ILMJennifier - I hope the following non-expert information helps.
Q. Does anyone have information on the architectural guidelines at SJP?
A. Check out this link -
St. James Plantation Property Owners' Association
There is a wealth of information.
Q. Specifically, I am trying to find out if I were to purchase a lot, would my home need to be a specific minimum square footage?
A. I believe so. The minimum size of the home may be neighborhood dependant.
Q. Would I have to choose from a list of "preferred" builders?
A. No.
Q. Am I limited to certain styles of homes?
A. I do not believe so, but they can not be over a certain height (more info in the guidelines)
Q. Are garages to be side loading only, or can they be front loading?
A. From the guidelines: Garages (Garages are required and must accommodate at least two cars)
Residents must be able to park their cars in the garages. Side loaded or rear loaded garages are preferred. Front loaded garages are allowed but must include windows, panels or trim that enhances their appearance from the street. Landscape materials must also be used to screen parking areas and side load garage doors from streets and adjacent lots. Detached two car garages maybe allowed as long as they do not obstruct views from adjacent lots and appear to be an extension of the main structure.
There are two houses with front loaded garages on my street and when my house is built, three houses with front loaded garages.
Q. Does the exterior of the home have to be brick/stone?
A. No, but may be neighborhood dependant. From the guidelines:
Exterior Elevations
The ACC reviews and determines the appropriateness of the property owners’ selections of exterior materials and colors to ensure that they are compatible with the existing homes in the immediate neighborhood, with the architectural style of the home, and with the natural surroundings.
Owners are required to include color board samples for any exterior surface of the home, including mortar color, with the Application for approval of Residential Construction form.
Approved exterior siding materials: Brick / Stucco / Cedar Shakes / Horizontal Wood Siding / Hardiplank / Stone Approved window, fascia, soffit, and trim materials are: Wood, Painted or Stained Aluminum, Painted Vinyl.
The ACC shall determine the appropriateness of exterior materials and colors for all construction.
Q. Are there gas lines in the neighborhood so I can have a gas cook top?
A. I wish. Many people have propane tanks, most are buried.
Good luck!
PilotPaul
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