Architectural Standard Guidelines
Sorrento Skies is a unique neighborhood. While we do allow variation in home styles and material choices throughout the community, there are restrictions that apply to all property owners. For new home builders, the location and topography of your lot, along with the existing homes in your general area, are all given significant consideration by the ARC when approving or denying your plans.
The following guidelines are to help you submit projects that will comply with the deeded restrictions, help to preserve the natural beauty of the area and ensure that our homes are kept in harmony with each other. Guidelines are not absolute, as each property and each request is unique. How it blends with neighboring properties and the neighborhood as a whole is the most important consideration.
We have tried to make this as comprehensive as possible, but it is not all-inclusive. Even if an item is listed as acceptable or has been used in other areas, it still may not be deemed appropriate in a particular project. Also, materials not listed may be considered.
Topic | Generally Acceptable | Prohibited |
| Structure | Single-family house, stick-built or modular | Multi-unit buildings, mobile or manufactured homes, free-standing buildings (sheds, garages, etc) |
| Size | Minimum 2,000 sq ft of heated living area, of which 1200 sq ft must be on one level. Garages, porches and decks are excluded even if heated. | |
| Height | Three stories maximum (unfinished areas may be considered a story) – contingent on topography. | |
| Location | Within platted set-back | |
| Colors (applies to all exterior components) | Muted colors and earth-tones. Whites and tans, especially good for trim and accent. | Bright, vivid or fluorescent tones of any color. Pinks, purples, golds. |
| Building Materials | New and durable materials. | |
| Building exterior and siding | Brick, stone, wood, concrete- or wood-composite lap board. | Vinyl, aluminum, metal |
| Soffits, gutters, downspouts | Wood, aluminum, metal, vinyl | |
| Windows and doors | Wood, steel, fiberglass, UPVC/vinyl, composite, glass | |
| Masonry surfaces | Plastered, stuccoed or faced with stone, brick or other approved material | Unfinished cinder block |
| Roof | Asphalt or wood shingles, metal, slate | Clay tiles, thatch, grass or other “green” roofs |
| Driveway | Asphalt, concrete, pavers, brick. Gravel (not preferred) | Crushed shell, grass, dirt |
| Decking | Wood, wood-look composite material | Plastic, vinyl |
| Railings | Wood, wood-look composite material, metal, glass, cables, aluminum | Plastic, vinyl |
| Other | ||
| Lighting | Mounted on the home or a maximum of 6 feet above the ground. Must be switch controlled. | High intensity lights, lights directed on another lot |
| Fencing | Required to be Low-profile design ( 5’ max height) to minimize view obstruction. Materials are to be aluminum, wood or metal. Finished side facing out, pet screening on inside. | Chain-link, PVC, Vinyl. Lattice, shadow-box or other privacy designs. |
| Utilities and tanks | Must be underground or screened from view |