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WHITNEY LAKES
HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
DESIGN REVIEW MANUAL
The
Design Review Manual is adopted pursuant to Article IX
of the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions
of WHITNEY LAKES.
The
purpose and function of the Design Review Board is not
to suppress creativity or legislate individual taste,
but to ensure a harmonious transition between existing
and new construction, landscaping, and all exterior changes
as are outlined in the following paragraphs. They may
be in addition to the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions,
and Restrictions for WHITNEY LAKES. The
Board of Directors sincerely believes that these rules
and restrictions will benefit all homeowners and will
protect property values and make WHITNEY LAKES the upscale community it was designed to be.
The
Design Review Board (DRB) shall be created by the Board
of Directors.
The
Board appoints and dissolves the committee at its discretion.
The
committee shall consist of three (3) members in good standing
with the Homeowners Association. Whenever possible, a
board member shall be one of the committee members and
shall be the chairperson.
The
following, but not limited to, are subject to approval
pursuant to the terms of the Declaration:
A
- Alteration of the existing exterior of a dwelling
B
- Additions
C
- Fences
D
- Pools
E
- Driveway Paving
F
- Sidewalks
G
- Landscaping
H
- Planting
I
- Satellite Dishes
J
- Site Lighting
Design
Requirements
A
– Alterations: All exterior material including
paint colors to match existing.
B
– Additions: Should harmoniously blend with the
existing structure and not look like an add-on. All exterior
material should match existing. Roofing Material to match
existing.
C
– Fencing: Should be of best quality cypress double-faced
(smooth all sides).
Three-foot
high fencing can be of an open spaced picket, shadow,
or boarding type.
Six-foot
high fencing same as above except it can not be an open
picket type. Six-foot high fence sections with upper lattice
panels permanently attached by the manufacturer are acceptable.
Lattice
panels to be used for screening of equipment, fencing,
or in any other configuration is not acceptable.
The
board encourages homeowners to screen exterior equipment
with the proper fencing material.
For
fence height and restrictions refer to Article VIII Section
8 of the Declaration and the Amendment to the Declaration
Modification of the Use Restrictions for WHITNEY LAKES Homeowners Association, Inc.
It
is the homeowner’s responsibility to secure the appropriate
permits from the local authorities.
D
– Pools: To conform with all local and state codes.
E
– Driveways: Are to be constructed of concrete
or concrete/cement pavers.
F
– Sidewalks: Same as above.
G
– Landscaping: All changes to existing landscaping
are subject of approval.
H
– Planting: Flowers and shrubs below 3 feet high
are not subject to approval.
I
– Satellite Dishes: Satellite dishes which fall
under the Telecommunication Act of 1996 are not subject
or prior approval by the DRB.
However,
under Section 12 of the Declaration the DRB is empowered
to direct a homeowner to place a dish in a least visually
obtrusive location.
J
– Site Lighting: Should be unobtrusive and be located
in such fashion as not to be a nuisance to the neighbors.
Documentation
The
following documentation must be included with the application:
For
alterations and additions: An architectural plan signed
by a licensed architect practicing in Florida and a plot
plan showing the exact outlines of the existing and new
construction.
For
pool construction a drawing from the pool company showing
lot and set back lines and outline of the proposed pool
on a certified plot plan.
For
landscaping a site plan showing location, size, and species
of all planting is required.
For
site lighting location of all fixtures on a plot plan
is required. Submit a description of light fixtures to
be used.
To
install fencing, a plot plan showing location and heights
of fencing, a drawing or picture of the actual make up
and material of the fencing to be installed is required
for approval.
Applications
for permanently installed basketball hoops will be denied.
The
DRB will refer to the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions,
and Restrictions in all cases.
The
DRB will review and act on all applications within 30
days from date of receipt per the association documents;
however, every attempt will be made to process the application
within 10 days to 2 weeks.
Application
forms – available from Property Management - must be completed
in full and shall include the required documentation to
be considered by the committee. It is the owner’s responsibility
of obtaining proper governmental approvals and permits
after permission by the DRB is granted.
When
changes or modifications are made without an approval
being issued, such changes will be inspected by the Design
Review Board. If they do not conform, the homeowner will
be required to either modify them to conform or to promptly
remove them.
Existing
violations are not grand fathered.
Under
Article IX Section 6 of the Covenants the Association
is entitled to charge a $50 fee for all Design Review
submittals, however, the DRB will waive the fee if the
submittal is made and approved prior to the work commenced.
The
DRB/Property Management has the right to inspect any and
all work for compliance during and after construction.
The
duration of approval shall be effective for a period of
one (1) year. If work has not commenced during this period,
no work shall commence without resubmission of the application
and proper documents. Approval can not be passed on to
a new owner.
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