ARC Guidelines | Fences and Gates
- Fences should be designed to both blend with the architecture of the home and the landscaping. They should provide privacy from neighbors or for security around pools. Fences should not be designed to “wall off” the home from the street and the neighborhood.
- All fences and gates shall be constructed of natural wood and stained or painted to match the house. No wood shall be left unfinished. As an alternate, black vinyl coated chain link can be used when it backs up to undeveloped land. Black vinyl coated chain link is NOT appropriate when visible to the golf course or neighbors. Black Architectural metal fencing is appropriate when abutting the golf course.
- Plastic fences are generally not considered to be appropriate for use in New Seabury, however, due to the natural atmospheric condition of Cape Cod the Committee will entertain a request.
- Unless otherwise appropriate and approved, all fences shall be framed panels, with a lower section of solid boards to 4’6” in height, with an upper 16” – 18” section of horizontal lattice with spacing between lattice no greater than 2 inches to 2 ½ inches. The total fence height should be no greater than 6 feet. Other vertical board fences may be considered if once an appropriate brochure or drawing is provided to the ARC.
* All fences should be constructed with the finished/cosmetic side facing out.
