Note: These Landscape Guidelines should be read in connection with the CC&R’s and Construction Guidelines of the Association, which also apply.
The Landscape Committee expects that the homeowner will be available at any time that any representative of the homeowner desires to speak with the Landscape Committee or the Board.
For your convenience a digital copy of the Landscape Guidelines can also be downloaded here: Landscape Guidelines.pdf
GUIDELINES
1. Landscaping plans should be submitted at the time of any new construction or remodel. Plants and trees that are reasonably expected to interfere with neighbors’ views in the future will generally not be approved.
2. Landscape plans must be submitted if improvement includes plantings over 30” in RED ZONE or trees higher than roof elevation. Height of trees at maturity (not when planted) is the relevant height. If you are unclear, please submit the plans.
3. Landscape submittals must be complete when submitted to the Landscape Committee. Plans should include Landscape plan, mature heights of landscape proposed for site, photos of mature examples of proposed landscape elements. The committee may also request that landscape be included into site sections for review.
4. Trees on the Not Recommended list will not be permitted for new planting within the neighborhood. The trees listed will grow to exceed allowable height, present a fire hazard, or impact neighboring properties.
5. Trees on the Recommended Trees list will be permitted in GREEN ZONE provided that their placement does not violate setback or height restrictions and does not substantially interfere with neighbor’s views.
6. Landscaping within the front setback RED ZONE must be limited to 30” or less. The committee will consider ornamental trees within the front setback provided that they do not substantially interfere with neighbors’ views or a view corridor.
7. Landscaping within the side(s) and rear setback RED ZONE must be limited to a height of 30” or less and a maximum of 6’-0” with committee approval.
8. The height of new trees in GREEN ZONE will be limited to the max allowable structure height for the site. Trees with mature heights exceeding this limit will not be permitted.
9. Trees should be regularly maintained, pruned and trimmed. Trees, shrubs or plants that substantially interfere with or materially limit the view of property owners to the side of or above any property must be trimmed, cut back, or removed. The determination of the obstruction of view of any property owner shall be so-determined by the Association through the Architectural Committee and their findings shall be final and conclusive.
10. Diseased and dead trees and shrubs must be removed promptly. Diseases in trees can be spread rapidly to other trees and adjacent properties. Trees that have died represent a substantial fire hazard to the community.
11. Ivy is not recommended as ground cover. Ivy provides nesting environment to rodents. Rodent infestation can easily spread to adjacent properties.
12. Palm tree skirts must be trimmed annually. Palm skirts are nesting areas for rats.
13. Damage to sidewalks from tree roots is the homeowner’s responsibility and should be repaired promptly. Trees damaging roads and sidewalks should be removed and stump cut to ground level.
14. Synthetic turf and synthetic landscaping will not be approved in front yards. Synthetic turf is not in keeping with the character of the neighborhood and should be removed.
15. All properties must comply with LAFD Fire Safety Standards for Brush Clearance (attached). We cooperate fully with LAFD to address fire safety issues within the community.
ENFORCEMENT
When violations of a landscape guideline or term of the CC&R’s is discovered, the committee will follow this course of action(s):
1. Friendly Reminders will be issued reminding the homeowner to make corrections.
2. Violation Notices will be issued for violations not corrected following friendly reminders.
3. Final Violation Notice may be issued for any unresolved violations.
4. Legal Action may be taken by the Sunset Doheny Homes Association to resolve outstanding issues.
Copies of notices will be provided to brokers and buyers in escrow.
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RECOMMENDED TREE LIST
| Botanical Name | Common Name |
| Acca sellowiana
Acer palmatum Acmena smithii Aesculus pavia Bauhinia blakeana Callistemon citrinus Cassia leptophylla Cercis occidentalis Chamaerops humilis Chionanthus retusus Citrus Cordyline autralis Cercidium microphyllum Cercidium praecox Cornus florida Cornus kousa Cotinus coggygria Cussonia paniculata var. sinuata Dombeya wallichii Eriobotrya deflexa Erythrina crista-galli Ficus lyrata Ilex altaclerensis Leptospermum petersonii Magnolia soulangiana Magnolia stellata Malus Meryta sinclairii Nerium oleander Phoenix roebelenii Photinia fraseri Pittosporum phillyraeoides Prosopsis chilensis Prunus campanulata Prunus cerasifera Prunus serrulata Rhaphiolepis ‘Majestic Beauty’ Schotia afra var. angustifolia Solanum rantonnetii Sophora microphylla Toona sinensis Thevetia thevetioides Tibouchina urvilleana Trevesia palmata Vitex agnus-castus Yucca gloriosa |
Pineapple Guava
Japanese Maple Lilipily Red Buckeye Hong Kong Orchid Tree Lemon Bottlebrush Golden Medallion Tree Western Redbud Mediterranean Fan Palm Fringe Tree Select tree that is under 20’ Draceana Little Palo Verde Sonoran Palo Verde Eastern Dogwood Kousa Dogwood Smoke Tree Mountain Cabbage Pink Ball Tree Bronze Loquat Cockspur Coral Tree Fiddleleaf Fig Wilson Holly Lemon Scented Tea Tree Saucer Magnolia Star Magnolia Crabapple Tree Puka Oleander Pigmy Date Palm Photinia Willow Pittosporum Chilean Mesquite Taiwan Flowering Cherry (certain varieties) 20’ and lower (certain varieties) 20’ and lower India Hawthorn Karoo Boerboon Paraguay Nightshade Kowhai Chinese Toona Giant Thevetia Princess Flower Snowflake Aralia Chaste Tree Spanish Dagger |
NOT RECOMMENDED TREE LIST
| Botanical Name | Common Name |
| Acacia species
Acer saccharinum Aesculus californica Afrocarpus gracilior Agathis robusta Agonis flexuosa Albizia julibrissin Alnus species Arbutus species Bamboo (most varieties) Bauhinia variegata (purpurea) Betula species Brachychiton species Callistemon viminalis Calodendrum capense Casuarina stricta Catalpa speciosa Cedrela fissilis Cedrus species Celtis species Ceratonia siliqua Cercidium floridium Cercis canadensis Chiranthodendron pentadactylon Chitalpa tashkentensis Chorisia speciosa Cinnamonmum camphora Cocos plumosa Corynocarpus laevigata Cupressus species Dombeya cacuminum Erythrina (most varieties) Eucalyptus species Fagus sylvatica Ficus (most varieties) Firmiana simplex Fraxinus species Geijera parvifolia Grevillea robusta Ginkgo biloba Gleditsia triacanthos Hymenosporum flavum Jacaranda mimosifolia Juglans species Koelreuteria bipinnata Koelreuteria paniculata |
Acacia or Wattle
Silver Leaf Maple California Buckeye African Fern Pine Queensland Kauri Australian Willow Mimosa Tree Alder trees Strawberry tree Bamboo Purple Orchid Tree Birch Trees Flame & Bottle Trees Weeping Bottlebrush Cape Chestnut Mountain She-Oak Western Catalpa Brazilian Cedarwood Cedar Hackberry Carob Tree Blue Palo Verde Eastern Redbud Monkey’s Hand Tree Chitalpa Silk Floss Tree Camphor Tree Queen Palm New Zealand Laurel Cypress Tree Strawberry Snowball Tree Coral Tree Eucalyptus European Beech Ornamental Fig Chinese Parasol Tree Ash Tree Australian Willow Silk Tree Maidenhair Tree Honey Locust Sweet Shade Tree Jacaranda Walnut Chinese Flame Tree Goldenrain Tree |
NOT RECOMMENDED TREE LIST (continued)
| Botanical Name | Common Name |
| Lagerstroemia indica
Lagunaria patersonii Laurus nobilis Leucadendron argenteum Libocedrus (Calocedrus)decurrens Ligustrum lucidum Liquidambar styraciflua Liriodendron tulipifera Lyonothamnus floribundus Magnolia grandiflora Maytenus boaria Melaleuca linariifolia Melaleuca quinquenervia Metrosideros excelsus Morus alba Myoporum laetum Nyssa sylvatica Olea europea Olneya tesota Parkinsonia aculeata Paulownia kawakamii Persimmon ‘Hachiya’ / ‘Fuyu’ Phoenix (all but listed below) Picea species Pinus species Pittosporum undulatum Platanus species Podocarpus species Populus species Prunus caroliniana Prunus lyonii Quercus species Quillaja saponaria Pyrus species Rhus lancea Robinia species Robinsonella cordata Salix babylonica Sambucus Mexicana Sapium sebiferum Schinus speces Sequoia sempervirens Sequoiadendron gigantean Sophora japonica Spathodea campanulata Stenocarpus sinuatus Strelitzia Nicolai Tabebuia species Taxodium species Taxus baccata Tipuana tipu Trachycarpus fortunei Tristinia conferta Tristania laurina Ulmus species Umbellularia californica Washingtonia robusta Wollemia nobilis Zelkova serrata |
Crape Myrtle
Primrose Tree Sweet Bay Silver Tree Incense Cedar Glossy Privet Sweet Gum Tulip Tree Catalina Ironwood Southern Magnolia Mayten Tree Flaxleaf Paperbark Cajeput Tree New Zealand Christmas Tree Mulberry Myoporum Sour Gum Olive Tree Desert Ironwood Mexican Palo Verde Sapphire Dragon Tree Persimmon Date Palm Spruce Pine Victorian Box Sycamore Fern Pine Poplar/ Cottonwood/Aspen Carolina Cherry Catalina Cherry Oak Soapbark Tree Ornamental Pear African Sumac Locust Heartleaf Robinsonella Weeping Willow Blue Elderberry Chinese Tallow Tree Pepper Tree Coast Redwood Giant Sequoia Pagoda Tree African Tulip Tree Firewheel Tree Giant Bird of Paradise Trumpet Tree Cypress English Yew Tipu Tree Windmill Palm Brisbane Box Box Tree Elm Trees California Bay Tree Mexican Fan Palm Wollemi Pine Sawleaf Zelkova |
To resolve landscape issues utilize the T-R-I-M method.
T – Talk
Talk to your neighbor about trimming their tree or landscaping. We find that neighborly communication solves most issues.
R – Report
Report any issues that you cannot resolve with your neighbor to the Landscape Committee. Include photos and copies of correspondence with your report to assist the committee.
I – Investigate
The committee will meet with the affected neighbors and investigate your report to determine whether a violation exists.
M – Mediate
If a violation is found the Landscape Committee will mediate between you and your neighbor to correct the violation or provide a binding position that may be enforced by the parties.
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