Fall Creek ARC Request Form

• Additional (full) concrete to access your side/backyard:
  • The concrete must originate from the original driveway constructed by the builder.
  • This concrete must create a swoop type look (see attached example).
  • There must be a minimum of 5' (off of the swoop) of grass and vertical landscaping to help conceal the additional concrete.
  • The maximum width of the concrete may not exceed 12' (although the ARC may require less width in some circumstances)
  • Must have a minimum of 12" between the property line and concrete to allow for drainage.
  • Vertical landscape required to help conceal the extra concrete (i.e. boulders, ornamental grasses, shrubs, bushes or trees).
  • Solid concrete in the park strip will not be approved.
  • All concrete or concrete-type pavers must be made of a minimum of four-inch-thick [3000psi] concrete.

• Additional (strips) concrete to access your side/backyard:
  
  • The concrete strips may come straight out from the side/backyard and do not need to create a swoop.
  • The strips must not exceed 2' in width.
  • The strip of grass in between the concrete strips must be a minimum of 3' in width
  • Must have a minimum of 12" between the edge of the concrete and the property line to allow for drainage.
  • Vertical landscape required to help conceal the extra concrete (i.e. boulders, ornamental grasses, shrubs, bushes or trees).
  • Homeowner may request concrete strips in the park strip but will still be required to follow the same guidelines above.
  • All concrete or concrete-type pavers must be made of a minimum of four-inch-thick [3000psi] concrete.
  • If creating an access with concrete strips to a city street, please check your local city ordinance to see if you need a permit.
  • Note: Obtaining a city permit does not guarantee ARC Approval.

• Additional (walkway) concrete access:
  • The width for the concrete walkway may not exceed 36"
  • Must have a minimum of 12" between the edges of the concrete and the property line to allow for drainage.
  • All concrete or concrete-type pavers must be made of a minimum of four-inch-thick [3000psi] concrete.

In order for your request to be reviewed for approval please provide as much detail as possible. Here are some examples of things you should provide so your application can be successfully reviewed.

• Site plan and drawing of your concrete request (Please see attached approved example of a concrete drawing)
  • This drawing must be on your site plan showing us where your concrete will be installed. Please be as detailed as possible.
  • There must be a minimum of 12" between the property line and your concrete for drainage.
• Please provide pictures of the area that you want to add the concrete
  • Include pictures of your house as well as your neighbors. We need to see detailed pictures showing the landscaping of the
    home next to where you are requesting the concrete so we can see the overall picture when it is complete.
• Detailed landscape plan including vertical type landscape to help in concealing the additional concrete. Please be specific in the
  types of shrubs, boulders and vertical accents you will be including.
• If requesting additional concrete to be installed for the purpose of accessing the side/backyard, the concrete must have a swoop
  (see example). There must be a minimum of 5' (off of the swoop) of grass and vertical landscaping to help conceal the additional
  concrete.