ASSOCIATION
Building Rules
& Regulations
Approved as amended by
the Board of Directors on
Approved as amended by
the Board of Directors on
(Note: Due to formatting issues for this on-line
document versus one obtained from the Administration Office, page numbering
will be different. Other differences are
strictly cosmetic and do not alter in any way the contents of the document
approved by the Board of Directors.)
I. GENERAL PROVISIONS Page
A. TITLE 4
B. EFFECTIVE
DATE 4
C. PURPOSE 4
D. COMPLIANCE 4
E. EXCEPTIONS
TO THE BUILDING REGULATIONS 4
F. CONFLICT 5
G. AUTHORIZATIONS 5
H. DEFINITIONS
5
II.
GENERAL REGULATIONS 8
B. BUILDING
PERMITS REQUIRED 8
C.
BUILDING PLAN APPROVAL 10
D.
BUILDERS REAL ESTATE SIGNS 10
E.
CARPORTS 10
F.
DRIVEWAYS 10
G.
EROSION AND SILTATION 10
H.
EXTERIOR OF STRUCTURES 10
I.
FENCES; FENCING 10
J.
OPEN FIRES 10
K.
LANDSCAPING 10
L.
OUTDOOR LIGHTING 11
M.
SANITARY FACILITIES 11
N.
SITE APPEARANCE 11
O.
STORAGE AND OTHER BUILDINGS 11
P.
SWIMMING POOLS 11
Q.
TEMPORARY BUILDINGS 11
R.
VEHICLES 11
S.
WALKWAYS 12
III.
TECHNICAL
REGULATIONS 12
A. BUILDER’S
REGISTRATION FORM 12
B. PRE-CONSTRUCTION 12
C.
CONSTRUCTION 12
1. BUILDER’S RESPONSIBILITY 13
2. MODULAR DWELLINGS 13
3. STOP WORK ORDERS 13
4. WORKING HOURS 13
D.
FOUNDATIONS 14
E.
FUEL STORAGE TANKS 14
F.
ARCHITECTURAL STYLE 14
G.
SEWER SYSTEMS 14
H.
SITE PROTECTION 14
I.
TREES 14
IV.
RESTRICTIONS 15
A. NUMBER
AND TYPES OF DWELLINGS 15
B. DWELLING CONSTRUCTION DIMENSIONS 15
C.
SET-BACK REQUIREMENTS 16
D.
CAMPING LOTS 16
V.
ASSOCIATION BUILDING FEES 17
GENERAL BUILDING RULES
AND REGULATIONS
Revised
and adopted
These regulations shall be known and cited as the “General
Building Rules and Regulations”
These rules and regulations shall take effect on
The Lake Land’ Or General Building Rules and Regulations
have been approved by the Board of Directors of the Lake Land’ Or Property
Owners Association, Inc. to protect property values and the amenities as well
as support and encourage order and beauty in the development of the Lake Land’
Or environment for the convenience and pleasure of the present and future
residents.
These regulations apply to property owners and any
contractor engaged to erect, construct, reconstruct, move, alter, convert,
enlarge, or otherwise improve any building, lot, structure, or property on any
lot or area identified as within the boundaries of the Lake Land’ Or Resort
development. Compliance with the
Restrictions, Amended Restrictions (the “Covenants”) of
The Lake Land’ Or Building Rules and Regulations are in
addition to those rules, regulations, and codes imposed by Caroline County and
the Commonwealth of Virginia, which are, by reference herein, adopted by the
Association. If a
Any and all construction, as defined herein, in
A record of all building permits and variances shall be
maintained on file in the Association’s Administration Office and shall be
available for review by Association members during normal business hours.
E. EXCEPTIONS
TO BUILDING REGULATIONS
When the Board of Directors finds that undue hardship may
result from compliance with the Building Rules and Regulations, it may recommend
by a majority vote, to grant exemptions to these Building Rules and Regulations
so that justice may be done and the Association’s interest secured. No exceptions shall alter the intent nor
violate the spirit of the Covenants. NO
exemptions shall be in conflict with
Whenever there is a difference between minimum standards,
dimensions or provisions specified herein or in other applicable building codes
and those contained in other regulations of Lake Land’ Or, the most restrictive
and/or highest standards shall govern.
Pursuant to the covenants and the authority of the
Association, the Executive Manager is hereby authorized and directed to
implement and enforce these regulations and shall do so through the
Association’s Building Inspector.
For the purpose of these regulations, the terms used herein
shall be interpreted or defined as follows:
ACCESS PERMIT: A
written authorization to utilize roads for the sole purpose of travel to and
from a construction site will be issued, at the discretion of the Executive
Manager, for a specific period of time.
An access permit may be withdrawn or modified by the Executive Manager
for any violation of these rules, Restrictive Covenants or the General Rules
and Regulations.
ACCESSORY ADDITIONS:
All accessory structures attached or unattached, which are not defined
as Accessory Buildings shall be defined as the Accessory Additions to include
but not limited to Porches, Patios, Decks, Piers, Retaining Walls, Fences
(property delineation, animal control), Swimming Pools, Gazebos.
ACCESSORY BUILDINGS:
All garages, carports, storage, and other buildings, attached or
unattached, are Accessory Buildings.
ALTERATION: Any
external change of width, depth, height, or location of a structure or any part
thereof.
BASEMENT: Any part of
a building that is wholly or partially below ground level.
BUILDER: Any property
owner or individual, partnership, corporation, or other legal entity, engaged
for the purpose of construction within the
BUILDER REGISTRATION FORM:
A form obtained from the Administration Office which must be completed
prior to commencement of construction by a licensed builder who wishes to
engage in construction in the
BUILDING: A permanent
structure erected for (i) a single family residence, (ii) a garage or carport,
or (iii) an accessory building.
BUILDING COMMITTEE: A
Committee comprised of property owners serving without compensation and
approved annually by the Board of Directors to recommend appropriate action.
The Committee chairperson shall be a member of the Board of Directors.
BUILDING INSPECTOR:
The Building Inspector shall be the Chairman of the Building Committee
or a designee from the committee, charged with the responsibility to monitor
and enforce
BUILDING PERMIT: A
six-month permit issued by the Association to the property owner or contractor
prior to commencement of clearing or construction. No permit shall be issued to clear a sight
more than thirty (30) days prior to commencement of construction.
BUILDING SET-BACK LINE:
A defined line located a fixed distance from the lot line and
interpreted as being the nearest point that a building, deck, porch, or other
extension may be constructed to the lot line.
CARPORTS: Any
structure designed for storage of one or more vehicles and having a roof and
three or fewer walls.
CONSTRUCTION:
Activity of any nature related to exterior construction such as lot
clearing, excavation, foundations, soil erosion control, remodeling, moving,
alterations or improvements to existing building or structures including but
not limited to decks, boat docks, fences, storage bins or sheds, and culvert
installations.
COVENANTS: The
Restrictions and Amended Restrictions.
DWELLING: Any
building designed or used for human habitation.
EASEMENT: A
pre-determined right-of-way granted for a specific purpose as recorded in the
land records of
EQUIPMENT, CAMPING AND RECREATIONAL: Shall include camping and recreational travel
trailers, pickup coaches, motorized homes, and recreational equipment as
follows:
1.
A
travel trailer is a portable, vehicular structure built on a chassis, designed
to be used as a temporary dwelling for travel, recreation or vacation purposes;
and identified as a travel trailer by the manufacturer.
2. A pickup coach is a structure
designed to be mounted on a pickup truck chassis and equipped for use as a
temporary dwelling for travel, recreation or vacation purposes;
3.
A
motorized home is a portable, self-propelled dwelling.
FENCES, FENCING:
Includes fences, walls or hedges.
FRONT
GARAGE: An attached
or unattached building designed for the storage for one (1) or more motor
vehicles.
IMPROVED
JOINED LOTS: Adjoining
lots treated by their owner, recognized by the Association and titled by
LAND’ OR: Land and
facilities located within the boundaries of the
LANDSCAPING: To
modify or decorate property by alteration of terrain, plants and trees to
present a view of natural scenery.
MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING:
A person, persons, company, corporation, or other entity who owns one
(1) or more lots within the development, has been admitted to membership in the
Association through the payment of the appropriate membership fees, is current
in annual Association dues, statutory assessment fees, and/or other charges
imposed on or levied by the Association, and is otherwise in good standing with
the Association.
OCCUPANCY PERMIT: An
official document signed by a Caroline County Building Official, stating that a
building is fit for human habitation and complies with all applicable
ordinances. A copy of this permit must
be filed with the Association prior to occupancy.
OFF-STREET PARKING: A
parking area located off the right-of-way of any road within the
PARKING AREA: A
required area of at least ten feet by twenty feet (10’ x 20’) for the parking
of at least two (2) motor vehicles.
PORTABLE SHEDS:
Portable sheds are allowed. They
must compliment the primary structure. A
site plan of location must be submitted along with permit application.
SCREENING: The use of
natural material, plantings, embankments, fencing, walls, or structures or a
combination of these for the purpose of limiting view or blocking light
transmission.
SHORELINE: The line
where the shore and the water meet. The
elevation at the top of the concrete spillways of both
SIGN: A structure or
device to attract attention by words or graphic display.
STOP WORK ORDER: An
order issued by the Executive Manager or the Building Inspector whereby all
construction on the cited lot is to stop.
STORAGE BUILDINGS:
With the exception of the dwelling, garage, and carport, all other
buildings are considered “storage buildings”.
STORY: The portion of
a building or structure included between the surface of any floor and the
surface of the ceiling or roof next above it.
STREET: Includes
street, avenue, road, lane, drive, cove, court and any other way used or
intended to be used by vehicular traffic.
STREET, RIGHT-OF-WAY:
The limits of property owned by the Association and designed for use as
streets, drainage, and by public utilities.
STRUCTURE: Any
man-made object having a specific stationary location on land or in water, whether
or not affixed to the land.
TEMPORARY BUILDINGS:
The construction of a temporary building of any kind, for any reason, is
prohibited.
TEMPORARY PORTABLE STORAGE:
Temporary storage boxes, i.e. PODS, etc., leased from a commercial
enterprise for the purpose of short term, on site storage are not to be kept on
property for more than thirty (30) days.
UNIMPROVED LOTS: Any
lot within the subdivision, which does not have a dwelling constructed
thereon. For purposes of these
regulations, camping lots are considered improved lots.
USE: The specific
purpose for which land or a building is designed, arranged, or intended.
VARIANCE: A departure
from the strict letter of these regulations as it applies to specific
properties and specific instances as authorized by the Association, in writing,
following approval of the Building Committee and if denied, may be appealed to
and over ruled by a majority vote of the entire Board of Directors.
A.
BRUSH
AND TRASH DISPOSAL: All brush, scrap
building materials, and other trash must be cleaned up and disposed of
daily. Containers, provided by the
contractor shall be emptied frequently to avoid exceeding their capacity. Absolutely no open burning of any matter
whatsoever is permitted at any time.
B.
BUILDING
PERMIT REQUIRED: Building Permits issued
by
1.
A
building permit from both
Single-Family Residence
Garage, attached or unattached
Carport, attached or unattached
Storage & other buildings,
attached or unattached
(No
Room Additions
Swimming Pools
Patios
Porches
Decks
Docks, Piers
Retaining Walls
Driveways and Culvert Pipes
Due to the ever changing County
requirements, the property owner is responsible for checking with the Caroline County
Planning and Zoning Department before submitting a permit request to the
Association before construction begins.
Replacement structures, swimming
pools, fences, etc. require the necessary County permit along with an
Association permit to ensure the replacement meets all required regulations.
2.
The
Association, alone, requires a building permit for the following structures:
Fences (property delineation, animal
control)
The County must be contacted for fencing if the proposed fencing is to be
constructed within one hundred (100) feet of a body of water to ensure it meets
with the
Children’s Playhouses Picture(s) and brochure, if available, to ensure
the alleged playhouse is in fact a playhouse must be submitted with the
Association permit request. Final
decision will be at the discretion of the Building Committee.
All building plan applications must include:
1.
Association
Request for Approval Form;
2.
Certified
Plot Plan indicating the proposed location of all buildings and construction in
relation to the street, lake, property lines, easements, septic tank and drain
field, as applicable. Also to be
included on the plat, an illustration of the swales to prevent the directing of
run off water to adjacent properties.
3.
Two
sets of Building Plans (one of which has been approved by the Caroline County
Building Department) of suitable scale and detail to explain fully the size,
appearance, and type of construction proposed including footings, foundations,
and/or piers. A section review of piers,
footings, and foundation walls must be shown;
4.
5.
Current
Association building permit fee as delineated hereafter.
Within fifteen (15) days after the plan package is
submitted, the Building Committee will recommend approval/ disapproval of the
plans. Under the direction of the
Executive Manager, the Administration Office will issue the Association’s
Building Permit. No phase of
construction may be started until a permit is issued.
Any proposed change to plans after submission for approval
shall be submitted in writing to the Executive Manager. Building Committee approval of any such proposal
is necessary prior to implementation whether or not such change requires
C.
BUILDING
PLAN APPROVAL: Plans for all phases of
dwelling and accessory building construction including, but not limited to,
porches, decks, docks, carports, garages, additions, patios, retaining walls,
and fences, shall be submitted in duplicate to the Association Administration
Office for processing.
D.
BUILDER’S
AND REAL ESTATE SIGNS: One (1) temporary
builder’s or real estate sign showing advertising may be permitted on
construction sites or residences being sold or leased. The sign may not exceed four (4) square feet
in area. An additional two (2) square
feet is permitted on builder’s signs at the access driveway entrance of the
site for placement of County and
E.
CARPORTS: Carports shall be constructed in similar
architectural style as the primary dwelling.
Exterior materials and trim must harmonize with the trim and color of
the main structure. Manufactured
carports must be color coordinated with the primary dwelling.
F.
DRIVEWAYS: All access driveways require Association
approval, and when required for drainage, shall have a culvert not less than
twenty (20) feet in length, constructed of sixteen (16) gauge or heavier
corrugated steel or reinforced concrete of a diameter to be specified on the
building plans. Additionally, all driveways
MUST have a width of at least twelve (12) feet, overhead clearance of at least
fifteen (15) feet. The access driveway
shall be installed and rough surfaced prior to commencement of
construction. A minimum of two (2)
off-street parking spaces is required.
G.
EROSION
AND SILTATION: Earth removed during
excavation for foundations shall be retained on the lot and not be dumped or
allowed to spill over into any adjacent lot.
Grading shall be such that no change from the natural drainage will
occur unless previously approved by
H.
EXTERIOR
OF STRUCTURE: The exterior of the
structure, including, but not limited to, walls, roof, doors, and windows, must
be completed within six (6) months from the date construction started. The following types of exterior finish are
acceptable: aluminum, brick, stone, masonry, stucco, vinyl, or wood.
I.
FENCES,
FENCING: Fences, walls, or hedges are
permitted along the edge of any lot.
Fences must be constructed with natural materials to include brick,
stone, wood, or artificial materials, such as vinyl or plastic. Aside from wood, brick, stone or vinyl, other
materials must be approved by the Building Committee. Fences must be constructed of materials which
were specifically designed for fencing.
Chain link fencing is allowed along the side and back of the
property. Fences may not exceed a post
height of three and one half feet (3 ½) in height along the front of the lot
forward of the set back line, and must be of open construction. Fencing along the rear or side property line
may not exceed seven (7) feet in height.
Fencing on a corner lot facing a street on two (2) sides must have the
approval of the Building Committee (height, length and type) and be open in
structure if the fencing is to exceed three and one half (3 ½) feet in
height. In no case may fencing, wall or
hedge obstruct the sight lines of traffic.
J.
OPEN
FIRES/HEATERS: No open fires are
permitted on any construction site.
K.
LANDSCAPING: In this regard, it is the intent of
place on each lot. Once construction is complete on cleared
lots, contractor or owner will over seed and use necessary landscaping
materials to prevent erosion. When
landscaping, property owners will, as a minimum; screen unsightly areas such as
foundation walls, trash can storage areas, propane tanks.
L.
OUTDOOR
LIGHTING: Free standing exterior dusk to
dawn fixtures are permitted providing that neighbors do not object and with the
approval of the Building Committee.
Lighting may not cause a nuisance to surrounding properties.
M.
SANITARY
FACILITIES: Proper sanitation (portable
toilets) must be maintained on the building site at all times. Violators will be subject to fines and stop
work orders.
N.
SITE
APPEARANCE: All material shall be neatly
stored at the location not readily visible from the street; if possible excess
materials shall be promptly removed from the site. The use of adjoining lots, streets or street
right of ways or easements for the storage of any building materials, construction
equipment, trucks, or for any purpose whatsoever, is prohibited. All builders are required to maintain
construction sites in a clean and presentable condition at all times in
accordance with the Lake Land’ Or Restrictions and Amended Restrictions (Covenants). An approved trash receptacle must be on site
until construction is completed. If
after notification by the Executive Manager or Building Inspector, an offending
condition is not promptly corrected, a “Stop Work” order may be issued.
O.
STORAGE
AND OTHER BUILDINGS: Storage and other buildings
shall meet the approval of the Building Committee. Each approved building will match the style
of he main building. The exterior
material and trim must harmonize with the trim and color of the main structure.
P.
SWIMMING
POOLS: In ground and above ground pools
are allowed providing they meet with County standards, have the necessary
County and Association permits, if applicable, and adhere to the set back
requirements of the LLPOA.
Q.
TEMPORARY
BUILDINGS: The construction and
installation of temporary buildings of any kind, for any reason, is prohibited
(i.e. tents, unapproved accessory buildings).
*Seasonal structures such as
portable screened houses may not remain in place throughout the year.
R.
VEHICLES: In order that the roads within the community
may be properly protected and to provide for proper maintenance, the following
regulations shall apply to all vehicles admitted to the community.
1.
All
vehicles with ten (10) or more wheels are prohibited from entering the
development unless the load is determined by the Executive Manager not to be
harmful to the roads. Large loads may be
broken down or off-loaded to smaller vehicles in the vicinity of the basketball
court near the Heritage entrance. In
particular, trucks are limited to 40,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), and
concrete deliveries are limited to eight (8) cubic yards per truck.
2.
The
Executive Manager or Building Inspector may restrict vehicular weight during
extreme freezing conditions.
3.
The
operation of tracked vehicles is prohibited on any roadway within the
development. These vehicles must be off-loaded onto the
area where they are to be used and not onto a roadway or right-of-way.
The owner or operator of any vehicle
causing damage to an Association road, facility, vegetation or any other
property shall be responsible for the cost, replacement or repair of such
damage.
S.
WALKWAYS:
All new house construction must include a walkway from the front door to
the driveway whether such driveway is paved or constructed with gravel. Walkways must be constructed of flagstone,
slate, wood, brick, patio, pavers, macadam or concrete.
A.
BUILDER’S
REGISTRATION FORM: Annually all builders
are required to complete and submit this form to the Executive Manager for
written approval to engage in construction within the
1.
Proof
of the requisite licensing or bonding from
2.
Certificate
of Builders Risk Insurance, or where appropriate, proof of insurance for the
work being performed;
3.
Certificate
of Comprehensive Liability Insurance indicating coverage limits.
B.
PRE-CONSTRUCTION: Only the following construction-related
activities will be allowed on undeveloped lots prior to the approval of a house
building permit:
1.
Installation
of a culvert pipe and driveway of up to 15’ wide and 20’ long as approved by
the Association,
2.
Installation
of a dock or fishing pier as approved by Association,
3. Installation
of a beach front or retaining wall/bulkhead or other erosion control device made
from natural materials with the Association approval,
4. Removal
of trees to minimum density of 1 tree of 4’’ diameter at 4’ above grade per 50
square feet with the Association approval, however; no approval is required to
remove undergrowth and trees smaller than the specification,
5. Removal
of a dead or fallen tree, or those damaged by natural event which causes them
to endanger surrounding areas. In no
event shall any type of septic facility, including open pits, portable toilets,
distribution boxes, or drain fields be allowed on any lot prior to the approval
of the house building permit.
C. CONSTRUCTION:
All construction work shall conform to these regulations, the approved
building plans, and the Covenants set forth in the owner’s contract. In
addition, the construction shall comply with all the applicable regulations and
requirements of
The builder shall be responsible for
his employees and subcontractors within the
Packaged materials or a precut
dwelling may be authorized access to the property after the
The exterior of all buildings must be
completed within six (6) months from the date construction begins. Non compliance requires the payment of $1,400
for every thirty (30) day extension, minimum of thirty (30) days.
Modular Homes: (System Built/Sectional Homes)
Approved provided they meet the
following criteria: All structures will
be built to the same building standards at a minimum as a stick built home
using the same materials as a stick built home throughout, i.e. 2X4 lumber;
O.S.B., dry wall, etc. The structure
will be placed on either a poured concrete or block foundation. The placement of the modular or manufactured
home regardless of the number of modules will be placed and secured to the
foundation within 48 hours. At no time
will a structure consisting of steel materials used to construct the platform
or any wall structure be allowed in
MOBILE OR MANUFACTURED HOMES:
Housing which is constructed
primarily of steel framing members and other non-traditional materials and are
designed for portability is not allowed.
The Executive Manager, Security,
and/or Lake Land’ Or Building Inspector shall have the authority at any time to
enter upon any building site to examine, caused to be examined, or inspect any
construction, for compliance with the Lake Land’ Or Building Rules and
Regulations.
Whenever any construction work is
being performed contrary to any provisions of these rules and regulations or
contrary to a permit issued under them, the Executive Manager and/or Building
Inspector may order the work to be stopped by notice, in writing, served upon
anyone engaged in such work or causing such work to be done.
Any person so notified shall
forthwith cease such work until corrective action is taken and authorized to
proceed has been issued by the authority that issued the stop-work order.
Until the stop work order has been
withdrawn, access to the lot by all persons, including workers and guest can be
denied. Only the property owner will be allowed to the property. Additionally,
violators are subject to fines and/or legal actions.
Working hours by builders and
contractors within the boundaries of the
Saturday, regardless of whether the
work is interior or exterior. Work on
Sunday, or holidays is prohibited. The
following holidays are recognized by Lake Land’ Or Property Owners Association: New Years Day, Memorial Day, July 4th,
Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
D.
FOUNDATIONS: The portion of the foundation visible from
the street shall be brick-faced or sided similar to the rest of the dwelling,
and the remaining three (3) walls parged in the color complimentary to the
house exterior. Crawl space foundations must have a minimum height of five (5)
courses or four (4) feet of poured concrete.
E.
FUEL
TANK STORAGE: Storage tanks for the
heating and fuel, e.g. natural gas, oil, or propane, may not be visible from
the street. Tanks are to be hidden by landscaping, fencing, or otherwise
approved screening.
1.
Under no circumstances shall the exterior design of dwellings with the
architectural “footprint” or similar design as an existing structure be
permitted within six (6) building lots from each other (adjacent or across).
2.
All dwellings and accessory structures shall be of subdued color,
excluding white, with harmonizing trim.
Samples of siding and their harmonizing trim must be submitted with
application for a permit.
G. SEWER SYSTEMS:
All sanitary units and central sewer system connections must be
installed in compliance with the regulation of the Caroline County Health Department
and the
1.)
Septic Fields: A receipt confirming a septic field has been pumped every
fifth (5th) year must be submitted to the Administration Office.
(Effective April 1, 2007)
H. SITE PROTECTION:
The proper protective measures for soil conservation, erosion and
siltation control must be in place prior to or as the initial step in rough
grading. Should these measures prove
inadequate at any site or in any situation, the Executive Manager and/or Lake
Land’ Or Building Inspector may issue a stop-work order and require, subject to
County and State approval, that other and/or additional measures be installed.
I. TREES: The sole
intent of this regulation is to preserve intact as many trees as possible to
enhance and environmentally preserve the natural wooded surroundings of the
community. At no time will a lot be
clear cut from property line to property line for the purpose of constructing a
residential dwelling unless required to meet county codes.
Trees that are not identified for
removal during any building or excavation shall be protected. Excavation requiring the grade surrounding
trees to be changed will necessitate a retaining wall or suitable barricade to
be constructed to preserve those trees affected by the grade change. Trees damaged during excavation, which may
later cause hazardous conditions to the proposed home or adjacent properties
must be removed after approval by the Building Committee.
Approval of the site plan is
required prior to issuance of any Association Building Permit. No tree may be removed without the prior
approval of the
Land’ Or Building
Committee/Inspector. All trees to be
removed for Construction of a dwelling, accessory building, driveway, septic tank,
drain field, or replacement of a camper shall be clearly marked in a way that
is easily seen by work crews and Building Committee/Inspector.
Owners wishing to remove trees on
lot line bordering directly on lakes and ponds as designed on the plats of Lake
Land’ Or must comply with the Chesapeake Bay Water Act. In no event shall the
density of the trees be reduced to fewer than one (1) per fifty (50) square
feet within a buffer zone required along lot lines.
The above stated Technical
Regulations shall apply to all phases of construction. Any proposed deviation must be submitted in
writing, to the
The following restriction shall
apply to all building lots:
A.
NUMBER AND TYPES OF BUILDING:
1. One
(1) single family dwelling
2. Only
one (1) permanent building, i.e. family dwelling or garage and one (1) of each
type accessory building, i.e. storage building, gazebo, children’s playhouse is
permitted. A children’s playhouse must
be specifically designed, manufactured/built and sold as a “Children’s
Playhouse”. All buildings, permanent and
those considered temporary must meet the LLPOA set back requirements and
regulations.
3. Motorized
home (recreational vehicle), travel trailer, camper, tow trailer, or similar
livable units are permitted to be stored on developed lots.
Placement or parking of all
recreational vehicles or trailers must be as close to or as far back as
physically possible to the side or rear of the house. At no time will a recreational vehicle or
trailer be parked or placed in the front yard except for the purpose of using
said vehicle or in preparation of using vehicle for recreation not to exceed 48
hours at a time.
B.
DWELLING CONSTRUCTION
DIMENSIONS:
1. All
dwellings shall have a minimum of nine hundred (900) square feet of living area
on the first floor, exclusive of any porch, deck, and garage entry area.
2. Permanent
accessory buildings are to be less than the height of the main structure and
only one (1) story unless additional set-back requirements are met. The minimum size is sixty-four (64) square
feet.
3. Portable
storage sheds one hundred and fifty (150) square feet or larger are permitted
with the submission of a county permit; provided they meet the Association set
back requirements.
4. No
temporary building of any size shall be erected on any residential lot,
excluding approved accessory buildings, within
5. Boat
docks of any type may not extend into any pond or lake more than sixteen (16)
feet from the shoreline as measured from the height of the dam spillway or have
any type structure thereon without approval from the Association’s Board of
Directors. Docks may not exceed fifteen feet (15) in
width. Permanent boat fuel storage and/or facilities
are not permitted on any dock or in the area adjacent to the boat dock, lake,
or pond.
6. For
fences, walls, or hedges, see the general regulations, for specific guidance on
fences and walls.
C.
SET-BACK REQUIREMENTS: All measurements in the following items are
to be taken from the distant point, such as the street right-of-way or lot
line, to a point on the lot that is either the foundation of the structure or
the nearest point on the structure closest to the distant point. For example,
if the side wall of a structure is cantilevered at the top of the foundation or
a roof overhangs the ground that portion of the structure would represent the
closest point of measurement.
The following set-back restrictions
pertain to all building lots:
1. All
structures shall be thirty-five (35) feet or more from any street right-of way
which is fifty (50) feet or greater,
2. All
structures shall be sixty (60) feet or more from the center of any street right
of way less than fifty (50) feet in width;
3. The
main structure side yard distance on both sides must total at least thirty-five
(35) feet, with a minimum on either side of at least fifteen (15) feet;
4. The
main structure set-back from the rear lot line of any lot must be at least
thirty-five (35) feet;
5. The
main structure over thirty-five (35) feet in height must have two (2) side
yards of twenty (20) feet or more plus one (1) additional foot on each side of
the yard for each additional foot of building height over thirty-five (35)
feet. The maximum height shall not exceed forty-five (45) feet.
6. All
structures on corner lots shall be set-back at least thirty-five (35) feet from
both street right of ways. The shortest side fronting on a street is considered
the front of the lot. The minimum distance of a front set-back line must be one
hundred twenty-five (125) feet when the structure is angled to the front on the
street corner.
7. Garages
and carports on corner, lake-front and pond-front lots must be attached to the
dwelling.
8. Any
dwelling not fronting on a street shall have on the side if the dwelling be
visible from the street, a street appeal equal to that of the front.
9. Except
for corner and lake front lots, encroachment up to fifteen (15) feet of
property side and/or rear lot line permitted for a one (1) story garage,
storage building or other accessory structure.
10. All accessory buildings over one
(1) story in height must be twenty (20) feet or more from all lot lines.
11. All accessory buildings shall be
less than main building in height.
D. CAMPING LOTS: The following restrictions pertain to
all camping lots:
1. No
vehicle exceeding thirty (30) feet in length is authorized without special
exemption being granted by a majority vote of the entire Building Committee.
2.
A screen porch of approved design, attached temporarily to a trailer or
camper, may be authorized, provided it does not exceed the square footage or
height of the trailer or camper to which
it is attached, and provided further that it is not enclosed for year round
habitation.
3.
In addition to the foregoing, only barbecue pits, storage bins, and a
tent deck will be permitted.
4. Portable
storage sheds no larger than one hundred fifty (150) square feet are permitted
on camping lots and shall not be located closer than five (5) feet from the
property line.
In order for the Association to
insure compliance with its rules, regulations, and Covenants, and to protect
the development, environmentally and aesthetically, permits shall be issued by
the Administration Office. The
administrative cost of this effort is to be borne by the affected members.
The following non-refundable fee
schedule applies:
DESCRIPTION ADMINISTRATIVE
FEES
Approved Single Family Dwelling $5,000.00