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as design elements to enclose and define courtyards, to extend and relate the building forms to thc landscape, as well as to assurc security and privacy elements. Homcowncrs will be encouraged to screen boundaries with natural trees or shrubs whenever possible. All fences must conform to the PUD Fencing Plan. This plan designates the location and design of minimum fencing requirements for individual homesites. This plan may restrict or prohibit certain fence or wall treatments desired by homeowners. The purpose of the plan is to create continuity within the community as viewed from the golf course, roads, open space areas and natural areas. PUD Fencing Plan should be reviewed prior to starting any design work. All walls and fences must be approved by the City prior to their installation. Walls that face the street should be constructed of material that matches or complements the architectural style of the residence. Acceptable materials include stucco, stone, brick or wrought iron with masonry columns. This requirement also applies where side fences face the street on comer lots. Fencing visible from the street must be landscaped. Long stretches of bare fences or walls will not be allowed. Purchasers of home sites with rear yard slope areas should carefully review the Fencing Plan and pay special attention to the restrictions on their homesite. Retaining Walls An effort should be made in the grading design to minimize the use ofretaining walls. However, the City understands that situations will arise that require their use. If retaining walls are required, they should be constructed of materials that complement or match those used on the residence and be screened or softened by the use of landscaping. Any retaining walls that are greater than four feet (4') in height (as measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall) should be designed or reviewed by a structural engineer. Check with the City of Pleasanton Building Department for any additional requirements (i.e. permit). Retaining walls on individual lotsgreater than five feet (5') in height will not be allowed without a variance from the City. Accessory Structures Any proposed accessory structures should be located on the site plan. This includes pool houses, detached garages, guest house, play structures, storage sheds or any other architectural structure proposed for a homesite in addition to the main structure. All Silver Oaks Estates design requircments which are applied to the main residence should also be applied to any proposed accessory structures. The maximum height is fifteen feet (15') as measured from finished grade. Any accessory structure over ten feet (10') in height will require Administrative Design Review from the City of Pleasanton. The homeowner is responsible for the review process through the City of Pleasant on if the accessory structure is over ten feet (10') high, as measured from finished gradc. 7