Amendments to the C&R

Amendments to the Covenants and Restrictions Recorded in December 2004

6.7c amendment:    “Edging around natural areas may be flush with the ground and not visible from the street or should not be more than six inches (6”) above ground made of brick, brick pavers, stacked stone, or geo-stone and should be a color similar to the brick color.  No concrete, rep-rap, metal, plastic, wood, or similar materials are acceptable.  Metal or plastic edging may be permitted provided it is flush with the ground and not visible from the street.  No pre-cast or poured curbing is permitted.  All proposed edging should be submitted to the ARC for review and approval.  Up to four flower containers of subtle and subdued colors and of a suitable size, not to take the place of foundation plants and placed on the front porch are allowed subject to ARC approval.  No plastic flower containers allowed.   Flower containers should contain healthy flowers and be free of weeds or other plant material.   No plastic flowers or shrubbery allowed. When not in use, hoses should be stored neatly on a hose reel or in a hose box.”

6.9 amendment: “Driveway and walkway (not sidewalk) lighting is allowed according to the following criteria: (i) Fixtures should be of tiered or mushroom design, with deflectors so the bulb cannot be seen. (ii) Fixtures should be either green or black. (iii) Fixtures should not exceed 12 inches (12”) in height from the ground. (iv) All lights should be white and low voltage, eleven watts (11W) or less. (v) Fixtures should be placed no closer than 6 ft (6”) apart. (vi) No lights should be installed along natural areas in front of homes. (vii) Submit lighting plans to the ARC for review and approval

6.12 amendment:    “All fences should be made of pressure treated pine, not to exceed six feet (6’) in height.  Wood fences must be of a shadow box design.  Wood fences may be stained a subtle and subdued color approved by the ARC.  Fences along the side of homes should not come closer to the front wall than one-third (1/3) of the depth of the house.  On corner lots fences should not come closer to the street than 5 feet from the side of the house.  All proposed fencing should be submitted to the ARC  for review and approval

6.16 amendment:    “Satellite dishes must be placed in the most inconspicuous location (i.e. behind or towards the rear of the home) as seen from the street but where a clear signal can be received.  Satellite dishes are not to be mounted on the ground.  All dishes should be gray or a subtle or subdued color.”

6.18 Amendment:    “Small appropriately sized benches may be allowed only on covered front porches upon approval of the ARC.  All other benches should be located in the rear yard not visible from the street.”6.22 amendment:   “One small security sign, no larger than one square foot (1 sq. ft.) mounted on a stake no higher than 36 inches (36”) and located adjacent to the front of the home in the foundation bed is allowed.  Use of bright or garish colors is not allowed.”

 

 

7.1 (c) amendment:    “No colored or gravel mulch is allowed.  All mulch should be natural colored bark or pine straw.”