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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHC ACC Design Guidelines & Restrictionsi HUNTINGTON CHASE DESIGN GUIDELINES and OPERATING RESTRICTIONS Effective .December 15, 1998 HUNTINGTON CHASE DESIGN GUIDELINES Huntington Chase is a unique 87 -- acres, 15 - lot community located in Carmel, Indiana. The intent of these Guidelines is to establish the standard of design for the Community. These requirements are intended to assist builders and homeowners in the construction of site improvements on residential platted lots within Huntington Chase. These Guidelines shall apply to all properties within Huntington Chase and are in addition to any requirements of the City of Carmel. All improvements must be approved by the Architectural Control. Committee of Huntington Chase prior to the Commencement of construction. These Guidelines are intended to serve for the life of -the Community and accordingly may be amended by the Architectural Control Committee from time to time. The Architectural Control Committee reserves the right to waive or vary any of the procedures or standard set forth in this document, at its sole discretion. The following is the information which is required as part of the submittal for Architectural Approval for any improvement at Huntington Chase. SCHEDULE: The Architectural Control Committee ("ACC") will render a decision within 30 days of receipt of a complete and accurate submittal. No incomplete submittals will be reviewed. Any submittal, which is contrary to established guidelines, will be automatically denied and no written denial is required by the ACC. The ACC will give the applicant written notice of approval or disapproval for all complete submittals. This approval must be received prier to the commencement of construction. DESIGN REVIEW FEES: The ACC reserves the right to establish and collect fees for the review of applications. Fee, if any, will be provided through notice to the applicants. INDEX PAGE DES RIP 5-6 Fencing, Type Location Approved construction techniques Maintenance Bracing 6 Dog: Kennels House 6 Mini urns and Accessory Structures 6 Antennas; Radio/TV Satellite 6-7 Decks 7 Porches, Screened Room Additions Garage Additions 7 Gazebos 7 Fools Pool Houses 8 Basketball Goals/Courts: Types Location Lighting Invisible Fencing Lawn Ornaments 8 Landscape Designs and Planting Beds INDEX CONTINUED PAGE DESLRI 1 ON 9 Signage 9 Sodding and Frees 9 Lights and Mailboxes 9 Playgrounds and Play Equipment 10 Flag Poles 10 Bird Houses 10 Exterior Fainting 10 Exterior Lighting 11 other I 1 Non -Validity of ACC Guidelines 11 Conflict 4 1. FENCMG REQUIREMENTS: The Architectural Control Committee will generally approve the following types of fences however all fences and screens must be approved prior to .the installation: A. Non. -stockade style woodjences are generally approved, providers suchfences do not exceed 5 —fee in height and contain either a picket spacing in excess of 2 inches or a shadow box spacing. Maximum picket spacing shall be controlled by the building codes o, f Hamilton County. In no event shall any wood, fence which abuts the retentionf facility exceed 48 "inches in height. Stockade style (upright side by side wood plan `ng) woodjences are prohibited B. Vinyl clad chain -link fences are generally approved, provided such fences do not exceed 5 feet in height unless such fences are used to surround pools, in which event fence height restrictions are governed by local and state regulations. Plain chain --link fences are prohibited. Chain -link inserts are prohibited. C. wrought iron fences are generally approved provided such fences do not exceed 5 feet in height. D. Metal fencing which follows the design of wrought iron, will generally be approved provided such fences do not exceed 5 feet in height. E. Wooden privacy screens around patio areas will generally be approved provided such screens/fences do not exceed 6 feet in height. Stockade fences will not be allowed as privacy screens. The design, materials and location of all fences must be approved by the Architectural Control Committee prior to installation. FENCING LOCATIONY All fencing must be approved prier to the installation of given fence. The following are guidelines regarding fencing locations, which generally will be, approved by the ACC; A. No fencing will be allowed in the front set back line of the house. For corner lets, this includes the side yard facing the side street of the residence. B. The fencing of drainage and utility easements is prohibited.. C. wooden privacy screens around patio areas shall not extend more than 5 feet from any edge of the concrete pad- or deck and shall not be visible from the street. FENCING. AI'PROVED C `TR UCTION ZECHNI : All fencing shall be constructed of quality materials such as vinyl -clad chain link fence, treated lumber, and wrought iron. All fencing shall be properly braced with all posts either concreted into ground or placed a depth whereby the fence will be secure and will not move. FENCING MAI.YENC : All fences must be maintained in a reasonable fashion. All warped boards shall be replaced on a timely basis. Any painted fences shall be painted with a color in keeping with the house colors and maintained whereby the fence always has a reasonable appearance. Any change in color will be subject to approval. Wood fencing not painted shall be stained periodically whereby the fence always has a reasonable appearance. The Architectural Control Committee shall provide notice of any maintenance violation. Such violations shall be corrected within 30 days of receipt of said notice. If the violation is not corrected, the ACC, through the Homeowners Association, retains the right to correct the violation and bill the homeowner for all applicable casts including but not limited to : Lien rights, Attorneys fees, cast of repairs, interest at the maximum rate allowable by lave, and all reasonable casts of collection. FENCING G � ACING: All fence bracing or ribbing shall be on the inside of the fence unless otherwise approved by the .ACC. 2. DOG --- KENNELS AND HOUSES: All kennels and doghouses must be approved by the ACC prior to construction in terms of both location and materials. Chain link (vinyl or painted) will be allowed as long as the final location and screening as required by the ACC is approved prier to the commencement of construction. Dog kennels -and houses should be placed in a location whereby they are not eyesores or nuisances to surrounding homeowners. Each kennel must be screened with either fencing or trees as approved by the ACC, depending on the individual request. All dog houses must be constructed of quality materials with neutral roof colors, siding and trim painted to match the primary colors of the residence of the applicant. Dogs will be subject to Hamilton County leash laws at all times and household pets will be restricted to four per residence. 3. MINI -BARNS AND ACCESSORY STRUCTURES: Requests for the approval of mini -barns and accessory structures (except for dog kennels) will be denied. 4. ANTENNAS -- Tv., RADIO„ AND SATELLITE: Requests for the attachment of a TV or radio antenna to the exterior of the home or the placement of satellite dishes over 30 inches in diameter on a given lot will be denied. Tv antennas will be allowed inside the attics of residences. Small satellite dishes, under 30 inches in diameter, will be 1*1 governed by state and federal regulations. eery effort should be trade to install these satellite dishes on the side or back of the residence when possible. 5. DECKS: Generally, requests for decks will be approved subject to the following requirements: A. The deck shall be constructed with quality materials. B. Railing on the deck shall not exceed 4' . C. Final configuration of the deck must be approved prior to the commencement of construction. 6. PORCHES, SCREENED IN PORCHES, ROOM AND GARAGE ADDMONS: Generally, requests for screened in porches; room and garage additions will be approved subject to the following guidelines and review by the ACC. A detailed development plan trust be provided to the ACC prior to the commencement of constructions. A. The additions shall be constructed with quality materials. B. The roofline shall follow the natural roofline of the home, or be approved b the ACC. C. 7. GAZEBOS: Generally, requests for the installation of Gazebos will be approved subject to the following guidelines: A. Structure shall be built with quality materials. B. Final placement of the structure must be approved by the ACC. C. Height of structure shall not exceed 1 5' . S, POOLS: Only requests for in -ground pools will be approved by the ACC. A detailed development plan must be provided to the ACC prior to the commencement of constructions. No alteration to the existing grade may be done without the approval of the ACC. Any proposed grade changes trust be shown on proposed plans. Guidelines on fences around in -ground pools will conform to State and Local ordinances and shall conform to that described in section (1) one of these guidelines. 9. POOL HOUSES: Requests for pool houses and storage sheds will be rejected. Pool equipment storage areas generally will be approved as long as the structure is solely used for the storage of chemicals, pumps, heaters and other pool related maintenance supplies. This structure shall not exceed 4' 6' in size nor 6' to the top of the roofline and shall be located directly behind the primary residence. This type structures is subject to the following guidelines: 7 A. The structure shall be constructed with quality materials. B. The roof, siding and trim shall match the colors of the primary residence. C. No metal structures will be approved. D. All detailed construction plans must be approved prior to the commencement of construction. 10. BASKETBALL GOALS/COURTS. Requests for the installation of Basketball Goals/Courts will be approved subject to the following guidelines: BA KE7BA COURTS: A. The final location of the courts shall be approved by the ACC. B. Generally, courts will not be approved in excess of 2525'. C. The court may consist of concrete or asphalt materials. D. Generally, no lighting will be permitted. BASKETBALLGOALS: A. The backboard shall be made from one of the following types of material: 1. Clear Plexiglas 2. Acrylic 3. Graphite B. No wooden backboards will be approved. C. No basketball rim/board shall be attached to the primary residence. Final location of the goal/board shall be approved by the ACC prior to installation. Generally, basketball goals will be approved if they are located adjacent to driveways. D. Generally portable basketball goals with graphite backboards will be approved so long as they are hidden from view when not in use. 11. INVISTBLE FENCING: Generally, requests for invisible fencing will be approved subject to ACC approval of proposed fence location prior to installation. All controller boxes, etc. shall be hidden from view. 12. LAWN ORNAMENTS,* All lawn ornaments and other items added to the lot beyond the primary residence are subject to the approval of the ACC. Generally, ornamental birdbaths will be approved as long as they do not exceed three (3) feet in height. Generally, concrete lawn ornaments, which exceed 24 inches in height, such as deer, etc., will not be approved by the ACC. 13. LANDSCAPE DESIGN & PLANTING BEDS: Any significant changes in beds, 8 gardens, are subject to review by the ACC. The ACC reserves the right to deny any request based upon a lack of conformity to the established aesthetics of the neighborhood. 14. SIGNAG: All signage is subject to Deal and state regulations. The Declarant and its builders reserve certain rights as outlined in the Covenants & Restrictions and the Declaration. All signage, except as follows, is subject to the approval of the .ACC. The Declarant and its builders are hereby exempted from this requirement. No signage shall be located in such a place whereby it restricts or obstructs traffic visibility. No identification signage shall be allowed within the fight -of -way of a Dedicated public street, nor in any area not specifically approved by the ACC. Generally, requests for flashing or blinking lights will be denied. PROHIBITED SIGNA: The following will not be approved by the ACC: 1. Sign advertising goods, services or home occupations 2. Portable signage, including political signage. 3. No entranceway signage shall be allowed except by the developer or for occasional events such as united community efforts such as yard/garage sales. This specifically addresses individual yard or garage sales and for sale by owners signs. 1 . SODDING & TREES; Generally, all front and side yards to back edge of house must be sodded, unless in conjunction with the installation of permanent irrigation system hydra seeding will generally be approved as an alternative if specifically approved by the ACC. Generally, hydra seeding of yards will also be approved during certain times of the year as established by the ACC. on all corner lots, both areas adjacent to roadway shall be treated as front yards and shall be subject to sodding requirements and fencing limitations. TREES: Minimum tree and planting bed requirements shall be established by the ACC in the New Construction Guidelines. 16. LIGHTS & MAILBOXES.* The Declarant shall dictate a standard mailbox and coach light for each lot. The cost of each shall be the responsibility of the purchaser or builder of the home. The tale owner shall be responsible to keep each in good repair and shall not alter either without ACC approval. The tale owner at all tinges shall keep the dusk to dawn lighting in ,good repair with working light bulbs. All additional lighting is subject to ACC approval prier to installation 17. PLAYGROUNDS AND PLAY E UIPI ENT: All requests for playground structures must be approved by the ACC prior to installation. Generally, requests for playgrounds will be approved subject to the following guidelines. 1. In consideration for abutting neighbors, the location ofproposedplayground equipment will be agreed upon by a consensus of all involved parties including the ACC. 2. Play structures should he of quality 'wood or other natural material which compliments the environment and should not exceed ten feet in height unless specifically approved by the ACC and abutting neighbors. 3. Requests for the installation o, f metalplaygrounds will be denied 4. All other unattached playground .structures of anon natural material must be stored inside the residence when not in use. 18. BUG ZAPPERS: Generally, requests for Electric Bug zappers will be approved subject to the location, approved by the abutters, and the owner requesting the device representing that it will be turned off not later than 10 p.m. nightly. 19. FLAG POLES: Generally, requests for flag poles will be approved subject to the Opole being made of quality materials firmly secured into the ground and not exceeding twenty feet in height. 20. BIRDHOUSES: Generally, requests for birdhouses will be approved subject to the following criteria: A. All pole mounted birdhouses shall be located in the rear yard of a residence secured firmly into the ground in an approved location. B. Quality materials shall be utilized in the construction of the birdhouse. C. All colors shall be approved by the ACC. 21, EXTERIOR PAINTING: No change to any exterior color (base or trim) shall be made without the consent of the ACC. 22, OUTSIDE LIGHTING: Generally, requests for the installation of outside security lighting will be approved subject to the following condition being met: 10 A. Outside security lights shall not exceed two standard double floodlights per corner or side of a residence with tight bulbs not to exceed. 150 watt or 100 watt Halogen bulbs. B. The following lights are not, approved for outside security lighting — High Intensity Discharge H.I.D.) lighting or Halogen lights in excess of I00 watts. C. No more than two double floodlights will be approved without specific approval from the ACC. D. Love voltage accent and decorative lighting can be installed without ACC approval. 23. OTHER : All motor vehicles belonging to members of a household shall have permanent off-street parking spaces in garages or on driveways and no disabled vehicle shall be openly stored on any residential lot. Also, no goat, trailer, camper, all terrain vehicle, motorcycle, snowmobile, or motor home of any kind (including, but not in limitation thereof, house trailers, camper trailers, or boat trailers) shall be kept or parked upon said lot unless Dept from view of neighboring residences and streets in a garage. All clothes limes, equipment, garbage cans, or storage piles shall be kept from view of neighboring residences and streets. All rubbish, trash, or garbage stored outside any residence shall be regularly removed from the premises and shall not be allowed to accumulate therein. Firewood piles shall be Dept neat and unobtrusive. Any alteration or improvement made to a lot within the Community is subject to ACC approval prior to its commencement. All questions should be directed in writing to the Architectural Control Committee at the previously stated address. Residential water softeners should not eject residual water into residential sump pits. Softener units should expel residual water into residential sewage drain per Clay Township (RWD) Regional waste District. . 24, NON INVALIDITY of ACC GUIDELINES: No Declaration of a Court of competent jurisdiction of the invalidity of any regulation or part of a regulation contained in these guidelines shall invalidate any other portion of these guidelines. 2 CONFLICT: Any conflict or ambiguity arising from the application of the requirements of these guidelines and the requirements of the Declaration of Covenants Conditions and Restrictions shall be resolved in favor of the application of the Declaration of Covenants Conditions and Restrictions. i.e. The Declaration of Restrictions supersede these Guidelines. II