Miscellaneous Guidelines

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RESTRICTIONS AS PUBLISHED IN DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, & RESTRICTIONS

AIR CONDITIONERS

Air conditioning units extending from windows are generally prohibited. Exceptions due to medical problems will be considered.

ATTIC VENTILATORS

Attic ventilators and turbines must match the siding or trim on the house if mounted on a gable end or match existing style vents and stacks. Roof location shall be on the least visible side of the ridge pole.

CLOTHESLINES - Do not require an application.

Drying or airing of any clothing, bedding or similar materials shall be permitted outdoors and within any lot only between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, and 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on Saturdays. No drying or airing of clothing is permitted on days that fall upon holidays. All clothes hanging devices such as lines, reels, poles, frames, etc., shall be stored out of sight other than during the times aforementioned. No application is necessary.

DOG HOUSES

Dog houses may only be located in the backyard. They must be compatible with the applicant's house in color and material, or match a natural wood fence if the dog house abuts the fence. Effort should be made to minimize the impact on adjacent neighbors. Pets must not be allowed to become a noise annoyance to others.

ELECTRONIC INSECT TRAPS

Do not require an application.

Electronic insect trap regulation will be based on the same criteria as exterior lighting. In addition, no device shall be installed or maintained in such a way as to become a noise nuisance to adjacent owners. Traps should not be operated after 10:00 p.m., or when the area protected by the trap is no longer occupied.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

No exterior lighting shall be directed outside the applicant's property.

Lighting which is a part of the original structure must not be altered without approval by the Covenant Committee.

Light fixtures which are proposed in place of the original fixtures must be compatible in style and scale with the applicant's house.

FIREWOOD

Firewood shall be kept neatly stacked and located in the rear of the residence. Firewood shall not be stacked on the front or side of the residence.

Piles larger than two cords require an application. Piles longer than six (6) feet should be stacked two (2) or more rows deep. Poles must not exceed four (4) feet in height for safety reasons. No lumber, scrap wood, or other debris may be stacked on, within, or around firewood piles.

Location of the firewood pile shall be in such a manner as to minimize visual impact. Screening may be required in some cases.

GUTTERS AND DOWNSPOUTS

New or additional gutters and downspouts should match those existing in color and design and must not adversely affect drainage on adjacent properties.

HOLIDAY ORNAMENTS AND DECORATIONS - Does not require an application

Temporary holiday yard ornaments will be permitted. However, these ornaments must be removed within a reasonable period of time following the holiday.

LAWN FURNITURE - Does not require an application.

Lawn furniture may only be kept on front porches or in rear yards. Lawn furniture used on front porches should not be in excess, and should be placed neatly. Lawn furniture cannot be placed in the front yard of any dwelling when not in use.

LAWN MOWERS - Do not require an application.

Push style lawn mowers may be stored in the rear yard of non-garage townhouses and only if hidden from view with a fitted/custom cover. The cover must be a dark color such as black, dark green or dark brown. Riding lawn mowers must be stored within shed or garage. All single family and garage townhouse owners are expected to store equipment in a garage or shed.

MAILBOXES - Do not require an application.

Mailboxes must be standard sized and postal approved. Mailboxes are to be painted black and be mounted on a simple wood post. They must be located so as not to obstruct sidewalks or sight lines in accordance with postal regulations. See appendix for design specifications. Should a mailbox require replacement, it must conform to the same style and material as listed above. Mailbox posts must be left to age naturally.

REAL ESTATE SALES/RENT SIGNS - Do not require an application.

No more than one (1) real estate sign may be erected or placed upon any lot or attached to any dwelling. As such, the real estate sign cannot exceed size square feet in size and must meet Frederick County regulations with respect to content and removal. Such sign may only be placed in the front yard of the property available and must be removed immediately upon sale or rental of the property.

SATELLITE RECEIVERS AND ANTENNAS - Satellite dishes do not require an application provided the following guidelines are maintained.

Design standards contained herein cover antennas and satellite dishes which covers direct broadcast satellite service, multichannel multipoint distribution service (MMDS), and television broadcast service. Antennas and satellite receivers may be erected in accordance with the following general guidelines.

1. The satellite receiver is 1 meter (39.37 inches) or less in diameter.

2. The device may not adversely affect the view, lifestyle, safety, or right of enjoyment of neighboring homeowners in their property. For reasons of safety, the system shall not emit electromagnetic radiation which is either harmful, or which interferes with the operation of any appliance, or biomedical device in proximity of the installation of satellite receiver.

3. The satellite receiver shall be placed in a location which, while providing the homeowner with an "acceptable quality signal", minimizes the visual impact to neighbors and roadways. An application is not required in any of the following situations, unless the installation requires movement of landscaping.
a. unit attic or crawl space such that it is not visible from the outside
b. ground level in the rear yard of any lot and reasonably screened from common view
c. ground level in the side yard of any lot and reasonably screened from common view
d. rear roof installation below peak of roof e. rear elevation of any dwelling

If a location not listed above is required, the Architectural Control Committee will consider an alternative installation location where the homeowner can prove the requirements prohibit him/her from receiving an "acceptable quality signal." The order of preference is shown above.

4. The homeowner shall make a reasonable effort to ensure that the satellite receiver, once erected, will not be visible from the street or right-of-way in front of the homeowner's property.

5. The homeowner shall make a reasonable effort to ensure that no existing tree or vegetation will be removed to accommodate the antenna installation or reception. If any of the above locations require the removal of existing trees or vegetation, the homeowners must submit an application for that removal.

6. In considering the installation of any such receiver, the Architectural Control Committee may specify such additional reasonable measures it may deem appropriate to minimize the visual impact of such device upon the community and surrounding homeowners, including but not limited to, requiring the installation of landscaping or other forms of screening.

7. For example, such additional measures may include any or all of the following conditions:
a. The satellite receiver shall be located entirely within and entirely below the height of approved privacy fencing which fully encloses the rear yard of any unit or located within the boundaries of a deck and above the walking surface of a railed deck, providing that no portion of the device projects more than six inches above the height of the deck railing.
b. The satellite receiver shall be of a color and material which are reasonably compatible with the colors and materials of the home to which it is attached, or painted to match the mounting site. The determination of such to be solely at the discretion of the Architectural Control Committee.
c. Cables must be hidden from view.

8. When any satellite receiver is no longer in use as such, it shall be removed by the owner of the property upon which the device was installed.

TRASH/RECYCLING CONTAINERS - Do not require an application.

Trash must me placed in containers manufactured specifically for trash storage purposes only. Containers with a lid must have a lid which is kept in place at all times. Paper bags, boxes, etc. are not acceptable trash containers.

No trash or recycling containers shall be kept in the front or side yard, porch, or entryway.

Trash or recycling containers must be stored in garages or behind the dwelling and screened from public view at all times.

Containers shall not be placed on the curbside before 6:00 p.m. on the evening before pickup.

WINDOW TREATMENTS - Do not require an application

Bed sheets, plastic sheets, newspapers, or other similar window treatments shall not be hung or placed in or on any window on any dwelling located on any lot.

 

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