Available downloads of our landscaping standards for the Coast Cottages at St. Simons.
SAINT SIMONS COAST COTTAGES NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION, INC.
LANDSCAPE STANDARDS
Revision February 4, 2025
The following Landscape Standards are adopted by the SSCCNA Board of
Directors as part of the Neighborhood-Wide Standard in compliance with the
governing documents for Saint Simons Coast Cottages Neighborhood
Association, Inc.
1. Indigenous species are encouraged as a foundation for
landscaping, but non-indigenous species may also be used for
added interest and beauty.
2. No grass lawns are permitted.
3. Natural mulch shall cover any unplanted yard area not used for
parking or walkways. Mulch should be refreshed periodically to
maintain freshness, color and fire retardant properties.
Effective June 1, 2025, the use of common pine straw shall be
prohibited due to its high combustibility during dry periods.
The Association recommends using the least combustible natural
mulch available, such as wood chips or, especially, composted
wood chips.
For information on the combustibility of various mulches, see
https://naes.agnt.unr.edu/PMS/Pubs/1510_2011_95.pdf
4. Bushes shall be trimmed periodically to control excess growth and
enhance beauty.
5. Palm trees shall be trimmed to remove dead, dying or drooping
fronds. Berry pods shall be removed to help control raccoons, rats
and other unwanted animals.
6. Other trees shall be pruned according to common tree care
practices for health and beauty. Tree branches should not touch
any structure.
7. Parking areas shall be crushed shell. Shell material will be
supplied and refreshed periodically by the neighborhood
association for uniformity.
8. Walkways shall be natural pressure treated wood, approved
synthetic wood, natural stone, natural patio stone, unpainted
brick, crushed stone, or crushed shell. No concrete walkways are
permitted.
If an approved synthetic wood material is used for walkways, the
following brands and colors are pre-approved:
a) Trex Transcend Gravel Path
b) Timbertech Reliaboard Grey
c) Veranda Slate Grey
Other brands may be submitted to the ARC for consideration.