ARTICLE VI

GENERAL COVENANTS AND RESTRICTIONS

6.01 APPLICATION. The covenants and restrictions contained in this Article VI shall pertain and apply to all Lots and to all Structures erected or placed thereon.

6.02 RESTRICTION OF USE. Lots may be used for single-family residences only and for no other purpose provided that Declarant or builder may operate a Sales Office and/or Model Home on a Lot or Lots designated by Declarant.

6.03 RESUBDIVISION OF PROPERTY. No Lot may be split, divided, or subdivided for sale, resale, gift, transfer, or otherwise, without the prior written approval of the ACC of plans and specifications for such split, division or subdivision.

6.04 EROSION CONTROL. No activity which may create erosion or siltation problems shall be undertaken on any Lot without the prior written approval of the ACC of plans and specifications for the prevention and control of such erosion or siltation. The ACC may, as a condition or approval of such plans and specifications, require the use of certain means of preventing and controlling such erosion or siltation. Such means may include (by way of example and not of limitation) physical devices of controlling the runoff and drainage of water, special precautions in grading and otherwise changing the natural landscape, and required landscaping as provided for in Section 6.05. Guidelines for the prevention and control or erosion and siltation may be included in the Design Standards of the ACC.

6.05 LANDSCAPING. No construction or alteration of any Structure shall take place without the prior written approval by the ACC of plans and specifications for the landscaping to accompany such construction or alteration. Guidelines for the landscaping to accompany the construction or alteration of any Structure shall be included in the Design Standards of the ACC.

6.06 TREES. No living tree having a diameter of more than six (6) inches, or 19 inches in circumference,  (measured from a point two (2) feet above ground level) shall be removed from any Lot unless such removal is in conformity with approved landscaping plans and specifications submitted pursuant to the provisions of Section 6.05 hereof. Guidelines relating to the preservation of trees and other natural resources and wildlife upon the Property may be included in the Design Standards of the ACC.

6.07 TEMPORARY BUILDINGS. No temporary building, trailer, garage or building under construction shall be used, temporarily or permanently, as a residence on any Lot except as temporary sleeping or living quarters required or desirable for security purposes in accordance with plans and specifications therefore approved by the ACC. No contractor or builder shall erect on any Lot any temporary building or shed for use in connection with construction on such Lot.

6.08 SIGNS.

(a) No signs whatsoever (including but not limited to commercial and similar signs) shall, without the ACC's prior written approval of plans and specifications therefore, 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; or

(ii) one "For Sale" or "For Rent" sign, such sign having a maximum face area of four square feet; provided, however, that if, at the time of any desired use of such sign, the Association is making "For Sale" or "For Rent" signs available for the use of Owners, the signs made available by the Association must be used; or

(iii) directional signs for vehicular or pedestrian safety in accordance with plans and specifications approved by the ACC.

(b) In no event during approved construction of any Structure shall more than one job identification sign be approved by the ACC. Except as provided in the Design Standards no "Sold" sign shall at any time be installed or maintained on any Lot or on any portion of the Structure visible from the exterior thereof.

(c) Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, for so long as Declarant owns any Lots in the Development, declarant shall be entitled to install such signs as Declarant shall deem reasonably necessary in connection with the sale of Lots or Residences in the Development.

6.09 SETBACKS. (a) Each dwelling which is erected on a Lot shall be situated on such Lot in accordance with the building and setback line shown on the recorded plat, and in no event shall any dwelling be erected upon any Lot in a manner which violates such building and setback lines. For purposes of this requirement all porches, patios, decks, shutters, awnings, eaves, gutters and other such overhangs will not be considered in violation thereof, even though such Structure shall extend beyond said building and setback lines if approved by the ACC.

(b) In approving plans and specifications for any proposed Structure, the ACC may establish setback requirements for location of such Structure. Guidelines for setbacks may be included in the Design Standards of the ACC. No Structure shall be erected or placed on any Lot unless its location is consistent with such setbacks.

6.10 FENCES. No fence or wall of any kind shall be erected, maintained, or altered on any Lot without prior written approval of the ACC of plans and specifications for such fence and wall. Guidelines relating to the design, location and uses of fences and walls may be included in the Design Standards of the ACC.

6.11 ROADS AND DRIVEWAYS. No road or driveway shall be constructed or altered on any Lot without the prior written approval of the ACC of plans and specifications for such road and driveway. Guidelines relating to the design and location of roads and driveways may be included in the Design Standards of the ACC.

6.12 ANTENNAE. No exterior television or radio antennae of any sort, including satellite dishes, shall be placed, allowed or maintained upon any portion of a Structure or Lot without prior written approval by the ACC. No antennae shall be installed or used for the purpose of transmitting electronic signals.

6.13 CLOTHESLINES, GARBAGE/TRASH CANS, ETC. No clotheslines shall be permitted. All equipment, garbage cans, trash containers and woodpiles shall be kept in a garage or screened by adequate planting or approved fencing so as to conceal them from view by neighboring residences and streets.

6.14 MAINTENANCE. Each Owner shall keep and maintain each Lot and Structure owned by him/her, as well as all landscaping located thereon, in good condition and repair, including, but not limited to (i) the repairing and painting (or other appropriate external care) of all Structures; (ii) the seeding, watering and mowing of all lawns; and (iii) the pruning and trimming of all trees, hedges and shrubbery so that the same are not obstructive of a view by motorists or pedestrians. If in the opinion of the ACC, any Owner shall fail to perform the duties imposed by this Section, the ACC shall notify the Association. If the Board shall agree with the determination of the ACC with respect to the failure of the Owner to perform the duties imposed by this Section, then the Board shall give written notice to the Owner to remedy the condition in question, setting forth in reasonable detail the nature of the condition and the specific action or actions needed to be taken to remedy such condition. If the Owner shall fail to take reasonable steps to remedy the condition within 10 days after the mailing of said written notice by certified mail, then the Association shall have all of the remedies set forth in Section 8.01 below including the right to impose finds, the right of abatement set out in Section 8.02, or judicial remedy. Guidelines relating to the maintenance of Structures and landscaping may be included in the Design Standards of the ACC.

6.15 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AND TRAILERS. No commercial vehicle, house trailer, mobile home, motor home, recreational vehicle, camper, truck with camper top, boat or boat trailer or like equipment shall be permitted on any Lot on a permanent basis, but shall be allowed on a temporary basis not to exceed forty-eight (48) consecutive hours. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any such vehicle or equipment may be stored on a lot, provided such vehicle or equipment is kept in an enclosed space and is concealed from view by neighboring residences and streets.

6.16 RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT. Recreational and playground equipment shall be placed or installed only upon the rear of a Lot as approved by the ACC.

6.17 NON-DISCRIMINATION . No Owner or persons authorized to act for an Owner shall refuse to sell or rent, after receiving a bona fide offer, or refuse to negotiate for the sale or rental of, or otherwise make unavailable or deny the purchase or rental of any Lot to any persons because of race, color, religion, sex, age or national origin. Anything in this Declaration to the contrary notwithstanding, this covenant shall run with the land and shall remain in effect without any limitation in time.

6.18 Deleted in its entirety - not applicable.

6.19 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. No Structure for the care, housing or confinement of any animal shall be constructed, placed or altered on any Lot unless plans and specifications and location for said Structure have been approved by the ACC.

6.20 SOLID WASTE.

(a) No person shall dump rubbish, garbage, or any other form of solid waste on any Lot or on Common Property.

(b) Except during approved construction, no person shall burn rubbish, garbage, or any other form of solid waste on any Lot or on Common Property .

(c) Except for building materials employed during the course of construction of any Structure approved by the ACC, no lumber, metals, bulk materials or solid waste of any kind shall be kept, stored, or allowed to accumulate on any Lot unless screened or otherwise handled in a manner set forth in the Design Standards.

(d) If rubbish, garbage, or any other form of solid waste is to be disposed of by being collected on a regular and recurring basis, containers may be placed in the open on any day that a pick-up is to be made, in order to provide access to persons making such pick-up. At all other times, such containers shall be screened or enclosed in a manner set forth in the Design Standards. Guidelines relating to the type of containers permitted, the manner of storage and the place of pick-up may also be included in the Design Standards.

6.21 NUISANCES. No noxious or offensive activity shall be carried on upon any Lot or Common Property, nor shall anything be done thereon which may be or may become an annoyance or nuisance to the community.