ARC Guidelines – Those rules, regulations and standards established by the ARC, with the prior approval of the Board, regarding the design, placement, construction, modification, addition to or alteration of a Lot or any improvement thereon, including, but not limited to, site standards, building design, and materials standards, building construction standards, and any other standards that the ARC deems appropriate for Taylor Lakes.

ARC Governance – No construction or improvements, which terms shall include, but not be limited to fencing (of any kind or type), staking, clearing, excavation, grading, site work, landscape planting, removal of plants, trees or shrubs, shall take place or be erected, altered, or place don any lot within the Property until and unless plans and specifications, including a site plan showing the location of the structure and any other improvements on or to the lot, have been approved in all respects by the ARC. Before any such construction or improvements take place, the ARC must approve such aspects of any and all construction and improvements on each lot within the Plat.

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Architectural Review Application

ARC Fees– Each request for approval must be accompanied by the payment of any fee required by the ARC, along with two (2) sets of plans for the proposed construction, renovation, improvement or other action requiring ARC approval, one (1) set of plans will be retained by the ARC and one (1) set will be returned to the lot owner. At minimum, the plans shall include all elevations, floor plan, landscaping plan, all exterior colors and building materials. The ARC shall establish its own requirements, procedures, policies, and time frames, which requirements shall be available, on request, to lot owners, their architects, or builders.

ARC Approvals– All approvals by the ARC must be in writing, dated and signed by an authorized representative of the ARC, and where plans and specifications are required, said approval shall be reflected on two (2) copies of the plans and specifications after approval is obtained from the ARC.

ARC Disclaimer – Approval of any plans or the setting of any requirement for approval does not constitute, and shall not be construed as, any representation or guaranty of safety or architectural integrity by the ARC or the Association, which instead shall be the sole responsibility of the lot owner. 

Accumulation of Refuse – “The ARC, in its discretion, may adopt and promulgate reasonable rules and regulations relating to the size, shape, color and type of containers permitted and the manner of storage of the same on the property.”

Air Conditioning Units & Solar Collectors – “No wall or window air conditioning units nor solar collectors shall be permitted except with the prior written approval by the ARC….”

Antennas & Dishes – “No visible ham radios, radio transmission equipment, television antennas, radio antennas or television satellite dishes shall be permitted on the Property unless approved by the ARC.”

Approved Contractors – “All improvements constructed on any lot located within the Property shall be made by a contractor or builder approved by the ARC.”

Authorized Use & Exceptions – “…the ARC may authorize any lot owner, with respect to his or her residence, to temporarily use the same for more than one family, to temporarily maintain a sign other than as expressly permitted herein, to locate other temporary structures on the Property, and may make other exceptions to the covenants….” “In all such instances, approvals and exceptions by the ARC must be given in advance and in writing….”

Fencing – “No fence or walls of any kind shall be erected without the approval of the ARC.”

Garages and Outbuildings – “No separate garages or outbuildings or auxiliary structures of any kind or nature shall be erected or allowed to occupy any portion of any lot without the prior written approval by the ARC”.

Mailboxes – “The design of all mailboxes and mailbox posts must be approved by the ARC…”

Outside Uses Prohibited – “No rocks, rock gardens, bird baths, ponds or pools, lawn sculptures, artificial plantings, children’s play equipment, children’s playhouses, basketball goals, lawn furnishings, or the like, shall be permitted without the written approval of the ARC.

Recreational Vehicles – “…..stored in a carport or garage or parked on a paved surface beyond the rear line of the home constructed on subject lot and screened so that such item cannot be seen from any adjoining street or the adjacent and surrounding lots, and any such parking facility or area must receive written approval by the ARC”.

Re-subdivision or Partition of Lots– “No lots may be further modified without the prior written approval by the ARC”.

Prohibited Uses – “No person shall, without the written approval of the Association or the ARC, do any of the following on any part of the Property or the commons areas: (1)   Permit the running of animals except when on a leash. (2)   Fell any trees or injure or damage any landscaping with the Property. (3)   Interfere with any drainage, utility or access easement. (4)   Build or assemble any structures, recreational or common facilities, other than those approved by the ARC. (5)   Discharge any liquid or other materials other than natural water drainage into any lake, pond or water course. (6)   Interfere with any water control structures or apparatus. (7)   Light any fires except in designated areas.

Signs – “No sign of any kind or nature, or advertising device of any kind or nature, shall be placed upon any part of the Property except as permitted in accordance with applicable ARC Guidelines…”

Towing of Vehicles – “Any such vehicle or recreational equipment parked in violation of regulations …..may be towed away by the Association or the ARC, at the sole expense of the owner of such vehicle or recreational equipment, if the violation of said restriction remains for a period of more than twenty-four (24) hours.”

Type Dwelling – “all construction being subject to prior review and approval of the ARC”.