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. SiteWalls,Fences,andGates
Objectives
Utilizeindigenousbuildingmaterialsanddesignmotifsdrawnfromthe Caribbean region.
Designwalls,fences,andgatesthatarerelatedtoandarenatural extensions of buildings and landscapes.
Createprivacythroughcarefulbuildingandplantingdesign,thereby minimizing the need for privacy walls and fences.
In general, walls, fences, and gates are to extend the architecture of adjoining buildingstohelpcreate“outdoorrooms”orscreenoutdoorstorageand service areas. e need for fencing disconnected or unrelated to the house is not permitted; planting solutions may be used instead.
• In general, site walls and fences may not exceed 6 feet in height. Walls that extend the architecture of the building to enclose a
terrace or courtyard may be up to 8 feet in height.
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Approved fence, gate and wall materials and types include:
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Lava rock and/or indigenous or regional stone, may be combined with wood treatments above
Handcrafted wood that utilizes a dark or opaque stain, may be combined with latticework or similar tropical vernacular
Handcrafted simple wrought iron designs that draw upon island motifs, may be combined with stone at the base
Bamboo
Wire mesh fence with wood frame
Wire fencing combined with vines to create a “Living Fence” Inappropriate fence, gate and wall types include:
Unfaced concrete block
Chain link
Woven wood slat, solid board fence or solid gate designs
Figure . - Indigenous stone wall design
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