• Plant Palatte
• Builder & Contractor Standards
• Color Palette
• Design Review Board & Procedures
• Driveways & Private Walkways
• Lighting
• Windows, Doors & Shutters
• Foundations & Walls
• Roofs
• Accessory Structures
• Fences & Gateways

Plant Palette

The native plants that exist in Paradise Key South Beach have adapted over time to withstand the extreme stress of this coastal environment. To maintain the natural character of the site, plants selected for use in Paradise Key South Beach must be compatible with the life-sustaining elements that have allowed the existing native vegetation to thrive. The intent is to maintain this balance as the community builds out, relying primarily upon plant species indigenous to the site, to enhance the community landscape. A detailed list of acceptable plants is included in our Plant Palette, available here. Any deviation from this list will require written approval by the DRB. Landscape improvements in rear yards and courtyards that are not in public view, may include species not on this list, but will be subject to DRB approval.

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Contractor Standards

The following shall apply to any and all construction, improvement, alteration or maintenance of any structure, any change to the exterior of any structure and to grading, excavating, tree removal, landscaping or any other change to the grounds of a single-family site within Paradise Key. In the event of a violation of these criteria and guidelines, the construction or work being performed shall cease until conformance. Infractions of the construction rules may cause for a $500.00 fine per infraction and/or suspension of a contractor or subcontractor from the community.

To insure the construction quality of the Paradise Key South Beach community, all subcontractors must have the appropriate, current Florida business and contractors’ licenses. They shall be selected from an approved list of building and contracting professionals. The list will be determined by the DRB and may be subject to change at any time.

Start of Construction

No lot clearing or placement of portable toilets will be permitted until formal written approval of the DRB has been granted and all required governmental permits are obtained.

Portable Toilets

Prior to commencing work a portable toilet must be placed on the job site and in a manner so as to least disturb other residences and other construction. In the event that an adjacent lot has a portable toilet located on it, this rule shall not be binding.

Construction Traffic

All construction traffic shall access the community through the designated construction entrance. Contractor shall register, with the homeowners association, a complete list of their sub-contractors and other employees who are permitted entry into the community. No vehicle shall be parked on any lots, other than their specific job site. There will be no washing of any trucks on the streets.

Construction Hours

The construction working hours are from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Saturday. Construction activities of any kind will not occur on or around any site during the following nationally recognized holidays: New Years Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. These schedules are subject to change by the DRB. A 24-hour emergency telephone number must be kept on file at the sales center.

Site Clean-up

Construction sites must be maintained in a neat and orderly fashion. Each residence under construction will be required to have at least one (1) trash dumpster on site over the course of construction. Dumpsters will be emptied on a regular basis. The builder is responsible for trash that blows off the site and shall retrieve such trash immediately.

No trash shall be stockpiled on the lot. There will be no stockpiling or dumping on adjacent lots or on streets. Sub-Contractors will use only the utilities provided on the site on which they are working.

Clearing

Only plants, vegetation and trees directly within the planned structure, roof overhangs, or driveway shall be removed. Any plants, vegetation or trees uprooted or cut down on the job site shall be removed from the job site and from the community as soon as practical, but not later than five (5) working days.

Construction Damage

Any damage to streets and curbs, drainage inlets, sidewalks, street lights, street markers, mailboxes, walls, etc., will be repaired by the Contractor or the homeowners association and such costs billed to the responsible Sub-Contractor.

Construction Spillage

Operators of vehicles are required to see that they do not spill any damaging materials while in the community. If spillage of a load occurs, operators are to remove the debris/spillage immediately.

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The color palette for Paradise Key South Beach will be common and familiar; much like the architectural style of the homes. Composition of the color palette is derived from the dominating elements of the region: the beach, the sky, the vegetation and the water. The naturally occurring colors of the surrounding environment have a tendency to be lightly saturated with a muted or grayed patina due to constant exposure to the climate. The examples below represent a color philosophy that will harmonize the honest architectural expression of the homes with the soft, naturally occurring hues of the surrounding environment.

Application

The colors are organized into categories: Sunny, Sunset, Ocean, Sky, and Nature, with Accent colors for each. In addition, there are Neutrals and Accents, both light and dark. The basic color philosophy for the home is to contrast the body of the home with the trim. For example: a dark body color would be contrasted and or complemented by a light trim color and vice versa. The accent would then be selected to highlight special details and or special components of the home with a splash of color.

Body – refers to the body of the home, i.e. the siding. Corner boards may also be considered the body.

Trim – refers to all elements other than the body of the home, i.e. :columns, railings, fascia, window and door frames, sashes and corner boards if they are not painted the body color.

Accent colors will have limited application and would only be used to highlight special components or details of the home. For example, special components would include: cupolas, shutters, front door/main entry door and or back door.

We offer the following color matrix as a general guide to the application of exterior color to your Paradise Key South Beach home. The selections provided here are meant to summarize a range of colors to select from. Other color selections not shown in the matrix may be used with prior approval of the Paradise Key Design Review personnel.

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Design Review Procedures

The following is an outline of the procedures for plan submissions for single-family detached homes. All plans are to be submitted to the Design Review Board for review and must be approved by the DRB for execution.

Once approved, applications are valid for one year from date of approval. After one year, applications expire and become invalid. If the applicant wishes to proceed with the project after the application expiry date the applicant must apply for a new approval.

Professional Consultants

To ensure the architectural quality and integrity of the Paradise Key South Beach community, an architect or DRB approved design professional will be required to assist the owner in the design of the property. The architect or designer shall be selected from the current, approved list of design professionals. The list will be determined by the DRB and may be subject to change at any time.

Preliminary Plans

At the discretion of the applicant, a schematic or design concept may be submitted to the DRB in order to determine suitability of a particular design for Paradise Key. Preliminary plan submission is mandatory to resolve potential problems before going to the time and expense of preparing complete construction documents.

Preliminary plans shall include, but need not be limited to:

1. Application form.
2. A Site plan at 1/8″ or other suitable scale showing all trees with a caliper greater than 4 inches at a height greater than 4 feet above grade, all grades, horizontal and vertical improvements with pertinent dimensions, setbacks, easements, etc.
3. Floor plans, which may be shown on the site plan.
4. All elevations that define the exterior.
5. A list of materials and their locations.
6. Application Fee.

The DRB or their designated representative will render an opinion whether the preliminary submittal is acceptable. The opinion will be strictly non-binding and will be offered in an effort to save the applicant time and expense.

Final Submission

Two sets of architectural and landscape site plans and specifications are required in order for the DRB to consider approval or disapproval. This provides a systematic and uniform review of the proposed construction for all applicants. Plans and specifications shall be completed and detailed to the point that all significant aspects of construction are clearly identified and understandable by construction professionals. As a minimum, the Final Submission drawings shall include:

1. Site Plans The drawing scale should be not less than 1″ equal to 20′-0″. The plans should include:
a. Access street(s) and walkway(s), drives and other exterior improvements, including material and color.
b. A grading and drainage plan, consistent with development drainage plan.
c. A fill plan, if any (indicating run-off and a tree preservation method).
d. All culverts (location and size and flow direction.)
e. A foundation plan.
f. An exterior lighting plan (see pp 20-21for lighting requirements and specifications).
g. Service yards and/or contractor lay down areas.
h. Locate all utility service entry points to the site – water, natural gas, electric, communications/media, etc.
i. A tree survey showing the location and species of trees four inches or larger in diameter at a point four feet above ground.
j. A building plan to scale, overlaid on the tree survey identifying all structures and other improvements to be included in the scheme with an indication of trees to remain and trees to be removed (at the same scale as the boundary/tree survey).
k. The location and identity of special features (e.g. drainage ditches, dunes, adjacent structures, etc.).
l. Mechanical equipment showing location and screening details – AC compressors, LP gas tanks, natural gas meters, water meters.
m. All visible mechanical, electrical and plumbing components shall be shown in the site plan, floor plan and the relevant exterior elevations.
n. Location of contractor ID sign and outdoor toilet facility.

PLEASE NOTE: The acronyms ARB (Architectural Review Board), DRB (Design Review Board) and ARC (Architectural Review Committee) are used interchangeably throughout this site and the materials contained therein.

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Driveways

All driveways shall connect to a concrete paver apron that extends from the street pavement or curb line to the property boundary line. The required 5 foot wide sidewalk shall stop on each side of the driveway which shall extend un-interrupted to the property/right-of-way line. Driveway aprons shall be charcoal-gray in color and the pattern and layout shall be subject to DRB approval. Beyond the apron and into the lot, driveways shall be of a single consistent material and pattern and shall be one of the following:

• Plain concrete either rock-salt or broom-finish
• Colored and textured concrete only with DRB approval
• Crushed natural stone or shell of a light color shade subject to DRB approval. Edges shall be restrained by concrete header curbs 6′ to 8” in width with a minimum depth of 12”.
• Unit pavers on compacted base with edges restrained by concrete header curbs as above. Paver colors subject to DRB approval.
• Unit pavers on a recessed concrete slab with minimum thickness of 4”.

Single lane driveways shall not exceed 10 feet in width. Street-front drives shall not exceed 10 feet in width for the first 16 feet from the front property/right-of-way line. Double lane drives shall not exceed 18 feet in width. In all locations, where possible, “ribbon” driveways with twin tire tracks are strongly encouraged by the DRB. The materials for the twin tracks may be the same as the other driveways. A functional dimension for this kind of drive is twin tracks 30” wide with a 30” wide ‘landscape’ space between the tracks.

Private Walkways

Owners shall provide a minimum of one walkway for the front entry. The preferred connection is to the public walkway. However, the walkway may be connected to the driveway where an auto access-egress landing may be installed parallel to the driveway. The landing may be as large as 3 feet wide by 10 feet in length and of the same material as the driveway. Walkways shall be a minimum of 3 feet wide and no greater than 6 feet wide. Lot owners may extend the front entry walk out to the curb with the same material and dimensions as the public walk.

Materials for walkways shall be one of the following:

• Concrete to match the finish of the common area walkway.
• Colored and textured concrete with DRB approval
• Crushed natural stone or shell of a light shade with edges restrained with wood headers or other approved material. Plastic edging is not permitted.
• Unit pavers on compacted base with edges restrained.
• Unit pavers on concrete slab

Unit paver samples shall be submitted to the DRB for approval prior to installation.

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Lighting Standards and Guidelines

Exterior lighting can be beneficial for safety, security and aesthetic applications. However, exterior lighting also contributes to light pollution and is disruptive to natural habitats. Due to these influences, exterior lighting will be limited to the following:

• Wall mounted light fixtures with shielded lamps
• Recessed lighting in porches and soffits
• Up-lighting from the ground onto building or landscape features
• Other specialty lighting approved by the DRB

All lighting shall be carefully selected to complement the architectural styles of buildings and the natural character of the landscape. Lighting shall not be located as to interfere with streetscape or sidewalk mobility or present a nuisance glare to adjacent properties. The DRB must approve all post-mounted and wall-mounted fixtures that will be visible from surrounding properties.

Lighting Equipment

• All exterior lighting equipment in exposed locations shall utilize aluminum, stainless steel, copper or bronze metal housing and shields.
• External plastic or composite components and plastic lenses are not allowed.
• Flood lighting or ‘moon’ lighting from buildings, poles or trees onto the lot is not allowed.
• All wiring and conduits for lighting fixtures must be concealed from view.
• Junction boxes for exterior landscape lighting shall be dark bronze, black or green and shall not extend beyond 8″ above finish grade.
• Lamping shall include compact fluorescent bulbs not exceeding 150 watts where exposed bulbs are not visible to the human eye and 40 watts maximum where the light source is visible to the eye.
• Lamping choice may also include low-watt (70 – 150 watts) metal halide lamps which have a Color Rendering Index (CRI) of 96.
• Twinkle lights, strip or rope lighting, colored lights, and exposed globe fixtures are not permitted.
• Seasonal holiday lighting may not occur within the street right-of-way.

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Materials

Wood frame windows are strongly suggested, as are the use of French doors in combination with windows. They should be carefully proportioned to enhance the exterior appearance and interior light quality. Vinyl or aluminum clad wood windows will be permitted, subject to color approval.

Lightly tinted glass is acceptable for windows & doors, but foil or reflective material is not allowed.

Colors

Window trim and shutters are typically painted an accent color that complements the color of the main body of the house. All color selections are subject to he approval of the DRB. See pp. 15 for color palette opportunities.

Details & Examples

Front doors should make a strong architectural statement. Wood or glass exterior doors are recommended to exceed a height of seven feet (7′). The use of double front entry doors, or doors enhanced by side and/or transom panels are encouraged. Sliding patio doors are not permitted where they are visible from the street or used as a front entrance. Window shutters such as louvered, bevel board and panel shutters are encouraged. Louvered shutters can tilt from the top or swing open. All shutters must be operable, sized to fit the window, and be of painted wood or a pre-approved authentic-looking material. Anodized aluminum is not an acceptable shutter material.

Roof over-hangs, awnings and shutters are appropriate sun screening devices that will require approval of design, material and colors.