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Shed Installation Guidelines & ARC Submission Requirements
Posted on Jun 17th, 2025
In this week's newsletter, we are sharing information about Shed installations. Before beginning construction, please submit an ARC (Architectural Review Committee) form along with a site plan clearly showing the proposed location of the shed. Include a photo or reference image of the shed design as part of your submission.
To ensure consistency and community standards, please follow these requirements:
- Material & Appearance: Sheds must be constructed with wood siding, painted a single color that blends with the home’s exterior and/or trim. Composition roofing shingles are required and must match the shingles on the home.
- Placement: Sheds must be installed behind the home in the backyard, completely out of view from the front yard. A minimum setback of five feet (5') is required from both sides and back property fences.
- Dimensions: The shed must not exceed 8 feet in height at its highest point from natural ground level (before slab installation), and the footprint must remain within 100 square feet.
Foundation Requirements:
- Concrete slab must be at least 4 inches thick.
- Reinforced with 3/8" rebar spaced 10" on center, supported with chairs.
- Maintain 5' setbacks from all fence lines.
- Prohibited Materials: Metal and plastic sheds are not permitted.
- Drainage: All work must preserve the existing drainage pattern of the lot.
- If you have any questions while preparing your application, feel free to reach out—we’re here to help!
Have a Shed? Help Us Tell the Story!
If you’ve already installed a shed and would like to share your experience with the ARC process, we’d love to hear from you! We're working on transforming our guidelines into a video resource that visually walks other homeowners through the process, from approval to installation. Your perspective could help make the experience clearer and more approachable for others in the community. If you're interested in participating, please reach out to Brock Wright at bwright@ccmcnet.com. Thank you for helping us bring these resources to life!
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