In addition to Section 6.08 below, the Board has approved the following addition to the Initial Policy Guidelines below.

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Section 6.08.   Initial Policy Guidelines.

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The following initial policy guidelines have been established and the same may be changed from time to time pursuant to the provisions of Section 6.01 and Section 8.04 hereof but without the necessity of filing any formal amendment to this Declaration. Accordingly, inquiry should be made of the DRC to determine and obtain a copy of the current Design Guidelines.

 

A.   There shall be no rock or gravel yards and all yard areas, exclusive of improvements, shall be at least eighty percent (80%) grass.  All vegetable gardens shall be in the backyards only.

 

B.   No buffalo, zoysia or Bermuda grass lawn shall be permitted.

 

C.   Lawns shall be mowed on a regular basis at an appropriate height so as to maintain a neat appearance.

 

D.   All roofs shall be Heritage II Weather Wood composition shingles, or equivalent as are specifically approved in writing by the DRC from time to time;

 

E.    There shall be no underground homes.

 

F.    In the event of the construction of any retaining walls the plan and materials utilized must be previously approved in writing by the DRC.

 

G.   All basketball goals shall be either white or glass. No “home­made” basketball backboards or supports shall be permitted. All basketball goals and supports shall be first approved by the DRC.

 

H.   All recreation and play equipment shall be located in the rear of any Lot except for basketball goals.

 

I.     There shall be no above-ground swimming pools. Any temporary covering of a swimming pool, tennis court, patio, or otherwise, of a rigid or “bubble” type shall be deemed a Structure that is subject hereto.

 

J.     All tennis courts must have a green or black vinyl fence (unless black wrought iron is utilized) and any windscreen shall be black or green. No fence may exceed ten feet (10') in height. The light source used for tennis courts shall be natural in color. Incandescent or metal halide lights are recommended. No other type of lighting may be utilized without the specific written approval of the DRC. The light housing shall be a shoe box type fixture similar to the Envirolight II by Elsco, designed to minimize ambient light loss. Lighting poles shall not exceed sixteen feet (16') in height without specific written approval of the DRC. All tennis court plans must specify the light source and intensity; pole height; manufacturer of light; location of light standards around the court. Tennis courts may be built to the property line, subject to any applicable building codes.

 

K.   Pool buildings or gazebos may be constructed within any rear yard setback area established by the plat of the Property; provided that the same shall not exceed one story in height and are allowed by applicable building codes.

 

L.    No storage sheds shall be permitted except in very limited circumstances as may be specifically approved by the DRC as to design and materials. Any approved out-building shall be constructed of the same material as the home. Sheds shall not be permitted on any Wrought Iron Fence Lot. (See Section 1.08).

 

M.   Dog runs must be screened from view from neighboring homes and the street with fencing or other appropriate material.

 

N.   All exterior wood surfaces (exclusive of redwood, cedar, or other “decking” materials approved by the DRC) on homes must be painted, or stained and sealed.

 

O.  Bay or bow windows or daylight windows may exceed setbacks by not more than three feet (3'), if allowed by applicable building codes.

 

P.   No window shall contain any reflective material such as aluminum foil.

 

Q.  Pad and grading and drainage elevations shall be set by the Association’s approved engineer at the cost of Owner and any deviation therefrom and any resulting damage shall be the responsibility of the Owner.

 

R.  No Christmas lights shall be lighted before Thanksgiving and shall be taken down no later than March 15 of the following year.

 

S.   All flagpoles and the type of flag that may be flown must be first approved by the DRC.

 

T.   All firewood stacks in excess of two cords of wood shall be screened from view from other Lots.

 

U.  All forms of lawn ornamentation, sculpture or “yard art” must first be approved by the DRC.

 

V.  Except on the designated day for trash pick-up, trash and refuse containers shall be stored inside the garage or an area not visible from the street.

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