Section 203. Dwelling Area Requirements. No dwelling shall be constructed unless the ground floor area, or minimum footprint, of the main structure exclusive of open porches and garages, is more than 1,800 square feet for one-story, dwelling, or more than 1,400 square feet on the main floor for a dwelling of more than one-story, including split-entry dwellings. Minimum finished area for a two-story, home shall be at least 2,500 square feet. Attached garages are required for all houses and shall be of a size to accommodate not less than three full-sized cars. Owners are, encouraged to have full basement whenever possible. Ranch style must have a basement equal to at least the square footage of the main level.

a. Building Site. Declarant has designated a particular Building Site on each Lot, and the dwelling and any accessory building shall only be constructed within that approved Building Site, unless modified in writing by the Approving Authority.

b. Building Materials Standards. The exterior materials shall be of natural materials. Masonite siding is not permitted. The front façade of any dwelling shall display architectural diversity of materials and construction detail to the satisfaction of the Approving Authority. Lap siding shall be no more than 6 inches. Aluminum, wood, or vinyl clad windows are permitted. All aluminum windows shall be anodized and painted or coated to blend with or compliment the color of the building. Gutters, if installed, shall be painted the same color as the adjoining trim color of the building.

c. Approval by Approving Authority. Homes shall be subject to review and approval by the Approving Authority, which may require that a $500 non-refundable filing fee be paid with each submission. No custom home may begin construction until plans are approved in writing by the Approving Authority.

Section 204. Height Restrictions. Maximum allowable by county.

Section 205. Roofs. All roof areas shall be of tile, slate, copper and/or premium grade asphalt. Asphalt shingles such as T-lock or 3 tab will not be allowed. For asphalt shingles, the preferred color is weathered wood or other similar colored shingles as approved by the Approving Authority. Other roofing materials may also be used, but only if approved by the Approving Authority. In no event shall wood shake materials be used unless the Approving Authority finds that said materials are sufficiently fire retardant. Roof pitches of 8 in 12 or steeper are required unless otherwise approved by Approving Authority.

Section 206. Front Façade Standards. At least twenty percent (20%) of the front façade shall consist of stone or brick or a combination of these materials. Siding such as aluminum, steel and vinyl is not permitted.

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