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PATTERNS FOR PLACEMAKING

A Design Guide for Planning & Architecture

Design Team & Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION TO SOUTHWOOD 1

MASTER DEVELOPER

MASTERPLAN

SASAKI AND ASSOCIATESWatertown, Massachusetts

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN GUIDELINES

HUFFMAN/TARMEY ARCHITECTURE, P.A.Tallahassee, Florida

LANDSCAPE DESIGN GUIDELINES

HATCH, MOTT, MACDONALDTallahassee, Florida

ARCHITECTURAL CHARACTER A1-A22Tradition & Adaptation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1

Elements of Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2

Massings & Roofs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3

Tradition & Interpretation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A4-A8

Roof Elements & Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A9

Porches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A10

Columns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A11

Exterior Walls and Trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A12

Foundations & Chimneys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A13

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A14

Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A15

Shading Devices & Balconies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . A16

Garages & Parking Structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . A17

Fences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A18

Color Palette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A19-A21

LANDSCAPE L1-L7Philosophy & Approach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L1

Design Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L2-L3

Residential Trees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L4

Tree Protection & Preservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . L5

Shrubs & Groundcovers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L6

Grasses & Wildflowers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L7

demonstrates the St. Joe commitment to creating meaningfuland vibrant communities that generate enduring value for their residents. Drawing uponthe experience gained in building numerous master-planned communities, St. Joe hascreated this Pattern Book to deepen your understanding of the vision for the SouthWoodcommunity. The guidelines that follow have been drawn from appropriate regional andhistorical precedents for architecture and the unique qualities of this beautiful site. Pleaseuse these guidelines and examples as a tool to assist you in the design and execution ofyour new home in the SouthWood community.

INTRODUCTION TO SOUTHWOOD 1-4Design Team & Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Philosophy of SouthWood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Using This Pattern Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS P1-P4Community Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P1

Site Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P2

Setback Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P3

Fence Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P4

Philosophy of SouthWood

2 INTRODUCTION TO SOUTHWOOD

is an intricately balanced blend of the natural andthe manmade. Crafted on the historic SouthWood Plantation, the land is apalette of rolling hills, spacious open pastures, forests of oaks and pines, and achain of lakes. Nature is embraced and celebrated at SouthWood.

Into this beautiful preserve is crafted a dynamic and vibrant community. All oflife’s activities are possible within the perimeter of the SouthWood community.Campuses for learning and working are next to homes, shops, and houses ofworship. At the heart of the community is Town Center, which captivates theessence of the traditional American Main Street.

SouthWood exacts its character and quality through the integrity of the designand building process. SouthWood is a new community with a traditional spirit.

Using this Pattern Book

INTRODUCTION TO SOUTHWOOD 3

This pattern book has been crafted as a guide to illustrate the founding principlesthat will define the SouthWood community. It is presented as a tool to cultivatea complete understanding of the St. Joe vision and to guide you through thedesign of a home in SouthWood. It is our hope that the guide will contribute toboth the fulfillment of our intentions and your dreams. We hope you find thisguide interesting, informative, and easy to use.

The guide has been developed in four sections. The first section provides anIntroduction to SouthWood, including the region, site and the designphilosophy behind its conception. The second, Planning Considerations,addresses issues that will ensure a cohesive and consistent village-scape. Thethird, Architectural Character, elaborates on the visual and material qualities ofa home in SouthWood, with its blending of Northeastern and Southernvernacular styles. The fourth section, Landscape, deals with and developsenvironmental and ecological strategies for the design of the landscapingsurrounding a home in the SouthWood community. Details regarding thesubmission and approval process for your SouthWood home shall be provided toyou by your sales associate or the Reviewer.

The design guide is composed with detailed texts and diagrams and numerousillustrations and photographs, which attempt a suggestive, yet elaborateoverview of the vision for the SouthWood community. This Pattern Book isintended as a working tool to aid in the conception, integration and constructionof a new house in SouthWood. Capitalized terms, if not specifically defined inthe Pattern Book, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the SouthWoodDeclaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions.

Location

Drawing inspiration from the traditional regional architecture and the landscapesand landforms of North Florida, SouthWood is a community based on the values,character, and culture consistent with its place. The patterns for placemaking arederived from the traditions of building developed over time and exhibit a rationalresponse to climate and topography. Simple massing and proportions and cleardetailing of wood frame construction are combined with an accommodation ofindividual needs for the contemporary patterns of residential life.

SouthWood is located within the city limits of Tallahassee, the capital city ofFlorida, in Florida’s Great Northwest. In a secluded yet central area south of thecapital plaza downtown, SouthWood is at the heart of a premier region forTallahassee’s casual Southern living. This new community is approximately 40miles north of the Gulf of Mexico.

Tallahassee Vicinity Map Florida State Map

LEGENDSouthWood Village

SouthWood Golf Course

Central Park

Town Center

Creative Child Learning Center

John Paul II Catholic High School

FSU Developmental Research School

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Community Organization

PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS P1

The masterplan of the SouthWood community isinspired by traditional small towns with an informalstreet pattern, intimate scale, and numerous casualgreen parks. Houses are organized in smallneighborhoods around common landscape features,like Central Park and Lake, which become centersfor social and recreational activity. While each parkand strip of landscape preserve has a uniquecharacter and design, the common circulation spaceswhich link them – pedestrian walks, jogging paths,and streets – are built on a more consistent andunified manner throughout the community, linedwith fences, porches, and trees.

CONTENTS P1-P4Community Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P1

Site Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P2

Setback Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P3

Fence Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P4

Site Planning

P2 PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS

Buildings should orient to the street, bothfunctionally and visually. Front entries of corner andmultiple frontage sites will be determined by theReviewer (the person or persons designated by theDeveloper or, ultimately, the SouthWoodResidential Community Association, to review siteplans). Each building will have a walkwayconnection between the front entry and the streetsidewalk.

Courtyard and carriage house garages areappropriate when designed as a secondary structureand when the style, materials and details are inkeeping with the design of the house, also subject tothe approval of the Reviewer.

Guidelines for placement, set backs, orientation and other factors that influence the organization of streetscapes are depictedhere. Each homesite at SouthWood has specific setback requirements, as specified in the Setback Criteria pages that follow.

Grading and Cut/Fill: At the discretion of the Reviewer and on sites that are deemed acceptable candidates, a contractor maypropose a balanced cut and fill approach to grading for the installation of a foundation system. Sites with considerable gradechanges or grade changes that affect natural systems, such as root systems of significant trees, are not considered good candi-dates for cut and fill.

On corner homesites facing two or more streets, nostructure or other vision obstructing object, includinglandscaping, with the exception of existing trees over4”, should be placed within the triangular area formedby measuring 25'-0" along each curb line from thecorner and connecting the points to form a triangle.

Setback per theSouthWood setback

criteria.Scene utility meters

and refuse containers.

Detached garageshould read as a

second structure orcarriage house. Itmay be connected

to the house with acovered walk or

breezeway.

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UtilityMeters

& Refuse

Utility Meters& Refuse

Utility Meters& Refuse

Garage forms courtyardwith its doors

perpendicular to those ofthe house. Garage doors

are recessed 2'-0".

Planting beds mirror theform of the house.

Wrap around porches breakthe mass of the home.

Driveways narrow as theyapproach the street and donot exceed 2/3 of the totaldriveway width at the faceof the garage.

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Setback Criteria

PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS P3

Each lot within the SouthWood community hasdefined setbacks from the property line. Thefollowing chart indicates the minimum setbacks infeet for different lot features.

The plan provided by the Developer establishes theminimum front, side, and rear setback distances.The front setback line is the “built-to” line and inmost cases the front of the building should align withit. The main body of the building will normally beparallel to the front setback line.

In some cases, front setback requirements will begreater than indicated in the chart, therefore allsetback requirements shall comply with theSouthWood PUD Typical Street Sections andMinimum Design Criteria.

Minimum conditioned square footage per lot size areas follows:

1,900 s.f. for 65' and 75' lots,

2,100 s.f. for 85' lots,

2,300 s.f. for 100' lots,

2,500 s.f. for 1/2 acre lots, and

3,000 s.f. for 1 acre lots.

65’ & 75’Lots

85’ & 100’Lots

1/2 AcreLots

1 AcreLots

FRONT

REAR

SIDE

POOL

POOL/PATIODECK

Yard Setback 15’ 20’ 20’ 25’

Encroachment 10’ 10’ 10’ 15’

Main House 10’ 15’ 15’ 20’

Yard Interior 7.5’ 10’ 10’ 15’

Yard Side Street 15’ 20’ 20’ 25’

Rear 5’ 5’ 5’ 5’

Side 7.5’ 10’ 10’ 15’

Rear 5’ 5’ 5’ 5’

Side 7.5’ 10’ 10’ 15’

Fence Locations

P4 PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS

The articulation of property lines will help clearlydistinguish between the private areas of thehomesites and the common right-of-way areas,which include sidewalks, parks, streets, and lanes.The use of fences within the community shall beused to further bound and enclose exterior space,distinguishing private yard areas from commonpedestrian areas.

Single faced fences shall be oriented outward fromthe property towards public view and adjacentproperties. Fences shall not be used continuouslyaround the perimeter of the property. Specialconsideration shall be given to the location wherethe fence returns to the house. A fence location planshall be provided to the Reviewer for approval.

3’ White Picket Fence shall be used to furtherdistinguish between the private and public areas ofthe lot. 4’ White Picket Fence shall be used forscreening private areas of the lot at the rear of theproperty. 4’ or 5’ SouthWood Green or StandardBlack Aluminum shall only be used for enclosingpools to provide a secure perimeter enclosure asrequired by code. 6’ White Privacy Fence shall beused for screening private areas of the lot at the rearof the property. For additional fence requirementssee page A18.

Acceptable Fence Locations: Fences bound yard areas, return into buildings,and stop where structures are near property edges.

Unacceptable Fence Locations: Continuous fence along all property lines.

Fencing Plan Detail: Typical corner lot and typical interior lot layout.

Tradition & Adaptation

ARCHITECTURAL CHARACTER A1

SouthWood’s architecture is based on aninterpretation of traditional regional building types.It is characterized by:

• Rational use of regional building materials

• Simple massing and roof forms

• Direct and clear detailing of wood frameconstruction and technology

• Sensible response to climate

• Accommodation of contemporary needs andinformal living patterns

The resulting architecture is an adaptation oforiginal styles that responds to the communityplanning requirements and sense of place thatdistinguishes the SouthWood community. Thehouses have simple volumes with architecturalelements (porches, stairs, carriage houses,breezeways, and dormers) added to interpret anddistinguish the original building typologies.Screened and covered porches (outdoor rooms) willextend the living space and connect the house withthe community and landscape. Windows arenumerous and tall for daylight and cross ventilationand shaded from the sun with deep overhangs andshutters. Materials include wood siding,cementitious siding or shakes, galvanized metal,asphalt, and wood shingle roofs, stone, painted ornatural brick, and limited use of stucco.

The interpretation of the traditional building styleswill connect a home in the SouthWood communityto the climate and regional culture of North Florida.

Elements of Composition

A2 ARCHITECTURAL CHARACTER

The architectural character of a home in theSouthWood community is determined by severalsignificant elements which highlight the areas oftransformation and interpretation that are key to theSouthWood design philosophy. This section of thePattern Book describes those key elements oftransformation, including massing, eaves, windows,and shading devices to highlight a few. Whencombined, these architectural qualities will form adistinctive character for SouthWood, familiar yetunique and specific to this time and place.

CONTENTS A1-A22Tradition and Adaptation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1

Elements of Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2

Massings and Roofs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3

Tradition and Interpretation . . . . . . . . . . . . A4-A8

Roof Elements and Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A9

Porches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A10

Columns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A11

Exterior Walls and Trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A12

Foundations and Chimneys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A13

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A14

Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A15

Shading Devices and Balconies . . . . . . . . . . . . A16

Garage and Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A17

Fences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A18

Color Palette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A19-A22

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A15 A16 A17 A18 A19 - A22

Massing and Roofs


The massing of the SouthWood house is to besimple and shall reflect the construction of straightforward roof massing of traditional house design. Inthese houses, the volume beneath the steep roofpitch is occupied as living space. In this sense, themassing and volume of the house are integrallyconnected with the roof form. The roof massingshould be hierarchical, with a clear expression ofmain body, secondary, and/or tertiary masses. Roofdesign is also additive similar to a house that hasgrown over time. The requirements outlined belowfurther refine roof selections in order to create aharmonious roofscape.

COMPOSITION

• Major roofs shall be used in the moststraightforward way, to cover and highlight theprimary masses of the buildings with a gable or hipshape that is easily framed in wood construction.

• The maximum height of a roof ridge shall be35'-0" above the first occupied floor.

• Gable, Hip and shed roofs are encouraged. Shedroofs are prohibited on major roof masses.Mansard roofs are discouraged. Gambrel or othermodified traditional roof masses shall be allowedwith approval of the Reviewer.

• Sloped roofs on additive porches should be of alesser slope than the primary roof.

• Shed or mono-pitched roofs are encouraged whenused as additions to a primary mass.

• Repetitive or stacked gables, used decoratively toimply a more complex massing than actually exists,are prohibited.

• Minor additional volume porches and dormersmay have a more shallow pitch.

• Roof massing and the orientation should addressboth the adjacent context and more distant viewcorridors. This approach will create interestinghouse forms and compositions that vary across anygiven block or cluster. With this in mind, careshould be taken to build a house that is different inmassing and color from those immediatelyadjacent to it.

PROPORTIONS AND SHAPES

• The slope of the primary roof gable shall bebetween 7/12 and 12/12. The preferred slope is9/12 and 10/12. Minor additive volumes anddormers may have a shallower pitch.

• A main body Hip roof may have a pitch between3/12 and 10/12.

• All roof heights must comply with local code andzoning requirements.

Each house shall have one primary mass and at least one secondary mass. Gable roofs with varying orientations areencouraged. Shed or other mono-pitched roofs are acceptable for secondary and tertiary massing. Gabled dormers are anintegral element of a home in the SouthWood community and should be used throughout. Room-sized dormers with shedroofs are also acceptable for certain styles, such as the Bungalow.

A hierarchal composition with onemain mass is preferred.

A composition of simple volumes ispreferred.

Traditional additive massing isrequired.

A non-hierarchal composition withmany equal masses is discouraged.

A composition of complex cuts,notches, and cantilevers is not allowed.

Subtractive or ambiguous massing isnot allowed.

Tradition & Interpretation


The architecture of a home in the SouthWoodcommunity is adapted from several historicalarchitectural precedents. Shown here and in thefollowing Tradition and Interpretation pages areexamples of architectural styles that are encouraged,accompanied by text that describes the historybehind the designs. Other styles may apply and shallbe evaluated by the Reviewer for approval.

For further insight, consider the resources used todefine each of the architectural styles:

A Field Guide to American Architecture, Carlole Rifkind,Penguin Books, 1980.

A Field Guide to American Houses,Virginia & LeeMcAlester, Alfred A. Knopf, Inc., 1980.

American Homes: An Illustrated Encyclopedia of DomesticArchitecture, Lester Walker, Black Dog and Leventhal,2002.

Classic Cracker: Florida’s Wood Framed VernacularArchitecture, Ronald W. Hasse, Pineapple Press, 1992.

Southern Vernacular Cottage Neoclassical Tidewater Georgian

Craftsman/Bungalow Cottage Greek Revival River Colonial French Colonial



SOUTHERN VERNACULAR

The clear and logical organization of spaces in theSouthern Vernacular Cottage was based ondesigning within an established set of vernacularprecedents in the Southeastern region of the UnitedStates. It was characterized by simple massing androof profiles, deep eaves, screened porches, ands t r a i g h t f o r w a r d d e t a i l i n g w i t h m i n i m a lornamentation. Each house was also characterizedby its transformation over time. As more space wasnecessary, it was common for families to simply buildadditional volumes onto the house. The designlanguage is, therefore, honest, unpretentious, andconnected with the climate and traditions of NorthFlorida.

BUNGALOW

The Bungalow was an outgrowth of the Craftsmanstyle, a Japanese architecture derived from the teahouses built in the America primarily on the Westcoast. Built throughout the country from 1890-1930,the Bungalows were described as cottage-likedwellings, informal in plan with ordered elevations,hand-hewn detailing, and adapted into a multitudeof different stylish modifications, Spanish Colonial,Swiss-Chalet, and Wood Log Cabins most notably.They were characterized by low simple forms withwide projecting roofs having two stories at most, butmost commonly one. The style emphasizes largefoundations, wall and roof areas, with sturdycolumns and heavy-beam structures, often with aseries of parallel gables.

Single brick or stone masonrychimney outside of house framing

Double pitchedgable roof

Single brick or stonemasonry chimney

3 over 1 single andgrouped windows

Deep eaveoverhang

Painted shakesor lap siding

Brick or stonemasonry base

Hand railintegratedinto brickbase

Stout masonrystoop porch

Taperedcolumns postswith squaremasonry base

Exposed raftertails

Single pitchedgabled roof thatallows for partialsecond floor

Two half-widthor single full-

width shutters

Painted lapsiding

2 over 2 or4 over 4windows

Base piers ofbrick or stonewith woodpickets orboardsbetween them

SOUTHERN VERNACULAR COTTAGE CRAFTSMAN/BUNGALOW COTTAGE



NEOCLASSICAL

Found primarily in townhouses and country villas,the style was based on Greek, and to a lesser degree,Roman architectural orders. This style ischaracterized by a symmetrical arrangement offorms, often with smooth or stone finished columnsand porches. Windows are large, vertically orientedrectangular strips and often appear as geometricaccent windows in attic stories. Parapet walls andfence-like escarpments were popular. This style wasparticularly well suited for suburban mansions orhomes set in a park-like setting with lawns andextensive landscape complements.

GREEK REVIVAL

The dominant style of domestic architecture of theperiod, Greek Revival appeared in versions from thelargest estates to the simplest rural farmhouses. Beingthe primary language of Southern plantations andestates, Greek Revival was commonly referred to asSouthern Colonial. Greek Revival ranged from strictadherence to classical orders and materials to localand regional adaptations, drawing examples fromcarpenter’s guides and pattern books of the period.The Southern versions of this style had a basis in theFrench Colonial practices of building, adaptingelements such as broad living porches or galleries,which materialized in full façade or full colonnadeconformations of the plan. The stereotypical frontgabled Greek Revival with its temple-likeappearance was limited primarily to the Northernstates, while the Southern tradition adhered to moresubdued versions.

Two symmetrical chimneymasses (optional)

Dentil mould at 20”minimum friezeboard

White siding, brick,or white stucco

Engaged full-height pilasters

Double height porchwith roof supported byfull-height columns

Balcony free fromcolumns, supportedby house

Ionic or Corinthiancolumn capitals

Muntins underroof eave

Main gable orhipped roofmassing withmain entrypediment

Two or foursymmetricalchimney masses

Greek return atgable end

2x8 minimumcorner trimwith cap trimat top

6 over 6 or9 or 9 windows

Whitelap siding

Masonry orrusticatedwood base

Engaged pilasterswith door, side lite,and transom infill

Tuscan, Doric, orIonic columnsTuscan, Doric, orIonic columnsTuscan, Doric, orIonic columns

Dentil mould

Double friezeboard at 18”minimumdepth

Pediment withaccent window

NEOCLASSICAL GREEK REVIVAL



TIDEWATER

Tidewater developed as an adaptation of Englishcolonial and Acadian styles to the hot coastalenvironment of the Southeastern United States.Extracting popular stylistic elements and usinglocally available materials and skills, the creators ofhouses developed styles that were in the truest sensevernacular. Cultural influences of popular regionsextended the diversity of this style ranging fromFrench influences of the Louisiana area to Spanish ofFlorida to the English of the Southern Atlanticseaboard. As the principal architectural language ofrural settlements, Tidewater is both stately andinformal and is an appropriate response to theclimate and lifestyle of the region.

RIVER COLONIAL

Uniquely developed around 1740-50 by Frenchsettlers in Louisiana and Mississippi, this house hadto be adapted to the special climate conditions of theSouth. These houses evolved from the FrenchColonial raised cottage style, complete with raisedmasonry stucco foundation, with a cellar where soilconditions allowed. Vernacular and Spanishinfluenced versions appeared in Florida, Texas,California, and by 1800 it was prominent in all of theSouthern United States.

Tall narrowwindows

Painted lapsiding

Masonry piersand pilasters atrusticatedmasonry base

Side entry stairat front porch

Double heightcolumns atdouble galleryporch

Full cornice atlow sloped roofover porch

Double pitchedgable roof

Metal roof

Painted lapsiding

Stucco ormasonryfirst level

Square orround bottomstory columns

Subtractive doublegallery porch

Outside stairaccess to secondlevel

Smaller secondstory columns

Single pitchedgable roof

TIDEWATER RIVER COLONIAL



FRENCH COLONIAL

Originated in the Mississippi Valley territories withthe influences from the West Indies, examples of thisstyle survive primarily in the New Orleans area. Thisstyle can be viewed in two distinct categories: urbanand rural traditions. Both of these traditions respondto the climate of the Gulf Coast and by focusing theplan characteristics of the house outward, with a lackof interior stairs or hallways, rooms typically haddoorways, leading directly outside onto a “gallery” orVeranda, as well as rooms opening directly into oneanother. The “raised” cottage came about as aresponse in the bayou areas to keep out moisture,which in turn influenced the riverside plantationsthat still stand today.

GEORGIAN

Georgian was the dominant style of the Englishcolonies along the Eastern seaboard ranging fromSavannah to Central Maine during the latter portionof the colonial period to the Revolutionary War. TheSouthern Georgian tradition, common to estates andplantations, is found to be an appropriate languagefor the North Florida area. Georgian is characterizedby rigid symmetry, balanced proportion and strictattention to classical detail.

Hipped roof(metal or cedarshakes) sometimessteeply pitched

Paired frenchdoors orcasementwindow in tallnarrow openings

Wide wraparound porches

Square orround bottomstory columns

Smaller turnedupper storycolumns

Ornamentalbalustrade

Dentil mould(optional)

Masonrybelt course

Small panes ofglass, usually9 over 9

Quoins(optional)

Rusticated base of brickor stone masonry withwater table

Masonry patternground entry

Door surround withcolumns and pediment

Shutters are typicallylouvered and optional

Hipped dormer

Pediment centerdormer

Tall symmetricalmasonry chimneys

FRENCH COLONIAL GEORGIAN

Roof Elements & Details


The architectural character of a home in theSouthWood community is integrally related to itsroofscape. The roofscape is partly defined by its roofprofile lines – where the roof meets the eave – and isanimated by roof elements, i.e. dormers. The designof the roofscape and its profile edge is one of themost critical details in a successful house design.These roof elements and profiles will add scale,texture, and articulation to the skyline of theSouthWood community.

In Florida, houses have evolved with generousoverhanging eaves that provide protection from theharsh summer sun giving shade to a house’s verticalsurfaces. In addition to providing shade, the deepoverhangs on screened and covered porchesestablish an aesthetic of sheltering forms and deepshadows. The design of eaves is often an expressionof numerous regional influences, like vernacularconstruction methods, locally available materials,climate, and historic styles. A home in theSouthWood community should drawenthusiastically upon these visual and technicalsolutions that local examples provide.

COMPOSITION

• Roof elements, including dormers and terraces areencouraged.

• Deep eave overhangs in all directions, are requiredon all major building masses and should beproportioned to the scale of the building mass.

• Bubble skylights are prohibited. Natural overheadlight should be captured by light clerestorywindows and dormer windows.

PROPORTION AND SHAPES

• Widow’s walks and roof-level decks are notpermitted.

• No portion of any structure shall exceed 35’ abovethe first floor elevation.

MATERIALS

Roofs shall be finished in:

• Galvanized or Galvalume 5V Crimp, corrugated,or standing seam metal. Batten seams areprohibited. All wood shingle roofs are to have anatural finish. Painted metal roofs are allowed withappropriate colors (see Color Palette pages).

• Fiberglass architectural shingles in a rectilinear ordiagonal pattern. Where shingles are used, theeaves will have T&G, T-111, or P.T. plywood andpurlins above rafter tails.

COLORS

Eaves, rafters, soffits, trim, and roofs (wherenecessary) should be painted to match the trim colorof the house (see Color Palette pages).

DORMERS

EAVES, CORNICES & RAKES

RAFTER TAIL PROFILES

Shed Dormer

Exposed end rafter withfascia trim. 24” minimumfor a shallow pitch at 6/12or less.

Shed dormer with exposed tapered rafters. Eyebrow dormer withwindows above mainroof eave.

Gable dormers with Greek cornice return. Exposed tapered rafter tails withfascia trim.

Exposed end rafterwith visible purlins.18” minimum for asteeper pitch at7/12 or greater.

On traditional scaled and detailedcornice designs the rake detailshould incorporate crown or bedmold trim at roof edge in lieu oftypical 1” x 2” board.

Gable ends shall haveproperly detailed cornicereturns. Roofing or flash-ing material shall not bevisible at ground level.

Gable Dormers Dormers should have very minimal trimmaterial to the sides of the window andthe window head and cornice/trimshould be tight to each other.

Square Cut

Tapered Cut

Horizontal Cut

Notched andTapered Cut

Porches


Porches are an integral aspect of the SouthWoodhouse. They create a vital transition between theprivacy of the house and the community space of thesidewalk and street. Porches help keep the housecool by blocking the sun, and create shaded areas foroutdoor living.

COMPOSITION

• All houses shall have at least one porch.

• Porches may be an additive form onto the primarymass of the house, or they may be subtractive,carved out of the primary volume.

• The porch shall be placed symmetrically orasymmetrically in the composition of the house.

• Houses may have more than one porch, includingside and rear porches.

• Suggested and encouraged porch configurationsare shown on this page, and throughout this book,including wrap-around porches, stacked porches,and porches at building corners. Architects areencouraged to explore additional porch variationsthat are derived from the various building types.


The primary porch shall be at least at least 8'-0"deep.

DETAILS

• Porch detailing, including posts and beams, shouldbe simple, such as rough-sawn or smooth solidposts with square or chamfered corners.

• Porches may be screened. Screens shall not coverthe vertical supports of the porch. The screenscannot run in front of the porch structure. Screenframing must be treated as an integral aspect of thearchitecture of the house.

• Square and rectangular posts and grouping ofposts, ornamental classical columns and pilasters,round columns, and ornamental turned columnsand pilasters are allowed. See Columns page.

• Ground floor porches shall be designed withrailings or open balustrades. Knee-walls or solidparapets are permitted only up to 18" above theporch surface.

• Railings should follow the simple constructiontechniques and detailing found throughout thehouse’s exterior.

MATERIALS

• The porch structure shall be wood or masonry. SeeFoundations and Exterior Walls and Trim Pages.

• Railings, posts, pickets, stairs, and all associatedframing shall be constructed of primarily of wood,and be simply detailed.

• Wrought iron and composite materials as well asbrick stairs may be permitted at the approval of theReviewer.

COLORS

Porches and their associated railings, stairs, screens,etc. shall be painted or stained to match the house’strim color. Refer to Color Palette page.

ADDITIVE PORCHES

Front Porch Wrap Around Porch Terrace Over Porch Stoop PorchCorner Porch

SUBTRACTIVE PORCHES

Front Porch Corner Porch Stacked Porch

Gabled classical additivestoop porch entry.

Full width additive front porch. Subtractive stacked porch. Subtractive corner front porch.

Columns


COMPOSITION

The selection and implementation of columns iscritical in complementing the design, style, andoverall architectural aesthetic of a home in theSouthWood community. Whether free-standing orengaged, columns shall be an integral part of thefaçade composition on porch and stoop entrydesigns. Columns supporting trellis structures orsecondary home entries should also embody thecharacter of the home.


• The minimum column diameters in any situationare 8” round, 6" x 6" square, and 6" x 8" rectangular.

• Smaller pairing or grouping of columns may besubstituted for single columns.

• Double gallery porches are to have columns withlarger cross sections on the bottom floor.

• Two story full height columns are allowed indouble gallery porches.

DETAILS

• The center of the structural beam is to be alignedwith the center of the column.

• Column caps and capitals shall project beyondvertical faces of the beam.

• Piers for columns or posts shall be a minimum of12" x 12".

• Posts shall have a minimum nominal cross sectionarea of 6” x 6”. Turned posts shall have a portionremaining with a minimum cross section area of5 1/2” x 5 1/2”.

• Chamfered, half chamfered, and tapered columnsare acceptable.

• Column base should appear as solid. Visiblealuminum vent blocks are inappropriate.

MATERIALS AND COLOR

• Columns shall be wood or fiberglass. Posts, if used,shall be made of No. 1 grade cedar or pressuretreated wood. Aluminum columns are notacceptable.

• Vent blocks on column base shall be trimmed outwith pressure treated wood, PVC, or cementitiousfiber material.

• All columns and column detailing shall be finishedin one of the acceptable colors. Refer to ColorPalette page.

Round wood column and engagedsquare column with appropriate classicalcapital detailing and proportioning.

Freestanding and engaged tapered wood and brick columns. Largescale and brick base with wood or stone transition cap areconsistent with Craftsman and Bungalow architectural style.

Appropriate column base detail onbrick porch.

Free standing square columns withindependent porch railing.Appropriate column to beam andsoffit detailing.

Appropriatelyproportioned doublesquare columns.

Double round columns withappropriate scale, base and capitaldetailing and frieze and cornicedetailing.

Job-built and manufactured columns mustfollow classic scale and proportions. 8”x8”or 10”x10” square timber columns are alsoappropriate when consistent witharchitectural style.

Exterior Walls & Trim


WALLS AND TRIM

• All exterior walls must be finished in similarmaterials and use consistent detailing on all sidesof the main volume of houses, garages, and anyother structure on the homesite. For example, ahouse with three sides finished in lap siding andone side finished in brick is not allowed.

• Simple pattern changes to distinguish volumes ordefine design elements are allowed. Numerouspattern changes in siding is discouraged.

• Stone may only be used to distinguish a volume oras base rustication; base material must becontinuous around all visible sides of the building.Use of stone as the primary material on all sides ofa structure is discouraged.

• All windows, doors and edges of building masseswith siding must be edged with painted wood trim.Masonry building masses may implement stonelintels and jack arches over windows, doors, anddoorways. Decorative brick surrounds oroverscaled keystones and casings are discouraged.

DETAILS

• Siding and clapboard must stop at the edge of trim.Trim may not be installed on top of siding or clap-board. It may be installed on top of plywood orfiber-cement panels.

• Detailing surrounding windows and doors shall besimple. Classical ornament ogee and overly ornatecrown molding is prohibited.

MATERIALS

Wall materials shall be either of the following:

• Painted wood siding

• Painted or stained wood shingles

• Painted Fiber-cement board siding or panels (suchas Hardiboard)

• Painted Stucco

• Painted or natural brick veneer

• Stone veneer

Trim shall be wood or wood/cement product.

COLORS

• Wood cladding must be painted in one of thecolors featured in the “Wall Colors” section in theColor Palette. All other Cladding materials shall bepainted in an approved color.

• Brick may be painted in one of the colors featuredin the “Wall Colors” section in the Color Palette.

• Trim shall be painted or stained in one of thecolors featured in the “Trim Colors” section in theColor Palette.

• Brick veneer shall be selected from the colorsfeatured in the “Brick Colors” section in the ColorPalette.

Drop Siding

Lap Siding

Shakes

Clapboard Siding

Tongue & Groove, V Groove

Painted stucco main volume material withpainted brick base rustication.

Brick veneer with stone lintels. Dormers arefinished in appropriately colored lap siding.

Painted brick veneerwith soldier course lintel.

Rusticated stone basewith lap siding andpainted wood trim.

Clapboard siding andpainted wood trim.

Painted shakes with painted wood trimand brick base.

Foundations & Chimneys


FOUNDATIONS

In order to ensure a regional character, all of thehouses will be raised a minimum of 16" - 24" abovethe natural grade of the site so that they areintegrated clearly into the surrounding landscape.The finished first floor level shall be 8" - 48" abovethe average natural grade below the buildingfootprint, unless topography prohibits. Porches withfinish floor elevations of 30” or more will requirehandrails by code.

• Foundation and piers shall be clad in stucco, brick,or stone.

• Any opening between piers must be covered withnarrow-spaced pickets, lattice, or horizontalboards.

• Piers for columns or posts shall be a minimum of12" x 12".

• The foundation screening material and trim shallbe painted wood in an approved trim color (seeColor Palette).

CHIMNEYS

In general, chimneys should be kept relatively simplein massing and articulation and appropriate to thearchitectural design of a building. Overly expressiveor massive projected terminations are notappropriate. Where a chimney is visible from thestreet it should be at least 1'-0" taller than requiredby code.

• Chimneys shall be topped with either a galvanizedor stainless steel cap or clay cap (as by SuperiorClay Corporation, or equivalent) and shall bescaled to fit the chimney.

• Chimney projections on exterior walls shall extendto the foundation/grade. Cantilevered chimneysare not acceptable.

• Pre-fabricated spark arrestors will be screened withan approved decorative chimney cap.

• Chimneys shall be faced with stucco, brick, orstone. They may not be faced with siding materialssuch as shakes or lap siding.

FOUNDATIONS CHIMNEYS

Continuous brick base.

Continuous stucco base.

Continuous brick base transitioninto low brick garden wall.

Stucco piers with louver screening. Painted brick piers withhorizontal boards crawl spacescreening.

Acceptable stucco and brickchimneys with appropriatechimney cap.

Continuous brick base with integratedbrick stair.

Tall chimney has narrow widthfacing the street. Finish is stone orbrick veneer or hard coat stuccothat covers from grade to top.

Horizontal wood lattice between stucco piers supports.

Windows


Windows and their arrangement are two of theprimary compositional tools available to create thecasual quality of a home in the SouthWoodcommunity. The logical use of generously scaledwindows in combination with more traditionalwindow sizes and placement is an important aspectof the successful transformation and reinterpretationof historic precedents. While windows must alwaysbe balanced within wall space, groups of smallerwindows and the occasional large window willemphasize the light and flexible qualities of woodframe construction.

COMPOSITION

• Windows shall be clearly used in one of twodifferent compositional strategies. The first treats awindow as a singular element punched out of awall, creating a figural opening in that wall. Thesecond strategy is to place a group of windowsaround a dining area, between a living room andporch, or in a shed dormer. Both compositionalstrategies, the singular punched opening and therepetitive groupings of windows, shall be utilizedand in some cases both strategies should be used inthe same house.

• All major vertical surfaces shall be articulated withwindows.

• All façades should be given equal care andattention in window composition and placement.

• In selected locations, windows may be groupedtogether to create articulated glass walls.


• Most windows shall be vertical in proportion,although windows may be combined in groups tocreate a horizontal element. A single window maynot have a horizontal proportion.

• Diamond-shaped, round-top or "race track"windows are discouraged.

• Bay windows, if used, shall be orthogonal in plan.Curved or segmented bay windows are prohibited.

• All window lites are to be large and simple. Seefigures to the left for recommended sash divisions.

• Oval windows may be used in appropriatelocations with appropriate orientation.

DETAILS

• All windows shall be surrounded by wood trim atleast 3 1/2" wide. All windows shall have anexpressed wood sill. Windows are to be actual orsimulated divided lites.

• Muntins shall be equally applied to interior andexterior glass surfaces. Flat muntins arediscouraged.

• Casement windows may be used for egresswindows. Verify with applicable building codes.

COLORS

All window sashes and frames shall be painted orstained in an approved trim color. Refer to the ColorPalette page.

1 over 1 2 over 1 3 over 1 4 over 1 Two grouped 2 over 2 doublehung windows withappropriate trim.

1 over 1 easementwindow.

4 over 2 doublehung window.

9 over 9 double hungwindow with classicalcornice trim.

Four grouped 6 over 6 windowswith appropriate trim and brick andsiding surround. Groomed vineovergrowth is encouraged.

2 over 2 4 over 4 6 over 6 9 over 9

Casement windows areappropriate for windowheights of4’-0” or less. Transom window height on transoms

of divided lites should match the panelsize of the windows below. Minimumtransom height is 16”. Preferred heightis 20”.

Double hung 6 over 6 windows with transoms and classical trimdetailing and 6 over 6 double hung window with soldier courseheader and appropriate brick surround.

Doors


COMPOSITION

Front entrance doors should be designed or selectedto complement the design, style, and character ofthe entry and overall home architectural aesthetic.Doors and the wood trim that surrounds them are tobe an integral part of façade compositions, and shallbe located so as to combine with windows and otherarchitectural elements to create a balanced design.Door designs are to reflect the simple traditions thathave developed over time in response to historicalprecedents.


• Doors must be rectilinear and orthogonal and shallbe simply detailed. They may be differentcombinations of paneled and glazed designs.Transom lites above doors must also beorthogonal.

• Four or six-panel metal or wood or 3/4” glass withwood panel below are generally appropriate styles.

• Molded or full-glass French doors are notappropriate for use as a front entrance door.

• 8’-0” tall entrance doors are encouraged. 6’-8”entrance doors and the use of side lites andtransoms are appropriate only when the overallentry design is in keeping with the scale andproportion of the home.

• Doors may be combined in groups to create ahorizontal element.

• Solid wood double entry doors are prohibited.

• Recommended transom heights are 20". Transomsmust have minimum glass height of 16” and shouldbe incorporated as a single door/transom unit withcontinuous casing trim. Over scaled, two story, orseparate transoms are inappropriate.

• Split-level entries are prohibited.

• Storm or Security doors are only allowed if thedesign, material, and color match that of theentrance door.

DETAILS

• Sliding doors are allowed, but not as the primaryentrance doors.

• The use of leaded or decorative glass on doors isdiscouraged.

MATERIALS AND COLORS

• Doors shall be constructed of wood, wood withaluminum cladding or fiberglass, or appropriatelypatterned metal with true or simulated divided liteglass.

• Screen doors shall be stained or painted wood.Screen materials are to be dark and non-reflective.

• In general, doors, their frames and trim, and screendoors shall be finished in one of the allowed Trimor accent Colors. Accent Colors on special doorsare allowed and encouraged, as they will add colorto the otherwise subdued natural palette ofSouthWood.

Six panel door with side lites andellipse transom. Casing is substantialin width with back band edge.

8’-0” tall door withoperable shutters.

6’-8” tall doorwith appropriatetransom, casing,and head trim.

Craftsman style door withcolor, window grouping,paneling and hardwareconsistent with thehistorical Craftsmanaesthetic.

Six panel wood door withappropriate side lites andcasing.

8’-0” and 6’-8” tall entry doors with various acceptable glass and door panel groupings.

Standard height door, tall transom,and appropriate casing and headtrim. Use transom only when theyare consistent with thearchitectural trim.

Standard height door with properlysized transom and Classical additiveporch entry surround. Minimum glassheight of transom in 12”.

Shading Devices & Balconies


Southern regional houses have evolved with featuresto control and reflect light and heat, rather thanembrace them, as Northern houses must do. Theexterior of a home in the SouthWood community isarticulated with elements that shade the doors andthe windows from the Florida climate. Theseelements include extended eaves and balconies toprovide shade for sun-drenched walls. Wood lattice,pergolas, and awnings give shade to windows, doors,and outdoor living areas. Operable shutters provideresidents with added protection from Florida’s variedweather extremes, allowing residents to control theamount of daylight and heat entering the house onmost days, as well as protecting windows duringstorms.

SHADING DEVICES

• Fiberglass resin or wood shading devices areallowed and encouraged. These may includetraditional Colonial shutters, Bermuda shutters orlattice overhangs. Shutters, if used, must appearoperable, and must appear to fully close over thewindow opening.

• Shading devices shall be painted or stained anapproved accent color (refer to Color PalettePages).

• Lattice and trellis color and shutters are to beaccent colors.

BALCONIES

• Balconies, constructed of wood with exposedstructure, are encouraged and should be simplydetailed. Their color must be an approved trimcolor (refer to Color Palette Pages).

• Metal railings that are vertical in design and simplydetailed are allowed. Overly ornate metal railingdesigns are not acceptable. Metal railings shall bepainted an acceptable color (see Accent TrimColors on the Color Palette pages) or SouthWoodGreen.

• Vinyl or PVC balcony railings are discouraged.These railings may be used at the discretion of theReviewer.

Various acceptable shutter types

Framed lattice over more than one window.

Uncovered terrace with classical guard raildetailing.

Acceptable metalbalcony railing.

Uncovered terrace overstoop entry.

First and second level coveredbalconies in this doublegallery porch.

Operable Bermuda shutter inthe open position.

Bermuda Shutter - Open Operable Shutters - Open Light-Framed Lattice Over Window

Acceptable operableshutter design in the penposition. Operable‘shutter dogs’ hold theshutters in place.

Garages & Parking Structures


Many garages are located on primary streets and arehighly visible. They should therefore make anarchitectural contribution to the neighborhood. Toachieve this, the quality of their design, theirdetailing, and their materials should be of the samelevel as that of the main house.

COMPOSITION

• Garages shall be square or rectangular in plan, andhave a roof slope of between 3:12 and 12:12.

• A living space or carriage house is encouraged andmay be placed above the garage or carport, andaccessed with exterior or interior stairs.

• One or both of the allowed garage spaces may bereplaced by a carport. Carports may be coveredwith a sloped roof, a trellis/pergola, or CarriageHouse above.

• Garage doors are to be 9’ maximum width withwood and glass (see examples to the right).

• The maximum size for a single car garage shall be288 S.F. gross (12'-0" x 24'-0").

• The maximum size for a two car garage shall be576 S.F. gross (24'-0" x 24'-0").

• Maximum size for a three car garage shall be 864S.F. gross (24'-0" x 36'-0")

• Single-story garages shall have a maximum roofheight of 22'-0" above the parking grade level.

• Garages and carports, including those with 2ndlevel carriage houses, should not have a roof peakhigher than the main house.

• Porches or balconies facing the street from agarage’s second story space are encouraged.

DETAILS

• All general “Architectural Character” requirementsequally apply to all garages and carports.

• All sides of the garage structure must bearchitecturally articulated with trim and at leastone window.

• Each car location should receive a separate garagedoor. Single width garage doors are preferred. 18'wide garage doors are not acceptable.

• Garage doors must be paneled or patterned andmay incorporate glazing. They shall be carefullydetailed as traditional swinging, folding or slidingdoors. Segmented roll-up doors are permittedonly if they are designed to appear as a traditionaldoor types.

MATERIALS AND COLORS

All parking structures (garages, carports, etc.) shallmatch the material palette and detailing of theadjacent house (refer to Color Palette pages). Garagedoors shall be constructed of wood.

Front auto court garage that complements the main house.

Carriage house over enclosed two door garagetotally detached from main house.

Painted wood door withcross bracing andexpressed handles andhinges.

Recessed carriage styledoor.

Stained wood garage door with 2 over 2glass window panels.

Corner side entry garage located away from thehouse with deep recessed carriage style doors.

Attached garage with appropriate set-back and pergola at entry.

Single story parking structure with parking for one and twovehicles.

Detached parking structure with carriage house living above.

The use of individual bay doors avoids the massive appear-ance of typical double doors. Doors should be recessed or apergola or porch type covering can be used to reduce themassive appearance.

Acceptable garage door variations.

Fences


Fences should follow the simple constructiontechniques and detailing found throughout thehouse’s exterior. They may follow a similararticulation pattern to the railings on the porches.Where privacy fences are permitted, they shall bebetween 4'-0" and 6'-0" high and may be up to 75%opaque. In all other locations where fences areallowed they shall be between 30"- 36" high and nomore than 50% opaque. All structures must be builtinside of the fence.

Fences, gates, posts, pickets and all of theircomponent parts (except hardware), shall beconstructed of wood or aluminum. Vinyl fencematerial is prohibited. They shall be painted orstained based on the approved fence colors. Theapproved aluminum fence is Delgard. Otheraluminum fence manufacturers may be used asapproved by the Reviewer.

TRASH ENCLOSURE

Each trash enclosure in the SouthWood communitywill be of similar size and shape, but the design willvary according to the homesite’s fence design orraised structure design. As seen in the image on thispage, the trash enclosure shall be built above theexisting paved pad with an access gate, and shallconnect into the fence or be a part of the screenenclosure below the house. The enclosure should bea minimum of 36" high. The trashcontainer/enclosure must be “wildlife proof” perFlorida Department of Environmental Protectionstandards.

POOL ENCLOSURE

Each pool enclosure in the SouthWood communityshall be consistent with the intent of Florida Statute515.29, Swimming Pool Safety Act, Barrier Section.

High wood fence painted white with 2/3buttboards and 1/3 vertical lattice. SeePool Enclosures for acceptable heights.

White painted picket fencewith cap detailing onpickets and post.

2/3 solid wood with 1/3 open above (any are but frontyard)

Painted aluminum fence (any are except front yardunless approved by the Reviewer)

Simple wood picket fence

Masonry piers with aluminum or wood fence

Height and structural detail of fences for pool enclosures. Horizontalstructural members must be on the inside of the fence. Aluminumfences with horizontal members centered on vertical members areacceptable.

Picket trash enclosure with access gate built above paved pad.Structural horizontal members are appropriately built inside thefence.

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3’ white painted wood picket fencewith cap detailing on caps.

4’ white “dropped curve”painted wood picket fence.

Painted aluminum fence with triadfinial accessories.

Color Palette


The color palette for the SouthWood communityseeks to follow the same aesthetic philosophy as thearchitectural style. The SouthWood palette includesearth-tone colors, slate grays, and soft tans, whichare complemented by deep, rich trim, accent, androof colors. The wall colors soften the bright Floridasunshine while contrasting colored trim and shadingdevices frame the house's massing window and dooropenings in the volume.

SouthWood is intended to be a homogeneous placecreated with a limited palette of forms, materials, andcolors. This color palette displays a limited range ofrelated colors. Care must be taken, however, tomaintain the relationships between main body,accent trim, and roof colors as presented by the 15

selection choices. Residents who wish to useinterrelated colors, within this range, shall obtainapproval from the Reviewer. Also, within thislimited palette of colors, a house’s wall color shouldbe different than adjacent houses.

Note that printing techniques used to produce thisPattern Book approximate the represented colors.Architects and contractors shall also provide ownerswith color chip samples and have them on hand forreview.

DETAILS

• All-white buildings are not allowed. Most of thesiding on each house must be painted in a singlecolor, from the wall colors illustrated on this page.

Accent colors shall be restricted to special areassuch as front doors, window sashes, crawl spacescreens, shutters or special small areas of wallsurface. Trim colors shall be painted in a white oroff-white color approved by the Reviewer.

• The color examples provided here are based on theSouthWood community’s approved exterior paintcolor chart using Color Wheel Millennium Paints;approved brick colors are based on Boral Bricksfinish selections; approved roof colors are based onTamko Heritage Series roofs. Other paint, brick,and roof manufacturers that match the providedpalettes may be used with the approval of theReviewer.

SELECTIONNUMBER MAIN BODY ACCENT TRIM ROOF

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CW051W Solo White 8596N Olympic Pine AC144N Black Deco Rustic Evergreen Rustic Hickory Shadow Grey Harvest Gold Rustic Black

8200W Bleached Sand 8625D Shipyard AC116N Roasted Pepper Shadow Grey Harvest Gold Rustic Black Rustic Cedar Rustic Evergreen

Thunderstorm Grey

8604M Victoria Falls 8586A Metropolis AC141N Domino Shadow Grey Rustic Black Thunderstorm Grey Oxford Grey

Color Palette



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8664M Backpack AC117N French Red 8666N Potting Shed Shadow Grey Harvest Gold Rustic Black Thunderstorm Grey

8164W Gumleaf 8666N Potting Shed 8456A Odyssey Blue Rustic Hickory Rustic Black Thunderstorm Grey

78532W Light Showers 8456A Odyssey Blue AC144N Black Deco Shadow Grey Rustic Black Thunderstorm Grey Oxford Grey

87751W Beach Grass AC117N French Red AC093N Alligator Rustic Evergreen Harvest Gold Rustic Black Thunderstorm Grey

8642 Foggy London 856N Olympic Pine AC141N Domino Rustic Evergreen Shadow Grey Rustic Black Thunderstorm Grey Oxford Grey

Color Palette



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8673M Tavern Taupe 8725A Coach House 8605D English Pine Rustic Evergreen

Rustic Cedar

Rustic Hickory Shadow Grey Harvest Gold Rustic Black

8734M Bark Mulch AC114N Robust Red 8596N Olympic Pine

128584M Grey Expectations 8176N Pinon Green AC141N Domino Shadow Grey Harvest Gold Rustic Black Oxford Grey Thunderstorm Grey

Thunderstorm Grey

Rustic Evergreen

Rustic Cedar

Rustic Hickory Shadow Grey Harvest Gold Rustic Black Thunderstorm Grey

8605D English Pine 8284D Falling Leaf AC141N Domino Rustic Hickory Shadow Grey Harvest Gold Rustic Black Thunderstorm Grey Oxford Grey

Philosophy & Approach

Landscaping of each homesite within theSouthWood community should be attractive andcreate a consistent harmonious image for thecommunity while allowing for visual variety alongeach street and for individual expression by thehomeowners. Each landscape plan should achievethe following objectives:

• Encourage neighborhood and neighbor interactionwhile respecting the privacy of each home througheffective buffer-hedge perimeter area plantings.

• Generate creative solutions to individual homelandscapes while promoting coherence to theoverall community landscape design character.

• Develop site-specific designs that respond toexisting topography, tree, understory vegetationand climatic conditions.

Landscape improvements must recognize that theSouthWood community is a distinctive landscape inand of the North Florida region, and should strive toreinforce the natural and cultural history of the site.New landscape development should preserve thesite's pastoral character to the greatest extentpossible by integrating into wooded areas with careto preserve the maximum amount of existingvegetation.

L1 LANDSCAPE

Design Elements

LANDSCAPE L2

Plant materials and planting design shall beconsidered in the earliest stages of site planning andschematic building design in order to ensure thatvisual continuity and strong site/buildingrelationships are established. To enhance andappropriately accentuate scale relationships,planting plans should address overhead, eye-level,and ground planes by utilizing combinations oftrees, shrubs and groundcovers. Permanentplantings of flowering trees, shrubs, vines, andgroundcovers are strongly encouraged, particularlyin associations that offer multi-seasonal color.

The design and siting of all planting shallaccommodate effective maintenance considerationsincluding pruning; weed, insect and disease control;fertilization; and mowing and edging of lawns. Allplant material shall be Florida #1 or better asdescribed in Grades and Standards for Nursery Plants, 2ndEdition: February 1998, published by the FloridaDepartment of Agriculture and Consumer Services.Planting design shall adhere to Xeriscape principlesas identified by Florida’s Water Management Districts(WaterWise: Landscaping to Promote Water ConservationUsing Principles of Xeriscape).

EASEMENTS AND RIGHT-OF-WAY

The siting of plant material between the sidewalkand back of curb is not allowed. While the siting ofplant material is allowed within identified utilityeasements it is discouraged given the potentialconflict with underground utilities. If plant materialmust be removed from a utility easement to gainaccess, the owner will bear the burden of paying forthe plant material if replacement is desired. Locateall underground utilities prior to planting in theutility easement by contacting Call Before You Dig at1-800-432-4770. The Reviewer must approve allplantings sited within the utility easement.

TREES

Use of large shade trees, particularly, live oak,shumard oak, red oak, white oak, magnolia, andmaple shall be stressed in open areas and alongstreets to maintain and establish the significantcanopy effect characteristic of Tallahassee and LeonCounty. In the absence of existing trees a minimumof two (2) shade trees shall be planted in the frontyard of each of the LSF and LDR lots and one (1) forall other lots. All shade trees shall be containergrown and have a minimum trunk caliper of 2-1/2" -3"/45 gallon size. The Community DevelopmentDistrict (CDD) shall provide and install street treesbetween the back of curb and the sidewalk based onthe permitted plat documents for each parcel.

Special consideration should be given to the use ofpalm trees in the SouthWood community. The use ofpalms in the front yard is disallowed as it presents aconflict with the landscape design intent ofstreetscape along the public right-of-way. Rather,the use of palm trees is preferred in private spaces,i.e. backyards. The use of any palm tree inSouthWood requires proper site assessment basedon, but not limited to, climatic zone, soil culture, andsunlight. The use of Cabbage / Sabal Palm (Sabalpalmetto), Pindo Palm (Butia capitata) Chinese FanPalm (Trachycarpus fortuni) and Washingtonia Palm(Washingtonia robusta) are discouraged while SagoPalm (Cycas revoluta) and European Fan Palm(Chamaerops humilis) are preferred.

SHRUBS

Shrub planting is encouraged to complement thetransition between groundcovers and trees throughthe use of layering as well as visually tiering verticalstructures to the ground plane. Furthermore, shrubscan serve as separation between public and privatespaces in place of fences. Seventy five percent (75%)of all shrubs shall be a minimum three gallon

Design Elements

L3 LANDSCAPE

• On lots that are 1/2 acre or greater in size, slopesthat are less than 3:1 may be seeded and mulchedwith the approval of the Reviewer.

MULCH

All planting areas shall be mulched to a minimum 2"compacted thickness with an organic mulchmaterial, i.e. Pine straw, shredded Eucalyptus,Cypress or Pine Bark. Mulching shall be provided toensure 100% continuous coverage of planting bedareas.

IRRIGATION

Landscape plans shall utilize underground irrigationsystems designed to meet water requirements ofspecific plant types and associations. Sprayheadconfigurations shall not produce over-spray ontopedestrian or vehicular circulation areas. Electro-mechanical automatic controllers and pop-up typesprayheads shall be used to the extent possible. Allhomesites shall have an automatic undergroundirrigation system installed to provide 100% coverageof all lawn, landscaped areas and road right-of-wayarea at the lot frontage (i.e. tree planting/grass stripbetween back of curb and sidewalk). Thehomeowner shall be responsible for the irrigation ofany public right of way that abuts the property.

container size; 15% of all shrubs shall be sevengallon container size; the remaining 10% shall be 15gallon container size or larger.

GROUNDCOVERS

Use of groundcovers is encouraged as opposed toturf lawns, although lawns are entirely acceptable inappropriate locations. Low growing evergreengroundcover plants such as Jasmine(Trachelospermum sp.), Juniper, Liriope, Vinca sp.,etc. shall be a minimum 3" pot size if planted at a 12"on center spacing. However, on-center spacing maybe increased (thereby reducing total quantity) ifquarts or full gallons are utilized. Annuals,perennials, etc. shall be flat cells or larger.

LAWNS

All lawn areas shall be solid sodded with specificexceptions as follows:

• On lots that are 1/2 acre or greater in size, aminimum of 60% of lawn area must be solidsodded. Seed and mulch may be used on theremainder of the lawn area with the approval ofthe Reviewer.

• Slopes that are 4:1 or greater must be solid sodded.

Residential Trees

LANDSCAPE L4

DECIDUOUS CANOPY TREES

American Beech Fagus grandifloraBald Cypress Taxodium distichumBlack Gum Nyssa sylvaticaBlue Beech Carpinus carolinianaBluff Oak Quercus austrinaChestnut Oak Quercus michauxiiChinkapin Oak Quercus muehlenbergiiDrake Elm Ulmus parvifoliaDurand Oak Quercus durandiiElm - Allee Ulmus parvifolia ‘Emer II’Elm - Athena Ulmus parvifolia ‘Emer I’Florida Elm Ulmus americana floridanaFlorida Maple Acer barbatumNuttall Oak Quercus nuttalliiOvercup Oak Quercus lyrataPond Cypress Taxodium ascendensRed Maple Acer rubrumRiver Birch Betula nigraShumard Oak Quercus shumardiiSweetgum Liquidambar styracifluaTulip Poplar Liriodendron tulipiferaWeeping Willow Salix baylonicaWillow Oak

EVERGREEN & SEMIDECIDUOUS TREES

American Holly Ilex opacaEast Palatka Holly Ilex x AttenuataLive Oak Quercus virginianaLive Oak - Highrise Pinus taedaLive Oak - Millenaire Quercus virginiana ‘QVTIA’Live Oak - University Quercus virginiana ‘CLTF2’Loblolly Pine Quercus virginiana ‘IFAS’Longleaf Pine Pinus palustrisMagnolia Magnolia grandifloraSlash Pine Pinus elliottii ‘Improved’Spruce Pine Pinus glabra

ORNAMENTAL TREES - DECIDUOUS

Crabapple Malus angustifoliaCrape Myrtle Lagerstroemia indicaEarly Flowering Prunus serrulataCherry Cherry Dogwood Cornus floridaEastern Redbud Cercis canadensisFlowering Peach Prunus persicaFringe Tree Chionanthus virginicusJapanese Maple Acer palmatumKwanzan Cherry Prunus serrulata ‘Kwanzan’Plum Prunus AngustifoliaSaucer magnolia Magnolia x SoulangianaStar Magnolia Magnolia Stellata

ORNAMENTAL TREES - EVERGREEN

Burford Holly Ilex cornuta ‘Burfordii’Cherry Laurel Prunus carolinaDahoon Holly Ilex cassineItalian Cypress Cupressus sempervirensLeyland Cypress Cupressocyparis leylandiiLoblolly Bay Gordonia lasianthusLoquat Eriobotrya japonicaPodocarpus Podocarpus macrophyllusSouthern Red Cedar Juniperus silicicolaSweetbay Magnolia virginianaTea Olive Osmanthus fragransWaxleaf Ligustrum Ligustrum japonicumWax Myrtle Myrica cerifera

All plant material shall be Florida #1 or better asdescribed in Grades and Standards for Nursery Plants, 2ndEdition: February 1998, published by the FloridaDepartment of Agriculture and Consumer Services.Slash Pine

Live Oak Wax Myrtle Youpon Holly Bald Cypress

Tree Protection & Preservation

L5 LANDSCAPE

PRESERVATION

Preservation of existing trees is required. All trees of4" caliper (DBH) or larger shall be retained unlessclearing is approved by the Reviewer.

REMOVAL

When an existing 4" DBH tree(s) cannot bepreserved with a reasonable site plan, removal maybe permitted by the Reviewer. Transplantation ispreferred to removal.

FERTILIZING

Trees to be preserved shall be deep-root fertilized 90days prior to site development. Prune the trees toallow clearance for construction as soon as finalbuilding locations are determined. An ISA CertifiedArborist shall perform all tree pruning.

DISTURBANCE

No disturbance of any kind (cut or fill) shall occurwithin five feet of any tree trunk of 12" DBH (56"above grade). Where grading cuts must occur withinthe drip line area, the grade shall not be loweredmore than 1’ at half the distance from the drip line tothe trunk. Outside the drip line, grades shall not becut steeper than 4:1 (horizontal:vertical) to the dripline. Retaining walls outside this limit shall notsurround more than one half of the tree. Tree rootsexposed by cuts shall be covered as soon as possiblewith a 3" depth of organic mulch and peat mossmixture.

BARRICADES

Where possible, tree protection barricades shall beerected at the drip line prior to any constructionactivity.When grading or excavation must occurwithin the drip line, barricades shall be placed at halfthe distance from the trunk to drip line or at aminimum of 5’ from the trunk.

FILL

When fill must occur under and around existingtrees, aeration shall be provided to buried roots andlight-weight fill shall be utilized to reducecompaction of roots. When 18" or more of fill isplaced within the drip area, one-half inch diameterdrain pipes in a 1’ deep gravel bed shall be installedto provide drainage.

UNDERSTORY

Existing understory vegetation shall be retained asbuffers to the extent possible, particularly withevergreen and flowering species. Buffers shall beplanted and enhanced when existing vegetation isnot sufficient to provide desirable privacy screeningor opacity. Native evergreen and flowering speciessuch as Florida Anise, Ocala Anise, or FloridaLeucothoe are recommended for these areas.Acceptable non-native buffer/hedge species includeAzalea, Burford Holly, and Camellia.

Proper scale, proportions, details, and materials capitalize on heavily woodedsite to create visual presence for the house among the large, mature trees.

Site designed to take advantage of mature vegetation. Site and house design consider the height and drip line diameter of maturevegetation.

House situated away from mature vegetation to removeonly vegetation of a lower caliper.

Shrubs & Groundcovers

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The use of indigenous and native species of shrubsand groundcovers is encouraged although thefollowing plant list contains many non-native plants.Plants not listed are not necessarily excluded fromuse, but are subject to approval by the Reviewer.

SHRUBS/GROUNDCOVERS

African Iris Dietes vegetaAgapanthus Lily Agapanthus sp.Anise Illicium sp.Arborvitae Thuja orientalisAsian Jasmine Trachelospermum sp.Aucuba Aucuba japonicaAzalea Rhododendron sp.Banana Shrub Michelia figoBeautyberry Callicarpa americanaBorder Grass Liriope sp.Boxwood Buxus sp.Butterfly Bush BuddleiaCamellia Camellia sp.Canna Lily Canna flaccidaCarolina Jasmine Gelsemium sempervirensCast Iron Plant Aspidistra elatiorCleyera Ternstroemia gymnantheraCoontie Palm Zamia floridana

Cordgrass Spartina bakeriCreeping Fig Ficus repens/pumilaCrinum Lily Crinum sp.Daylilies Hemerocallis sp.Egyptian Papyrus Cyperus papyrusEuropean Fan Palm Chamaerops humilisFakahatchee Grass Tripsacum dactyloidesFatsia Fatsia japonicaPineapple Guava Feijoa sellowianaFlorida Leucothoe Leucothoe populifoliaFountain Grass Pennisetum sp.Gardenia Gardinia sp.Heather Cuphea hyssopifoliaHolly Ilex sp.Holly Fern Cyrtomium falcatumHoneysuckle Lonicera sp.Hosta Lily Hosta sp.Hydrangea Hydrangea sp.India Hawthorn Rhaphiolepis sp.Iris Iris sp.Ivy Hedera sp.Junipers Juniperus sp.Lantana Lantana sp.Loropetalum Loropetalum sp.Maiden Grass Miscanthus sp.

Mondo Grass Ophiopogon sp.Muhly Grass Muhlenbergia capillarisNeedle Palm Rhapidophyllum hystrixPampas Grass Cortaderia sellowianaPanic Grass Panicum sp.Pittosporum Pittosporum sp.Primrose Jasmine Jasminum sp.Roses Rosa sp.Sago Palm Cycas revolutaSaw Palmetto Serenoa repensSpider Lily Hymenocallis sp.Tea Olive Osmanthus fragransViburnum Viburnum sp.Wax Myrtle Myrica ceriferaWax Privet Ligustrum japonicumYew Podocarpus sp.Yucca Yucca sp.

All plant material shall be Florida #1 or better asdescribed in Grades and Standards for Nursery Plants, 2ndEdition: February 1998, published by the FloridaDepartment of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

Azaleas

Lantana Fountain Grass Cast Iron Plant

Spider Lily Banana Shrub

Roses

Grasses & Wildflowers

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The following palette options are wildflowermeadow mixes that are appropriate for varying siteand seasonal conditions. Each option documentscharacteristics as recommended by the University ofFlorida Cooperative Extension service.

PERENNIAL MEADOW

This meadow type would be appropriate for largeexpanses in full sun and would create a subdued,prairie-like image similar in character to that of thecurrent landscape. Plants are generally in the 2’ to 4’height range.

Broomsedge Andropogon spp.Indian Grass Sorghastrum nutans or

S. secundumSwitch Grass Panicum virgatumPlume Grass Erianthus spp.Fakahatchee Grass Tripsacum spp.Love Grass Eragrostis spp.(Purple Love Grass) E. spectabilisMuhly Grass Muhlenbergia capillarisGoldenrod Solidago spp.Mist Flower Conoclinum coelistinumBlazing Star Liatris spp.False Foxglove Agalinus purpureaAster Aster spp.Sunflower Helianthus spp.Eupatorium Eupatorium spp.

ANNUAL MEADOW

This spring-blooming meadow mix may beappropriate in areas where a more colorful floweringeffect is desired. However, the effectiveness overtime of this meadow would depend on the plants'abilities to self-seed, as most are annuals.

Indian Blanket Gaillardia pulchellaBlack-eyed Susan Rudbeckia hirtaLanceleaf Coreopsis Coreopsis lanceolataTickseed Coreopsis tinctoriaRoadside Phlox Phlox drummondiiEvening Primrose Oenothera speciosaPurple Coneflower Echinacea purpureaRed Mexican Hats Ratibida columnarisYellow Coneflower Echinacea paradoxaScarlet Sage Salvia coccineaLemon Mint Monarda citriodoraCosmos Cosmos bipinnatus

TRANSITIONAL MEADOW - "Flowering Lawn"This meadow is recommended for transitionsbetween road or path edges, taller meadow areas,and for passive recreational areas requiring a lowerheight of plant growth to accommodate anticipateduses. Periodic mowing, once every one or twomonths, would be required. The effective heightwould be in the 5” to 12” inch range.

Crimson Clover Trifolium incarnatumWood Sorrel Oxalis spp.Blue-eyed Grass Sisyrinchium spp.Rain Lily Zephyranthes atamascoMatch Weed Lippia nodifloraRichardia Richardia brasiliensisMoss Verbena Verbena tenuisectaLyre-leaf Sage Salvia lyrata

SHADY MEADOW

This groundcover mix would be appropriate forwood-lands and areas beneath Live Oak and othertree canopies.

Violet Viola spp.Wild Ginger Hexastylis arifoliaWoods Fern Thelypteris spp.Small Chain Fern Woodwardia areolataChristmas Fern Polystichum acrostichoidesPartridgeberry Mitchella repensWoods Grass Oplismenus setariusLyre-leaf Sage Salvia lyrataSpiderwort Tradescantia virginianaBloodroot Sanguinaria canadensisTrillium Trillium spp.River Oats Chasmanthium latifoliaSpike Grass Chasmanthium sessilifloraButterwort Senecio aureusPennsylvania Sedge Carex spp.Indian Pink Spigelia marilandica

AQUATIC EDGE

The following plants may be included for plantingalong privately owned aquatic edges. No landscapeplanting may occur within jurisdictional wetlands,wetland setbacks, bodies of water, or storm watermanagement facilities.

Pickerel Weed Pontideria cordataArrowhead Saggitaria spp.Blue Flag Iris Iris spp.Cardinal Flower Lobelia cardinaliSpider Lily Hymenocallis carolinianaCrinum Lily Crinum americanumLizard's Tail Saururus cernuusSoft Rush Juncus effususMaidencane Panicum hemitomum

Blue Flag Iris

Broomsedge Muhly Grass

TrilliumFakahatchee Grass

Goldenrod

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