Page 14 - Waterview Cluster_FR.March2023

Railings

• If railings are required, they shall be wood, composite or metal railings to match the cluster standard.
• If the first floor/ground floor deck faces the waterfront, the railings shall be wood or composite railings.
• Wood railings shall have simple vertical pickets and be similar in design to the cluster standard metal railings.
• First floor/ground floor wood deck and railings may be left to weather, stained or painted cluster approved colors
for decking.
• Metal railings shall be painted black or match the approved house trim color.
• Composite deck railing shall have square pickets, flat rail caps, and no post caps to replicate cluster wood railing
or metal railings.

Underdeck Screening

• Underdeck screening shall be installed for all first floor/ground level decks being utilized for outdoor storage.
• Underdeck screening shall be compatible with the architecture of the house and deck.
• Screening must be recessed with all cut edges framed.
• For decks higher than 5 feet above grade, screening should be limited to small areas, to lessen visual impact.
• Deck screening shall match deck in color.
• Lattice screening shall be installed orthogonal.
• Board screening shall be 1’ x 6” width air gap and installed horizontally.
• Solid walls or panels shall not be used as underdeck screening.
• Landscape screening shall be exempt from these standards.