G. Adequate off-street parking and/or extra garage space must be available at the applicable
residence to accommodate cars coming to the subject residence for business purposes.
Such vehicles may not be parked on the street.
H. The use of a member guest pass for any type of business or commercial work is not
permitted.
I.
Members who conduct such business activities within their residences should consult with
the Town of Kiawah Island at (843) 768-9166 about its business license ordinance that
may apply. Compliance with these rules and regulations does not assure compliance with
the ordinances of the town.
SECTION 9
GROUNDS MAINTENANCE, ARCHITECTURAL AND AESTHETIC
CONSIDERATIONS
A. No structure may be constructed or modified on Kiawah Island without first obtaining the
approval of the Kiawah Island Architectural Review Board (ARB). Structures include not
just dwellings, but also everything that may be constructed or placed on the member’s
property including swimming pools, play structures, basketball goals, fish ponds, exterior
lighting, mailboxes and fences. Additionally, home remodeling, home additions and
significant changes to landscaping (including vegetation and tree removal) must be
approved by the ARB as well. Members shall comply with the Landscape Management
Guidelines for Association Members and the Dunes Management Guidelines. Landscape
contractors will be required to review Members Guidelines and pass a test which measures
understanding of its content. This will be a requirement for gaining access to the island.
Please contact the ARB (843-768-3419), the KICA Land and Lakes Departments (843-7682315) and the KICA Encroachment Department (843-768-2315) for further guidelines and
information.
B. Members are responsible for preventing the development of unclean, unsightly or unkempt
conditions of their buildings and grounds.
C. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE REGULATIONS
1. Dead trees and snags should be left as habitat for wildlife unless they endanger
individuals or other property.
2. Invasive tree or shrub species (i.e. Tallow Tree, Chinese and Japanese Privet) must
be removed and are not allowed to be introduced.
3. Members are encouraged to retain and/or return portions of their property to areas
of native vegetation. A managed return to native areas, from a more formal
landscape, can be achieved with consult and permission of the ARB and KICA.
4. Line of sight must be maintained at all street corners and leisure trial intersections,
per Town Code 12E-210.
5. Foundation plantings installed along the homes foundation, around entranceways
and features associated with the foundation are required by the ARB to be at least
half the height of the foundation and must encompass the entire house.
6. Nature curtains are areas of vegetation that screen the private living space and
manmade structures from the public areas and adjoining properties.
a. Periodic cleaning of unwanted plant varieties, replacement of declining
plants and pruning will be needed to maintain healthy nature curtains.
b. Adequate amount and appearance of vegetation must be maintained so
that the property continues to be an asset to and compatible with the
natural beauty of the island. See Land Management Guidelines.
Revisions Approved on Nov. 1, 2010 and Published Nov. 18, 2010
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