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WildRidge Phase 4 Covenants Summary

ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL COMMITTEE

Section 1. The Architectural Control Committee (ACC) shall be the Developer, or it’s designated representative(s), and shall remain in existence until such time as all of the Lots affected by this Declaration have been sold and residential dwellings have been constructed upon said Lots.

Section 2. Before commencing any permanent improvement on or to any of the described Lots, the Owner shall first submit a site plan and plans and specifications for the written approval of the ACC.

DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS

Section 1. Only one single-family residential structure, with an attached garage measuring at least 34 feet across and providing storage for a minimum of three cars, may be constructed on a lot. The structure must have a minimum gross living area of (a) 1,200 square feet for a one-story, or the entry and upper floor of a split-level; or (b) 1,600 square feet for a two-story residence provided however that the first level will have a minimum of 1,100 square feet. Porches, garage areas, and any full or walkout basement, if so constructed, shall be excluded in computing the minimum square footage of the residence.

Section 2. Exteriors of the structure shall be Earth-tone colors, finished with either brick, stucco, cedar or maintenance-free vinyl, steel or aluminum siding, or a combination thereof. If any addition is added on to the original structure after initial construction, the addition’s exterior shall be completed to conform with the exterior of the existing structure. All exterior work on any structure shall be completed within six (6) months of the date of the original building permit. All roofs must have a minimum pitch of 8/12.

Section 3. Minimum setbacks shall be maintained consistent with the ordinances of the City of North Branch. Notwithstanding the minimum setbacks as established by said ordinances, the ACC shall have the right to further restrict setbacks, taking into consideration necessary buffers and berms and further taking into consideration its obligation to maintain the criteria for standards.

Section 4. Accessory buildings shall be considered a permanent improvement and subject to ACC approval. Accessory buildings shall be limited to one per lot and limited to a maximum size of 150 square feet; must be stick built on a cement slab, and the construction materials, roof pitch, facia and exterior siding must be identical to that of the residential structure on the lot. Generally, any accessory building constructed shall be located directly behind the residential structure on the lot, however in all cases, must maintain a distance of at least 15 feet from the any lot line.

Section 5. All improved Lots shall be required to have a hard-surfaced driveway constructed of either concrete, asphalt, or brick, leading from the street to the garage within six (6) months of the date of the original building permit. All motorized vehicles and/or trailers allowed on such Lots must remain on this driveway.

Section 6. No wind-generating electrical towers, or radio towers, or the like will be allowed on any Lot . No television antenna will be allowed outside or on the exterior of any Unit; except for one satellite dish, limited to a maximum size of three feet (3’) in diameter to be located behind the Unit or out-of-sight on a roof that faces the rear of the Lot .

Section 7. All Lots must be sodded within six (6) months of the date of the original building permit; however, that portion of the Lot that lies behind the back corners of the home may be either sodded or seeded. No live tree with a diameter of five (5) inches or more (as measured at it’s base) will be allowed to be cut down unless it is within 15 feet of the structure’s foundation or driveway. The only exception to this will be those trees identified as being diseased.

Section 8. No sign shall be placed on any Lot or Unit, except that one (1) “for sale” sign not to exceed 48 inches by 48 inches in size may be placed on a Lot by an Owner.

Section 9. No boundary wall or any fence what so ever, will be permitted on any Lot . However, fences to provide security around swimming pools as required by law or code in connection with a swimming pool, are permitted: and such fences are not to be installed without prior written approval of the ACC, which approval may consider location and design of the fence.

Section 10. No garbage or refuse containers will be allowed to be stored outdoors, and no storage tanks of any kind shall be erected, placed or permitted on any Lot unless buried.

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