Summary of
Timber Farms Deed Restrictions
|
Item |
Requirement |
Reference |
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Fences |
Preapproval of TFMA required. Wood or vinyl. Not over four feet high Not located forward of rear corners of house. |
Section V.13 |
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Sheds |
Preapproval of TFMA required. Restrictions on size and construction. Not located forward of rear corners of house. |
2004 Amendment |
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Swimming pools |
In ground pools permitted, subject to preapproval by TFMA. No above ground pools. |
Section V.13 |
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On-street parking |
TF residents - none between midnight and dawn, and only |
Section V.9 |
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Other vehicles |
No parking of boats, campers, motor homes, trailers, or oversized |
Section V.9 |
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Vegetable gardens |
Permitted in the back yard only. |
1990 Amendment |
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Solar panels |
Not allowed. |
Section V.12 |
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Additions & other exterior modifications |
Must be in architectural harmony with the existing home, |
Section IV.1 |
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Pets allowed |
Dogs, cats, or other common domesticated household pets |
Section V.5 |
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Signs |
No signs of any kind, except street numbers. |
Section V.6 |
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Clotheslines |
Laundry lines and poles outside houses are prohibited. |
Section V.10 |
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Lawn decorations |
No statues, bird feeders, fountains or other decorations. |
Section V.13 |
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Christmas lights |
Permitted, but must be removed each year by January 15. |
Section V.12 |
New Castle
County Code (and DelDOT*) Requirements
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Item |
Requirement |
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Grass and weeds |
Grass and weeds no taller than eight inches. |
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Parking on lawn |
No vehicles (cars, trucks, RVs, boats, trailers) on lawns. |
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Unregistered or junk cars |
No unregistered or junk cars stored outside. |
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Trash, debris, bulk items |
No trash, debris, tires, old appliances, or furniture can |
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Home maintenance |
Property (doors, windows, roof, etc.) maintained in good |
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*Basketball hoops |
*Not permitted in streets, and the areas within seven feet |