Saddlebrook Homeowners Association Fencing Guidelines

All fencing on a lot must be of the same manufacturer, height, model, type finish, etc.

  • SUBMISSION FOR APPROVAL:

    1. ARB Submittal form

    2. Product data sheet

      1. Details-Product data sheets

        1. Manufacturers’ catalog number

        2. Color

        3. Accessoires (post, gates, etc.…)

        4. Picture of fencing

      2. Plot plan with fence drawn on it. (Showing placement of fence)

  • ACCEPTABLE FENCING:

    • Wooden:

      • Board on Board

      • Shadowbox

      • Picket

    • Vinyl

      • Privacy

      • Shadowbox

      • Picket

  • FENCING COLORS:

    • Wooden:

      • ”Natural Stain” Must be sealed on both sides with a clear sealant

      • Painted the exact match of the “Base” home color. Color of paint on fence must remain consistent through out the fence. (no fading or peeling)

    • Vinyl:

      • White Only (cannot be painted)

  • FENCING HEIGHT: No fence is to be over 6’ (feet) in height measured from the ground on which it stands.

  • FENCE PLACEMENT: For esthetic appearance, the fencing must be NO closer to the street than the front setback of the house.

  • PERMITTING:

    • Owners are required to follow all of Orange County’s permitting requirements.

    • Request ARB to inspect fencing for acceptance upon completion.

  • FENCE MAINTENANCE:

    • Repairs:

      • Wooden: Paint or Stain in accordance with manufacturers suggested schedule or more often if visibly needed. (Such as paint peeling/fading)

      • Vinyl: Routinely clean & treat in accordance with manufacturers suggested schedule, or more often if visibly needed.

  • REPLACEMENT IF NECESSARY WHEN: Fence panels, gates, and /or post have: Wood rot, evidence of warping wood, termite damage exists, treatment NO longer provides aesthetic relief.

Amendment to the 2008 Architectural Guidelines & Standards

The Saddlebrook Board of Directors voted at the July 27, 2009 Board meeting to amend the fencing guidelines as to vinyl fence colors.

Vinyl Fencing Colors: The color of a vinyl fence must be from the manufacturer, meaning a vinyl fence may not be painted. Additional colors other than white are now available. You must follow all procedures as stated in the Architectural Guidelines & Standards and submit to the ARB for approval prior to starting any work. Note: “The ARB may base their refusal or approval of plans, location or specifications upon any reason, including purely aesthetic conditions, which in the sole discretion of the ARB shall be deemed sufficient. “ (per our documents ARTICLE VIII Architectural Control Section 3-d Conditions