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General Covenants and Restrictions

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Design Standards & Guidelines

What the Governing Documents say about the Design Standards & Guidelines:

5.05 Design Standards.

1. (a) The ACC may from time to time adopt, promulgate, amend, revoke and enforce guidelines (the "Design Standards") for the purposes of:
2. (i) governing the form and content of plans and specifications to be submitted to the ACC for approval pursuant to the provisions of this Declaration;
3. (ii) governing the procedure for such submission of plans and specification;
4. (iii) establishing guidelines with respect to the approval and disapproval of design features, architectural styles, exterior colors and materials, details of construction, location and size of Structures and all other matters that require approval by the ACC pursuant to this Declaration; and,
5. (iv) assuring the conformity and harmony of external design and general quality of the property or landscaping or improvements installed thereon.
6. (b) The ACC shall make any published copy of its current Design Standards readily available to Members and prospective Members of the Association and to all applicants seeking the ACC's approval.

ACC Design Standards & Guidelines

Fences: All fences must be approved by the ACC prior to installation.

1. Shall be no nearer the street than the rear corner of the house.
2. Shall be constructed of wood from corners of house toward property line and then a minimum 10' of wood construction as fence goes toward rear property line. Balance of fence may be wood, black or green coated chain link fencing.
3. Fences no higher than 6'.

Outbuildings, Room Additions, and Detached Garages: All of these must be approved by the ACC prior to installation.

1. Detached garages must have a masonry foundation and floor
2. Sheds, built or move-in shall be placed on poured concrete or masonry blocks so the underside of shed is not viewed. It can also have lattice work done around the bottom.
3. Roof to be asphalt shingles and be the same color as the main house. No metal roofs.
4. Roof pitch minimum 7/12.
5. Exterior to be constructed of the same material and color to match the house.
6. Sheds must be placed in backyards and shielded behind the house

Lawn Maintenance and Weed Control:

1. Neat and clean with no bare ground.
2. Rake or blow off leaves from lawns and driveways.
3. No parking on grass
4. No offensive lawn ornaments or signage.

Driveways:

1. No gravel drives, gravel turnarounds, or adding gravel for more width for parking.
2. Concrete is allowed to do the above. All concrete work must be approved by the ACC prior to installation.

Lot Structures: This means all buildings, landscaping, trees, fencing, doors, windows, roofs, mailboxes, etc. Any change or improvements to these needs prior approval by the ACC prior to installation or removal.

1. Keep clean (wash, pressure wash) all lot structures of mold, fungus, and dirt. Keep gutters and roofs clean of debris. Keep all in good repair.

Islands and Planting Beds:

1. Islands and planted areas to be weed, and debris free. Bushes & trees trimmed.
2. Island and planting area mulch to be replenished when needed (pinestraw, bark mulch. etc.).
3. Adequate bushes or plantings in front of home to remain in conformity with the neighborhood. Any removal of front bushes and trees need prior ACC approval.

Parking:

1. Refrain from parking on the street and overnight parking.
2. Try to limit the number of cars parked in your driveway.

Garbage Containers:

Keep out of sight from street.

General Covenants and Restrictions

The General Covenants and Restrictions may be found in our Covenants under Article VI. Changes to these Restrictions require an amendment to the covenants.

6.01 - Application.

The covenants and restrictions contained in this Article VI shall pertain and apply to all Lots and to all Structures erected or placed thereon.

6.02 - Restriction of Use.

Lots may be used for single-family residences only and for no other purpose provided that Declarant or its assigns may operate a Sales Office and/or Model Home and/or Construction Trailer on a Lot or Lots designated by Declarant.

6.03 - Resubdivision of Property.

No Lot may be split, divided, or subdivided for sale, resale, gift, transfer, or otherwise, without the prior written approval of the ACC of plans and specifications for such split, division or subdivision. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing herein shall prevent Declarant or the Owners of any Lots from combining two or more Lots into one Lot for construction of a single Residence thereon; provided, however, that such combined Lot may not be subdivided thereafter; and, provided further, that the Owner of the Residence on such Lot shall be responsible for annual and special assessments based only upon a single Lot.

6.04 - Erosion Control.

No activity which may create erosion or siltation problems shall be undertaken on any Lot without the prior written approval of the ACC of plans and specifications for the prevention and control of such erosion or siltation. The ACC may, as a condition of approval of such plans and specifications, require the use of certain means of preventing and controlling such erosion or siltation. Such means may including (by way of example and not of limitation) physical devices for controlling the run-off and drainage of water, special precautions in grading and otherwise changing the natural landscape and required landscaping as provided for in Section 6.05. Guidelines for the prevention and control of erosion and siltation may be included in the Design Standards of the ACC.

6.05 - Landscaping.

No construction or alteration of any Structure shall take place without the prior written approval by the ACC of plans and specifications for the landscaping to accompany such construction or alteration. Guidelines for the landscaping to accompany the construction or alteration of any Structure may be included in the Development Guidelines of the ACC.

6.06 - RESERVED

6.07 - Temporary Buildings.

No temporary building, trailer, garage or building under construction shall be used, temporarily or permanently, as a residence on any Lot except as temporary sleeping or living quarters required or desirable for security purposes in accordance with plans and specifications therefore approved by the ACC. A contractor or builder may erect or bring onto any Lot any temporary building or shed or trailer or refuse collection container for use in connection with construction on such Lot or nearby Lot.

6.08 - Signs.

(a) No signs whatsoever (including but not limited to commercial and similar signs) shall, without the ACC's prior written approval of plans and specifications therefore, be installed, altered or maintained on any Lot, or on any portion of a Structure visible from the exterior thereof, except:

(i) such signs as may be required by legal proceedings;

(ii) not more than one "For Sale" or "For Rent" sign, such sign having a maximum face area of four square feet; provided that such sign may only be displayed in the front yard of a Lot; and, provided, further, that if, at the time of any desired use of such sign, the Association is making "For Sale" or "For Rent" signs available for the use of Owners, the signs made available by the Association must be used;

(iii) directions signs for vehicular or pedestrian safety in accordance with plans and specifications approved by the ACC; and,

(iv) signs identifying the occurrence of a function or event at a particular lot, which such function or event shall be no longer than 48 hours in duration.

(b) In no event during approved construction of any Structure shall more than one job identification sign be approved by the ACC.

6.09 - Setbacks.

In approving plans and specifications for any proposed Structure, the ACC may establish setback requirements for the location of such Structure. Guidelines for setbacks may be included in the Design Standards of the ACC. No Structure shall be erected or placed on any Lot unless its location is consistent with such setbacks.

6.10 - Fences.

No fence or wall of any kind shall be erected, maintained, or altered on any Lot without the prior written approval of the ACC of plans and specifications for such fences and walls. Guidelines relating to the design, location and uses of fences and walls may be included in the Design Standards of the ACC.

6.11 - Roads and Driveways.

No road or driveway shall be constructed or altered on any Lot without the prior written approval of the ACC of plans and specifications for such roads and driveways. Guidelines relating to the design and location of roads and driveways may be included in the Design Standards of the ACC.

6.12 - Antennae, Etc.

No exterior television or radio antennae or satellite dish or receiver or solar equipment of any sort shall be placed, allowed or maintained upon any portion of a Structure or Lot without prior written approval by the ACC. No antennae shall be installed or used for the purpose of transmitting of electronic signals.

6.13 - Clotheslines, Garbage Cans, Etc.

All clotheslines, equipment, garbage cans and woodpiles shall be kept screened by adequate planting or fencing so as to conceal them from view by neighboring residences and streets, and may be maintained in the rear yard on a Lot only.

6.14 - Maintenance.

Each Owner shall keep and maintain each Lot and Structure owned by him, as well as all landscaping located thereon, in good condition and repair, including, but not limited to (i) the repairing and painting (or other appropriate external care) of all Structures; (ii) the seeding, watering and mowing of all lawns; and (iii) the pruning and trimming of all trees, hedges and shrubbery so that the same are not obstructive of a view by motorists or pedestrians of street traffic. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the maintenance required hereunder shall also extend from the boundary of a Lot to the curbing of the right-of-way bordering said Lot. If in the opinion of the ACC, any Owner shall fail to perform the duties imposed by this Section, the ACC shall notify the Association. If the Board shall agree with the determination of the ACC with respect to the failure of said Owner to perform the duties imposed by this Section, then the Board shall give written notice to the Owner to remedy the condition in question, setting forth in reasonable detail the nature of the condition and the specific action or actions needed to be taken to remedy such condition. If the Owner shall fail to take reasonable steps to remedy the condition within thirty (30) days after the mailing of said written notice by certified mail, then the Association shall have the Right of Abatement as provided in Section 8.02 hereof. Guidelines relating to the maintenance of Structures and landscaping may be included in the Design Standards of the ACC.

6.15 - Commercial and Recreational Vehicles and Trailers.

No commercial vehicle, house trailer, mobile home, motor home, recreational vehicle, camper, truck with camper top, boat or boat trailer or like equipment shall be permitted on any Lot on a permanent basis, but shall be allowed on a temporary basis not to exceed forty-eight (48) consecutive hours. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any such vehicles or equipment may be stored on a Lot, provided such vehicle or equipment is kept in an enclosed space or is concealed from view by neighboring residences and streets as approved by the ACC.

6.16 - Recreational Equipment.

Recreational and playground equipment shall be placed or installed only upon the rear of a Lot as approved by the ACC. Basketball goals may be placed adjacent to the driveway. No above ground pool shall be allowed.

6.17 - Non-Discrimination.

No Owner or person authorized to act for an Owner shall refuse to sell or rent, after receiving a bona fide offer, or refuse to negotiate for the sale or rental of, or otherwise make unavailable or deny the purchase or rental of any Lot to any persons because of race, color, religion, sex, age or national origin. Anything in this Declaration to the contrary notwithstanding, this covenant shall run with the land and shall remain in effect without any limitation in time.

6.18 - Animals.

No agricultural animals may be kept on any Lot and no animals, including birds, insects, and reptiles, may be kept on any Lot unless kept thereon solely as household pets and not for commercial purposes. No animal shall be allowed to become a nuisance. No Structure for the care, housing or confinement of any animal shall be constructed, placed or altered on any Lot unless plans and specifications for said Structure have been approved by the ACC.

6.19 - Solid Waste.

(a) No person shall dump rubbish, garbage, or any other form of solid waste on any Lot or on Common property.

(b) Except during approved construction and as approved by the appropriate governmental authority, no person shall burn rubbish, garbage, or any other form of solid waste on any Lot or on Common property;

(c) Except for building materials employed during the course of construction of any Structure approved by the ACC, no lumber, metals, bulk materials or solid waste of any kind shall be kept, stored, or allowed to accumulate on any Lot unless screened or otherwise handled in a manner set forth in the Design Standards.

6.20 - Nusances.

No obnoxious or offensive activity shall be carried on upon any Lot, nor shall anything be done thereof which may be or may become any annoyance or nuisance to the community.

6.21 - Square Footage Requirements.

No Residence shall be erected on any Lot which contains less than 1300 square feet of floor space, excluding terraces, patios, porches, and carports.