PRHA Covenants Summary
The following are specific areas of the PRHA Covenants that apply to Architectural Control:
ARTICLE I – Page 2, Section 12, "Structure" shall mean:
(i) anything or object the placement of which upon any Lot may affect the appearance of such Lot, including by way of illustration and not limitation, any building or part thereof, garage, porch, gazebo, shed, greenhouse or bathhouse, coop or cage, covered or uncovered patio, swimming pool, tennis court, fence, curbing, paving, wall, tree, shrub, sign, signboard, mailbox, driveway, temporary or permanent living quarters (including any house trailer) or any other temporary or permanent improvement to such Lot;
(ii) any excavation, grading, fill ditch, diversion dam or other thing, object or device which affects or alters the natural flow of surface waters from, upon or across any Lot, or which affects or alters the flow of any waters in any natural or artificial creek, stream, wash or drainage channel from, upon or across any Lot; and
(iii) any change in grade at any point on a Lot of more than si9x (6) inches, whether or not subsection (ii) of this Section 12 applies to such change.
ARTICLE II – Page 3, Section 1, "Purpose, Powers and Duties of the Architectural Control Committee."
(a) The purpose of the Architectural control Committee is to assure that the installation, construction or alteration of any structure on any Lot is in accordance with the standards determined by the Architectural Control Committee. To the extent necessary to carry out such purpose, the Architectural Control Committee shall have all of the powers and duties to do each and every thing necessary, suitable, convenient or proper for, or in connection with or incidental to, the power and duty to approve or disapprove plans and specifications for any installation, construction or alteration of any structure on any Lot.
(b) To preserve the architectural appearance of the neighborhood, no construction or placement of improvements of any nature whatsoever shall be commenced or maintained by any owner, his family, tenants, visitors, guests, servants, and agents with respect to the exterior of any house or with respect to any other portion of any Lot or other parcel of land, including without limitation, the construction or installation of sidewalks, driveways, decks, patios, swimming pools, tennis courts, greenhouses, playhouses, garages, guest or servant’s quarters, or other outbuildings, nor shall any exterior addition to or change or alteration therein be made, unless and until the plans and specifications showing the nature, color, type, shape, height, materials and location of the same shall have submitted to and approved in writing as to the harmony of external design, location, and appearance in relation to surrounding structures and topography by the Architectural Control Committee. The Architectural Control Committee shall have the sole discretion to determine whether the plans and specifications submitted for approval are acceptable and in compliance with the total scheme of the neighborhood. If same are not approved or disapproved within (30) days from date submitted, then same shall be approved by default.
ARTICLE VII – Page 9, "General Covenants and Restrictions," The following covenants and restrictions shall apply to all Lots and to all Structures erected or placed thereon:
Section 1. Residential Use. All Lots shall be restricted to single-family residential use; provided however, that nothing herein shall be construed to prohibit or prevent Developer or any other builder of residences in Princeton Ridge, Unit 1, from using any Lot owned by Developer or such builder for the purpose of carrying on business related to the development, improvement and sale of lots and/or new homes in Princeton Ridge, Unit 1.
Section 3. Debris. No rubbish or debris of any kind shall be dumped, placed or permitted to accumulate upon any portion of an Owner’s Lot so as to render the same unsanitary, unsightly or offensive. No nuisance shall be permitted to exist upon any portion of the Property.
Section 4. Erosion Control. No activity which may create erosion or siltation problems shall be undertaken on any Lot except for the initial construction of residences and development of the Property.
Section 5. Signs.
(a) No signs whatsoever shall be installed, altered or maintained on any Lot, or on any portion of a structure visible from the exterior thereof, except: (i) such signs as may be required by legal proceedings; (ii) not more than one "For Sale" or "For Rent" sign, provided, however, that in no event shall any such sign be larger than six (6) square feet in area; and (iii) directional signs for vehicular or pedestrian safety; (iv) entry signs used to identify subdivision, marketing signs used to advertise subdivision by Developer and in conjunction therewith brochure holders.
(b) Following the consummation of the sale of any Lot, the sign located thereon shall be removed immediately.
Section 6. Fences. No chain link or cyclone fences may be placed on the Property.
Section 7. Recreational Vehicles, Trailers, etc. Recreational vehicles, trailers, campers, trucks (except pickups and vans), travel buses or any such equipment must be parked in extreme rear of property and sufficient natural cover erected to shield same from visibility. No inoperative vehicle shall be parked on any Lot for any period of time in excess of fourteen (14) days. No owners or occupants of any Lot or parcel of land shall repair or restore any vehicle of any kind upon any Lot or upon any parcel of land, except for emergency repairs, and then only to the extent necessary to enable movement thereof to a proper repair facility.
Section 8. Recreational Equipment. No recreational and playground equipment shall be placed or installed on any Lot which is visible from the street abutting such Lot.
Section 9. Accessory Structure. A detached accessory structure may be placed on a Lot to be used for a playhouse, a swimming pool, tennis court, a tool shed, a mailbox, a dog house or a garage; a garage may also be an attached accessory structure. Such accessory structures shall not exceed twenty (20) feet in height and shall conform in exterior design and quality to the dwelling on the same Lot. With the exception of a garage that is attached to a dwelling, an accessory structure placed on a Lot shall be located only behind the dwelling as such dwelling fronts on the street abutting such Lot. Such accessory structures shall also be located with such side and rear setback lines as may be required hereby or by applicable zoning law. However, there shall be no lighting for tennis courts or any other outside lighting except as may be approved by the Architectural Control Committee. Any such accessory structure must be approved, in advance, in writing by the Architectural Control Committee.
Section 10. Improvement of Lots. All construction of dwellings, accessory structures and all other improvements in Princeton Ridge, Unit 1, shall be undertaken and completed in accordance with the following conditions:
(a) All construction shall be carried out in compliance with laws, code, rules, regulations and orders of all applicable governmental agencies and authorities.
(b) Concrete block or cinder block shall not be used as a building material for the exposed exterior surface of any dwelling or accessory structure constructed or placed on any Lot.
(c) Only one mailbox shall be located on any Lot, which mailbox shall be selected to be consistent with the quality and design of surrounding dwellings and mailboxes and shall be placed and maintained to complement the dwelling to which it is appurtenant to the extent such mailbox is permitted to be located and maintained by the United States Postal Service, its successors and assigns.
(d) No lumber, bricks, stones, cinder blocks, scaffolding, mechanical devices, or any other materials or devices used for building purposes shall be stored on any Lot except for purposes of construction of a dwelling or accessory structure on such Lot nor shall any such building materials or devices be stored on any Lot for longer than the length of time reasonably necessary for the construction in which such materials are to be used.
(e) No exposed above-ground tanks for the storage of fuel or water or any other substance shall be located on any Lot other than apparatus relating to solar energy, the location and design of which must first be approved by the Architectural Control Committee.
(f) Adequate off-street parking shall be provided for each Lot.
(g) All garages must have doors, and each garage door must be coordinated in design and color with the dwelling to which it is appurtenant.
(h) Any construction on a Lot shall be at the risk of the Owner of such Lot and the Owner of such Lot shall be responsible for any damage to any curbing or street resulting from construction on such Lot; repairs of such damage must be made within thirty (30) days after completion of such construction.
(i) The enclosed, heated living area (exclusive of garages, carports, porches, terraces, bulk-storage and basement) shall contain not less than one thousand seven hundred (1700) square feet, if two-story, with one thousand one hundred (1100) square feet on the main level. No dwelling shall be constructed exceeding three stories in height, including basement, on any Lot.
(j) Exterior TV or radio receiving equipment shall not be permitted.
Section 11. Animals. No animals, including birds, insects and reptiles, may be kept on any Lot unless kept thereon solely as household pets and not for commercial purposes. No animal shall be allowed to become a nuisance.
Section 13. Miscellaneous Fixtures. To provide a neat, attractive and harmonious appearance throughout the neighborhood, no awnings, shades or window boxes shall be attached to, or hung or used on the exterior of, any window or door of any house; and no railings, fences walls, antennas or satellite dishes shall be installed or constructed upon any Lot or parcel of land without the prior written consent of the Architectural Control Committee. Further no foil or other reflective materials shall be used on any windows or sun screens, blinds, shades or for any other purpose, nor shall any window mounted heating/air conditioning or fan units be permitted. Outside clotheslines or other outside facilities for drying or airing clothes are specifically prohibited and shall not be erected, placed, or maintained upon any Lot or parcel of land, nor shall any clothing, rugs, or other items be hung on any railing, fence, hedge or wall.
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