Utilities, Meters and Mechanical Equipment All air conditioning/heating equipment, pool and spa equipment, and electric self-timer boxes for sprinklers or exterior landscape/ lighting shall be screened from view. Screening shall be of a height at least 12 inches above equipment. * Care must be given in designing a home to the location of utility equipment to avoid prominent exposure of meters and equipment boxes to public view. * Wall-mounted meters are acceptable if screened from the alley or street view. * All HVAC equipment, electric and gas meters, cable panels, pool equipment and other utilities shall be concealed from public view. Walls are preferred but landscape elements may be utilized as long as it provides comparable screening. Screen walls shall match the exterior of the building or the property walls. * Roof mounted mechanical equipment is permitted but must be completely screened from view and integrated into the architecture. * House mounted meters should be located to minimize view from street/sidewalk, even if not on closest front corner of house to street. * Meters may not be located behind locked gates or within private yards when prohibited by utility services. They may be located behind gated or screened service areas. Trash Containers Space is required in side yards or an interior portion of the lot that encourages said areas to be concealed from view. Refer to Section 3.3 Lot Type Diagrams for placement concepts. * Trash container storage is not permitted in the garage. Trash container storage area shall accommodate the quantity of containers provided by the trash company. * Ease of access from the house and ease of access to the collection location should be considered. General Architectural Criteria 2-30