Landscaping Information

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A Summary of the Landscape and Architectural Bylaws:

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Landscaping in patios and courtyard areas, and replacement of plants in the courtyard and anywhere on the property is the responsibility of the homeowner. 

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For vegetation outside the courtyard or patio areas, prior approval must be obtained for the removal of trees and for any major alterations to the existing landscaping.  A Change Request form is available in the clubhouse.  Submit this form to the HOA Landscape Manager who will forward it to the SCA Architectural/Landscaping Committee for approval.  No landscaping modification can begin until approved in writing by the Committee.  General yard clean-up including replacement of individual dead/dying or overgrown plants and shrubbery pruning may be done without submitting a Change Request.

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Contact Rain or Shine Landscaping or another person of your choice for any personal work you may wish done.  It is suggested that you obtain a written estimate and you both agree on the cost before work commences.  The homeowner is responsible for this cost.

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Rain or Shine Landscape Service Inc. provides the STSA#1 Townhouse Association with the following:

• Landscape maintenance service for front, back and commonly maintained lawn areas, including mowing, removal of clippings, fertilizing and weed control.  Note that properties that abut the golf course are considered to have "two front yards."  SCA Change Requests are required for any changes to properties abutting the golf course.

• Shrub trimming and debris removal.

• Fall leaf blowing and collection.

• Tree trimming up to 20 feet only (due to liability issues).  Trees on each property belong to that owner, who is responsible for other tree care as needed (including those on the parking strip on the Summerfield Drive side).

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The breezeways between groups of townhouses are owned by the abutting properties.  They are maintained by the landscaper, but ownership of trees, lawns, shrubs, gravel or bark dust paths rest with the two homeowners.

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STSA#1 is NOT responsible for the cost of repairs to roofs, siding, foundations, drains, etc., that are damaged or threatened by overgrown trees (front or back).  Such trees are to be removed at the homeowner's expense.

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Requests for landscape maintenance that is outside the regular rotation by Rain or Shine Landscaping must be made in writing by submitting a request form to the HOA Landscape Manager.  A form for this purpose can be found on this website and can be submitted by email or on paper and delivered to the Landscape Manager.

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