Decks
Decks require prior written approval from the Association’s Board of Directors before any construction can begin. It shall be the responsibility of the Unit Owner, on at least an annual basis, to have the deck inspected and, if necessary, repaired by a qualified individual in order to maintain its safe use. Each Unit Owner shall have the responsibility to use reasonable judgment not to exceed safe weight limit being placed upon the deck. Compliance with all municipal zoning and building permit requirements shall be the responsibility of the Unit Owner.
Deck Size/Placement – The deck and any associated steps must be completely contained within the building envelope of each Unit.
Deck Materials – Decks are to be constructed of TREX or like materials only. White only railing.
Deck Railing – Plastic white only in compliance with builder standards.
Deck Flooring Color – TREX Select Saddle (or similar).
Deck Maintenance – The owner is required to maintain their deck at all times. In the event a Unit Owner does not maintain the deck, the Association has the right to impose fines.
Permits – A building permit must be obtained from the Township after Association approval is received and before any construction can begin.
Deck Requests – All deck requests must be submitted in writing to the Management Company using the “Architectural Request Form” (See Attachment A). The request must include:
- Materials to be used
- Color of materials to be used
- Deck dimensions
- Builder’s Plot Plan with Deck drawn in
- Deck design (including materials list)
- Samples, brochures or other information that will help in the review process
Patios
Patios require prior written approval from the Association’s Board of Directors before any construction can begin. Any changes that occur at final installation, which differ from the original Board approved plan, may require correction of such changes at Unit Owners expense. Patios may be installed at the rear of the home adjacent to the lower level exit door.
Building Permit – If required, a building permit must be obtained from the Township after Association approval is received, and before any construction can begin.
Patio Size – The patio may be no larger than the existing or approved deck for each unit and must be completely contained within the building envelope of each unit. The patio may not protrude beyond any sidewall.
Patio Maintenance – Each owner is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of their patio, and the repair of any lawn area damaged during the installation process.
Patio Materials and Colors – Concrete, EP Henry interlocking pavers, flagstone, blue stone (or similar) must be used as the patio building material. Material must be neutral in color. Loose aggregate of any kind, including but not limited to stone and/or gravel is not an acceptable substitute for patio material. Patio requests must provide detailed information on the construction materials to be used. Should you desire an alternate patio material, a sample must be provided to the Board for consideration.
Failure To Comply – Failure to comply with the stated patio requirements may result in the removal at the Unit Owner’s expense.
Patio Requests – All patio requests must be submitted in writing to the Management Company using the “Deck/Patio Request Form” (See Attachment A). The request must include:
- Materials to be used
- Color of materials to be used
- Patio dimensions
- Builder’s Plot Plan with Patio drawn in
- Patio design (including materials list)
- Samples, brochures or other information that will help in the review process