Swale Trees Restrictions
LANDSCAPING – TREES
Swale trees within the neighborhoods are to be maintained by the Association. Swale trees shall not be planted, removed, or modified in any manner. Nothing shall be caused to take place which may compromise the health, stability, or integrity of the Association maintained swale trees. Any maintenance requirements, or urgent conditions or concerns should be reported to management. Swale trees are defined as any tree growing in the area of land between the edge of your lot and the paved road, whether or not officially designated a swale. No plantings of any kind are allowed in the swale area without prior approval from the respective City Arborist and the Modification Committee. No decorative borders, blocks, gravel, or rocks are to be placed around the tree base. No permanent fixtures, or plant life may be attached to any portion of the swale trees. All existing modifications in violation of these guidelines must be brought into compliance beginning June 30, 2021. Compliance for existing violations will be enforced as follows:
Only wood-based mulch may be added to the tree base in accordance with the following guidelines:
1. Use only a natural shredded wood product.
2. Apply at a depth of 2-3 inches.
3. Keep mulch 3 inches from the base of the tree trunk.
4. Mulch must not be piled on the tree trunk under any circumstances.
Watering requirements for newly planted trees:
1. Water every day for the first 30 days
2. Water every other day for 2nd 30 days
3. Water 3 times per week for 3rd 30 days
4. Water with regular scheduled irrigation after 90 days
No chemical treatments, pesticides or herbicides may be used on the swale trees under any circumstances. A contact weed killer may be used to control invasive weeds around the tree ring.
Swale trees within the neighborhoods are to be maintained by the Association. Swale trees shall not be planted, removed, or modified in any manner. Nothing shall be caused to take place which may compromise the health, stability, or integrity of the Association maintained swale trees. Any maintenance requirements, or urgent conditions or concerns should be reported to management. Swale trees are defined as any tree growing in the area of land between the edge of your lot and the paved road, whether or not officially designated a swale. No plantings of any kind are allowed in the swale area without prior approval from the respective City Arborist and the Modification Committee. No decorative borders, blocks, gravel, or rocks are to be placed around the tree base. No permanent fixtures, or plant life may be attached to any portion of the swale trees. All existing modifications in violation of these guidelines must be brought into compliance beginning June 30, 2021. Compliance for existing violations will be enforced as follows:
- No further modifications will be permitted in the swale at the base of any swale tree.
- Removal of any existing modifications at the base of a swale tree will be required prior to any transfer of title or ownership.
- Trees requiring removal or replacement will require removal of any modifications at the base of the tree.
- The Association may require expedited compliance, if deemed necessary by a Certified Arborist.
Only wood-based mulch may be added to the tree base in accordance with the following guidelines:
1. Use only a natural shredded wood product.
2. Apply at a depth of 2-3 inches.
3. Keep mulch 3 inches from the base of the tree trunk.
4. Mulch must not be piled on the tree trunk under any circumstances.
Watering requirements for newly planted trees:
1. Water every day for the first 30 days
2. Water every other day for 2nd 30 days
3. Water 3 times per week for 3rd 30 days
4. Water with regular scheduled irrigation after 90 days
No chemical treatments, pesticides or herbicides may be used on the swale trees under any circumstances. A contact weed killer may be used to control invasive weeds around the tree ring.
