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Design Process

Below is the design process for your outdoor design.

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Design Waivers

1️⃣ Color and Selection Waiver: The drawings' materials and colors are for conceptual purposes only and may not represent your final selections. The Material and Color Selection Finalization Form takes priority over any shown materials or colors. Please note that actual colors may vary from what is seen on monitors or when printed.

2️⃣ Landscape Waiver: Any landscaping depicted on renderings is for conceptual purposes only. Client must obtain landscape plan to verify specific plant species and sizes.

3️⃣ Special Features Waiver: Depictions of special features such as water and fire features are for conceptual purposes only. The velocity and volume of the water or fire will vary.

4️⃣ Engineering Waiver: Structural elements depicted on renderings are for conceptual purposes only. Engineering takes precedence over the size, location, and products used for structural masonry, wood framing, roofing, floors, etc.

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Current

Updated on 1/21/25

Paver Options

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12x24 Herringbone

12x24 Herringbone

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12x24 Stacked 50/50

12x24 Stacked 50/50

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French Pattern

French Pattern

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Renderings - Phase I

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Renderings - Phase II

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Preliminary Layouts - Round 2

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Layouts E - I

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Layouts E

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Rough Take Off

Pool Size - 566 sq. ft.

Spa Size - 50 sq. ft.

Pool House - 780 sq. ft.

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Layouts F

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Rough Take Off

Pool Size - 566 sq. ft.

Spa Size - 50 sq. ft.

Pool House - 780 sq. ft.

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Layouts G

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Rough Take Off

Pool Size - 567 sq. ft.

Spa Size - 49 sq. ft.

Pool House - 780 sq. ft.

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Layouts H

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Rough Take Off

Pool Size - 589 sq. ft.

Spa Size - 48 sq. ft.

Pool House - 780 sq. ft.

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Layouts I

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Rough Take Off

Pool Size - 582 sq. ft.

Spa Size - 49 sq. ft.

Pool House - 780 sq. ft.

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Feasibility Study

Primary Structure Setbacks

20' from front property line

5' from side property lines

(Minimum clearance of 5’ between the furthest projections of the structures on adjacent lots)

If the lot width is 75 feet or greater, the side setback will be a minimum of 7.5 feet, as measured from the furthest projection.

10' from rear property line

Garages can be 18' from front property line, but only if attached to the primary structure

Max Height for Primary Structures

45', or no taller than the height of the existing primary structure if adding on

Accessory Structure Setbacks (Pool, Cabana, Fireplace, Kitchen)

5' from side property lines

5' from rear property lines

Measured from water's edge or furthest projection

Must be 10' away from primary structure, measured from furthest projection, to qualify as accessory structure

Max Height for Accessory Structures

15'

Pool House Notes

This will need to identified as a Guest House or Guest Quarters or Guest Cottage, if there is a kitchenette and living quarters in its design, provided the structure is a unit in a building separate from and Accessory in Use and size to the main residential building on a lot, intended and used only for intermittent or temporary occupancy by a non-paying guest or family member.

A Guest House may contain limited kitchen facilities such as microwave oven, bar sink, less than 10 cubic foot refrigerator/freezer, provided the unit is not occupied by the same tenant in excess of thirty (30) days within the same calendar year, and the unit shall not be rented.

A Guest House shall not be considered a separate Dwelling Unit provided such conditions are met.

A Guest House shall also meet the same required yards as the principal Building or Structure

Private garage and storage — buildings provide such structure shall be accessory in size to the main residential Building and the maximum eave height shall be no greater than the maximum eave height of the main Use Structure, unless the Structure is placed in such a manner on the Lot that the Structure cannot be viewed from the front property line, either due to distance or by being fully screened with opaque fencing or landscape

Pavers Setback

3' from rear and side yard property lines

Accessory Structure Additional Notes

In no event will the distance separation between structures be less than 5 feet, as measured from the furthest projections of the applicable structures

A separation of 6 feet must be maintained between the mechanical or pool equipment on one lot and the mechanical or pool equipment on the adjacent lot

Max Lot Coverage by Buildings

55 percent

Max Impervious Surface Ratio

70 percent

Environmental Limitations

You will notice the curved drip lines on the property survey. No permanent construction may encroach these areas. "The dripline of the trees is protected and should remain free of construction activities."

Removal of any other trees or shrubs outside of the bonus tree protection area would be permissible without a county permit in coordination with SJC LDC Section 4.01.05.C.11

ARC Guidelines

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Rivertown ARC Guidelines.pdf

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We will submit two separate ARB Applications for this project: one for the pool house and one for the remaining work. The pool house falls under ‘new construction’ guidelines and requires a landscape plan. This plan must accompany both the pool house and the general backyard work applications.

A key requirement is screening the pool equipment pad from view using a wall and landscaping. A visual document showcasing this screening, along with the specific shrubs listed in the landscape plan, is essential.

Additionally, any pool equipment near the house must be enclosed on two sides by a 42” high matching wall or appropriate landscaping, including 7 gallon shrubs. The service opening should not face the street, and on lake lots, landscaping must adhere to specific landscape requirements.

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