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331 RFTAINING WAil ~ An effort should be made in the grading design to minimize the use of retaining walls. However, 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, Retaining walls must be masonry, High quality stack block is allowable if color is appropriate to home color. See additional requirements included in the Meadowlark Landscape Design Guidelines. Check with the City of Pleasanton Building Department for requirements regarding structural engineering requirements for retaining walls. 332 GAMF ARFA~ PI AYHOLJ~E~ AND ALJXILARY ~TRLJCTLJRE~ The Subdivision Architect and the City of Pleasanton Planning Department must approve all detached structures. The style of all external/detached structures shall be consistent with the style of the residence, Basketball hoops and playhouses shall not be constructed on street-facing elevations, and must not be visible from the street. Landscaping shall be used to reduce dominance of external/detached structures to neighboring properties. 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 structure proposed for a homesite in addition to the main structure. All Silver Oaks Estates design requirements which are applied to the main residence will also be applied to any proposed accessory structures. The maximum height is fifteen feet as measured from finished grade. The design of accessory structures must be compatible with the architecture of the home including material and color selections, Arbors, trellises, gazebos and related shade structures that are open on all sides are considered accessory structures and may be located within setbacks. 3 33 ADDITION~ All additions to existing homes must be submitted to the Subdivision Architect and the City of Pleasanton Planning Department for approval. All additions must be designed to match the existing architectural style of the existing house. Roofing, exterior siding, exterior colors and masonry details must match the existing house. 334 MAli BOXE~ If individual mailbox enclosures are allowed by the USPS, the following shall apply: Masonry enclosures are encouraged, All mailboxes must comply with US Postal Service requirements. "