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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum square footage for a home in
Ventana? 2,000 Sq. Ft. above grade for a ranch style home. 2,500 Sq. Ft. above grade for a two story home. What is the minimum garage size for a home in Ventana?
What are the design requirements for a home in Ventana?
How long do I have to build a home in Ventana? Homes must be completed within 12 months after commencement of construction.
What are the landscaping requirements in Ventana? Limit of less than 20,000 Sq. Ft. of turf grass within the building envelope. Specified dry land mix grasses outside the building envelope.
Are there a minimum number of trees per lot? Yes. A minimum of 6 trees are required, with restrictions as to height and types.
· Is there a specific design for the entry monument & house numbers? Yes. There are five options to choose from. These are available upon request.
Are there guidelines for fencing? Yes. Fencing is only allowed inside the landscape envelope and must be approved by the Design Review Committee. How long do I have to complete my landscaping after moving in? All landscaping must be completed within 6 months of occupancy.
Can I have livestock on my property? No. Livestock, i.e: horses, cows, poultry, etc. may not be raised in Ventana.
What about domestic animals?
Ventana welcomes a reasonable
number of dogs, cats & household pets. Where does the water come from in Ventana?
There are two primary sources:
Windsor Municipal Water for inside home usage, and non-potable
water for landscape and irrigation usage. Who owns the water rights in Ventana?
All water rights for both inside
and outside use have been paid for by the developer. Non-potable
water rights have been deeded to the Homeowner’s Association. How is the water delivered to the lots?
The non-potable irrigation system,
including pumps and piping, was specified to municipal standards
& provides pressurized delivery to each lot. How much is the plant investment fee (water tap fee) to the Town of Windsor?
Because of the non-potable
irrigation system in Ventana, the plant investment fee has been
reduced by 2/3 from approximately $6,725 to $4,136. Is there a set amount of water available for Ventana homeowners for irrigation? No. As with all agricultural and municipal water supplies, annual water quantities for the Ventana irrigation system are based upon spring runoff availability. In an average runoff year, each lot has available to it three acre feet of irrigation water, which equals approximately one million gallons. 20,000 square feet of turf grass, the maximum allowed per lot, requires 1.5 acre feet per year which equals approximately 500,000 gallons. Is there a cost for a formal site plan & elevation review?Yes. The Design Review Committee submits your plans to an outside architect for review. The charge for this service is $500.00
Is there a cost for a formal landscaping plan approval? Yes. The Design Review Committee submits your plans to an outside landscaping firm for review. The charge for this service is $160.00
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