a. Purpose and Intent

Purpose and intent of these guidelines is to set forth minimum design standards to be utilized in the implementation of the development plan for Canterbury Woods as a planned development district. The objective of Canterbury Woods is a creation of a residential community which is aesthetically pleasing and functionally convenient. The developer wishes to improve the standard zoning with a development of more open spaces, recreation and less density while providing both single family homes and patio homes that the consumers have demanded in their lifestyle decisions. The developer's goal is the creation of a harmonious community that accents the scenic and natural setting of the land.

b. Land Use

The land use districts permitted within Canterbury Woods development shall be as follows:

c. Setback Criteria

1.

Single Family - 10,000 square foot lots

(a)

Setbacks (including garages and carports)

(1)

Front yards:  30′ minimum setback from road right of way

(2)

Side yards:  8′ minimum setback with a 20′ aggregate

(3)

Rear yards:  20′ minimum setback. See Item (c) for additional requirements on marsh lots

(4)

Corner lots:  30′ minimum on both right of way frontages

(b)

Accessory structure setbacks (not including garages and carports)

(1)

Front yard:  30′ minimum setback from road right of way

(2)

Side yard:  5′ minimum setback

(3)

Rear yard:  5′ minimum setback

(c)

Additional Rear Yard Setbacks for Marsh Lots Lots fronting Church Creek Marsh shall have a rear yard buffer setback in addition to the rear yard setbacks indicated above in (a)(3) and (b)(3). This rear yard buffer shall be 20 feet. No structure (buildings, fences, etc.) shall be allowed in this buffer. Applicable lots are 11, 12, Block B and 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 of Block E as identified on a Canterbury Woods plat plan prepared by Enwright Associates dated February 3, 1984.

(d)

Lot size:  Minimum 10,000 square feet.

(e)

Lot occupancy:  Maximum 30 percent.

(f)

Height requirements are as specified in City of Charleston Zoning Ordinance (SR-1).

(g)

Lot width shall be a minimum of 20 feet at road right-of-way.

2.

Single-Family - 8,000 square foot lots

(a)

Setbacks (including garages and carports)

(1)

Front: 25′

(2)

Side: 8′

(3)

Rear: 8′.

(b)

Accessory structure setbacks (not including garages and carports): Same as A-1.

(c)

Lot size: Minimum 8,000 square feet.

(d)

Lot occupancy: Maximum 35 percent.

(e)

Height is as specified in City of Charleston Zoning Ordinance (SR-1).

(f)

Lot width shall be a minimum of 20 feet at road right of way.

3.

Patio Homes

(a)

Setbacks

(1)

Front yard:  25′ minimum setback from road right of way

(2)

Side or interior yard:

i.

2′ mandatory setback from zero lot line with no roof drainage allowed on the neighboring property.

ii.

10′ minimum setback on non zero lot line side yard.

(3)

Rear yard:  15′ minimum setback

(4)

Corner lots:  25′ minimum setback from road right-of-way (Front Yard) shall apply to only one (1) frontage.

(b)

Accessory structure setbacks

(1)

Garages or Carports

i.

Front yard: 13′ minimum setback from road right-of-way.

ii.

Side yard: 2′ minimum setback from zero lot line and 2′ minimum setback from non zero lot line side yard.

iii.

Rear yard: 15′ minimum setback.

(2)

Other accessory structures

i.

Front yard: no required setback.

ii.

Side yard: 2′ minimum setback from zero lot line and 2′ minimum setback from non zero lot line side.

iii.

Rear yard: no required setback.

(c)

Additional Rear Yard Setbacks for Marsh Lots Lots fronting Church Creek Marsh shall have a rear yard buffer setback in addition to the rear yard setbacks indicated above in (a)(3), (b)(1)iii., and (b)(2)iii. This rear yard buffer shall be 25′. No structures (fences, buildings, etc.) shall be allowed in this buffer.

(d)

Lot size is 4,000 square feet minimum.

(e)

Bulk requirement is a maximum height measured from finished grade at the building foundation.

(f)

Height requirement is 35′ maximum height measured from finished grade at the building foundation.

(g)

Lot width shall be a minimum of 20′ at road right-of-way.

d. Master Plan

Use of all property within the Canterbury Woods PUD shall be restricted in accordance with the Revised Master Plan prepared by W. Warren Pruitt, ASLA, and dated August 20, 1987, attached to and made a part hereof.

e. Lot Criteria

Canterbury Woods' goal is to provide a natural setting that maximizes the beauty of each lot. The developer or his assignees will enforce this condition. All lots shall be used for residential purposes exclusively.

f. Fences and Walls

1.

Single Family. Fences within the front yards will not be allowed between the road right-of-way to the house. Rear yard fences shall be a maximum of 6′. The fences shall be made of natural materials such as wood or brick. No chain link fences will be allowed.

2.

Patio Homes

(a)

Patio walls (wall adjacent to the zero lot line, not the building wall itself) shall be a minimum of 6′ and a maximum of 8′ in height. This wall shall extend a minimum of 15′ from the rear wall of the building. Patio walls shall be set back a minimum of 13 feet from the front property lines and 2′ from the zero lot line.

(b)

Privacy wall or fence (wall occurring elsewhere and is not identified as the patio wall) hall be a maximum of 6′ in height. The front setback shall be a minimum of 13′; the non zero lot line side yard setback shall be a minimum of 2′; and there is no setback requirement for the rear yard.

(c)

Both patio walls and privacy walls or fences shall be constructed of natural materials such as brick or wood. They shall not allow visibility into the adjoining property. Chain link fences will not be allowed.

g. Off-Street Parking Requirements

The number of off-street parking spaces required for this development shall be as follows:

1.

Residential - As specified in the City of Charleston Zoning Ordinance.

2.

Pool and Playground - As specified in the Zoning Ordinance.

3.

No permanent parking of vehicles on the street is permitted.

h. Screening

Existing vegetation will be retained wherever possible to provide screening. Additional landscape materials will be added where necessary.

i. Streets

All streets shall be constructed in accordance with the City subdivision regulations and road code. These streets shall be dedicated to the public. All streets shall be public.

j. Phasing

The project will be built in phases. The construction phasing sequence for the residential portion of the project, if any, will be done as follows:

Phase I 1984

Phase II 1985

Phase III 1986

Phase IV 1987

The developer reserves the right to alter this schedule due to any unforeseen market conditions.

k. Water, Sewerage and Other Amenities

Maintenance of the water, sewer system and trash removal, until it is accepted by a local governmental entity, is the responsibility of the developer. Drainage easements, upon approval, will be dedicated to the public.

The swimming pool and other open space amenities will be owned and maintained by the developer until such time as they are turned over to the Homeowners Association.

l. Lake Character

1.

Owners of lots fronting on lakes will not erect or construct any dock or pier.

2.

Any lake maintenance costs will be the responsibility of the Homeowners Association.

3.

No boat of any nature shall be placed on the lake unless the same shall:

(a)

Be propelled by sail, oars, or paddle. Motors of any type are prohibited.

(b)

Not exceed twelve (12) feet in length and four (4) feet in width.

(c)

Be maintained in an orderly manner.

m. Outbuildings

No structure of a temporary nature shall be erected or allowed to remain on any lot, and no trailer, camper, shack, tent, garage, barn or other structures of a similar nature shall be used as a residence or for any other purpose, either temporary or permanent; provided, however, that nothing contained in this paragraph shall be construed to prevent those engaged in construction from using sheds or other temporary structure as offices or storage shelters for material during periods of construction.

n. Public Services

Fire protection, garbage collection, and police services shall be provided by the local governmental agencies.

o. Signs

The placement and design of signs will be limited to project identification and shall be made of wood and/or masonry materials. All signs shall be approved by City of Charleston Zoning Division.

Signs to be erected are:

1.

Main entrance on Glendale Avenue will consist of an entrance sign constructed in the main entrance island. The sign will not exceed 32 square feet in size, eight (8) feet in height and six (6) feet in width. The sign will not be placed within five (5) feet of the curb.

2.

The secondary entrance sign on Pinehurst Avenue will be placed in a common open space area, placed on the right of road right of way. The sign will not exceed 20 square feet in size, five (5) feet in height and four (4) feet in width.

3.

Patio home neighborhood clusters will have an entrance sign on each entrance road. The sign will be placed in a common open space area, placed on the right of the road right of way. These signs shall not exceed 16 square feet in size, four (4) feet in height and three (3) feet in width.

4.

Single family home neighborhoods will have one entrance sign placed in a common open space area, placed to the right of the road right of way. These signs shall not exceed 16 square feet in size, four (4) feet in height and three (3) feet in width.

5.

Each recreational area shall have one entrance sign placed in common open space area, placed to the right of the road right of way. These signs shall not exceed 16 square feet in size, four (4) feet in height and three (3) feet in width.

No commercial signs are allowed with exception to realtor signs. The realtor signs will conform to City of Charleston regulations.

p. Critical Line

There are no areas within the surveyed boundary that are below the critical line as determined by the South Carolina Coastal Council.

q. Site Plan

Site plan approval will be obtained from City of Charleston Zoning Office prior to obtaining building permits.