Exterior changes to the property or alterations to the grounds are prohibited, unless prior written approval is received from the Board of Directors. All exterior change requests must be submitted in writing to the Management Company. The request must be in sufficient detail to allow the Board to render a decision. Failure to obtain the necessary approval letter will result in the Association requesting areas to be returned to their original condition. The owner is responsible to obtain any required municipal permits for Association approved alterations.
House Numbers
House numbers are provided for all units.
In accordance with the Township, the number shall be no less than 3-inches and shall be of contrasting color to the house or trim color existing.
Replacement of house numbers must be the same finish, font and size as the existing house numbers.
Fences
Fences are strictly prohibited.
Exterior Lighting
Any change or addition to the exterior lighting on each home, including deck and landscape lighting requires prior written approval from the Board of Directors. Only white or clear bulbs will be permitted.
Signs
No signs, advertising or display shall be maintained or permitted on any part of the Property except a small non-illuminated Security sign, or a single For Sale sign in a window of the Unit. Rental signs are not permitted to be displayed for public view. Open House signs may be displayed on the day of the open house only, with a maximum of two (2) days per week.
Decorations/Garden Ornaments
Seasonal decorations or wreaths are permitted to be hung from over-the-door hooks on the front door. On the front steps, entry walks, porches and driveways, small planters and decorative items are allowed. Decorative items or garden ornaments are permitted in mulch beds, with a maximum of two (2) items per home in the planting beds at the front of the home and must not exceed 12-inches in either height or width. Freestanding, small decorative or commemorative flags, not to exceed 1-square foot, may be discreetly placed in front beds.
On rear decks, decorative or commemorative flags, not to exceed 3-feet by 5-feet, may be hung from a flagpole with approval of the Board of Directors. Flagpoles may only be attached to deck railings or deck floor and only rigid, stationary flag holders may be used. No flag holder may be attached to any portion of the building, trim, doors or windows. Freestanding flagpoles are not permitted.
Decorative, single, non-blinking, white electric candles are permitted in the windows.
Personal items are not to be placed or stored on the common area lawn, including statuary, lawn ornaments, benches, outdoor furniture, birdbaths, etc.
No items are to be attached to any exterior surface of the building.
Wind chimes are not permitted.
Holiday Decorations
Holiday decorations are permitted to be installed thirty (30) days prior to the holiday being celebrated and must be removed within fifteen (15) days after the holiday is over.
The following is prohibited:
- Lights and decorations may not be attached to any exterior surface of the building by nails, wire attachments or other any permanent means of securing decorations directly to any part of the building or building trim.
- Freestanding decorations such as lawn reindeer, inflatable lawn decorations or other lawn decorations or ornaments are strictly prohibited.
Solar Panels and Satellite Dishes
No solar panels or similar installations may be made unless specifically authorized by the Architectural Committee. Any exterior lighting installed on a Unit shall be indirect or of such controlled focus and intensity as not to disturb the residents of adjoining Units; exterior lighting shall not be installed without prior approval of the Architectural Committee. No overhead wires (including telephone, electric and television cable wires) shall be erected or maintained on a Unit except by the Declarant during construction. No awnings or window guards shall be installed by any Unit Owner without the prior approval of the Architectural Committee. No radio station or shortwave operators of any kind shall operate from any Unit unless approved by the Executive Board. Signal receptors shall be subject to the following restrictions to the extent the applicability of such restrictions is permitted by the regulations promulgated by the Federal Communications Commission in accordance with the provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, as amended:
The satellite dish must be placed as low to the ground as possible, in the least obtrusive location, consistent with obtaining an acceptable quality signal. The desired locations in order of preference are:
- Rear of home, contained in a mulched planting bed along the foundation.
- Rear of home, mounted to a deck.
- Rear of home, mounted to an exterior wall of building.
- Front of home, contained in a mulched planting bed along the foundation.
- Rear roof installation.
- Front roof installation.
Any landscaping or planting beds installed in conjunction with the dish, must be approved in advance by the Association’s Board of Directors.
Cables must be run internal to the house. No wiring may be left loose or draped on the outside of the home.At no time may an owner install a dish on any portion of the Association’s common elements or other property to which they do not have title.Satellite dishes must complement the color of the home or landscaping and must be for the personal use of the owner of the residence.
As long as compliance with these regulations is met, no Association written approval is required. The Association reserves the right to direct any owner to enlist methods of disguising the dish, not in conflict with FCC regulations, such as color change, landscape buffer, etc.
Attic Fans
Attic fans are not permitted.
Awnings
Awnings are permitted (pre-approval must be obtained by Board of Directors) and must adhere to the following specifications:
- No roof mount awnings will be permitted.
- Motorized units are permitted at the homeowner’s option.
Basketball Nets, Sports Equipment and Toys
Neither permanent, nor portable/seasonal basketball nets are permitted.
All sports equipment and toys and their usage are limited to owner’s driveway only and not in the street, neighbor’s property or in any common area. Sports equipment and toys must be stored inside when not actively being used and must be taken in by dusk every night. Ramps, for use with skateboards, bicycles, etc., are strictly prohibited. Other sports equipment and toys, such as hockey nets for inline skating, play gates for children, bicycles or other sports equipment and toys not mentioned, must adhere to rules stated above.
Bird Feeders
Bird feeders, birdhouses, etc. are strictly prohibited from being installed in any location including, but not limited to; landscaped areas, lawn areas, attached to deck, attached to building, common areas and open spaces.
Clotheslines
Clotheslines, clothes drying poles and/or similar apparatus are not allowed. Laundry/linens may not be hung outside or in any location noticeably visible to neighbors for drying or airing, on any part of the property, including over deck railings.
Basement Walkouts
Regarding all homes with a ground-level walkout basement – this walkout area is deemed a patio and subject to the rules in this document under “Patios”.
Storing of Items Outside
The storage of personal items on decks and patios is limited to outdoor furniture, barbecues and plants. Any other items, including bicycles, children’s play equipment, tools, machinery, etc., may not be stored on decks or patios and must be stored inside the Owner’s Unit when not in use. In the case where only a deck is adjacent to the rear of the home, nothing may be stored under the deck.
Freestanding outdoor furniture is only permitted on back patios or decks. Furniture is not permitted out front or on side of home.
Any plants not placed on deck floor must be secured using over-the-rail hooks. No plants, planters, baskets or containers of any kind may be placed on the top of the deck railing in an unsecured manner.
Small decorative hooks may be placed on underneath support beams and flowers may be hung from hooks.
Flammable Gas Storage
No tank for storage of flammable gas may be maintained in any unit, except for a 20-pound propane tank for a gas grill, which may only be stored on a deck or patio.
Grills
Grills may be stored only on a deck or patio when not in use. Grills must only be used on rear deck or patio a sufficient distance from the building to prevent damage to the exterior building surfaces. Any damage, which occurs due to the improper use of the grill, will be the Unit Owner’s responsibility to repair in a timely manner. Grills may not be stored on common area lawns in between use.
Hose Reels
Hoses must be contained in freestanding hose reels or decorative freestanding hose containers while the hoses are not in use. Wall mounted exterior hose reels and the storage of hoses on the exterior of the building, in a non-contained manner, is not permitted.
Hose reels must, at all times be kept on the Unit Owner’s property and must not be left in Association common areas. During the winter months, all hoses and reels must be stored inside of the Owners Unit.
Hot Tubs and Outdoor Spas
Hot tubs and outdoor spas are not permitted.
Wading Pools
Child wading pools are permitted on rear decks and/or patios only. They are not permitted in the front of the home including, driveways, lawn areas or planting beds.
The pool shall be emptied of water at all times when not attended by a responsible adult. Pools must be stored inside when not in use and are not permitted outside overnight.
Outbuildings
No outbuilding, shack, shed, dog houses, above or in-ground swimming pool, hot tub or other structure of any kind shall be placed or erected by a Homeowner on any portion of a Unit, Limited Common Element, or Common Element.