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May 14, 2021 Version
Bridger Meadows,
Bozeman, Montana
Building and Landscape Design Regulations and Guidelines
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1: Architectural Control
1. Introductions, Purposes & Definitions
2. Architectural Control Process
a. Intent
b. Design Submittal Inclusions
c. Start of Construction
d. Completion
Section 2: Principles of Design
1. Principles of Design
Section 3: Architectural Design Guidelines
1. Intent
2. Density, Allowable Uses, Allowable
Areas and Setbacks
3. Roofs
4. Exterior Walls
5. Garages & Accessory Buildings
6. Enforcement
7. Declarants Right to Amend
Section 4: Landscape Design Guidelines
1. Intent
2. Landscape
3. Fences
4. Site Lighting
5. Dog Kennels
6. Utility Screens
7. Grading and Drainage
8. Yard Art
9. Recreation Vehicles
10. Irrigation
Section 5: Appendices
Appendix A - Design Review Checklist
Appendix B - Perennial Planting List
Appendix C - Ornamental Grasses Planting
List Appendix D - Evergreen Shrubs Planting
List Appendix E - Deciduous Shrubs Planting
List Appendix F - Deciduous Tree Planting
List Appendix G - Evergreen Tree Planting
List Appendix H - Street Tree Planting List
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Section 1: Architectural Control
Introductions, Purpose & Definitions
Introductions
These Building and Landscape Design Regulations and Guidelines (DRG)_ for Bridger Meadows are a component of the Declaration
of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and Reservations of Easements for Bridger Meadows which are implemented by the Bridger
Meadows Architectural Review Committee (“ARC”) in association with the Declarant and the Bridger Meadows Property Owner’s
Association, Inc. (Association).
Purpose
The purpose of the DRG is to ensure that all Improvements are compatible with the design objectives and overall aesthetic vision of the
Bridger Meadows Development. This document describes the general nature and appearance of Improvements made to Lots within the
community, in order that the ARC may review and approve or disapprove plans, specifications, designs, landscaping, sites and locations
of Improvements to be constructed or erected on any Lot within the property.
These DRG are meant to promote consistency between the style of landscape design and architecture and the current image of the
surrounding area. It is the intention of these DRG to create a sense of community where neighborhoods foster lasting friendships and
preserve the value of an Owner’s investment in this unique community.
Words used in this document shall maintain their standard definition or as defined by the City of Bozeman Unified Development
Ordinance or as defined by the Covenants applicable to this development. If there is a conflict, the City of Bozeman Unified
Development Ordinance shall prevail. The Builder/Owner is responsible for coordinating all conflicts with the ARC prior to initiating
work.
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Architectural Control Process
Intent
The DRG which follow are intended to complement the City of Bozeman Uniform Development Ordinance (UDO) which govern this
community, and to clarify the intention for the design of buildings and landscaping for this project. Specifically, these DRG set forth
design criteria that address the building design and location, landscaping, lot density, and other Improvements. The intent of these
DRG is to allow as much flexibility as possible while at the same time define a minimum level of quality and consistency of building
design which will be consistent with and maximize the quality of the overall project. The unique design elements of the Developer,
Building Contractor, Architect, Home Builder, and Owners for both the landscaping and the buildings will be respected, and individual
expression is encouraged, provided they are harmonious with the overall plan of the Project.
The ARC, and or its assigns, shall review submitted materials and plans for compliance with the DRG for any proposed Improvement
and approve or disapprove all plans based on the criteria set forth. No Construction Activity of any Improvement shall be made, erected,
altered, placed, or permitted to remain upon the Lot until all required submittals are approved in writing by the ARC and/or its assigns.
Applicability
The DRG are to be used by all persons involved in Construction Activity to any Lot within Bridger Meadows. The DRG may be amended
from time to time by the Declarant, in its sole discretion. These DRG, and any subsequent revisions, are applicable to all construction
commenced within the Subdivision, and any amendments or additions thereto from time to time
Standards for Review
It shall be the applicant’s responsibility to insure that all proposed Construction Activity shall comply with the International Residential
Code, National Plumbing Code, and the National Electrical Code, the DRG and all other applicable codes adopted by any regulatory
authority, including but not limited to the State of Montana, City of Bozeman and the Association, at the time of construction. The
Architectural Review Committee (ARC) does not review submittals for compliance with any building or safety code and no approval
from the ARC should be considered a determination that the Lot Owners’ plans comply with these or any other building or safety codes.
All plans must be harmonious with the overall plan for the development. All plans and designs are subjective and approval of such are
solely at the discretion of the ARC All plans, materials and specifications must be suitable to the site, adjacent properties, and the
neighborhood. All Improvements must be compatible with the surrounding properties so as to not impair or degrade property or aesthetic
values.
Approval or Disapproval by The Declarant or the ARC
The DRG will be administered by either (a) the Declarant or its designee or (b) the ARC, in accordance with procedures set forth in the
Declaration. The Declarant/ARC shall have fifteen (15) business days to approve or disapprove the location, construction design,
landscaping, and materials used for the home. These fifteen (15) businesses day approval period shall commence once all documents
necessary for review as identified in the Design Review Checklist have been submitted. These fifteen (15) businesses day approval
period shall apply to both Preliminary and Final Design Review. The Declarant/ARC may request additional plans, project
specifications, color samples, or sample materials. If additional documents are requested, the fifteen (15) business days for approval will
reset at the time the additional documents are received. The time for plan review shall be adjusted accordingly if plans are submitted
during any holidays. Approval of plans shall require a majority of the Declarant/ARC. If approval is not given within the fifteen (15)
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day time limit, the submission will be deemed denied. Upon approval the Owner is also required to secure a building permit from the
City of Bozeman, with the Declarant/ARC approval letter as a prerequisite for City review. Upon securing both the Declarant/ARC
approval letter and building permit from the City of Bozeman, the Owner may commence construction in accordance with the approved
plans. Any deviation from the approved plans, which, in the sole judgment of the Declarant/ARC, constitutes a deviation of any
substance from the approved plans, shall be promptly corrected at the sole expense of the Owner.
Disapproval by the Declarant/ARC during plan review will require that the applicant adhere to standards set forth in this document. All
comments made by the Declarant/ARC are final and shall be incorporated into any proposed Improvement.
Building Permits and Compliance Bond
No Construction Activity shall occur until approved by the Declarant/ARC. A compliance bond based on current market rates may be
required and if so, it will be held in an escrow account administered by the Declarant/ARC. Upon completion of construction and
landscaping of the sites, the job will be reviewed by the Declarant/ARC, and when satisfactorily completed, the compliance bond will
be released to the Owner. Some or all of the bond shall be used by the Declarant/ARC to complete unfinished landscaping or other work
needed on the site, if not satisfactorily completed by the Owner of the site.
Inspection of Work
Upon the failure of the Owner to complete the agreed upon work within the time allowed, or completion of any Improvement, if the
Declarant/ARC finds that such work was not done in strict compliance with all approved plans and specifications submitted for prior
approval, it shall notify the Owner and the Directors of the Bridger Meadows Property Owner’s Association of such noncompliance and
shall require the Owner to remedy the same. If, upon the expiration of seven (7) days from the date of such notification, the Owner has
failed to commence or communicate an approved upon timeframe to remedy such noncompliance, the ARC shall determine the nature
and extent of noncompliance thereof and the estimated cost of correction. The ARC shall notify the Owner in writing of the estimated
cost of correction or removal. The Owner shall then have five (5) days to commence such remedy. If the Owner still does not comply
with the Directors’ notice within such five (5) day period, the ARC, at their option, may remove the noncomplying design element or
remedy the noncompliance, and the Owner shall reimburse the Association upon demand for all expenses incurred in connection
therewith, including legal fees, as well as lose any conformance deposit held in escrow. If such expenses are not promptly repaid by the
Owner to the Association, the Directors may file a lien against the owner’s property for the unpaid expenses and may foreclose upon
the lien as provided in the Declarations for assessment liens, along with any other remedy as allowed by law. It shall not be necessary
for the Association to send to the owner a notice of right to claim a lien for any work performed by the Association to correct any
noncompliance on the part of the owner. This lien shall run with the land and be enforceable pursuant to the Declaration.
Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions
In the event of any conflict between the DRG and the Declaration, the Declaration shall govern and control.
Owner Responsibility
Each Owner has the responsibility to ensure that they have the most current edition of these DRG, and have carefully reviewed the DRG,
Bylaws, Declaration, and Property Disclosure. Each Owner is responsible for complying with these DRG and all provisions of the
Bylaws, Declaration, and Property Disclosure on file in the public records of Gallatin County, Montana as such documents may be
amended from time to time, as well as any applicable agreements, Rules and/or Regulations entered into or adopted by the Property
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Owner’s Association or any applicable governing authority.
It is the Owner’s responsibility to abide by the prohibition of hunting and discharging of any firearms in Legends at Bridger Creek II,
as the community is located within the City of Bozeman.
Design Submittal Inclusions
A review fee will be required at the time of submission of all the design submittal documents and materials. The fee shall be evaluated
and set by the Board from time-to-time. The combined Pre-Application fee along with the Final Design Review Application shall be
$900.00. The committee will not commence upon a review of any kind without being in receipt of all items identified in the pre-review
and final review checklist (See Appendix A).
We recommend you submit plans, elevations, and desired exterior colors for preliminary review. These preliminary reviews can expedite
the review process by identifying potential conflicts with the DRG as well as identifying potential solutions. This typically results in a
cost savings by identifying conflicts prior to finalization of your construction drawings. The ARC does not review plans and applications
for compliance with City Zoning or Building Code Requirements. It is the applicant’s responsibility to coordinate and comply with
appropriate reviews as required by the City of Bozeman.
Variances and Deviations
All variances from these DRG will require a $350.00 fee per individual variance. A variance is defined as any element within the design
submittal that does not comply with these DRG. Variances and deviations shall be brought to the attention of the ARC at the time of
Pre-Application Submittal. All variances and deviations will require written approval from the ARC prior to construction. No variances
shall be approved that conflict with the plain terms of the Covenants. The ARC does not review plans and applications for compliance
with City Zoning or Building Code Requirements. City of Bozeman Zoning Requirements and Building Codes enforced by the City at
the time of submission shall prevail. Approval of variances and deviations by the ARC shall not constitute approval by the City of
Bozeman and shall not supersede City Requirements. It is the applicant’s responsibility to coordinate and comply with appropriate
reviews and approvals as required by the City of Bozeman.
Completion
Once started, all work on any Improvement upon any Lot must be maintained on a continuous and diligent basis until completion, which
shall not exceed 18 months, unless otherwise approved in writing from the ARC.
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Section 2: Principles of Design
Following are basic Principles of Design which serve as the basis of design at Bridger Meadows. These principles are the
required building blocks to maintain the quality of design expected at Bridger Meadows and supplement the requirements of
the City of Bozeman Municipal Code sections and standards applicable to development within the City limits. Each project
will be evaluated based on the Principles outline in the DRG by the BMAC. This evaluation will serve as the litmus test for
the acceptability of the presented designs.
Site Evaluation and Design
Bridger Meadows is set within a wonderful natural environment which has a special and unique quality to be respected and
preserved. The design of the development embraces the natural environment and strives to celebrate it, while providing an
elevated quality of life for its residents.
The intent of development standards is to set the parameters for development and define building envelopes for each Lot
throughout the Bridger Meadows community. The standards should not limit creativity or individuality for design, but rather
ensure quality neighborhood design. These development standards have been derived from the City of Bozeman Unified
Development Ordinance and the comprehensive vision for the community.
The beginning of each design shall begin with site evaluation. This evaluation encompasses solar orientation, wind/weather
patterns, relationships to prominent views, relationships to neighboring views, and engagement of the street edge.
Consideration should be given to drainage patterns of the site, assuring that water is not ushered onto adjacent properties or
into the wetlands. Careful consideration must be taken when considering floor elevations and site grading. All surface runoff
from the building site, front and side lot areas, back yard to the extent feasible, will need to drain to the street. Once homes
are built, roof and downspout runoff will need to be directed toward the street. Alternatively, roof drainage may be routed to
rain barrels or on site infiltration facilities such as rain gardens or dry wells. These stormwater management requirements
do not apply to Lots 15 and 16, all of which will drain to the surface retention basin.
Designs shall consider interaction with neighboring properties such that excessive shading caused by structures does not fall
onto adjacent properties. Landscape Design considerations will be a critical component to a successful Site Design.
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Scale
Designs elements should be of a variety of scale,
create a diverse and interesting composition. Larger
volumes should be broken down into smaller
elements, addressing the pedestrian scale. Homes
should be scaled to fit their associated property, as
well as the personality of the design concept or style.
Rhythm
Architectural design elements of the same scale which are
repeated on a regular basis create rhythm and should be
employed when appropriate. Windows, structural supports,
color, exterior light fixtures, and building massing all have
the potential to contribute to successful rhythm and
ultimately design.
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Proportion
Proportion is the relationship of a part to the whole.
Proper proportion results in balance, where one
element does not unnecessarily dominate another
element. Elements such as windows and doors
should be proportionate to the walls in which they
reside. Additionally, rooms should be proportionate
to the functions which they serve (a Bathroom
should not be the same size as a Great Room). The
result of properly proportioned building elements if
that of harmony and balance.
Balance
Proper balance is an equal distribution of weight
or in the case of buildings, design across an
element. Homes should be designed holistically,
so as to create interest across all aspects of the
home, not just one face of the home. There
should be a focal point to a balanced design, with
supporting design elements across the remainder
of the design. Balance is largely attributable to
building masses and their size relationships to
other building masses.
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Color
The homes within Bridger Meadows are to
be a variety of colors. Exterior wall colors
used shall be tones which harmonize and
complement the surrounding site and
neighboring buildings. Trim may be more
colorful and contrasting in order to add
visual interest. Wall colors shall not be
applied in a way that creates horizontal
bands of color. Colors shall be applied to
volumes of built elements. Color schemes
shall be unique from the two directly
adjacent properties in each direction to
create visual interest.
Texture and Shadows
The surrounding natural environment
has a wide variety of texture resulting
in visual stimulation. Home designs
in Bridger Meadows should make
efforts to create variety through
texture. Textures should not be overly
emphasized as this can create an
excess of visual stimulation and be
detrimental to design. Texture can
also be used to create variety with a
limited color palette, utilizing
shadows as a design element. Shadow
should be employed to create
dramatic effects of contrast. This can
be in the form of deep eaves, deep
window trim, and use of materials to
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Materiality
Exterior materials shall emphasize the high quality
of homes designed for Bridger Meadows.
Materials shall be complementary to one another
and harmonious in nature. Application of materials
shall be considered artfully. Materials shall not be
placed to create horizontal bands of material across
the building. Acceptable wall cladding materials
are natural and manufactured stone and brick,
wood siding (painted or stained), cementitious
siding (painted), and stucco. Metal siding will be
approved on a case by case basis provided it is of
high quality and should not be considered the
primary exterior material. Vinyl siding and T1-11
plywood siding will not be allowed. All material
transitions shall occur at an inside corner. Natural
materials (i.e. stone, wood) will be required as a
primary material of each home.
Design Integrity
Design Integrity refers to the positive
influential impression the home
leaves on a viewer. Homes that
comply with the previously
referenced Principles of Design will
result in a home with Design Integrity.
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Section 3: Architectural Design Guidelines
Intent
To achieve diversity and interest in Bridger Meadows, numerous architectural styles are highlighted and noted within this
document. The intent of the following architectural guidelines is to provide for a degree of continuity throughout Bridger
Meadows development while allowing personal taste in choice of housing style. Furthermore, the intent is to establish
standards and theme direction to ensure that the type of housing constructed is comparable to and blends with the eclectic
styles of housing found in the surrounding developments, and that the type of housing avoids the appearance of “tract
housing.” Variances to the DRG may be considered by the ARC based upon design merit. All homes shall fully comply with
the International Residential Code, as well as all pertinent codes established by the State of Montana, Gallatin County, and
the City of Bozeman.
Bridger Meadows is intended to be a pedestrian friendly neighborhood that highlights a connection to the local environment
– with an emphasis on the local wetland habitat. Homes shall address the street scape, have prominent front entries, and be
architecturally designed with features that capitalize on the views of the Gallatin Valley. The homes are to be designed to
reflect the aesthetic lifestyle while providing contemporary floor plans consistent with the needs of today’s families. All
homes are to be designed by a Montana licensed architect. Exceptions may be considered based upon design merit as
approved by the ARC. Homes are to be based upon the following design styles:
• Contemporary
• Craftsman
• Farmhouse/Modern Farmhouse
• Prairie
• Mountain Modern
In most cases, multiple elevations are typically visible from the streetscape and adjacent properties, therefore they shall be
treated with adequate articulation, materials, and color in keeping with their individual architectural styles to enhance their
appearance and create an aesthetically appealing community environment. Articulation and use of materials shall be
carefully considered and applied. Large, blank expanses of walls are to be avoided. The following section suggests multiple
ways to accomplish this. The ARC shall emphasize the need for interesting architectural detailing and form, through selection
and variation of materials facing public views. The roofs of residences must include sufficient interest and variation through
the use of secondary roof forms, dormers, interrupted roof ridge lines, exposed rafter tails, and other variations of traditional
vernacular roof systems.
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Density, Allowable Uses, Allowable Areas and Setbacks
Density
No more than one (1) single household residence may be built on each single household Lot. Accessory Dwelling Units
(ADU’s) may be allowed upon Conditional Approval by ARC and City of Bozeman. ADU’s must comply with City of
Bozeman regulations.
Allowable uses:
Lots 1-16 are designated as Single-Family Residential Lots. All Lots are exclusively for residential purposes and not more
than one household (as defined by the City of Bozeman Unified Development Ordinance) shall occupy such residences,
provided however that nothing in this subparagraph shall be deemed to prevent any person from pursuing his or her calling
upon the Lot or dwelling unit owned by or occupied by such person, if such person primarily uses such Lot or dwelling unit
for residential purposes, is self-employed and has no employees working on such Lot or in such dwelling unit, and does not
advertise any product, work for sale, or service provided to the public upon such Lot or dwelling unit. The Leasing of any
Lot from time to time by the Owner thereof is subject to all the restrictions as may be adopted from time to time by the
Association
Home occupations or professions shall be allowed on Lots in Bridger Meadows provided that they adhere to the requirements
of the City of Bozeman Uniform Development Ordinance and the Declaration. No advertising or directional signs relating
to a home occupation or profession shall be allowed within the private, public, or commonly held lands within Bridger
Meadows. Any such home occupation or profession may require a City of Bozeman Home Occupation License or Business
License.
Setbacks
Each Lot in Bridger Meadows shall have a buildable area determined by building or structure setbacks as stipulated by the City of
Bozeman in effect at the time the Development was approved. If a utility easement is greater than the building setback required by the
City of Bozeman Municipal Code Requirements, said easement shall apply.
For all Lots other than corner Lots,
the setbacks are as follows:
Front Yards Adjacent to Local Roads 15 feet
Side Yards 5 feet
Rear Yards 20 feet
For all corner Lots,
the setbacks are as follows:
Front Yards Adjacent to Local Roads 15 feet
Side Yards Adjacent to street 15 feet
Alternate Side Yard 5 feet
Side Yards Adjacent to open space 5 feet
Rear Yard 20 feet
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Height Limits
Household building heights within Bridger Meadows shall be based
upon current zoning allowable building heights as established by the
City of Bozeman Municipal Code. Building height shall be measured
from the highest ridge to the lowest adjacent grade as illustrated in the
figure to the right.
On complex buildings with multiple heights, the building height shall
be determined by, calculating the highest ridge line of the building,
and measuring to the average of the highest and lowest existing grade
across the site from front to back yard. Finished grade shall be the final
elevation of the surface material, whether soil, paving, or decking,
adjacent to the building as shown on the Architect’s drawings.
With the approval of the ARC, chimneys, cupolas, and other
architectural features may exceed the given height limitations by no
more than six feet.
Special consideration to the height limitations may be given to unique architectural designs, determined solely by the ARC
The maximum building height shall never exceed the allowable maximum building height as stipulated by the City of
Bozeman.
Maximum and Minimum Dwelling Sizes
Each single household Lot (excluding townhomes) shall provide the minimum living space exclusive of garages, decks,
porches and carports of 1,800 square feet. Two story households are required to have a minimum footprint of 1,200 Square
feet excluding decks, patios and outbuildings. Any volume containing the front door of the house shall be 10’ wide at a
minimum.
All building first floor levels shall make every effort to be constructed 1’-6” above the adjacent top back of curb at road to
avoid potential problems with high ground water in the area. The Lot Owner is encouraged to solicit a professional
engineering evaluation of groundwater conditions on their specific lot, prior to foundation design. Basements are strongly
discouraged.
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Roofs
Roofs are a major element in the building design and therefore will be emphasized by the ARC. Shape and Form: Traditional
gable, hip and shed roof designs used in creative and aesthetically pleasing combinations are encouraged. Secondary roof
forms are highly recommended in designs for Bridger Meadows. They can be particularly effective when special care is
given to their massing and pattern.
In addition, no roof ridgeline shall extend more than forty (40) feet without interruption by an intersecting roofline, secondary
roof structure, or step-down roof in order to break up the overall roof mass.
Pitches
Roof pitches shall be chosen to accentuate the individuality of the building design. Careful consideration should be given to
the climate and detailing of low slope and flat roof elements if they are to be implemented in the design. Each individual lot
owner to route their roof drainage to rain barrels or on site infiltration facilities, or to surface drain the runoff to the front side of the lot
where it will collect in the street (this does not apply to Lots 15 and 16, all of which will drain to the surface retention basin).
Secondary Roof Structures
Dormers, skylights, and chimneys are considered secondary roof structures. Dormers and most other secondary roof
structures are encouraged, both to add interest and scale to major roof areas and to make habitable use of the space beneath
the roofs. Dormers and other secondary roofs may have gable, hip, or shed forms and may be stacked in multiple forms.
Eaves, Soffits, and Fascias
Eaves may have a horizontal or angled return to the wall. Soffits shall be required to cover all rafter tails and rough framing
material, except where framing members are intentionally exposed, finished, and protected from exposure. All roof edges
shall have a built-up (2) piece fascia (minimum 5-1/2”:3-1/2” ratio for built-up fascia). Larger fascias shall be deemed
necessary by the design review committee as it pertains to building scale.
Skylights
When designing the location of skylights, consideration should be given to both the interior and exterior appearance of the
unit. Locations should also be coordinated with window and door locations. Skylights shall be located away from the valleys,
ridges, and other areas where drifting snow and ice may hinder the performance and safety of the unit.
Solar Collectors
Solar collectors shall only be allowed as conditionally approved by the ARC. If allowed, solar collectors shall be integrated
into the overall roof design and shall be placed parallel with the slope of the roof or wall of the building, located so as to
minimize their appearance from public right of ways.
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Roofing Materials
Roofing materials shall enhance the building and need to be compatible with the single household residential neighborhood
characteristic of Bridger Meadows. The recommended roofing materials are natural cedar shakes, cedar shingles, metal
roofing, fiberglass, and asphalt composition shingles in an “architectural” grade. Other materials may also be considered
with written approval of the ARC. 3-tab asphalt shingles and exposed fastener delta rib metal roofing will not be permitted.
Gutters Downspouts and Flashings
Gutters and down spouts must be of a color and finish that blends with the finish colors of the structure. Exposed
galvanized material will not be allowed unless pre-patinaed. Painted elements shall have factory applied coatings only.
Flashing materials shall be copper, painted, or anodized sheet metal.
Chimneys, Roof Mounted Equipment, and Ventilating Roof Penetrations
Chimney and all roof-mounted equipment shall be integrated into the overall roof design and screened. All sewer,
bathroom, clothes dryer, how water heater, wood or gas stove, or other roof venting stacks shall exhaust to the exterior of
the building, and not into the attic, crawl space or basement. The visibility of all such venting stacks from the street front
shall be minimized, and all such stacks shall be painted a color as similar as possible to the roof material color. Exterior
antenna and/or satellite receivers shall not be located where
visible from the street and should be screened subject to
approval by the ARC. Chimneys can be an excellent design
feature. They are naturally strong elements due to their
prominence and visibility. A careful choice of materials and
proportions is necessary to fully benefit from the chimney as
design element. The use of exposed concrete block or exposed
stovepipe type chimneys is not permitted. The proportions of
the chimney should give a substantial, stable appearance.
Fireplace and mechanical flues and vents should be consolidated and enclosed within the chimney. All fireplaces and wood
burning devices must be approved by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and must comply with any
applicable state or local requirements. All chimneys must contain spark arrestors. Owners are encouraged to plumb burning
devices for natural gas.
Exterior Walls
The exterior walls are one of the most important aesthetic elements in the building design and will reflect the image of the
entire subdivision. Elements of specific concern are indicated in the Principles of Design portion of this document. The scale
and proportion of the exterior walls must have inherent interest and diversity and harmonize with the high-quality nature of
Bridger Meadows. Log homes will not be allowed.
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Foundation Walls
In the interest of creating a close integration between the Residence and its site and landscape, foundations and grading
should be designed to give the appearance of residences emerging from the ground. Exposed concrete foundation walls
shall be limited to a maximum eighteen (18) inches from the bottom of siding to the finished grade. Exposed concrete
exceeding eight (8) inches shall be covered by continuous year-round shrubbery, masonry veneer, or rigid metal that will
not oil-can and will stand the test of time.
Materials
Acceptable wall cladding materials are natural and manufactured stone and brick (as approved by the ARC), cementitious
siding, natural wood siding, which is painted or stained, metal siding and stucco. Vinyl, aluminum, and plywood siding such
as T1-11 will not be allowed. Stone/masonry veneer shall terminate on an interior corner and shall not be applied to only one
façade of the building. The ARC will consider other building materials on a case-by-case basis pending their conformance
to the overall character of the development. All materials will be required to be submitted to the ARC for review. Use of
natural materials is desired and encouraged as a primary finish of each home.
Massing Wall Form
No wall shall consist of a single finish treatment for more than fourteen (14) horizontal feet without interruption by a wall
projection or a different siding material, widow, wall corner, chimney, wall recess, porch or other architectural form that
adds interest.
Windows and Doors
Windows and doors are an important architectural element and therefore significant numbers are highly encouraged. All
glazing in windows and doors shall be of double or triple glazing. No mirror or colored glazing shall be allowed. All
divided lights and or simulated divided lights shall be positioned on top of the glazing rather than between the glazing
panels. All windows and doors shall be vinyl, aluminum clad, finished wood or other material acceptable to the ARC.
Sliding vinyl windows shall not be allowed on primary building elevation. Unclad custom-built windows for individual
applications shall
trimmed and painted to provide consistent appearance with all other windows of the home. Custom-built windows must be
approved by the ARC on a case by case basis.
The patterns, sizing, symmetry (or asymmetry) of windows and doors determines the scale and feel of a home. The ARC
will require that the following aspects be carefully addressed in the window and door design:
Consistency of types and shapes Window patterns consistent with design of the structure
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Decks, Balconies, Patios and Porches
Decks, balconies, patios, and porches shall be designed to enhance the overall architecture of the building by creating
variety and detail on exterior elevations. Decks at grade level shall be skirted to grade. Decks which are on the second story
(that are not cantilevered) and high off the ground shall either be sided down to a continuous concrete grade beam and
sided with the same siding as the main body of the structure, or they shall be required to have additional mass and size in
the vertical support posts and a soffit treatment to the underside of the deck which is approved by the ARC. Treated
Douglas Fir, except in structural members, is not an acceptable decking material. All structural supports shall have a
substantial base designed to accentuate the home.
Entries
The Entry shall be the dominant feature of each home in Bridger Meadows as viewed from the street. Particular attention
and detail shall be applied to the primary entry. The ARC encourages the use of quality doors, use of windows, and other
architectural elements to enhance the entries and provide a welcoming and interesting approach.
Exterior Lighting
All residential lighting (non-street lighting) shall be illuminated with lights that meet the City of Bozeman standard
requirements. In addition, all outdoor residential lighting shall be free of glare and shall be fully shielded or shall be
indirect lighting. No illumination shall extend beyond a property’s Lot line. No unshielded lights shall be permitted. No
mercury vapor or high-pressure sodium lights shall be permitted. For the purpose of this paragraph, the following
definitions shall apply:
• Fully shielded lights: outdoor residential light fixtures shielded or constructed so that no light rays are emitted by the
installed fixture at angles above the horizontal plane as certified by a photometric test expert
• Indirect light: Direct light that has been reflected or has scattered off of other surfaces
• Glare: Light emitting from a luminary with an intensity great enough to reduce a viewer’s ability to see, and in extreme
cases, causing momentary blindness
• Outdoor Lighting: The nighttime illumination of an outside area or object by any man-made device located outdoors that
produces light by any means.
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Garages & Accessory Buildings
Each single household home is required to have a minimum of an attached or detached two (2) car garage with a sectional
roll up door(s). In creating a sense of community, it is important that the front entry, rather than the garage dominate the front
elevation. All garages shall be subordinate to the home and as such shall be designed in a manner as to not be the dominant
feature of any home.
Consequently, side-loading or recessed garage configurations are required for residences without lane access. In most cases,
massing requirements will require offsetting of front-loading garages. Carports are discouraged, but are subject to reviewer
approval, and must be integrated into the overall design of the elevation.
Garage doors shall be subdued and oriented away from the street when possible. Garage doors shall be de-emphasized in the
elevation of the residence. Garage elevations and doors are an integral part of the design of any residence. Consequently,
architectural forms, materials and design details used in the residence’s elevation, should be incorporated into all garage
elevations. The use of decorative garage doors with relief or trim compatible with the architectural style of the residence is
required.
Plans for front-loaded garages must incorporate the following:
• Garage doors must be located on a plane which is set back a minimum of five (5’) feet from the front plane of the house
or front entry - whichever is closest to the front yard. In the case of a corner Lot, it shall be set back from the front and/or
side yard that contains the front door for the residential portion of the house. The front plane of the house shall be at a
minimum of 12’ long. If the house is located on a corner Lot and the garage door and the front door of the residential
portion of the house face the same street, the garage shall be located on the side of the house opposite the nearest
intersecting street, so that the garage is on the side of the house nearest the mid-point of the Block.
• Garage doors shall be recessed to a minimum of six inches in an exterior wall.
• A third garage bay on front elevations is allowed if distinctly separated from the other two bays. At least two feet of
horizontal separation and an appropriate change in roofline is required.
• Detached garages located behind the primary home are encourage. These garages should consider a central green strip
running down the driveway from the sidewalk to the garage to reduce the amount of impervious surface at each residence.
• Side access configurations which orient the garage doors outwardly to the side yard are allowed.
• Corner configurations shall orient the driveway and garage doors to the secondary streets. In such cases, the garage door
must still be screened from view from both the primary and secondary streets.
For Lots at the intersection of two streets, houses shall have the entry walkway and porch accessed from the same street as
the adjacent Lot closest to the mid-point of the block. The intention is to end the block with houses that relate to the street in
a similar manner as mid-block houses. Bozeman, MontanaBridger Meadows
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Accessory Buildings will be allowed in Bridger
Meadows on a case by case basis. Design of
accessory buildings is to be cohesive in style with
the primary building. Accessory Buildings include
but are not limited to:
● Storage Buildings
● Saunas
● Guest Quarters
● Personal Work Shops
Image illustrates cohesive design between primary structure and accessory structure
Prohibited Building Types
Prefabricated, modular, mobile, factory built and/or kit buildings of any type are prohibited.
Accessory Dwelling Unit
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU’s) are permitted in accordance with the City of Bozeman UDO requirements. All ADU’s
shall not exceed the maximum height of the primary residence. All ADU’s shall conform to City of Bozeman UDO
requirements as well as any other necessary approvals as determined by City, County and State. Confirmation that the design
complies with the City requirements shall be submitted with the application to the ARC.
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ENFORCEMENT
Enforcement of the DRG shall be through the Declarant, and after the Declarant Control Period ends the Bridger Meadows
Property Owner’s Association.
AMENDMENT
During the Declarant Control Period the Declarant reserves the right to amend these DRG as the Declarant deems necessary
or advisable. Such amendments shall have prospective application only, unless agreed to by the affected homeowners.
During the Declarant Control Period, each Lot Owner and each holder of a mortgage or trust indenture on a unit, by
acceptance of the deed or security instrument, hereby consents to all such amendments and grants unto the Declarant, as well
as its successors and assigns, a limited irrevocable power of attorney, coupled with an interest, to amend this document
without the need for a vote of the owners.After the Declarant Control Period, these DRG shall be amended by a majority of the
Board, at a regular or special meeting of the Board at which quorum is present. Except for changes in various fees allowed under the
DRG (which shall be amended without Membership input), before such amendment can occur, the Board must notify the members of
the proposed amendment(s) and hold a Meeting of the Membership . The purpose of the Membership meeting is to allow the
Membership to address any concerns, questions or other matters regarding the Amendments .
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Section 4: Landscape Design Guidelines
Intent
The overall vision for the landscaping of Bridger Meadows is one that enhances the residents’ quality of life and gives them
a feeling of living harmoniously with the surrounding natural environment. The landscaping shall take advantage of the
vegetation found throughout the region. Since a main focus of the community is towards pedestrian activity, the landscaping
shall play a major role in making Bridger Meadows a comfortable and visually pleasing place to walk. The landscaping shall
be a unifying tool, providing some visual continuity throughout, while also enhancing the homes, trails, and the common
open spaces. All landscape and site design shall strive to create unique and inviting environments, both within the personal
character of an individual property and through the enhancement of the development as a whole.
Landscape
Landscaping can be effectively used to accent driveways, define space, create “soft” privacy screens, and reduce the visual
impact of fences, and sheds. Since landscaping is a living and growing design element, consideration should be given to the
relationship between the applicant’s Residence and adjacent Residences. Planting and maintenance of trees and shrubs may
not obstruct sight lines required along roadways.
Thematic landscape features with overly distinctive colors, forms or materials that establish an independent theme that
detracts from the overall street scene, such as excessive sizes or quantities of glass blocks, mirror balls, pink flamingos,
Astroturf, rock gardens, paving, gravel roads, railroad ties, are not permitted in private yards where visible to the streets and
other Lots.
These DRG provide: the buffering of properties from wind and snow; the screening of parking for residences and pedestrian
areas; the enhancements of entry areas for individual buildings; guidance for the conservation of water and the encouraged
use of native or water-wise plant species.
General Requirements
▪ All landscape designs shall be drawn and stamped preferably by a Landscape Architect Licensed by The State of
Montana, or professional landscape designer with demonstrated experience.
▪ Landscaping and outdoor Improvements must be completed within nine (9) months of substantial completion of any or
each structure.
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▪ Ensure proper erosion control techniques are implemented: All disturbed areas must implement erosion control
techniques to ensure on-site and off-site protection. Slope stabilization is required on all slopes 3:1 and greater with Best
Management Practices (BMP’s) implemented as necessary.
▪ Conflicts with utilities: All landscape plans shall clearly illustrate all proposed utilities and infrastructure, both in plan
and legend. All landscaping and irrigation shall begin only after a thorough utility location survey is completed.
▪ Landscape remodels: All landscape remodel projects are to be consistent with the DRG.
▪ Landscape remodels and additions must be approved by the ARC prior to installation.
▪ No Lot Owner shall fill or obstruct the natural flow of any borrow ditch or drainage swale with the exception of the
materials placed for the location of the driveway culvert. No borrow ditches may be filled.
▪ Pursuant to regulations and requirements imposed by the City of Bozeman, boulevard trees within the Rights of Way
(ROW) adjacent to any Lots with sidewalk and boulevard strip. The City of Bozeman street tree guide should be used
when selecting plant species. The trees must comply with the City of Bozeman requirement and the DRG. The City of
Bozeman requirements with respect to boulevard tree planting will take precedence when discrepancies arise with the
DRG’s.
Drive Surfaces
Concrete
● All concrete to have hand tooled edges and joints with a 1/4” radius and 3/4” depth.
● Concrete paving may be used for driveways, sidewalks, and curbing.
● The use of dyed or colored concrete will be considered on a case-by-case basis as an alternative to standard concrete
within its permitted uses. Natural colors are preferred.
● A color sample must be presented to the ARC for review and approval prior to installation.
Sidewalks
● All sidewalks to be concrete poured at a minimum depth of 4”.
● All jointing and edges to be hand tooled with a 1/4” radius and 3/4” depth.
● All sidewalks shall comply with The City of Bozeman standard and maintain a minimum width of 5 ft.
Parking
● Parking is to be limited to private driveways and individual garages. The parking of vehicles in any non-designated area
including side yards, front yards, back yards, parks, common open spaces, and open spaces is not permitted.
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Noxious Weeds and Re-vegetation
● Owners shall control all noxious weeds on their respective Lots and shall destroy them according to county standards.
● Revegetation shall be approved in advance by the ARC and shall be required for all disturbed areas.
● Natural, native, and drought tolerant species are encouraged. Native species, as well as species that are well adapted to
our climate, are suitable for planting. Any plant that has proven to be invasive in our geographical region, for example:
Russian Olive, will not be allowed. Non-native species may be restricted or prohibited and must be approved by the ARC
before planting.
Non-native plants that have been cultivated for their ornamental qualities and are proven to be well adapted to our climate
will also be accepted.
• Any proposed lawns that may necessitate the use of fertilizers must be graded to drain away from the wetlands.
Planting
Residential Tree Requirements
• All Lots are to plant a minimum of seven (7) total trees including required street and boulevard trees with a caliper size
of 2” for four (4) trees and a caliper size of 2.5” – 3” for (3) of the trees, and are to be chosen from Bridger Meadows
approved Tree List (See Appendix). Any alternate species must be submitted to the ARC for review and approval prior
to installation. Three (3) of the minimum seven (7) required trees shall be coniferous. Coniferous trees shall not be less
than six (6) feet in height.
• The planting hole shall be at least twice the diameter of the root ball, the root flare of the newly planted tree invisible and
above ground, and there shall be a mulch ring 3’-4’ in diameter around each newly planted boulevard tree.
• In order to facilitate proper root growth for plants, it will be required to have 4”-6” of topsoil minimum.
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Residential Mixed Planting Beds
• Planting beds are to contain mixed shrubs and perennials. The naturalized massing of species is preferred to the sporadic
planting of individual species.
Mixed perennial and shrub planting beds shall be used in the screening of building entrances, parking areas and around
building perimeter. No exposed concrete building foundation will be allowed and must be screened through landscape
plantings for the perimeter of the building.
• Perimeter mixed planting beds are required in all areas of exposed foundation. Additionally, two (2) appropriately sized
mixed planting beds in the front yard and one (1) mixed planting bed in the back yard are required. Perimeter landscaped
beds that hold the purpose of screening exposed foundation should not be less than 4 ft in width.
• The use of native and/or waterwise plantings is encouraged. Cultivars of native species are also encouraged.
• All perennials and shrubs are to be selected from the DRC Approved shrub and perennials list (See Appendix), any
alternate species to be submitted to the ARC for review and approval prior to installation.
image illustrates the naturalized massing of species amongst each other image illustrates planting multiple groupings of plants, in a
single landscape bed, for a more natural appearance
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Image illustrates mixing shrubs and perennials in a landscape bed. Image illustrates the massing of one plan species being framed by boulders.
Images illustrate a few plant options from the Bridger Meadows Approved Planting Lists provided in Section 5: Appendices.
Pictured left to right: Terracotta Yarrow, Kinnikinnick, Russian Sage
Lawns
• All designated lawn areas to be established by either sod or seed, the use of drought tolerant sod mixes is encouraged.
All lawn areas to be clearly indicated on landscape plans. Rock and gravel type ground covers will not be allowed as
a general surface finish, but, may be used as a groundcover with at least half of the surface area covered with approved
plantings.
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Fences
Fences – Approval and Restrictions
All fencing is highly discouraged and is only permitted pursuant to the DRG, the City of Bozeman Municipal Code, and
Reviewer approval.
Front Yard Fences
Front yard fences are strictly prohibited. Fences around gardens are permitted provided that the size and construction type
shall have been approved by the ARC. Front fence line shall be set back a minimum of 1/3 the total Lot depth from the front
property line.
Rear Yard Fences
Fencing style is to be wood post and open rail format, approved by ARC, so as to not obstruct views to and from adjacent
Lots. In ground electrical fences are allowed for security of pets.
Privacy Fences
A privacy fence will drastically alter the appearance of a Lot and adjacent Lots. For this reason, it is recommended the Owner
discuss fencing plans with adjacent Lot Owners prior to filing an application with the ARC. Generally, privacy fencing will
not be allowed unless a need for such fencing is shown, and adjacent Lot Owners do not express substantial opposition.
Existing Fences
If an owner plans to attach a fence to an existing fence on a neighboring Lot, or if the Owner’s contemplated fence will at
any point be on the Owner’s property line, or cross the property line onto an adjacent Lot, it is highly recommended that the
Owner obtain written approval from the Owner of the affected Lot prior to filing an application with the Reviewer.
Property Survey – Fences
Owners must determine the exact location of their property line and make sure that any contemplated fence will not encroach
upon an adjacent Lot. It is recommended that Owners, who are unsure of their property line location, have a professional
survey completed to avoid any conflicts. In the event of a fence is located outside of the Owner’s Lot, the Owner will be
liable for all costs associated with relocation of that fence, including the cost of a professional survey.
Fencing Materials and Design
Fencing posts and rails can only be made of wood and of an open style design. Fourteen (14) gauge galvanized wire with no
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less than a 1”x1” mesh pattern is acceptable to enclose open space between rails. The fence may not exceed three (3) feet six
(6) inches in height. The wood selection and finish shall be complementary to the other built elements located on the site to
provide unity to the Lot design. All fence materials and construction type shall have been approved by the ARC prior to
implementation. Fences around gardens may exceed three (3) feet six (6) inches in height provided that the size and construction type shall have been approved by the ARC.
Review and Approval
To maintain uniformity in design throughout the development fence plans are to be submitted to the ARC for approval. When
installed, fencing must be set back a minimum of 1/3 the depth of the property line from the front property line.
Fencing Types and Materials:
1. “Open” (non-solid) wood fences, such as split rail and horizontal board.
2. Low stone walls (when used as an extension of stone foundations; and
3. Wing wall extensions that match building materials.
The following fence types will not be allowed:
1. Concrete block
2. Chain link
3. Stucco
4. Solid board
5. Brick.
In all cases, the side of the fence which is more finished than the opposite side must be constructed with the finished side
facing out (toward neighboring properties) and the framing side shall face the Owner’s Lot.
All fencing boards, when installed next to an existing fence, shall align with existing fence board. All fencing (if approved)
in Bridger Meadows shall be of similar style, height, and finish. Fencing shall be stained with a consistent color stain. The
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ARC recommends Mesmers UV Plus Natural Redwood or an approved equal. Stain color must be identified when submitting
a fence plan to the ARC for approval.
Site Lighting
• All landscape and site lighting must comply with the Bridger Meadows lighting standards.
• The use of ‘up lighting’ of any landscape or architectural feature is not permitted, all landscape and site lighting must be
‘Dark Sky’ compliant.
• All lighting must be fully shielded and free of glare, no illumination shall cross over the lot line of a property.
• No mercury vapor or High-Pressure sodium lighting will be permitted.
• All landscape lighting is to be considered on a case-by-case basis and must be clearly indicated on all landscape plans
and manufacturer cut sheets must be submitted to the ARC for review prior to installation.
Street Lighting
Each house will provide a single streetlight which will be
standardized for the entire subdivision and will be located at the
inside comer of the driveway and the sidewalk. These streetlights
will be a free-standing decorative light. All light fixtures shall be
arranged to deflect down and/or away from adjoining properties
or streets. They will be placed at a minimum height of six (6) feet
measured from the top of the sidewalk adjacent to it to the bottom
of the light fixture itself. Light fixtures must incorporate cut-off
shield to direct light downward. Fixtures should be compatible
with architecture and site design. Luminaries shall not be visible
from adjacent streets or properties.
Approved Light Fixture: Hinkley Dwell 27 ¾” x 8
¼”, Dark Sky rated, Outdoor Post Light. Model #
M8064. Mount to 3” Diameter by tall 6’ pole.
Black Finish with clear, seedy glass.
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Dog Kennels and Chicken Coups
• Dog kennels and chicken coups are not permitted within the front yard of any residence.
• Kennels and coups within the back yard of a residence are to be constructed of wood, or metal. No chain-link material is
to be used for any part of the kennel structure.
• All kennel and coup designs and locations must be submitted for review and approval by ARC prior to installation.
Utility Screening
Screening and buffering shall be used to mitigate conflicts between dissimilar land uses and to visually disguise unsightly
elements as viewed from both within and outside of the site boundaries. Utility meter shall be mounted on the side elevation
of the home closest to the utility service and in accordance with all applicable codes and per requirements of the service
provider. All mechanical equipment (including air conditioner condensers, power transformers, tv/phone boxes, etc.) must
be screened through landscaping or architectural means. When landscaping around pad mounted Transformers, all shrubs
and trees must accommodate Minimum Working Space of 4 feet on the sides and back of the concrete pad and 10’ from the
front of the pad where the doors are located. All transformer location and landscaping must be coordinated with NWE project
engineer.
Grading and Drainage
• Positive drainage, of a minimum 2% slope away from any structure for a ten (10) foot radius must be maintained for all
structures within the development. All front and side yard lawn area and back yard lawn areas to the extent feasible, must
be graded to drain to the street and away from the wildlife refuge.
• Fill fill slope adjacent to the wildlife refuge (within the 20’ setback area) shall be maintained. Any disruption or
disturbance shall be restored to original condition and planted with native grasses that shall remain in place during and
after lot development.
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• Finished grade is to be known and established prior to the installation of any hardscape elements such as: sidewalks,
driveways, walkways, patio, and walls.
• The use of retaining walls will be considered on a case-by-case basis and must be approved by the ARC prior to
installation. A retaining structure will only be approved if its use is deemed necessary to achieve the desired grade in
order to maintain positive drainage.
• The use of permeable pavers for patios and other flat surface within the property line are encouraged and will be reviewed
and approved by the ARC on a case by case bases.
Yard Art
Yard art is not permitted in any front yard area. The use of yard art in the back yard of a residence will be considered on a
case-by-case basis and must be approved by ARC prior to installation.
Irrigation
All landscape areas including street trees, boulevard plantings, lawn and seeding areas, trees, shrubs, and flower beds shall
be irrigated with an EPA compliant, permanent smart watering system with weather sensor installed by a qualified irrigation
contractor upon initial landscape installation.
• An ‘as-built’ irrigation plan is required upon completion of installation, and must be submitted to the ARC, the plan shall
clearly indicate the location of all irrigation components including all irrigation lines, valves, wiring, sleeves, and sensors
as well as static and operating pressures.
• All lawn and seeding areas are to be irrigated with a permanent overhead watering system utilizing water efficient spray
or rotor irrigation heads. Head-to-head coverage is required. All irrigation heads are to be installed at a grade so not to
be damaged by maintenance equipment.
• Perennial planting areas are to be irrigated with a dedicated drip irrigation system and should be adjusted appropriately
for individual plant needs throughout the season.
• Trees and shrubs are to be irrigated with a designated bubbler irrigation system, adjusted appropriately for tree species,
maturity, and size.
• It is recommended that all irrigation systems employ a smart watering system with weather sensor.
• If trees and shrubs are installed within the confines of a perennial planting area with an established drip irrigation system,
the incorporation of these trees and shrubs will be addressed on an individual basis and assessed by a landscape
professional.
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Maintenance
• All trees and shrubs to be maintained in a healthy state, any tree or shrub showing more than 30% desiccation shall be
replaced.
• All shrub and perennial beds shall be maintained with adequate mulch or rock cover. No planting bed shall have less than
2” layer of mulch or rock. Any area of exposed weed fabric shall have additional rock or mulched placed over it.
• Use cultural methods (mulch, pruning, irrigation, etc) to encourage plant health and growth and to discourage weeds.
Keep planter beds and tree wells free of weeds and debris.
• All landscaping must be maintained to the minimum standard stated in The City of Bozeman ordinance (36.550.100)
• Mulch or gravel is to be used in all planting beds and around the base of all trees and shrubs planted within lawns and
open spaces. Mulch type and depth is to be clearly indicated on all landscape plans and is subject to approval by the ARC
prior to installation.
Approved Mulches
Any organic mulch such as (shredded cedar, bark chips, soil pep, etc.), with natural earth tones and textures. Natural
stone aggregate with earth tones.
• No lava rock will be permitted in any part of the landscape.
• No artificial or bright colored aggregate will be permitted.
Examples of Approved Mulches
Mini Nugget Fir Bark Big Sky Gold Cobble Shredded Cedar Mulch
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River Rock Rock Bark Soil Prep
Examples of Unapproved Mulches:
Red Lava Rock Black Lava Rock Bright White Rock
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Appendix: A
BRIDGER MEADOWS
PRE-REVIEW AND FINAL REVIEW APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Property Address_____________________________________________________________________
o Type of Review (Please circle): Pre-Review or Final Review
o Party submitting application: _________________________________ Date:
______________________
PRE-REVIEW APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
1. Administrative Requirements
Receipt of Bridger Meadows Design Regulations and Guidelines
Pre-Application Design Review Submittal Checklist completed and signed
Application Plan Review Fee ($900.00) - Made payable to Bridger Meadows
Property Owner’s Association, Inc.
Digital (PDF preferred) application drawing set and supporting documents
(site plan, floor plan, building elevations)
2. Site Plan Requirements
Property Legal Description
Scale and North arrow – Scale to be 1/8” = 1’-0” or similar engineering scale
Setbacks clearly identified
Lot identification clearly indicated
Easements clearly identified
Road names clearly labeled
Drive surfaces clearly identified
Surface drainage patterns clearly identified
Site section illustrating existing grading and proposed grading with building
location(s) indicated
3. Plan Requirements
Scale and North arrow – Scale to be 1/4” = 1’-0” or similar
Building square footage per level, per structure and total square footage
identified
Required setbacks for garage doors identified
Location of exterior patios, drives, walkways identified
4. Exterior Building Design Requirements
Allowable and actual building heights clearly identified
Existing and proposed grade line shown
Building elevations (all sides shown) – scale to be ¼ ”= 1’-0” or similar
Exterior building materials identified
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FINAL REVIEW APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
1. All information required in Pre-Application Requirements
2. Administrative Requirements
Design Review Submittal Checklist completed and signed
Digital (PDF preferred) stamped construction drawings and supporting
documents
Digital copy of submittal in pdf format
Written responses to any and all Pre-Application Comments
3. Site Plan Requirements
Property Legal Description
Scale and North arrow – Scale to be 1/8” = 1’-0” or similar engineering scale
Setbacks clearly identified
Lot identification clearly indicated
Easements clearly identified
Road names clearly labeled
Drive and hardscape surfaces clearly identified
Site plantings list and location on the site plan. Include vegetative and mineral
(boulder) locations
Location of utility meters and utility service lines. Meters and service lines
shall be placed and installed per Utility providers requirements.
Surface drainage patterns clearly identified
Site section illustrating existing grading and proposed grading with building
location(s) indicated
4. Plan Requirements
Scale and North arrow – Scale to be 1/4” = 1’-0” or similar
Building square footage per level, per structure and total square footage
identified
Required setbacks for garage doors identified
Location of exterior patios, drives, walkways identified
Roof plan w/ materials indicated – Scale to be 1/4” = 1’-0” or similar
5. Exterior Building Design Requirements
Allowable and actual building heights clearly identified
Existing and proposed grade line shown
All building materials and colors clearly labeled and identified
Exterior lighting fixtures and associated cut sheets identified
Building elevations (all sides shown) – Scale to be 1/4” = 1’-0” or similar
6. Additional Information
Physical material samples for all exterior building materials (photographic
representation may be accepted pending Design Review decision)
Color renderings of all building elevations
All incomplete submittals will be returned without comment resulting in additional
plan review fees.
I, , ascertain that all information has been filled out and submitted per Bridger
Meadows Design Regulations and Guidelines.
Signed _____________________________
Date
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Appendix: B
Perennial Planting List *Montana Native
Achillea spp. Yarrow ‘Moonshine’, ‘Paprika’, ‘Terracotta’
Ajuga reptans Bugleweed
Alchemilla mollis Lady’s Mantle
Anemone patens* Pasque Flower
Antennaria microphylla* Littleaf Pussytoes
Aster dumosus Woods Aster
Aster spp. Fall Aster ‘Professor Kippenburg’ ‘Tiny Theo’
Brunnera macrophylla Brunnera ‘Jack Frost’
Cerastium tomentosum Snow in Summer
Clematis hirsutissima* Hairy Clematis
Echinacea purpurea Eastern Purple Coneflower ‘Magnus’, ‘Ruby Star’, ‘White Swan’
Galium odoratum Sweet Woodruff
Geranium x
cantabrigiense
Biokovo Geranium ‘Biokovo’
Geranium macrorrhizum Bigroot Geranium ‘Bevan’s Variety’
Geranium viscosissimum* Sticky Purple Geranium
Heliopsis helianthoides Smooth Oxeye
Hemerocallis spp. Daylily ‘Barbara Mitchell’, ‘Bertie Ferris’,
‘Pardon Me’, ‘Stella de Oro’
Heuchera richardsonii* Prairie Alumroot
Heuchera spp. Coral Bells ‘Coral Cloud’, ‘June Bride’, ‘Plum
Pudding’
Iris germanica Bearded Iris
Iris sibirica Siberian Iris ‘Caesar’s Brother’
Lamium maculatum Spotted Dead Nettle ‘Aureum’, ‘Beacon Silver’, ‘White
Nancy’
Nepeta spp. Catmint ‘Purrsian Blue’, ‘Select Blue’,
‘Walker’s Low’
Origanum spp. Ornamental Oregano
Penstemon procerus* Littleleaf Penstemon
Penstemon spp. Penstemon
Perovskia atriplicifolia Russian Sage
Rudbeckia fulgida Black-Eyed Susan
Salvia nemorosa Salvia ‘Caradonna’, ‘May Night’
Saponaria ocymoides Soapwort
Scabiosa caucasica Pincushion Flower
Sedum lanceolatum* Lance-leaved Stonecrop
Sedum spp. Sedum
Solidago canadensis* Goldenrod ‘Golden Baby’ ‘Baby Gold’
Stachys monieri Betony ‘Hummelo’
Thymus spp. Creeping Thyme
Veronica spicata Speedwell
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Appendix: C
Ornamental Grasses Planting List *Montana Native
Calamagrostis x acutiflora Feather Reed Grass ‘Avalanche’, ‘Eldorado’, 'Karl
Foerster'
Deschampsia cespitosa* Tufted Hairgrass
Festuca glauca Blue Fescue
Helictotrichon sempervirens Blue Oat Grass
Koeleria macrantha* Prairie Junegrass
Molinia caerulea subsp.
arundinacea
Purple Moor Grass 'Skyracer', 'Transparent'
Panicum virgatum* Switchgrass 'Cheyenne Sky, 'Northwind',
'Shenandoah'
Schizachyrium scoparium* Little Bluestem 'Blaze', 'The Blues'
Sesleria autumnalis Autumn Moor Grass
Sporobolus heterolepis* Prairie Dropseed
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Evergreen Shrubs Planting List *Montana Native
Juniperus chinensis Chinese Juniper 'Mint Julep'
Juniperus communis* Common Juniper 'Alpine Carpet', 'Blueberry
Delight'
Juniperus horizontalis* Creeping Juniper 'Blue Chip’, ‘Blue Rug’,
'Hughes', 'Prince of Wales'
Juniperus sabina Savin Juniper 'Broadmoor', 'Buffalo', 'Calgary
Carpet'
Juniperus scopulorum* Rocky Mountain Juniper 'Cologreen',' Medora', 'Wichita
Blue'
Picea abies Dwarf Norway Spruce 'Little Gem', 'Nidiformis'
Picea pungens ‘Glauca
Globosa’
Dwarf Colorado Blue
Spruce
‘Glauca Globosa’
Pinus mugo Mugo Pine ‘Slowmound’, 'Tannenbaum',
'Valley Cushion’
Pinus sylvestris ‘Hillside
Creeper’
Hillside Creeper Scots
Pine
‘Hillside Creeper’
Taxus x media ‘Taunton’ Spreading Yew ‘Taunton’
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Appendix: E
Deciduous Shrubs Planting List *Montana Native
Acer ginnala ‘Emerald Elf’ ‘Emerald Elf' Amur
Maple
‘Emerald Elf’
Alnus incana subsp. tenuifolia* Thinleaf Alder
Amelanchier alnifolia* Saskatoon Serviceberry
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi* Kinnikinnick
Aronia melanocarpa Glossy Black Chokeberry 'Iroquois Beauty', ‘Viking’
Artemisia cana* Silver Sagebrush
Artemisia tridentata* Big Sagebrush
Berberis thunbergii Japanese Barberry ‘Burgundy’, ‘Cabernet’, ‘Concorde’,
‘Crimson Pygmy’, ‘Golden, 'Jade
Carousel'
Caragana spp. Peashrub
Ericameria nauseosa* Yellow Rabbitbrush
Cornus sericea Redosier Dogwood ‘Arctic Fire’, ‘Baileyi’, ‘Cardinal’,
‘Flaviramea’, ‘Isanti’
Salix spp. Willow
Cotoneaster apiculatus Cranberry Cotoneaster
Cotoneaster lucidus Peking Cotoneaster
Diervilla lonicera Dwarf Bush
Honeysuckle
Elaeagnus commutata* Silverberry
Euonymus alatus Burning Bush
Euonymus alatus ‘Compactus’ Dwarf Burning Bush ‘Compactus’
Forsythia spp. Forsythia 'Meadowlark'
Hydrangea arborescens Smooth Hydrangea ‘Annabelle’
Hydrangea paniculata Panicle Hydrangea ‘Tardiva’
Lonicera involucrata* Twinberry Honeysuckle
Lonicera spp. Honeysuckle ‘Honeyrose’
Mahonia repens* Creeping Mahonia
Philadelphus lewisii* Lewis’ Mock Orange
Physocarpus malvaceus* Mallow Ninebark
Physocarpus opulifolius Ninebark ‘Dart’s Gold’, ‘Diabolo’, ‘Summer
Wine’
Potentilla fruticose* Potentilla
Prunus besseyi* Sandcherry ‘Pawnee Buttes’
Prunus tomentosa Nanking Cherry
Ribes spp. Currant
Rhus spp. Sumac
Rosa spp. Rose
Spiraea spp. Spirea
Syringa spp. Lilac
Viburnum spp. Viburnum
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Appendix: F
Deciduous Tree Planting List *Montana Native
Acer ginnala Amur Maple ‘Embers’, ‘Flame’
Acer x freemanii Freeman Maple ‘Autumn Blaze’, ‘Sienna Glen’
Acer negundo* Boxelder ‘Sensation’
Acer platanoides Norway Maple ‘Emerald Lustre’, ‘Helena’, ‘Royal
Red’
Acer rubrum Red Maple ‘Autumn Spire’, ‘Scarlet Jewel’
Acer saccharum Sugar Maple ‘Green Mountain’
Acer tataricum Tatarian Maple ‘Hot Wings’
Aesculus glabra Ohio Buckeye
Alnus hirsuta Manchurian Alder ‘Harbin’
Amelanchier x grandiflora Apple Serviceberry ‘Autumn Brilliance’, ‘Princess Diana’
Betula papyrifera* Paper Birch
Betula platyphylla Asian White Birch ‘Dakota Pinnacle’
Caragana arborescens ‘Pendula’ Weeping Caragana ‘Pendula’
Celtis occidentalis* Common Hackberry
Crataegus ambigua Russian Hawthorn
Crataegus crus-galli var. inermis Thornless Cockspur
Hawthorn
Crataegus laevigata Smooth Hawthorn ‘Crimson Cloud’
Crataegus x mordenensis Hawthorn ‘Snowbird’, ‘Toba’
Euonymus bungeanus Winterberry ‘Prairie Radiance’
Gleditsia triacanthos var.
inermis
Honeylocust ‘Imperial’, ‘Northern Acclaim’,
‘Skyline’
Maackia amurensis Amur Maackia
Malus spp. Flowering Crabapple Varieties with small, persistent fruit
and fire blight resistant
Prunus maackii Amur Chokecherry
Prunus padus var.commutata Mayday Tree
Prunus ussuriensis Ussarian Pear ‘Mountain Frost’, ‘Prairie Gem’
Prunus virginiana* Chokecherry ‘Schubert’
Quercus macrocarpa* Bur Oak
Sorbus alnifolia Korean Mountain Ash
Sorbus decora Showy Mountain Ash
Sorbus x hybrida Oakleaf Mountain Ash
Syringa pekinensis Peking Lilac ‘SunDak’
Syringa reticulata Japanese Tree Lilac ‘Ivory Silk’, ‘Snowdance’
Tilia americana American Linden ‘Boulevard’, ‘Lincoln’, ‘Redmond’
Tilia cordata Littleleaf Linden ‘Greenspire’
Tilia x flavescens ‘Dropmore’ Dropmore Linden ‘Dropmore’
Ulmus americana* American Elm ‘Brandon’
Ulmus davidiana var. japonica Japanese Elm ‘Discovery’
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Appendix: G
Evergreen Tree Planting List Evergreen Trees *Montana Native
Appendix: H
Street Tree Planting List *Montana Native
Acer ginnala Amur Maple
Acer platanoides Norway Maple ‘Emerald Lustre', 'Royal Red'
Acer rubrum Red Maple 'Autumn Spire', ‘Helena’,
Scarlet Jewel'
Acer tataricum Tatarian Maple ‘Hot Wings’
Aesculus glabra Ohio Buckeye
Celtis occidentalis* Common Hackberry
Gleditsia triacanthos
var. inermis
Honeylocust ‘Imperial”, 'Northern Acclaim',
'Skyline'
Malus spp. Flowering Crabapple ‘Spring Snow’
Prunus maackii Amur Chokecherry
Quercus macrocarpa* Bur Oak
Quercus rubra Northern Red Oak
Sorbus aucuparia Mountain Ash
Syringa reticulata Japanese Tree Lilac
Tilia americana American Linden ‘Bailyard’, 'Boulevard', 'Lincoln',
'Redmond'
Tilia x flavescens
‘Dropmore’
Dropmore Linden 'Dropmore'
Tilia cordata Littleleaf Linden 'Greenspire'
Tilia flavescens Glenleven Linden ‘Glenleven’
Tilia mongolica Mongolian Linden ‘Harvest Gold’
Ulmus americana American Elm ‘Lewis and Clark’
Ulmus davidiana var.
japonica
Japanese Elm 'Discovery'
Ulmus ‘Morton
Glossy’
Triumph Elm ‘Morton Glossy’
Ulmus japonica x
Ulmus wilsoniana
Accolade Elm ‘Morton’
Juniperus scopulorum* Rocky Mountain Juniper
Picea abies Norway Spruce
Picea engelmannii* Engelmann Spruce
Picea glauca var. densata Black Hills Spruce
Picea pungens Colorado Spruce
Pinus aristata Bristlecone Pine
Pinus nigra Austrian Pine
Pinus ponderosa* Ponderosa Pine
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