1.2. DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE. The Declaration requires prior approval by the Committee or its designated representative before any Proposed Improvement is constructed, erected, placed, or altered. These Design Guidelines establish certain acceptable designs for different types of Proposed Improvements. These Design Guidelines apply to residential property in the Community and are intended to assist the Owners. Prior to installation or commencement of construction, all Proposed Improvements (except those constructed in accordance with the pre-approved standards set forth herein) must be submitted to the Committee for review and approval.
1.7. GOAL OF DESIGN GUIDELINES. Compliance with these Design Guidelines and the terms and provisions of the Declaration, the Final Development Plan and the Final Plat will help preserve the inherent architectural and aesthetic quality of the Community. It is important that the Proposed Improvements be made in harmony with and not detrimental to the rest of the Community. A spirit of cooperation with the Committee and neighbours will go far in creating an optimum environment which will benefit the Owners. By following these Design Guidelines and obtaining approvals for Proposed Improvements from the Committee, Owners will be protecting their financial investment and will help to promote Proposed Improvements that are compatible with the other Homes and property within the Community.
1.8. INTREPRETATION OF THE DESIGN GUIDELINES. The Committee shall interpret these Design Guidelines.
1.9. ENFORCEMENT OF DECLARATION AND DESIGN GUIDELINES. The Committee shall have primary responsibility for the enforcement of the architectural requirements of the Declaration and these Design Guidelines. The Committee will investigate written complaints of Owners for violations of the architectural requirements of the Declaration or these Design Guidelines, if such complaints are dated and signed by the Owner making the complaint. If a violation is found, the Committee shall notify the Owner whose property is in violation, in writing, requesting that appropriate action be taken to achieve compliance. If such Owner does not bring his property into compliance with the Declaration and these Design Guidelines within thirty (30) days, or the time specified by the notice, the Committee will request that the violation be referred to the Board for enforcement action.
1.10. ADVISING OF NEIGHBORS. It is suggested that Owners advise neighbors prior to submitting forms for Proposed Improvements. The Committee may, in its sole discretion, request adjacent neighbor input.
1.11. VIOLATION HISTORY. The Committee will consider the Owner’s violation history and current open violations when determining whether to approve the Proposed Improvement. The Committee may deny any Proposed Improvement on the basis that (1) the Owner has failed to adequately address violations that are currently open and/or (2) the Owner has a history of repeatedly failing to adequately maintain other improvements on his/her Property.
2. SPECIFIC TYPES OF IMPROVEMENTS/DESIGN GUIDELINES.
The [Design Guidelines] covers a wide variety of specific types of Proposed Improvements which Owners and builders typically consider installing. Pertinent information is given as to each. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFICALLY STATED, DRAWINGS OR PLANS FOR A PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE COMMITTEE, AND THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF THE COMMITTEE SHALL BE OBTAINED BEFORE THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT IS MADE. Proposed Improvements that are not listed will also require Committee approval. The architectural style of a Proposed Improvement shall be consistent with the style and character of the Home and other residences built in the same general area of the Community. The Committee in its sole discretion shall determine such consistency.