Exterior Improvements

Architectural Committee approval is required.

Driveways must be surfaced with asphalt, concrete, or pavers and cannot extend beyond the width of the garage. Extension or expansion of driveways for additional parking is not permitted.

Submittal shall include:

• Site and grading plan, showing location of driveway/concrete work (patios, paths, etc.)
• Footprint plans including dimensions
• Materials and colors, manufacturer’s spec sheet, or photo of color/style (pavers, stamped, or pigmented concrete)
• Photo of the location to be improved

Architectural Committee approval is required.

Any temporary driveway ramp shall have Committee approval prior to installation, and thereafter be carefully maintained and removed if no longer needed.

Driveway Ramps should be:

• Temporary in nature. No permanent driveway ramps will be allowed in Ken-Caryl Ranch.  If a permanent solution is desired the resident should work with Jefferson County Road and Bridge to navigate having a “California Curb” installed at the owner’s expense.
• Professionally manufactured.
• Allow the free flow of water. Not dam or block debris.
• Solid black or gray in color. No additional colors or variations will be allowed.
• Removed when no longer needed/in use.

Submittal Shall Include:

• • Location of driveway ramps
  • Product information (including color, dimensions, material, and features)
  • Picture of the front of your home

Architectural Committee approval is required.

Submittal of colors is required even if proposed color scheme is the same as the existing.

Submittal shall include:

• Name of paint brand and finish
• Color selection including color, brand name, and code for field, trim, and accent colors
• A description and/or visual reference for accent color locations must be included
• Actual color chips or swatches must be delivered to the Ranch House for review. Photocopies, print outs, and digital copies are not suitable and will not be considered for review. Custom colors shall be painted onto a paper or cardboard sample in a way that appropriately represents the final color for the review
• Recent photo of the house
• A resident may be asked to paint a 2 foot by 2 foot or larger sample on the house in a visible location as needed for reference

Architectural Committee approval is required.

General Fencing requirements are addressed below, and details are located in the following separate documents:

• General Fencing Guidelines
• Valley Fencing Guidelines
• Plains Fencing Guidelines

• OWNERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR NOTIFYING ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS OF ANY PLANNED CHANGES TO AN EXISTING FENCE.
• Weld Wire Installation: Weld Wire must without exception be on the inside of fence rails on any fence facing a street, road, trail, greenbelt, or other public right-of-way. Weld wire may be placed on the outside of fence rails, if the fence is along a common lot line with an adjacent lot, and the owner of the adjacent lot does not object to the weld wire on his/her side of the fence rails
• No electric fencing shall be permitted in residential areas unless buried
• The aesthetic side of fencing should be installed facing the street, road, trail, greenbelt, or other public right-of-way
• Protective fencing shall be neatly installed, well maintained, and garden fencing shall be removed at the end of the growing season.

Submittals Shall Include:

• Site plan showing where the fence will be installed
• The type of fence chosen from your neighborhood’s fencing guideline
• Photo of existing fence or location

Landscaping – Architectural Committee approval is required.

Any form of landscaping, such as retaining walls, sidewalks, gravel, rock, impervious surface material, structures, grass, trees, and shrubbery shall have Committee approval prior to installation, and thereafter be carefully maintained. The committee seeks to achieve an aesthetically pleasing balance of planting and hardscape material within the lot. See also Artificial Turf Section 2.05. Click on the button below to view our updated 2023 Landscape Guidebook for a list of suggested xeriscaping plants and xeriscape plan examples.

Submittal Shall Include:

• Plot plan showing the location of work
• List of planting materials and ground cover
• Illustration showing the work to be completed

Click here for a comprehensive list of preferred plants that tend to thrive in our community and are more tolerant of conditions and wildlife.

Xeriscaping – Architectural Committee approval is required.

Visual impact will be considered when reviewing any Xeriscape submittal.

Xeriscaping is the art of designing and arranging landscapes to minimize or eliminate the need for irrigation. The idea is to use natural materials and plants that don’t require a lot of water to maintain.

Xeriscaping Tips:

• Use hardscape (pathways, patios, decks) to define flow and function, maximizing outdoor use and functionality and minimizing water usage.
• Boulders can be installed to enhance aesthetics.
• Dry streambeds can be installed to direct surface runoff and/or enhance aesthetics.
• Use drip systems for plantings.
• Install an automatic irrigation system utilizing water conservation technology, including a rain sensor.
• Group Plants together with similar water requirements.
• Install rock and/or wood mulch for groundcover in planting areas.

Xeriscape Rules:

• Design elements such as, but not limited to, rock, engineered block, and mulch must be natural in color. For example – no red or black mulch will be permitted.
• Landscaping shall include mulch and/or rock, and additional plantings such as trees, bushes, plants or ornamental grasses or other items of interest.
• The design of the landscaping should integrate into the architecture of the home and the surroundings.
• Elements of height should be integrated into the xeriscape to bring visual interest to the landscape during all seasons of the year. This can be done with boulders, larger rocks, trees, bushes, and ornamental grasses.
• Artificial turf may only be used in back yards. Artificial turf in side yards will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. See also Artificial Turf Section 2.05.
• Firewise recommendations should be followed whenever possible.

Submittal shall include:

• Site plan and photo showing proposed landscaping location, and placement of elements within the landscape design.
• Dimensions of landscaped areas.
• Planned items to be located in the landscaping including, but not limited to, trees, shrubs, flowers, grasses, boulders, etc.
• All materials to be used to create the landscaping including, but not limited to, retaining walls, boulders, rock, mulch, flagstone, hardscapes, etc.
• Any planned temporary protective fencing (must be removed at the end of the growing season for Annual plants).

The committee seeks to achieve an aesthetically pleasing balance of planting and hardscape material within the lot.

Architectural Committee approval is required for Permanent Lighting Installations that are affixed to the residence. This includes, without limitation, whole-home, under-eve installations, and fixtures hardwired into the home.
Architectural Committee approval is not required for landscape and decorative exterior lighting if conservatively designed, is reasonable in size, and is installed to limit light trespass to adjacent properties and is not directed onto adjacent properties. Light trespass or wash over will be subject to Architectural Committee interpretation.
Decorative lighting includes, but is not limited to, bistro string lights, string lights, net lighting, lanterns, and sconces and is subject to the Architectural Committees interpretation.
Decorative lighting shall be turned off after 12 a.m. unless the space in which the lighting is located is actively being occupied/used.
Landscape lighting includes, but is not limited to, stair lights, post lights, landscape lights, and path lighting and is subject to the Architectural Committees interpretation.

See also Jefferson County Resolution Section 12. See also Holiday Decorations and Lights Section.

Architectural Committee approval is required for Exterior Painting.

Submittal of colors is required even if proposed color scheme is the same as the existing.

Submittal shall include:

• Name of paint brand and finish
• Color selection including color, brand name, and code for field, trim, and accent colors
• A description and/or visual reference for accent color locations must be included
• Actual color chips or swatches must be delivered to the Ranch House for review. Photocopies, print outs, and digital copies are not suitable and will not be considered for review. Custom colors shall be painted onto a paper or cardboard sample in a way that appropriately represents the final color for the review
• Recent photo of the house
• A resident may be asked to paint a 2 foot by 2 foot or larger sample on the house in a visible location as needed for reference

Architectural Committee approval is required.

Shall be compatible with the color and architectural style of the house.

Submittal shall include:

• Site plan and photo showing location of installation
• Dimensions, materials, and colors
• Roofing style, shingles, and pitch
• Photo or rendering of how the final installation is intended to look