ATTACHMENT I: ABBINGTON WOODS NEW CONSTRUCTION AND ARCHITECTURAL AND APPEARANCE GUIDELINES
Abbington Woods homesites and homes are subject to the Taberna Building, Architectural and Appearance Guidelines Rules Clarification Document except where modified herein.
*All rules are subject to Architectural Control Committee Review Process & Approval
INTRODUCTION
Covenants are protective legal instruments that are binding on the owners of property in Taberna. Covenants establish and apply reasonable restrictions for land use, architectural design, and property maintenance. They provide a review process for approval of exterior plans and improvements or changes to the property. They allow the Home Owners Association to develop rules and regulations to monitor and ensure compliance. Theirpurpose is to keep Taberna an attractive and desirable place to live. Consistent application of the Covenants and Guidelines is designed to assure compatibility with the planned character of the community and protection of real estate values. Owners must have prior approval from the Architectural Control Committee for home construction plans, exterior home changes or improvements, or a new structure on any property.
1. BUILDING GUIDELINES
Building Site:
Building sites must comply with all State and local codes and ordinances. Building sites must be kept clean and free of debris capable of being blown off-site.
Drainage:
It is the responsibility of the builder/owner to provide positive drainage from the building pad to streets or other designated drainage easements.
Water source heat pumps – No discharges will be allowed into roadside ditches or drainage swales along property lines.
Tree Removal:
The ACC must give prior approval to the removal of any trees, six (6) inches or more in diameter measured one foot above normal ground elevation that are located at a distance greater than twenty (20) feet from the planned structure. Due to the nature and density of the homes, efforts to maintain trees in rear yards and common areas should be maximized. Access to the form for tree removal is here.
Foundations:
Homes will be built on monolithic slabs at grade.
Exterior:
Homes will use vinyl or brick siding or a combination thereof. Accent vinyl siding shapes are allowed.
Roofing:
All roofs will be a minimum pitch of 6/12. Shingles will be a 25-year architectural grade dimensional shingle.
Colors: Whites and earth tone choices are preferred; all choices are subject to architectural review.
Garages:
A minimum two-car garage with appropriate apron in front of garage doors to accommodate the parking of two additional vehicles. Garage doors may face the street.
2. LOT MAINTENANCE
Landscape maintenance to be provided by the Taberna Master Homeowners Association. Landscape contractor to be selected by the Abbington Woods subassociation committee and approved by the HOA Board of Directors.
3. MAILBOXES
Design & Color:
Single or double boxes on post may be utilized. Design should be similar to standard Taberna mailboxes. Any deviation is subject to Architectural Control Committee approval.
Cost: Builder responsible.
Location: Builder responsibility
Installation: Builder responsibility.
4. PRIVACY FENCING
Location: On properly line starting at rear corner of house and going towards rear of lot.
Design: Developed by builder subject to Architectural Control Committee approval.
Installation: Builder responsibility.
Maintenance: HOA responsibility.
Utilization: Privacy fencing is not to be decorated, utilized as a wall, or have hangings on it without Architectural Control Committee approval.
11/17/03
PROCEDURES FOR BUILDER COMPLIANCE DEPOSIT
1. A Builder Compliance Deposit of $ 1,000 must accompany the Architectural Review Application for new home construction.
2. ACC acknowledges receipt of compliance deposit by completing Part One of deposit form. Original maintained in Lot file.
3. On completion of home construction and receipt of City of New Bern occupancy permit, ACC conducts post construction inspection. Discrepancies that may cause ACC to assess penalties resolved with builder. ACC releases compliance deposit, less penalties, if applied.
4. Refund check forwarded from CAS to ACC. Check delivered to builder by ACC.
5. Completed Builder Compliance Deposit form filed by ACC in Lot file.