Protective Covenants
No mobile homes or manufactured homes are allowed on the subject property.
No alcoholic institutions or night clubs, junk yards, auto body shops or used car, truck and tractor lots unless accompanied by a new automobile dealership shall be allowed on subject property.
The property shall be kept neat, clean and free of all debris. There shall be no outside storage cluttering of any abandoned materials/objects that might impair the integrity of the neighborhood. There shall be no outside storage of any automobiles that are not being used or do not have a current license plate.
The floor area, commonly referred to as living area or heated and cooled area, of the ground floor of the main structure, excluding garage and porches, shall not be less than 1700 square feet. All structures are to be built of new materials. All materials must be approved by the developer as to type and quality. Only one primary residence may be constructed on the property described in the Deed attached hereto, and shall not be subdivided into additional lots, unless developer waives with written approval. It being the intent of the developer to preserve the integrity of the development.
Plans for the construction of all dwellings, outside storage buildings, detached garages, fences, driveways and drive entrances, swimming pools, etc. and any modifications thereto, shall be presented to the developer prior to any construction for verification of square footage and to insure that architectural standards of the development are met. Such plans must be of sufficient detail to clearly show the positioning of each structure and their relative positioning with each other, with respect to topography and finish grade elevation. The developer does maintain the right to refuse any proposed plans if they are not architecturally suitable and aesthetically compatible. No construction shall commence prior to written approval being obtained from the developer or his assigns. All structures must be completed in a timely manner, reasonably set by developer, or his assigns. Decorative and leisure structures may be allowed subject to developer’s written approval. All structures must be landscaped carefully and professionally to meet developers approval. Exterior color of all structures must be approved by developer. Large animal statues that are visible from the road will not be allowed. All mailboxes must be approved by developer. No brick mailboxes will be allowed. Lighting poles and lamps must be approved by developer as to location and materials.
A detached garage which shall be of same materials and design as the dwelling will be permitted.
All storage buildings must be approved by developer as to location and materials.
All electrical and telephone supply lines to home or buildings must be installed underground.
All fences that are visible from roadway and neighbors must be approved by developer or assigns.
A 10 foot utility access easement is retained on each side of all property lines and on each side of all existing utility lines, unless developer, or assigns waive with written approval. A 15 foot utility access easement is retained along all road right-of-ways. A private sewer system natural drainage easement is retained on any lots needed for neighboring drainage. All private sewer systems must be approved by local health department and also must be maintained on a regular basis.
Property owners shall keep their property free and clear of all debris and household garbage at all times. Garbage must be removed, not burned. Maintenance of yards shall include cutting the grass regularly, and controlling erosion. Maintenance of all structures shall include cleaning or painting of metal and woodwork as needed and repairing any damages. Vacant or empty lots shall be clipped regularly and kept clean.
The following pets will be allowed outside homes.
A maximum of 2 dogs and/or 2 cats over 3 months of age.
All dogs must be kept in fenced areas, except while being walked on a leash.
No vicious dogs; nor dogs of those breeds, specifically named as Rottweiler, Mastiff, Pit Bulldog, German Shepard, Chow, and Doberman Pinscher, to include crossbreeds or part-breeds thereof; shall be allowed in the development under any circumstances. If a situation should arise whereby a particular dog of any breed has demonstrated vicious tendencies or behavior, then the developer, its representative, or its assigns, shall have authority to require removal of such dog from the development. The intent of this restriction is to allow all residents the peaceful enjoyment of their property without fear of the escape of a vicious animal that might endanger life or limb.
All pets must be kept in fenced areas.
No livestock or poultry of any kind shall be raised, bred or kept on any lot for commercial purposes.
No animals or pets shall become a nuisance to the neighborhood.
THE FOLLOWING SHALL NOT BE ALLOWED ON SUBJECT PROPERTY, TO WIT:
Commercial activities of any kind.
Signs, other than property for sale signs.
Any automobile that does not have a current license plate and inspection sticker. Long term outside storage of any automobile. Large commercial vehicles. Automobile parking in front yard.
Junk of any kind.
Manufactured or Mobile homes or large trucks, except for delivery activities to property. Tractor or other machinery, except lawn care equipment for use on premises.
Motor homes, travel trailers, trailers, off road vehicles and boats unless stored inside a closed garage.
Permanent or overnight parking on road or road right-of-way.
Radio and TV antennas that are visible from roadway. Visible TV satellite dishes exceeding 18” in diameter.
Outside storage cluttering of any abandoned materials/objects that might impair the integrity of the development.
Hunting or discharge of firearms.
Clothes lines, unless completely hedged from neighboring view and view of roadway.
Above ground swimming pools, unless hidden behind privacy fence.
All bikes, small ATVs, golf carts, toys, lawn equipment, etc. shall be stored in a closed garage when not in use.
Enforcement shall be by proceedings at law or in equity against any person or persons violating or attempting to violate any restrictive covenant either to restrain violation or to recover damage.
In the event any restrictive covenant is declared by the courts to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of the covenants as a whole or any part thereof other than the part so declared to be invalid.
No structures of a temporary character, trailer, basement, tent, shack, garage, barn or other outbuilding shall be used in said land or any part thereof at any time as a residence, either temporary or permanent.
These covenants are to run with the land and shall be binding on all parties and all persons claiming under them for a period of twenty-five (25) years from the date these covenants are recorded, after which time said covenants shall be automatically extended for successive periods of ten (10) years unless an instrument signed by a majority of the then owners of the lots or plots has been recorded, agreeing to change said covenants in whole or in part.