms can be submitted online at inrhodes.com — hover over the Forms tab and select Modification Request. Complete the form and include photos of the area to be modified.