​Lawns shall be mowed and edged weekly during the growing season or as needed and kept free of weeds, clover, and moss to maintain a neat, well-cared-for appearance.
 

Hard surface areas (driveways, walkways, porches, sidewalks, and curbing) shall be kept clear of debris (with lawn clippings removed on the day of cutting), weeds, grasses, moss, and mildew growth.
 

Planting bed areas shall be well-maintained and kept free of weeds and debris.
 

Dead vegetation shall not accumulate in landscaped or hard-surface areas.
 

Lawn and planting bed areas shall be irrigated adequately to maintain the good health of the lawn and plants, subject to state and local water conservation requirements.
 

For good lawn and plant health, lawn and planting bed areas shall be fertilized as necessary, followed by thorough watering.
 

Pest control shall be performed as necessary to prevent the spread of insects that cause damage to the landscaping of the subject lot or neighboring lots.
 

Backyards and side yards visible from the street shall remain free of weeds and dead vegetation, irrigated, and fertilized to maintain good landscape health.
 

Pruning shall be performed as needed to maintain a neat, well-cared-for appearance. Trees, plants, and shrubs shall not obstruct the sidewalk or road.
 

Installation of artificial turf and/or plants is not permitted in any areas visible from the street. Artificial turf may be installed in backyards or side yards only with prior approval of the Architectural Control Committee (ACC).
 

Street trees within the adjacent right-of-way are the responsibility of the homeowner. Per the City of Mill Creek, tree limbs must be trimmed to a minimum height of 7 feet above sidewalks and 14 feet above roads.
 

Adjacent right-of-way areas (parking strips) shall be maintained to the same standards as lawns and planting bed areas. Per the City of Mill Creek, vegetation must be maintained so trees, plants, and shrubs do not overhang any portion of the sidewalk or do not obscure any traffic control device. Vegetation within three feet of a fire hydrant cannot be over six inches tall.
 

All refuse shall be kept in sanitary containers concealed from the view of any lot; the containers shall be regularly emptied, and the contents disposed of off the properties. No dumping of any kind (including yard waste) in open spaces or other Association property. No grass cuttings, leaves, limbs, branches, or other debris from vegetation shall be dumped or allowed to accumulate on any part of the property, except that a regularly tended compost device shall be permitted. ​
 

Any tree removal in the front yard or street strip visible from the street must be followed up with either removing the stump and roots or cutting below ground level to cover it with new landscaping. Any stump/root removal transitions from one homeowner to the next on the street strip area shall be smoothed and leveled so that no step is left behind.