Summary of
Timber Farms Deed Restrictions
Item |
Requirement |
Reference |
Fences |
Preapproval of TFMA required. Wood or vinyl. Not over four feet high Not located forward of rear corners of house. |
Section V.13 |
Sheds |
Preapproval of TFMA required. Restrictions on size and construction. Not located forward of rear corners of house. |
2004 Amendment |
Swimming pools |
In ground pools permitted, subject to preapproval by TFMA. No above ground pools. |
Section V.13 |
On-street parking |
TF residents - none between midnight and dawn, and only |
Section V.9 |
Other vehicles |
No parking of boats, campers, motor homes, trailers, or oversized |
Section V.9 |
Vegetable gardens |
Permitted in the back yard only. |
1990 Amendment |
Solar panels |
Not allowed. |
Section V.12 |
Additions & other exterior modifications |
Must be in architectural harmony with the existing home, |
Section IV.1 |
Pets allowed |
Dogs, cats, or other common domesticated household pets |
Section V.5 |
Signs |
No signs of any kind, except street numbers. |
Section V.6 |
Clotheslines |
Laundry lines and poles outside houses are prohibited. |
Section V.10 |
Lawn decorations |
No statues, bird feeders, fountains or other decorations. |
Section V.13 |
Christmas lights |
Permitted, but must be removed each year by January 15. |
Section V.12 |
New Castle
County Code (and DelDOT*) Requirements
Item |
Requirement |
Grass and weeds |
Grass and weeds no taller than eight inches. |
Parking on lawn |
No vehicles (cars, trucks, RVs, boats, trailers) on lawns. |
Unregistered or junk cars |
No unregistered or junk cars stored outside. |
Trash, debris, bulk items |
No trash, debris, tires, old appliances, or furniture can |
Home maintenance |
Property (doors, windows, roof, etc.) maintained in good |
*Basketball hoops |
*Not permitted in streets, and the areas within seven feet |