ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES
AND
DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PARAMETERS
FOR
LOVEMORE PLACE RESIDENTIAL ESTATE
LOVEMORE PLACE RESIDENTIAL ESTATE
CONTENTS Page
1. NAME 2
2. DEFINITIONS 2
3. INCORPORATION 2
4. OBJECTS OF RESIDENTIAL ESTATE 2
5. GENERAL DESIGN GUIDELINES 2
5.1 Building lines for Dwelling Houses in General 2
5.2 Building lines for Carports, Garages and Outbuildings 3
5.3 Height control 3
5.4 Maximum Floor Area 3
5.5 House Size 3
6. ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL 3
6.1 Roofs and roof finishes 3
6.2 External Finishes 4
6.3 Doors and Windows 4
6.4 Verandas, Balconies and Pergolas 4
6.5 Outbuildings 4
6.6 Pavings and Driveways 4
6.7 Boundary Walls 5
6.8 Houses Names & Street Numbers 5
6.9 Antennae, Pipes and Cables 5
6.10 Service facilities 5
6.11 Landscaping 5
7. GENERAL 6
8. RULES WITH REGARD TO BUILDING ACTIVITY 6
8.1 Introduction 6
8.2 Legal Status 6
8.3 Contractors code of Conduct 6
8.4 Contractor and Owner's Building Deposit 6
9. CONCLUSION 6
LOVEMORE PLACE RESIDENTIAL ESTATE
1. NAME
The name of the development is LOVEMORE PLACE RESIDENTIAL ESTATE, which is a Residential Estate established in terms of the Land Use Planning Ordinance 15 of 1985.
2. DEFINITIONS
In this document, unless the context indicates the contrary:
2.1 The "Residential Estate" shall mean the approved subdivision of the various phases of the development of the various properties currently known as the Remainder Erf 1071 and Erf 2536 to Erf 2541 situated in the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Municipality, Division Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape Province.
2.2 "Common Area" shall mean the open spaces with any improvements or cultivation thereon situated within LOVEMORE PLACE RESIDENTIAL ESTATE development.
2.3 "LOVEMORE PLACE RESIDENTIAL ESTATE" shall mean the area previously known as a Remainder Erf 1071 and Erf 2536 to Erf 2541 situated in the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Municipality, Division Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape Province.
2.6 "General Design Guidelines" (GDG) shall mean the design guidelines as reflected on the approved building plan for an Erf situated within the Residential Estate as incorporated in this document.
2.7 "Regional Common Area" shall mean the private open space with any improvements or cultivation thereon situated within the LOVEMORE PLACE development.
2.8 "Developer" shall mean SAND LMM (Pty) Ltd. or its nominee.
3. INCORPORATION
The Residential Estate shall come into existence simultaneously with the registration of transfer of the first deducted sub-divided portion of Remainder Erf 1071 and Erf 2536 to Erf 2541 situated in the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Municipality, Division Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape Province.
4. OBJECTS OF RESIDENTIAL ESTATE
4.1 To promote and enforce standards, not the least of which should be the congenial atmosphere in the Residential area in such a way that members may derive the maximum collective benefit there from.
4.2 To promote and enforce an acceptable aesthetic, environmental and architectural style and design criteria for the Residential Estate in order to achieve the harmonious development thereof.
5. GENERAL DESIGN GUIDELINES
5.1 Building lines for Dwelling Houses in General
5.1.1 Street building lines shall be a minimum of 5.0 metres from street boundary for the Residential 1 category opportunities, where applicable;
5.1.2 Street building lines on internal private roads, where applicable, shall be a minimum of 2 metres from the road edge;
5.1.3 Side building lines shall be a minimum of 2 metres to any lateral boundary in respect of the Residential 1 properties;
5.1.4 Rear building lines shall be 2 metres to any rear boundary.
5.2 Building lines for Carports, Garages and Outbuildings
5.2.1 Street building lines shall be a minimum of 2 metres from any internal street boundary.
5.3 Height control
5.3.1 Buildings may be double storey with single storey components. The Residential Estate provides for both single and double storey units with a maximum height of 8, 0 metres to the roof ridge measured from the highest point of each individual plot.
5.3.2 Chimneys may not project higher than 1, 2 m above the roof line of the dwelling in question.
5.4 Maximum Floor Area
5.4.1 The respective floor area of any dwelling in relation to the site area shall not exceed the maximum of 50%.
5.5 House Size
5.5.1 The minimum house size (excluding outbuildings) shall be not less then one hundred square metres (100 m2).
5.5.1 External finishes and colours must be shown on sketch on sketch plans, but in general, colours are to
remain consistent within each development component.
5.5.2 Staff accommodation and kitchens are required to open onto a screened yard or patio. Drying yards
must be screened from neighbouring properties and road views.
5.5.3 Lean to's and temporary carports will not be allowed.
5.5.4 All exposed plumbing should adequately be screened from the street elevation.
6. ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL
The aim of the developer is to create a compatibility of architecture within the Residential Estate by means of the appointed Architectural Panel. This panel will comprise of the architectural firms of Heinrich Mulder & Associates and another reputable architectural firm to be advised. The scrutiny fee will be for the account of the Purchaser.
6.1 Roofs and roof finishes
6.1.1 Pitched roofs would be used throughout the development with the angle of the pitch not less than 17, 5° and not more than 35°.
6.1.2 Roofs will be of a muted colour tone in shades of Grey. Roofing material choices are to be either tile or Cromadeck. Any variation in roofing material must have the approval of the appointed Architectural Panel.
6.1.3 Exclusions:
Corrugated fibre-cement sheeting.
6.2 External Finishes
6.2.1 Walls will be plastered and painted with partial natural stone and / or ship-lap fibre cement cladding inserts where appropriate, as an alternative.
6.2.2 Plaster mouldings around windows and doors will be permissible.
6.2.3 Colours to be muted earth tones such as beige, shades of brown etc.
6.3 Doors and Windows:
6.3.1 Proportion
¢ External doors and windows shall have vertical or square proportions;
¢ Sliding doors are permitted provided they are no wider then 5 metres;
¢ Arched openings for doors and windows will be permitted, where appropriate.
6.3.2 Material
¢ Windows and doors will be powder coated aluminium with large panes, or natural wood.
¢ Entry doors may be timber (natural or painted) and may be solid, panelled or glazed.
6.3.3 Colour
¢ Timber may be stained or painted.
¢ Aluminium will be finished white, black or muted brown.
¢ External door and window colour must remain consistent for an entire house.
¢ No other colours are permitted without the approval of the Architectural Panel.
6.3.4 Garage Doors
¢ Garage doors may not exceed 2 400m in height.
6.3.5 Burglar Bars
¢ Only internal burglar bars are permitted in windows.
¢ Only internal security doors are permitted on outward opening doors.
¢ Front door may have an external security door, which must be set within the reveal of the door opening.
¢ Simple, rectangular form bars that line-up with window mullions and transoms are preferred.
6.4 Verandas, Balconies and Pergolas:
6.4.1 These items are to be designed in keeping with the main structure.
6.4.2 All cover sheeting over pergolas to be recessed behind an elevational covering beam (plaster and
painted, or timber).
6.4.3 No perspex of polycarbonate sheeting may be visible from the street.
6.4.4 External Balustrading
- Timber (natural or painted)
o Painted or epoxy coated steel tubing
" Stainless Steel
o Wrought iron
o No paneling or other thin solid sheet paneling
6.5 Outbuildings
6.5.1 No outbuildings are permitted other than those whose intended use is garage / s, storeroom or flatlet.
6.6 Paving and Driveways:
6.6.1 Driveways will be:
¢ Brick paving
¢ Cobbles
¢ Or a combination of the above
6.6.2 Alternative materials must have prior consent from the Architectural Panel.
6.7 Boundary Walls
6.7.1 Brick plastered boundary walls are permitted to be 1, 8 m in height, however the street front height may not exceed 1, 2 m in height.
6.7.2. No solid cement "vibacrete" type walls will be permitted.
6.7.3 Timber picket fences may define rear and lateral boundaries, where appropriate.
6.7.4 Service Yards: Each property will have a drying yard screened from the street and adjoining
properties by wall 1, 8 m high above the finished floor level of the yard.
6.8 Houses Names & Street Numbers
¢ Maximum size of letter - 200 mm.
¢ All Letter and numbering to be placed horizontally in line.
¢ Preferable to be black or brass or stainless steel.
¢ Any variation must have the approval of the Architectural Panel.
6.9 Antennae, Pipes and Cables
11.9.1 Projecting television or radio antennae should be limited and the locations thereof, if potentially in view of any member, must be approved by the Architectural Panel. All telephone and electrical reticulation on the properties is to be by means of underground cables.
11.9.2 No flagpoles, masts or any other overhead wires are permitted.
11.9.3 Gutters (if present) to be coloured aluminium or PVC.
6.10 Service facilities:
6.10.1 Service facilities like gas cylinders, refuse bins, compost piles and clothes lines, should be screened within service yards so as not to be visible from the internal street or neighbouring dwellings.
6.11 Landscaping
The planting of indigenous trees and shrubs of the area is strongly encouraged. Deciduous planting on pergolas will create shaded protection from the summer sun, while allowing the winter sun through. The use of hedges, creepers and vines on boundary walls / fences is encouraged.
Built garden features:
¢ Timber lattice structures and water features are permitted;
¢ Garden sheds and tubular metal and shade cloth carports are excluded from the development.
7 GENERAL
All buildings must conform to the criteria set out in this document in addition to the requirements of the current National Building Regulations, as well as any condition required by the Local Authority.
8. RULES WITH REGARD TO BUILDING ACTIVITY
8.1 Introduction
The developers have adopted certain rules relating to building contractor activity. The primary intention of these provisions hereunder is to ensure that all building activity occurs with the least possible disruption to the residents of the estate.
8.2 Legal Status
These conditions governing building activity as set out in this document are rules adopted by the Residential Estate and are therefore binding on all residents. Furthermore, all residents are obliged to ensure that their building contractors are made aware of the conditions and comply strictly with them. Residents are therefore required to include the conditions of this GDG and with specific reference to the EMP in its entirety in any building contract concluded in respect of property within the Residential Estate, and all such contracts may be required to be submitted to the Architectural Panel for prior approval.
8.3 Contractors code of Conduct
Contractor activity is only allowed between 07h00 - 18h00 on normal weekdays and between 07h00 - 17h00 on Saturdays, unless prior consent has been given by the Architectural Panel for extended hours of work.
Contractors will inter alia, ensure that:
¢ Erven are kept clean at all times for the duration of the building period.
¢ Only one (1) nightwatch man and no building team are allowed on the premises, outside the specified work hours.
" Demarcate the building site - no materials will be allowed outside of this development envelope (erf boundaries)
" Limit the visual impact of the initial activities;
" Contain any potential dust / sand pollution;
" And protect the integrity of the sensitive environment around the site.
9. CONCLUSION
The advantages and pleasures of living in a well-designed environment are not easily achieved. Many elements need to work together for a strong sense of community and harmony to exist. The guidelines laid out in this document are intended to positively contribute to the creation of a wonderful neighbourhood at LOVEMORE PLACE , one that capitalizes on a strategic setting and draws on the influence of a well-established architectural language of the area.