Community Development Districts are revising their Architectural Review Manuals to allow for pergolas to be constructed on the sides of courtyard villas.
The Architectural Review Committee on May 30 reached a consensus to bring the manual back to all boards for a revision to permit courtyard villas to install pergolas on the side of their home so long as they did not encroach any easement.
The language reads as follows:
Pergolas shall not be located in any easement area, shall be anchored into the ground for safety purposes and shall be located in the rear or side quadrant. Pergolas shall be consistent with the size of the lot. Pergolas constructed with a concrete pad may be screened on the sides. Pergola roofs may be screen, glass (tempered, plexi, poly carbonate, laminated or similar product), canopy (including retractable, shade sail), solar panel or louvered. All canopy products shall be a solid color harmonious to the home.
The ARC has received numerous applications for pergolas.
This change will predominantly impact courtyard villas located on corner lots, where there is ample room for the pergola.
