Cerros Sands Architectural Guidelines

All building concepts must be submitted to the Architectural Committee for review. This process should occur before an architect begins work on your plans to ensure compliance with the established architectural guidelines.

### Zoning, Minimum Building Requirements & Setbacks

**Residential**

- **R-1 Single Family Residential** – 1 home per parcel

- Minimum square footage exclusive of the garage:

  - Beachfronts: 1800 Square Feet

  - Beach-view: 1400 Square Feet

  - Channel: 1400 Square Feet

R-1 lots cannot be subdivided.

All residential parcels currently in inventory are classified as R-1.

#### Residential Construction Setbacks for R-1

- Side Yards: 10 feet

- Main Road Frontage: 25 feet

- Beachfront: 25 feet from the Beachfront Reserve.

- 25 feet from the property line separating it from the Beach View Parcel.

- Channel: 25 feet from the Channel Reserve

- Beach View: 25 feet from the property lot line separating it from beachfront property

**Exempt:** Pools, patios, decks, balconies, and stairwells.

Cul-de-sacs serve as access points for the beachfront and beach-view parcels.

#### Future Designations

The following designations may be utilized in the future as part of the Marina Specific Plan for duplexes, townhomes, and condominiums:

- **R-2:** 2 Homes or Units per parcel

- **R-3:** 3 Homes or Units per parcel

- **R-4:** Multi-Unit Residential (Condominiums or Planned-Unit Developments)

**Commercial**

- **C-BB:** Commercial Bed and Breakfast Parcels 808 & 809

- **C-M:** Commercial Marina

- **C-O:** Commercial Office

- **C-R:** Commercial Retail

- **C-RES:** Commercial Resort (Parcels 852 - 855 & 768, Future Parcels 28 - 32)

- **C-S:** Commercial Services

Commercial parcel designations may be altered to enhance the desirability of our community.

**Note:** C-BB can function as two R-1 parcels.

> **Important:** Proposals for R-E, R-2, R-3, R-4 & C may be submitted for review by the Architectural Committee and the Developer.

Every home built at Cerros Sands is custom-designed in accordance with architectural guidelines, and it is essential to have Belizean Architects approve the plans. They will collaborate with you to create your dream home, adhering to the Belizean Government requirement to utilize a Belizean architect.

To protect property values, the following building requirements are in place:

- Beachfront homes must be a minimum of 1800 sq ft

- Channel lot homes must be a minimum of 1400 sq ft

- Setbacks are 25 ft from the road and channel, and 10 feet on the side

**Fence/Walls/Structures:** The owner must not construct or permit the construction of any fence or wall on any part of the lot unless approved by the Architectural Committee.

To assist owners in meeting these criteria, we have established guidelines:

Any structures mentioned must be placed on your property or upon agreement with the owner of the adjoining parcel, forming a common barrier along the property line.

### Height Limitations (in Feet):

- Side yards: 4  

- Front yards: 4  

- Back yards: 4  

- Seafront: 3  

- Pools: 4

**Privacy Walls:** Subject to Architectural Committee discretion.

Installed pool fences for privacy and security should be at least 48 inches high from the finished level, measured along the exterior of the fence with no more than a two-inch gap from the bottom of the fence to the ground.

**Materials:** Acceptable materials include wood, stone, masonry, steel, iron, aluminum, plastic, or Coventec. Masonry and Coventec must be plastered. Zinc siding is not permitted.

**Power Systems:** Off-Grid applications, including wind and solar energy, are permitted. Any new technology developed will be reviewed for approval.

Docks are allowed on the canal and waterfront with the necessary permits and approvals from the Architectural Committee.