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Decks

First Floor/Ground-Level Decks

• First floor/ground floor decks are those that shall be accessible from a first floor room or ground floor room that do
not have a habitable room below it.
• Decks may be added to the side or rear of the house.
• All elements of the first floor/ground floor decking, railing and stairs shall match in color and material, unless stated
otherwise in these standards.
• Maximum dimension from the rear of the house shall be 14 feet.
• All elements of the deck, including the outermost edge of the railing, shall be set back a minimum of two feet from
the shared property line(s). (Applies to new and deck structure replacements).
• A solid trim board shall be incorporated on any open side of the deck, to conceal the joists and cut ends of the
decking.
• All deck corners shall be mitered.
• Any benches should be simple, backless benches, or located behind and no higher than the railing, and shall not alter
the outward design and appearance of the railing.
• Any planters or flower boxes are visually integrated into the design of the deck.
• Deck shall be constructed in such a way as to not require knee braces for support stairs.
• For decks 18 inches or less from grade, stairs may be wood or composite to match deck or alternate materials from
the patio material palette.
• For decks 18 inches or more above grade, stairs shall be wood or composite to match deck.
• If space is restricted, spiral metal stairs to match cluster standard, painted black or matching approved house trim
color, are an alternative.

Upper-Level Decks

Enlarged upper decks may be constructed with visible supports and may extend more than 4' from the wall of the house when
constructed in accordance with all of the following provisions:

LOCATION:

• That they be constructed at the rear elevation of a house that has three stories, with the main entry at the second
(middle) level and a walkout first (basement) level opening only to the rear.
• That they not be constructed on the same side of the house where the main entry door is located.
• That they not be constructed on the second floor of a two level house or on the third floor of a three level house.
• That they may be constructed above an elevated ground level deck when both decks have been incorporated into a
unified design. Such a design shall be submitted for DRB review and approval on a case-by-case basis.
• That they not be approved where legitimate concerns of neighbor privacy and/or view blockage can be substantiated.
In no case shall privacy screens or trellis be incorporated into the design of an enlarged upper-level deck.

FEATURES:

• Metal railings shall conform to design of existing railings and shall be painted in accordance with DRB approved
guidelines for Waterview Cluster.

Note: Perimeter wood fascia at deck shall be finished with paint or solid stain in a trim color conforming to cluster palette
guidelines.