Sawyer Ridge Filing No.
1
Design Review Guidelines
Procedures and
Regulations
REVISED May 11,
2006
Prepared
by:
Lawrence Architecture,
Inc.
Office:
719-219-2177
E Mail: lawarch@mcleodusa.net
Prepared
for:
Sawyer Ridge, LLC is the entity
designated by the Declaration of Conditions, Covenants, Restrictions and
Easements for Sawyer Ridge Filing No. 1 (referred herein as the “Covenants”),
which has the authority to enforce and implement the Covenants. The author of
the Covenants, recognizing the impracticability of addressing all issues that
might arise concerning the use and enjoyment of the land within Sawyer Ridge
Filing No. 1, and recognizing the desirability of being able to address problems
on an as-needed basis has adopted these Design Review Guidelines consistent with
the Covenants for the purpose of enhancing and protecting the value,
desirability and attractiveness of Sawyer Ridge Filing No. 1. Sawyer
Ridge, LLC has adopted the following Design Review Guidelines for use within the
entire development. The Design Review Guidelines are declared by the
Covenants to have the same force and effect as if originally contained in the
Covenants.
Owners are hereby advised that the
Design Review Guidelines do not address every requirement or obligation imposed
by the Covenants. Accordingly, knowledge of the Covenants, as well as
these Design Guidelines is necessary to understand all the guidelines for
construction and maintenance of homes within Sawyer Ridge Filing No.
1.
This document on the date
implemented will provide home design and landscaping guidelines, procedures and
regulations for review.
These Design Review Guidelines are
applicable to all real property subject to the
Covenants.
Section 1 –
Introduction
Section 2 – The Approving
Authority
2.1
The Approving
Authority.
8
Section 3 – Site Design
Requirements
3.1
General Site Grading and
Drainage
9
3.2
Re-contours and
Retainage
9
3.3
Setbacks
9
3.4
Driveways
10
3.5
Backboards and Outdoor
Accessories
10
3.6
Pools and
Spas
10
3.7
House
Numbers
10
3.8
Fencing
11
3.9
Other Regulatory Agencies’ Site
Requirements
11
Section 4 – Building Design
Standards
4.1
4.2
Size / Square
Footage
12
4.3
Height of
Structures
12
4.4
Color
12
4.5
Materials
13
4.6
Roofs
13
4.7
Flat
Roofs
13
4.8
Garage
Doors
13
4.9
Foundation
Walls
13
4.10
Exterior Mechanical
Equipment
14
4.11
Exterior Enclosed
Areas
14
4.12
Decks
14
4.13
Exterior
Steps
14
4.14
Accessory Site Structures and
Exterior Storage
Structures
14
4.15
Exterior
Lighting
15
4.16
Skylights
15
4.17
Sun Shades, Arbors, Trellis and
Other
Structures
15
4.18
Chimneys
15
4.19
Window Settings / Trim (for Stucco
Homes)
15
4.20
Areaways / Window
Wells
16
4.21
Front
entrances
16
Section 5 – Landscaping Design
Requirements
5.1
General
17
5.2
Landscape
Plan.
17
5.3
Landscape Irrigation
System
18
5.4
Landscaping
Maintenance
18
5.5
Drainage Improvements and
Maintenance
18
Section 6 – Design
Procedures
6.1
Site
Preparations.
19
6.2
Design Drawing
Preparation
19
6.3
Submittal
Packet
19
6.4
Fee
Schedule
19
6.5
Checklists
19
6.6
Owner / Architect Pre-Design
Meeting
19
6.7
Plan
Submissions
20
6.8
Review
Scheduling
20
6.9
Approving Authority
Actions
20
6.10
Preliminary Plan Review
Results
20
6.11
Final Plan Review
Results
21
6.12
Plan Approval Validation
Periods
21
6.13
Schedule Requirements –
Construction
22
6.14
Schedule Requirements –
Landscaping
22
6.15
City of
6.16
Utility
Services
22
6.17
Preliminary Plan
Submittal
23
6.18
Preliminary Site
Plan
24
6.19
6.20
Final (Working Drawing)
Submittal
24
6.21
Final Site
Plan
25
6.22
Final Landscape
Plan
25
6.23
6.24
Other Submittal
Requirements
25
6.25
General Liability
Insurance
26
6.26
Home and Landscape
Inspection
26
6.27
6.28
Changes During
Construction
27
6.29
Inspections
27
6.30
Sign
Standards
27
Section 7 – Additions or Alterations
to Existing Structures
7.1
Approval
Requirements
28
7.2
Property Owner
Responsibilities
28
7.3
House
Exterior
28
7.4
Re-painting
28
7.5
Landscaping
28
7.6
Exterior
Lights
28
7.7
Accessory Equipment / Site
Structures
29
7.8
Changes in New Owner Unfinished homes ( Spec
Homes)
29
Section 8 – Construction
Regulations
8.1
Purpose
30
8.2
Construction
Fines
30
8.3
Erosion
Control
30
8.4
Health and Safety
Compliance
30
8.5
Construction
Trailers
30
8.6
Trash Receptacles and Debris
Removal
31
8.7
Sanitary
Facilities
31
8.8
Vehicles and Parking
Areas
31
8.9
Dust and Noise
Control
32
8.10
Material
Deliveries
32
8.11
Firearms
32
8.12
Alcohol and Controlled
Substances
32
8.13
Fires and Flammable
Materials
32
8.14
Pets
32
8.15
Restoration of
Property
32
8.16
Construction
Signage
33
8.17
Daily
Operations
33
8.18
Construction Insurance
Requirements
33
Section 9 – Signage
Provisions.
9.1
Sign
Standards
34
9.2
Property for
9.3
Owner / Contractor Identification
Signage
34
9.4
Miscellaneous
Signage
34
Section 10 – General
Provisions
10.1
Authority
35
10.2
Owner
Responsibility
35
10.3
Non-waiver
35
10.4
Non-liability
35
10.5
Interpretation
35
10.6
Enforcement
35
10.7
Variances
36
10.8
Additional Standards and
Requirements
36
10.9
Severability
36
10.10
Effective
Date
36
10.11
Amendments
36
10.12
Stop Work
Authority
36
Section 11 – Submittal
Forms
Request for Design Review and
Approval
Preliminary Plan Review
Checklist
Final Plan Review
Checklist
Color and Material
Schedule
Meeting
Schedule
Design Review Fee
Schedule
Section 12 – Miscellaneous
Forms
Notice of Non-Compliance with
Construction Regulations
Sawyer Ridge Filing No. 1 is a
community where dwellings of varying sizes, styles and designs are to be built
in harmony with each other to compliment the surrounding physical
environment. There is no mandatory style of architecture at Sawyer Ridge
Filing No. 1, but there are restrictions imparted on the styles that will affect
the overall building design.
The Sawyer Ridge, LLC Approving
Authority (herein called the “Approving Authority”) sets standards for new
construction and landscaping as well as additions and changes to existing
structures as authorized by the Covenants. The Approving Authority has
published this document to further define the design concepts and establish
specific requirements to assist the Owner and Architect / Designer in preparing
plans that suit the Sawyer Ridge environment. No construction or exterior
modification may begin without written approval from the Approving
Authority.
The major objective in controlling
house design and construction at Sawyer Ridge is to insure quality construction
and enhance (maintain) property values. Quality of design and
compatibility with adjacent lots are the principal factors affecting the overall
design aesthetic of the Sawyer Ridge development; and will be most important in
the overall approval process.
These standards apply to all
properties and allow flexibility that is essential when dealing with a diverse
set of Owners and Builders. These standards are intended to guide and help
the Owner, Architect / Designer and Builder in formulating design and
construction concepts for the homes. The overall intended outcome is an
aesthetic quality that will be inherent to the overall development and the
surrounding community.
Because no two lots are exactly
alike, the Approving Authority will review each plan in relation to the specific
characteristics of that lot and it surrounding “neighbors”, and reserves the
right to reject any plan, which, in the opinion of the Approving Authority, does
not meet the guidelines and standards for this development. The appearance
of the houses from other lots and streets are key
considerations.
The purpose of this document is to:
1) set forth the design concepts and design requirements, and; 2) establish
specific drawing standards to provide uniformity in drawing submittals. By
assembling this data in one document, the Architect / Designer can better
prepare the required site, building and landscaping documents and the Builder
can subsequently complete the construction in compliance with the governing
procedures. The Approving Authority will rule upon conflicts or questions
of interpretation of requirements between this and other
documents.
The Owner and Architect / Designer
should review all of the documents governing home design and construction before
starting any design work. Ultimate responsibility for compliance with the
governing documents for both the home and the site improvements rest with the
Owner.
The Owner and Architect / Designer
should understand that the Approving Authority is basically concerned only with
the external appearance of the home, the landscaping, drainage and impact on the
surrounding areas. House floor plans, internal configuration and interior
finishes, etc. are at the discretion of the Owner and Architect /
Designer.
This document is divided and
organized to allow for easy location of particular areas of interests to the
readers.
2.1
The
Approving Authority.
Sawyer Ridge, LLC (hereinafter
referred to as the “Declarant”) shall assign an individual or individuals to act
as the Approving Authority; as stipulated in the
Covenants.
All meetings required or
contemplated by the Approving Authority will be scheduled in a timely fashion
and proper notice will be forwarded to all interested parties.
The Approving Authority will
normally meet once each month to review submissions with attending
parties. Meeting times and dates may be altered without notice provided to
Owners or to Architects / Designers who have submitted material for
review.
Section 3 – Site Design
Requirements.
3.1 General
Site Grading and Drainage.
3.1.1
Site grading and drainage will be
done with minimum disruption to the lot and shall not drain to adjoining lots,
open spaces or across adjacent streets so as to cause a condition that could
lead to soil erosion or is detrimental to existing drainage
patterns.
3.1.2
Contouring to create large
“unnatural” flat earth platforms to serve as building or amenity sites is not
acceptable. The building and it’s attached amenities should be designed to
engage the site with as little disturbance to the site as possible. Land
that is disturbed must be re-contoured to “blend” with the original terrain as
much as possible.
3.2
Re-contours and
retainage.
3.2.1
Re-contoured slopes over 2:1 must be
retained with architecturally acceptable retaining walls. Individual wall
heights are nominally limited to a maximum height of three feet (3’).
Retainage requiring heights in excess of three feet (3’) must be properly
terraced and designed by a licensed engineer with appropriate drawings and
documentation, certified and furnished to the Approving Authority for
approval.
3.2.2
Retaining walls may be constructed
of natural stone, modular concrete landscaping blocks or new (brown) pressure
treated timbers. Exposed concrete walls must be textured, colored and
faced. All retaining wall material must be compatible with the house and
surrounding environment.
3.2.3
Adequate slopes away from the house
foundation must be maintained to provide proper runoff. As a minimum, the
finished grade 10 feet from the house should be one foot (1’) below grade at the
house. Re-contouring cannot result in surface runoff to neighboring
properties or common areas such as to increase the runoff to these properties or
cause soil erosion. All plans must comply with the City of
3.3
Setbacks.
3.3.1
Lot owners must confirm the setbacks
that apply to a specific lot by consulting applicable recorded documents at the
City of
3.4
Driveways.
3.4.1
Driveways shall have a slope
consistent with the natural slope of the site and not exceed 10% grade wherever
possible. Driveway entry should be as narrow as practical ( i.e. 16
‘). Driveways must be paved with concrete from the street all the way to
the garage. Only one driveway access per lot is allowed. Exceptions
to this rule for unusual circumstances may be considered and approved by the
Approving Authority.
3.4.2
Driveway construction shall not
interfere with established drainage and street
grades.
3.5
Backboards and
Outdoor Accessories.
3.5.1
Installation of all backboards and
outdoor accessories (i.e. basketball, tennis, handball, horseshoes, volleyball
pits, playhouses, etc.) installed on the house or free-standing improvements
shall be screened from view from the neighboring properties and streets, be of a
color compatible with the house and have prior approval of the Approving
Authority before installation.
3.6
Pools
and Spas.
3.6.1
Above ground pool structures are not
allowed. Pool decking for in-ground pools must be level with the finished
grade. All pool equipment shall be screened from view of neighboring
property and streets. All pool equipment must be located in such a manner
as to not disturb the occupants of adjacent properties. Spas are allowed
to be located above ground, on at-grade patios and decks. The spa and any
associated equipment must be situated adjacent to the house and be screened and
sound buffeted as completely as possible from the view of neighboring properties
and streets. The screening may be appropriate non-deciduous vegetation or
an enclosure compatible with the house. The location and screening must
have prior written approval of the Approving
Authority.
3.7
House
Numbers.
3.7.1
House number signage must be sized
so as to allow installation of house numbers whose minimum height is four inches
(4”) and whose maximum height is six inches (6”). The numbers must be of
an appropriate contrasting material and color with the surface upon which they
are mounted. The signage must be designed and built using materials that
are compatible with the design of the house and have a professional constructed
appearance.
3.8
Fencing.
3.8.1 Privacy fencing for the separation of the side and rear yards is permitted within Sawyer Ridge Filing No. 1 as outlined herein.
3.8.2 All privacy fences shall be of cedar fencing and shall not exceed 6 feet in height (as measured from natural grade). The privacy fence must be placed on the Owner’s lot and cannot extend toward the street any further than the front wall of the house. Other materials will be reviewed upon request to the Approving Authotity.
3.8.3
Any fencing placed in the front yard
is to be decorative in nature and will be a wood rail type fence with a maximum
height of 42 inches above natural grade.
3.8.4
Fencing materials composed partially
or totally of chain link, barbed wire, vinyl, etc. are not
permitted.
3.8.5
All fencing must be approved by the
Approving Authority and must be shown on the site plan at the time of all
submittals. No fencing shall be erected without
approval.
3.9
Other
Regulatory Agencies’ Site Requirements.
3.9.1
The site design must be in
compliance with all Federal, State and local agencies’
requirements.
4.1
4.1.1
Within Sawyer Ridge Filing No.
1, there are two (2) distinctive types of lots; as outlined in the
Covenants. Some specific design parameters are herein noted for each type
of lot.
4.1.2
The lot types
are:
4.1.2.1
4.1.2.2
4.2
Size
/ Square Footage.
4.2.1
Minimum house sizes are as mandated
by the Covenants. For lot type ‘A’; the minimum footprint is 2,000 square
feet. For lot type ‘B’; the minimum footprint is 1,500 square
feet.
4.2.2
All houses are to have a minimum of
a two (2) car garage.
4.3
Height of
Structures.
4.3.1
It is the goal of the Approving
Authority to limit the height of the homes on flat and gently sloping lots to a
maximum of thirty five’ (feet). This height is determined by the distance
from the lowest visible house / finished grade line to the top of the ridge at
the highest portion of the house. Building heights shall be limited to two
(2) stories plus a roof. In no case will continuous vertical building
elevations of more than two (2) stories be allowed, that is, building elevations
greater than two (2) stories in height must be broken by horizontal
setbacks. Designs, which result in excessive vertical massing, will not be
approved. The Approving Authority reserves the right to require a lower
building height if, in the opinion of the Approving Authority, the proposed
structure would be detrimental to the design integrity of the
community.
4.3.2
In no case is the height of the
house to exceed the overall maximum building height dictated by the City of
4.4
Color.
4.4.1
The color of exterior materials will
be generally subdued to blend with the colors of the natural landscaping,
generally, muted earth tones are recommended. Accent colors and
materials, used sparingly and with restraint may be permitted. Whites and
large expanses of pastels are not allowed.
4.4.2
The color of all projections
including, but not limited to, chimney flues, gas meters, vents, gutters,
downspouts and utility boxes shall match the color of the adjacent wall
surface.
4.5
Materials.
4.5.1
All materials must be of a quality
equal to the house design. Exterior surfaces will be of materials with
colors and textures that are compatible with the landscape.
4.5.2
The use of synthetic stone veneer
and stucco finishes is acceptable. Avoid large areas without
fenestrations.
4.5.3
Wood or textured premanufactured
siding materials are not acceptable.
4.5.4
Vinyl and metal siding materials are
not acceptable.
4.5.5 Where
restricted materials are desired approval may be asked for of the Approving
Authority.
4.6
Roofs.
4.6.1
The maximum pitch of the primary
roof section will not exceed 8 / 12 without written approval of the Approving
Authority. Approval by the Approving Authority is based upon the visual
impact of the roof on the lot and on the neighboring lots, streets and open
spaces. Roof forms and slopes should follow the natural slope of the
terrain. Roof overhangs are to be 2 feet (2’)
minimum.
4.6.2
All roofing material must meet City
of Pueblo requirements for fire resistance and, as a minimum, be fire resistance
Class ‘A’. Wooden shake shingles are not
allowed.
4.6.3
All ‘A’ lot roofs are to be of
concrete roofing tiles.
4.6.4
All ‘B’ lot roofs are to be of
“dimensional” (architectural grade) composition shingle roofing or
better.
4.7
Flat
roofs.
4.7.1
Flat roofs are allowed.
Roof protrusions should be kept to a minimum and not be visibly obtrusive.
Where possible, vent protrusions should be grouped and screened by a single
enclosure whose material is compatible with the overall house design. The
flat roofing material should be of an “earth tone” color; exposed black or white
roofing materials are not allowed. The material and color of the roofing
material are subject to the acceptance of the Approving
Authority.
4.8
Garage
Doors.
4.8.1
Materials and design of the garage
doors must be compatible with the overall house design.
4.9
Foundation
Walls.
4.9.1
On all foundation walls, the house
wall finish materials must follow the grade slope with no more than 6 inches
(6”) of foundation wall exposed below the finished wall
material.
4.9.2
Any exposed concrete foundation wall
must be painted to match the color of the wall finish above. Brick and
stone materials must extend to finished grade.
4.10
Exterior
Mechanical Equipment.
4.10.1
All exterior mechanical equipment
such as air conditioning and heat exchanger equipment shall be either
incorporated into the overall form of the house or must be permanently enclosed
by appropriate material or screened and sound buffered by non-deciduous
plantings approved for use in the development.
4.11
Exterior Enclosed
Areas.
4.11.1
Exterior enclosures must be designed to be integral with the house and
constructed of the same materials or compatible with the exterior finishes of
the house. The Approving Authority, for aesthetic appearance and
reasonableness of size and area, will review exterior enclosures for the
specific purpose of privacy.
4.12
Decks.
4.12.1
Decks and deck supports shall be
constructed of materials compatible with the overall house design.
4.12.2
All deck layouts and materials must
be approved by the Approving Authority.
4.13
Exterior
Steps.
4.13.1
Front entry steps are to be
constructed of concrete. The use of a decorative surfaces ( i.e. stone,
etc.) over the concrete is acceptable. The use of wood on front entry
steps is not acceptable.
4.13.2
Exterior steps leading from
auxiliary entrances or decks to finished grade are discouraged. When the
Owner desires such a stairway, the stairway must be placed such that the slope
of the stairs is parallel to the side of the house. The step design and
materials must be compatible with the overall design and color of the
house.
4.14
Accessory
Site Structures and Exterior Storage
Structures.
4.14.1
Accessory structures, such as swing
sets, sand boxes, etc. shall be constructed predominantly of wood compatible
with the overall design of the house and with prior written permission of the
Approving Authority. Where used, appropriate screening using properly
designed enclosures and/or non-deciduous trees or shrubs must be provided.
Color, location and screening are subject to approval by the Approving
Authority. Use of bright, or multi-colored material will not be
approved.
4.14.2
The construction and /or
installation of exterior storage structures are permitted with the prior written
approval of the Approving authority.
4.15
Exterior
Lighting.
4.15.1
Exterior lighting must be designed
and installed as to avoid being a nuisance for neighboring properties and
streets. All automatically operated exterior lights, must be downlights or
“low voltage” planting lights. The light source must not be visible from
neighboring properties, streets and common areas. External flood lighting
fixtures are not permitted. In all cases, exterior lights are to be
reviewed by the Approving Authority.
4.15.2
No exterior lights activated by
sound or motion sensors are permitted.
4.16
Skylights.
4.16.1
Skylights are to be of the “flat”
glass design. Skylights that are of the bubble design could be used on the
rear roof elevation with the approval of the Approving
Authority..
4.17
Sun
Shades, Arbors, Trellis and Other Structures.
4.17.1
The vertical support elements of any
such features will be of wood, brick, stucco or stone. If partial screen
walls are used in these structures, they shall be of natural materials.
All features will need to be sited to accommodate all required easements and
setbacks. Show all such features on the site plan for review by the
Approving Authority.
4.17.2
The following materials shall be
used for the roof covering of these structures:
.1 Materials matching the roof of
the house.
.2 Glass (flat)
panels.
.3 Wood – solid or
spaced.
.4 Canvas in natural tones as
approved by the Approving Authority.
4.17.3
For all structures in this section – the maximum height
from the peak of the roof covering to the highest point of the existing grade at
the proposed foundation shall not exceed 12 feet
(12’).
4.17.4
The Approving Authority shall
approve height and placement of all such structures. And shall not obstruct any
neighbor’s views.
4.17.5
Unacceptable materials include, but
are not limited to:
.1 Metal structures and supports.
.2 Corrugated plastic and fiberglass.
.3 Inflatable structures.
4.18
Chimneys.
4.18.1
Chimneys are a distinctive design
element and must be addressed accordingly within the overall house design.
4.18.2
All chimneys must meet all City of
4.19
Window
Settings / Trim ( for Stucco homes).
4.19.1
All windows are required to have
appropriate trim to provide aesthetical shadow lines. Windows in stucco
walls must be trimmed (banded) with appropriate stucco (or wood) casing.
The casing must provide a minimum of 1 ˝ inches ( 1 ˝”) reveal from the
wall surface and be a minimum of 3 ˝ inches ( 3 ˝” ) in width. Windows may
be allowed with no trim on rear of house only with the approval of the Approving
Authority.
4.20
Areaways
(Window Wells).
4.20.1
Exposed window wells are to be
constructed of new timber or concrete (either cast-in-place or pre-cast).
Window wells should protrude as little as possible above grade.
4.21
Front
entrances.
4.20.1 All front entrances shall be designed to enhance the overall design of the house. The use of decorative entry doors is encouraged.
4.20.1.1
Front entrances for ‘A’ lots shall
have a minimum of two (2) entry doors (doors to be a minimum of 2’-6” wide
each).
4.20.1.2
Front entrances for ‘B’ lots shall
have one (1) 36 inch wide entry door with a minimum of one (1) 16 inch wide
tempered, fixed sidelight (adjacent to the door).
Section 5 – Landscaping Design
Requirements.
5.1
General.
5.1.1
All yards and open spaces shall be
landscaped. Contouring for landscape effects is subject to the same
limitations imposed on the overall site design (i.e. no slopes greater
that 2:1, maximum retaining wall height is 3 feet (3’), etc.). Plantings
shall be limited to plant materials that are suitable for the climate of Sawyer
Ridge Filing No. 1. .
5.1.2
Required tree
plantings. Each front yard within Sawyer
Ridge Filing No. 1 is to have at least one (1) Spring Snow tree planted
equidistant in the yard approximately 12 feet from the interior face of the
sidewalk. The required tree shall be a minimum 2” caliper. The
required tree shall be shown on the required landscape
plan.
5.1.3
Minimize disruption of the natural
grading as much as practical.
5.1.4
Select man-made elements that blend
and are compatible with the land.
5.1.5
Rock shapes and colors should be
compatible with other landscaping material and approved by the Approving
Authority. Where used, large expanses of rock and mulch are not permitted
and must be “broken” up with shrubs and perennial
plantings.
5.1.6
Preserve existing drainage
paths.
5.1.7
Ornamental manicured species such as
bonsai, topiary or pom pom type plantings are not
permitted.
5.2
Landscape
plan.
5.2.1
A detailed landscape plan is
required at the time of the final design review submittal. The plan should
be prepared using an overlay of the site plan at a scale e of 1” = 10’-0”
(minimum). The landscape plan should include all existing and proposed
site grading. The drawing must have a north arrow oriented to the top or
right of the sheet. Footprints of all proposed site improvements including
decks, patios, porches, driveways, sidewalks, enclosures and retaining walls
should be shown. Indicate the landscape treatment to be applied to all
affected areas.
5.2.2
Minimum planting sizes for
front yards.
.1 Deciduous trees: 2”
caliper.
.2 Evergreen trees: 6’
high.
.3 Shrubs: 5-gallon container
size.
.4 Perennials or ground cover:
1-gallon size.
5.2.3
Installation of the approved
landscaping is required within the time limit stipulated
herein.
5.2.4
Buyers of speculative (spec) built
homes, where the landscaping has not been installed (or completed), are required
to either accept and install the landscaping as specified on the approved
landscape plan within the allotted time limits, or submit a revised plan if they
desire to make changes to the approved plan.
5.3
Landscape Irrigation
System.
5.3.1
All landscaped areas and lawns shall
be sprinklered with an automatic irrigation system. The irrigation system
need not be shown on the landscaping plan; however, an irrigation system must be
installed. Irrigation system requirements shall be as specified by the
City of
5.4
Landscaping
Maintenance.
5.4.1
All property owners are responsible
for maintaining their properties’ landscaping and planting
materials.
5.5
Drainage
Improvements and Maintenance.
5.6.1
As a result of the site improvements
(i.e. house and hard surface construction and installation) a significant
increase in water runoff is anticipated. Adequate drainage paths and
proper vegetation installation will be required to minimize the potential of
runoff and erosion to adjacent properties. Methods of temporary and
permanent erosion control must be detailed on the site and landscaping
plans.
Section 6 – Design
Procedures.
6.1
Site Preparations.
6.1.1 No grading,
removal of topsoil or removal of vegetation shall be started, and no
construction within Sawyer Ridge Filing No. 1 shall commence until the final
design is approved by the Approving Authority (in writing) and a building
or foundation permit is obtained from the City of
6.2
Design Drawing
Preparation.
6.2.1
All drawings must be prepared by a
licensed Architect or by a qualified Building Designer. Those portions of
the final design drawings related to structural engineering considerations (i.e.
foundation design / layout, framing design / layout, etc.) must be prepared by
an engineer licensed to practice in the State of
6.3
Submittal
Packet.
6.3.1
Prior to the preparation of plans
for any home, a complete submittal packet for Approving Authority procedures
must be prepared.
6.3.2
These Design Guidelines contain
instructions, forms, checklists and a fee schedule, which must be adhered to in
its entirety by all affected parties when making the two (2) required plan
submissions.
6.4
Fee
Schedule.
6.4.1
A fee schedule listing all amounts
and required insurance certifications is available from the Approving Authority
and is included within these Guidelines.
6.5
Checklist.
6.5.1
The applicant indicating conformity
to the rules and regulations at the time of the submissions must complete the
Checklists in this packet. Any materials not completed or provided at that
time will result in an incomplete submission, which may not be reviewed by the
Approving Authority.
6.6
Owner / Architect
Pre-Design Meeting.
6.6.1
Should the property Owner(s) or the
Architect / Designer require clarification regarding written directions or
comments received from the Approving Authority in response to any plan
submittal, they may make arrangements with the Approving Authority to meet and
discuss these matters “in person”. The Owner and/or Architect / building
Designer must provide a written document outlining the subject of the proposed
meeting in a timely manner. The meeting request will be treated as a
“submittal” and scheduled in the queue system through the Approving
Authority.
6.7
Plan
Submissions.
6.7.1
The Preliminary and Final
(construction document) drawings must be submitted separately to the Approving
Authority. The Preliminary submittal must be approved prior to the
submission of the Final drawings.
6.7.2
Each submittal must be accompanied
with a properly completed checklist.
6.8
Review
Scheduling.
6.8.1
Submittals to the Approving
Authority are processed in order of priority using a queue
system.
6.8.2
Initial submittal of plans, the
resubmission of rejected plans, the resubmission of plans with conditions
requiring revisions for re-submittal and subsequent submittals, are treated with
equal weight. Each is placed in queue based upon the time of receipt of
the submittal, re-submittal or approved meeting as recorded by the approving
Authority.
6.8.3
Plans that are in the queue before
noon on the first Thursday of each month; will normally be reviewed at the next
Approving Authority meeting (the third Thursday of each
month).
6.8.4
Changes or minor additions to homes
under construction, color boards, landscape changes or other minor items (as
determined by the Approving Authority) requiring formal approval may be
allocated priority. These items may be reviewed and ruled on by the
Approving Authority as a separate action and the Owner or Architect / Building
Designers notified accordingly.
6.9
Approving
Authority Actions.
6.9.1
Following review of submittals, the
Approving Authority will provide a written reply of its findings to the Owner
within ten (10) days. Copies of the written replies will be provided to
the Architect / Building Designer for all
submittals.
6.9.2
The reasons(s) for disapproval or
conditions required for re-submission, or subsequent submissions will be stated
within the written reply.
6.9.3
The Approving Authority will retain
one (1) copy of the submittal documents for its files. Extra copies will
be available for the applicant to pick up for ten (10) days from the date of the
review and disposed of thereafter.
6.10
Preliminary Plan
Review Results.
6.10.1
Preliminary plan review will result
in one of the following determinations by the Approving
Authority:
a.
Approved
b.
Approved with
Conditions
c.
Not
Approved
Approved – informs the applicant(s)
that the submittal plan meets all of the requirements of the preliminary plan
submission, and allows the applicant to proceed to the Final working
drawings.
Approved with Conditions – informs
the applicant(s) that the design is acceptable and the requirements are
sufficiently satisfactory to allow the applicant to proceed to the final design,
incorporating the conditions specified by the Approving Authority in its written
comments.
Not Approved – informs applicant the
applicant(s) that the conditions required for the Preliminary design have not
been met. The Approving Authority in the written findings will specify the
specific deficiencies. The applicant is not permitted to proceed to the
Final design and is required to resubmit new and/or revised plans to the queue
for Preliminary review.
6.11
Final Plan Review
Results.
6.11.1
Final review results in one of the
following determininations by the Approving Authority. A color board and
landscape plans are also required as part of this Final
submittal:
a.
Approved
b.
Approved with
Conditions
c.
Not
Approved
Approved – informs the applicant(s)
that the submitted plans meet all of the requirements for the final submission
and results in the Approving Authority stamping three (3) copies of the plans to
indicate approval for construction. Two (2) complete, approved copies of
the plans will be available to the applicant for pick up allowing the applicant
to proceed with a building permit application at the City of
Approved with Conditions – may
result in one of two actions required by the
applicant:
1)
Incorporation of the items specified
in the written findings and re-submission to the Approving Authority queue for
re-review.
2)
Incorporation of the items specified
in the written findings and re-submission of three (3) copies only to the
Approving Authority for verification and subsequent
sign-off.
Not Approved – Applicant(s) are
informed that the conditions required for Final submission have not been
met. The Approving Authority in its written findings will specify all
deficiencies. The Applicant is required to resubmit revised plans for
re-review and approval.
6.12
Plan
Approval Validation periods.
6.12.1
Upon approval of any plan submittal,
the plans will be valid from the date of approval for the following
periods;
Preliminary
90 days
Final (working
drawings) 180
days
Changes and
additions 180
days
6.12.2 The Owner may make one (1) written request for an extension prior to the expiration date of the approved plans, citing reasons for the request and the desired period of extension. The Approving Authority will act upon the extension request and provide the Owner with written notification of the decision.
6.12.3
Plans whose validity period has
expired, and are re-submitted for consideration are automatically subject to
Approving Authority review fees in effect at the time of the re-submission
request. Approval of previously approved plans whose validity period has
expired is not automatic. The Approving Authority has the option of
rejecting these previously approved plans.
6.12.4
Previously submitted and approved
plans whose validity period has expired will be subject to a complete review as
a preliminary submittal. A complete checklist, current at the time of the
re-submittal is required.
6.12.5
Upon conditional approval of the
re-submitted plans, notification of home design approval will be
provided.
6.13
Schedule
Requirements – Construction.
6.13.1
All exterior construction (including
roof, wall finishes, windows, doors, decks, porches, etc.) must be completed and
painted (or stained) within one (1) year after the issuance of the date of the
stamped approved plans. All construction materials and equipment,
including sanitary facilities, must be removed from the building site within
this same time period.
6.14
Schedule
Requirements – Landscaping
6.14.1
All landscaping, per the approved
landscaping plan, must be installed within fifteen (15) months of the approved
drawing issuance.
6.15
City
of
6.15.1
All site improvements and
construction in Sawyer Ridge Filing No. 1 must meet (or exceed) all City of
6.15.2
A building permit is required before
any construction can be commenced in the
development.
6.15.3
Upon completion of construction, a
Certificate of Occupancy (CO) must be obtained from the City of
6.16
Utility
Services.
6.16.1
Every person, partnership, company
or corporation who shall enter any street right-of-way, easement, common space
or other property owned by Sawyer Ridge, LLC for the purpose of placement of
electric cable, water or sewer lines, gas pipelines, telephone cable, television
cable or any related construction shall comply with the regulations established
herein.
6.16.2
Furnish, prior to commencement of
any activity, evidence of general liability insurance in the amount of $
1,000,000.00. Such evidence shall name the Sawyer Ridge, LLC as an
additional insured. In addition, such persons, partnership, company or
corporation shall furnish evidence of Workmen’s Compensation insurance
coverage.
6.16.3
Notify Sawyer Ridge, LLC of such
entry or excavation at least 48 hours in advance to the start of the work.
In the event of emergency or repair work, notification shall be given to Sawyer
Ridge, LLC offices by noon of the next regular work
day.
6.16.4
The contractor prior to the start of
any work shall obtain all locations of existing underground
utilities.
6.16.5
All activity that results in damage
to any facility, either private or public, shall be promptly reported to the
respective owners.
6.16.6
All contractors shall comply with
the appropriate safety rules and regulations as necessary to protect their
employees and the public. Failure to do so shall be sufficient grounds to
cause suspension of all work activities.
6.16.7
No modification of existing street
surfaces is permitted.
6.16.8
Compaction of backfill shall be
accomplished to achieve 95 % as measured by the Proctor method. Sawyer
Ridge, LLC will require compaction testing by a qualified soils engineer when
necessary. Such testing shall be at the expense of the
excavator.
6.17
Preliminary Plan
Submittal.
6.17.1
The Preliminary Plan Submittal is
intended to provide the Approving Authority with a detailed representation of
the site as it currently exists, and as it is to be configured and the house
exterior as it will appear on the working drawings.. Once approval of the
Preliminary Plan has been obtained, including incorporation of all changes
required by the Approving Authority, only minimal changes should be required on
the Final submission.
6.17.2
Prerequisites and general
requirements.
6.17.2.1
Design Review fee
paid.
6.17.2.2
A completed Checklist must accompany
the submittal.
6.17.2.3
Individual drawings, listed below,
are required. The drawings must be side-bound and should be packaged in
the order shown. A Cover Sheet showing the lot number and Owner and
Architect / Building Designer names and addresses; and a list of all the
drawings contained in the submittal with their page numbers. The number of
copies of each plan is noted on the Preliminary Design Review
Checklist.
1.
Cover
Sheet
2.
Site
Plan
3.
Floor
plans
4.
Building
Elevations
5.
Roof
Plan
6.
Building
Section(s)
6.17.3
All preliminary sheets shall be 36”
x 24”.
6.17.4
Each drawing shall contain the lot
number, Owner’s name and Architect / Building Designer names and addresses and
telephone numbers.
6.18
Preliminary Site
Plan.
6.18.1
Site plans shall be drawn at a scale
of 1” = 10’-0”. The site plan must show existing contours shown through
all improvements, the edge of the existing street(s), plus the
following:
6.18.1.1
Drainage arrows indicating the
resulting proposed surface flows away from and around the house and to the
neighboring properties are required.
6.18.1.2
Show the location on the site of,
and the area encompassed by, accessory equipment such as swing sets,
trampolines, antennas, etc. Details of the equipment i.e., its profile
(elevation views) and overall dimensions, colors, etc., must be included in this
submission. This equipment is required to be as unobtrusive as possible and
properly screened from neighboring properties, common areas and streets with
approved enclosures, evergreen shrubs and/or trees.
6.19
6.19.1
Plan submittals must
include:
6.19.1.1
All four exterior elevations
(labeled north, south, east and west) at a scale of Ľ” = 1’-0” with roof pitch
notations and existing (dashed) and proposed (solid) grade
lines.
6.19.1.2
Expanded scale drawings of critical
areas (i.e. window trim and fenestrations, deck railings, exterior lights,
etc.)
6.19.1.3
On all elevations indicate gutters
and downspouts. Gutters and downspouts are to be painted with a flat
finish paint, which matches the color of the surface to which it is
mounted.
6.19.1.4
Indicate on all exterior elevations
locations of all proposed exterior light fixtures. If lights are to be
located in the soffit or otherwise obscured from view from outside the house,
provide notes on the drawings to indicate the type of lighting and dash-in
locations. Lights are required at all exterior
entrances.
6.19.1.5
Floor plans and roof plans should be
oriented the same direction as the site plan and be of a scale of Ľ” =
1’-0”. Provide a north arrow on all plan
drawings.
6.19.1.6
A material and color matrix schedule
is required; preferably included on the front elevation sheet. Refer to
the enclosed sample form.
6.20
Final (Working
Drawing) Submittal.
6.20.1
The Final Submittal is intended to
provide a complete set of drawings for construction of the house and other site
improvements, along with additional information as listed below. These
drawings, in addition to being used by the Builder to actually construct the
house (including the landscaping improvement), are used by the City of Pueblo
and the Approving Authority as the basis for field observations to verify that
all improvements have in fact been made as specified on the final approved
working drawings. Items installed that are not in compliance with the
approved drawings are subject to rejection and subsequent correction at the
Owner’s expense. The drawings submitted to Sawyer Ridge, LLC and the City
of
6.20.2
A completed Checklist must accompany
the final submittal.
6.20.3
Prerequisites and General
Requirements.
6.20.3.1
Incorporation of all changes
requested by the Approving Authority as part of the Preliminary plan
approval. Any changes made, not specifically requested by the Approving
Authority, must be brought to the attention of the approving Authority.
Unauthorized changes may result in rejection and require a submittal of
Preliminary plans with all attendant fees.
6.20.3.2
Architect’s seal on all
drawings.
6.20.3.3
Owner’s signature indicating
approval and acceptance of the final plans on each of the drawings. By
his/her signature, the Owner also accepts responsibility for insuring completion
of all improvements indicated on the drawings and for compliance with the rules
and regulations set forth in the Covenants and this
document.
6.21
Final Site
Plan.
6.21.1
As approved with any incorporated
changes from the preliminary plan submittal.
6.22
Final Landscape
Plan.
6.22.1
The landscape plan must be prepared
in compliance with details outlined previously within this
documents.
6.23
6.23.1
As approved with incorporated
changes from the preliminary plan submittal.
6.23.2
Construction (working) drawings must
meet City of
6.23.3
The plans must show all building
projections including chimney flues, gutters, downspouts, utility boxes,
etc. The color of these building projections shall match the color of the
surface from which they project.
6.23.4
Indicate the colors of all exterior
materials using the required material / finish color schedule
included.
6.23.5
Show wall sections and exterior
details including chimneys, exterior stairs and decks, railing and
supports.
6.24
Other Submittal
Requirements.
6.24.1
Number of copies. The number
of copies of each plan is noted on the Final Drawing Review Checklist.
6.24.2
Color boards are required and must
clearly show samples of colors and materials to be used on the exterior of the
house. (. These items include samples of the roofing, exterior
wall finish (i.e. stucco, rock, brick, etc.), color samples of window trim,
fascia boards, etc. A color photograph or “cut-sheet” for the proposed
windows is also required.
6.24.3
A legible “Exterior Finish Schedule”
identical to the one submitted with the submittal packets must be firmly
attached to the rear of the board. Each board shall be clearly labeled
with the specific lot and block number and the contacting information for the
Architect / Building Designer.
6.24.4
In order to better evaluate the
proposed colors, the following approximate sized samples are
required:
1. Roofing sample
3” x 12”
2. Stucco wall
finish
8” x 8”
3. Trim (fascias, window,
etc.) 2” x
4”
4. Window
frames
2” x 4”
5. Gutters and
downspouts
2” x 2”
6.
Soffit
2” x 4”
7.
Stone /
brick
appropriate to show color palette
6.24.5
The finished construction
material(s) must be identical to the sample material(s) and must be treated in
the same manner as that proposed for the house; that is, the number of coats
applied to the sample and the means of application (spray, brush, etc.) must be
the same as proposed for the house. Stucco finishes must be identical
(i.e. same application and finish) as that proposed for the house on the
approved sample.
6.25
General Liability
Insurance.
6.25.1
Evidence of general liability
insurance, satisfactory to Sawyer Ridge, LLC, in the amount of $
1,000,000.00. Such evidence shall name Sawyer Ridge, LLC as an additional
insured, and shall show coverage for the duration of the project. In
addition, each entity shall furnish evidence of Workers Compensation Insurance
coverage sufficient to cover all employees engaged in the project for the
duration of the project.
6.26
Home
and Landscape Inspections.
6.26.1
At the conclusion of construction,
the Owner shall request a final inspection of the premises from the Approving
Authority. A copy of the City of Pueblo Certificate of Occupancy must be
supplied to the Approving Authority.
6.26.2
The inspection is for purposes of
determining apparent compliance with the approved plans on file with Sawyer
Ridge, LLC, including finished grading, exterior appearance, color, finish,
landscaping, etc..
6.26.3
The Approving Authority will issue a
final checklist indicating the home and/or landscaping has been satisfactorily
completed in accordance with the approved plans.
6.26.4
In the event the premises are
unoccupied, the Owner remains responsible for the maintenance of the outward
appearance of the building and the site. Any violation may, after ten (10)
days written notice to the last know address of the Owner, be corrected by
Sawyer Ridge, LLC and charged to the Owner.
6.27
Mandatory
Builder’s Conference.
6.27.1
Prior to the start of construction,
the Owner shall meet with representatives of Sawyer Ridge, LLC to discuss the
logistics of construction. Items to be discussed include, but are not
limited to:
6.27.1.1
Physical identification of lot
lines.
6.27.1.2
Location of parking for workers
during construction
6.27.1.3
Access and egress to the site during
construction
6.27.1.4
Covering of dumpsters and disposal
of trash.
6.27.1.5
Disposal of excess excavated
materials.
6.27.1.6
On-site building material
storage.
6.27.1.7
Hours and days of construction
activity.
6.27.1.8
Location, use and maintenance of
required temporary sanitation facilities.
6.27.1.9
All moving vehicles carrying loose
materials, such as dirt, sand, gravel, etc. are required to be
covered.
6.27.1.10
Construction debris must be picked
from the work site each day.
6.28
Changes during
construction.
6.28.1
Any change in color(s), texture(s),
material(s), finish(es), location of windows, dormers, vents, etc. that affect
the exterior appearance of the building must be submitted to approved by the
Approving Authority before such changes can be made. Changes will be
reviewed at the time of the regularly schedules Design Review meetings.
Any changes in elements of the Color Board must be re-submitted as a new Color
Board. A change affecting the exterior appearance shall be submitted as a
revision to the original drawings. The Approving Authority must approve
all changes before they can be affected. The approved change(s) will be
inserted in the file drawings. Changes submitted by letter and not
accompanied by a revised drawings will not be
approved.
6.29
Inspections.
6.29.1
Sawyer Ridge, LLC, through its
representative(s), may inspect the work of each home as it is built. Any
noncompliance may be cause for a Stop Work Order notification to the Owner,
which can be enforced by injunctive action by the City of
6.30
Sign
Standards.
6.30.1
Design Standards for various signs
allowed at Sawyer Ridge, LLC have been established and are provided
herein. Design approval of signs is required only as specified in signage
section of these Guidelines.
7.1
Approval Requirements.
7.1.1 And
additions or alterations affecting the finished grade of the site, exterior
appearance (including color) of any structure or major landscaping change
requires written approval of the Approving
Authority.
7.1.2
The following paragraphs apply to
new homes designed and built for lot owners as well as homes previously designed
and built by prior owners and purchased or re-purchased in a completed
state.
7.2
Property Owner
Responsibilities
7.2.1
The property owner must submit a request, either via letter or drawings, to the
Approving Authority for the addition or alteration proposed. The
submission must be sufficient in detail to allow the Approving Authority to
evaluate the change request. For major changes, a review fee may be
charged, depending upon the scope of the addition or alteration. See the
Fee Schedule for the specific amount of fee to be
charged.
7.3
House
Exterior
7.3.1
Any change of exterior material or
change resulting in a change of appearance of the house, including exterior
finishes, doors, windows, attached yard enclosures, skylights, decks, deck
railings, roofs, etc., must have prior written approval of the Approving
Authority.
7.4
Re-painting.
7.4.1
Any change in
paint or stain color must be approved by the Approving Authority.
Samples of the colors to be applied
must be submitted to the Approving Authority for formal written approval.
Re-staining or re-painting with the existing colors, as previously approved,
does not require approval.
7.5
Landscaping.
7.5.1
All property owners are encouraged
to plant additional indigenous trees and shrubs. There is no minimum
planting size requirement. Approval for planting additional trees and
shrubs is not required by the Approving Authority, provided the following
requirements are adhered to:
7.5.1.1 Trees or shrubs are not to be
planted so as to define property lines.
7.5.1.2 Trees or shrubs are not to be
planted where, when fully grown, they interfere with the views or solar exposure
of neighboring properties, or impair the egress view from driveways or views at
street corners.
7.6
Exterior
Lighting.
7.6.1
Any additions, replacements or
alterations to exterior lighting must have Approving Authority written
approval.
7.7
Accessory
Equipment / Site Structures.
7.7.1
Installation of accessory equipment
and/or structures is discouraged.
7.8
Changes in New
Owner Unfinished Homes ( Spec. Homes).
7.8.1
Changes in exterior design or
landscaping to property that has been purchased by new owners after the approval
of the Final Plans, but were not completed at the time of purchase, may be made
only in conformance with the following conditions:
7.8.1.1 Any change that would result in a
change of exterior physical appearance of the property must have prior written
approval from the Approving Authority. This includes changes in site
design, house structure, materials and colors.
7.8.1.2 Changes in landscaping material or
location of planting from the approved landscape plan require written approval
from the Approving Authority. Additions may be made to the approved
landscape plan without Approving Authority approval, provided they meet the
requirements specified in Section 7.5 above.
8.2
Construction
Fines.
8.2.1
The Approving Authority may assess
fines for violations of any provisions of these guidelines as follows:
First violation, fifty dollars ($ 50.00); second violation, one hundred and
fifty dollars ($ 150.00) and subsequent violations, five hundred dollars ($
500.00). In the event any person or entity fails to cure (or fails to
commence and proceed with diligence to complete the work necessary to cure) any
violation of the Design Guidelines, including these Construction Regulations,
within ten (10) days after receipt of written notice from the Approving
Authority designating the particular violation, the Approving Authority shall
have the power and authority to impose upon the person or entity subsequent fine
as outlined above. There shall be no limit to the number or aggregate
amount of Violation Fines, which may be levied against a person or entity for
the same violation if not timely addressed. The Violation fines, together
with interest at the highest lawful rate per annum and any costs of collection,
including reasonable attorneys’ fees shall be a continuing lien upon the
8.3
Erosion
Control.
8.3.1
Erosion control measures must be
used during all phases of construction activities. A silt fence will be
installed around the perimeter of the construction area and maintained
throughout the project duration.
8.4
Health and Safety
Compliance.
8.4.1
All applicable statues, ordinances
or rules pertaining to safety and health, hazardous materials, and toxic
substances and wastes, including all relevant Occupational Safety and Health Act
(OSHA) regulations and guidelines must be observed at all
times.
8.5
Construction
Trailers.
8.5.1
Upon commencement of construction, a
construction trailer or portable field office may be located on the building
site; clear of all required building setbacks and easements. The type,
size and color of any portable office must be approved by
the Approving Authority prior to its
placement on the site. The field office may not be placed on-site earlier
than two weeks prior to continuous construction activity. At the same
time, provisions for temporary power and telephone will be determined. A
construction trailer may not remain on-site for a period of time exceeding six
months without written approval of the Approving
Authority.
8.6
Trash Receptacles
and Debris Removal.
8.6.1
Owners and builders shall clean up
all trash and debris at the end of each day. An approved trash receptacle
must remain on-site at all times for the purpose of containing all lightweight
materials and packaging. The receptacle must be positioned on site
alongside the access drive, clear of side and rear setbacks, adjacent street
right-of-ways and neighboring properties. Trash receptacles must be
emptied on a timely basis to avoid overflow of refuse; disposal shall be at a
suitable off-site facility. Owners and builders are prohibited from
dumping, burying or burning trash anywhere on the
8.6.2
All concrete wash-out, from both
trucks and mixers, must occur within the Building site of the
8.6.3
During the construction period, each
construction site shall be kept neat and shall be properly policed to prevent it
from becoming a public eyesore or detriment to other lots and open spaces.
Any clean up costs incurred by Sawyer Ridge, LLC in enforcing these requirements
shall be payable by the Owner. Dirt, mud or debris resulting from activity
on each construction site shall be promptly removed from all public streets,
open spaces and neighboring properties.
8.7
Sanitary
Facilities.
8.7.1
Each Owner or Builder shall be
responsible for providing adequate sanitary facilities for his construction
workers and sub-contractors. Portable toilets must be located within the
Building site, clear of setbacks. All sanitary facilities shall be
maintained regularly to prevent odor pollution to all adjoining
properties.
8.8
Vehicles and
Parking Areas.
8.8.1
Construction crews will not park on,
or otherwise use, undeveloped portions of lots or open space. All vehicles
shall be parked within the building site. During very busy construction
periods involving multiple trades such that all construction vehicles cannot be
confined to the site proper, the overflow vehicles may be temporarily parked
along the street; during these limited occurrences, vehicles must not block any
street access to adjoining properties to allow continual unconstrained access by
normal traffic and emergency vehicles. Vehicles may not be parked on
neighboring lots, in nearby driveways or on open space. Changing oil or
other vehicle maintenance is prohibited.
8.9
Dust
and Noise Control
8.9.1
The builder and sub-contractors
shall be responsible for controlling dust and noise from the construction site,
including the removal of dirt and mud from public streets that is a result of
the construction activities on the site.
8.9.2
The sound of radios and other audio
equipment must no be audible beyond the property perimeter of the
8.10
Material
deliveries.
8.10.1
All building materials, equipment
and machinery required to construct a residence on any lot at Sawyer Ridge
Filing No. 1 must be delivered to and remain within the building site, clear of
all setbacks. This includes all building materials, earthmoving equipment,
trailers, generators, mixers, cranes and any other equipment or machinery that
will remain overnight. Material delivery trucks may not drive across
adjacent lots or open space to access the construction
site.
8.11
Firearms.
8.11.1
The possession or discharge on any
type of firearm by construction personnel on any construction site, open space
or street within Sawyer Ridge Filing No. 1 is
prohibited.
8.12
Alcohol and
Controlled Substances.
8.12.1
The consumption of alcohol or use of
any controlled substance by construction personnel on any construction site,
open space or street within Sawyer Ridge Filing No. 1 is
prohibited.
8.13
Fires and
Flammable Materials.
8.13.1
Careless disposition of cigarettes
and other flammable materials, as well as the build-up of potentially flammable
materials constituting a fire hazard, is prohibited. At least two (2) 20
lb., Type ABC dry chemical fire extinguishers shall be present and available in
a conspicuous place on the construction site at all times; in addition to
requirements of the local fire prevention agencies.
8.14
Pets.
8.14.1
A member of any construction crew
may bring no pets, particularly dogs, onto the
property.
8.15
Restoration of
Property.
8.15.1
Upon completion of construction,
each Owner and Builder shall clean the construction site and repair all property
which has been damaged, including but not limited to, restoring grades, and
repair of streets, signs and fencing.
8.16
Construction
Signage.
8.16.1
Temporary construction signage shall
be limited to the requirements of these Design
Guidelines.
8.17
Daily
Operations.
8.17.1
Daily working hours for each
construction site shall be 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after
sunset. Construction activity which generates excessive noise such as
hammering, sawing, excavation work, concrete delivery, etc. must be confined to
the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 8:00 a.m. to
4:00 p.m. on Saturday. Noisy activity should be curtailed on Sunday of
each week.
8.18
Construction
Insurance Requirements.
8.18.1
All contractors and sub-contractors
must post evidence with insurance coverage to the Approving Authority as
outlined within these Design Guidelines.
Section 9 – Signage
Provisions
9.1
Sign Standards.
9.1.1
Design standards for various signs
allowed in Sawyer Ridge Filing No. 1, such as residence sale signs, etc. have
been established as noted herein.
9.1.2
Design approval of signs is required
only as specified herein.
9.2
Property for
9.2.1
For sale signs used by Owners and/or
real estate agents shall be a maximum of 24 inches wide by 18 inches high
(nominally). The sign and its support frame cannot extend more than 48
inches above the grade (to the top of the sign).
9.2.1.1 Only one (1) sign per lot is
permitted.
9.2.1.2 Approving Authority approval is not
required.
9.2.1.3 The sign must have a professional
appearance and must have been manufactured by a signage company. Handrawn
and/or handwritten signs are not permitted.
9.3
Owner /
Contractor Identification Signs.
9.3.1
Owner / Contractor identification
signs shall be a maximum of 48 inches wide by 24 inches high. The sign and
its support frame cannot extend more than 56 inches above the grade (measured to
the top of the sign).
9.3.1.1 Only one (1) sign per lot is
permitted.
9.3.1.2 Approving Authority approval is not
required.
9.3.1.3 The sign must have a professional
appearance and must have been manufactured by a signage
company
9.3.1.4 Owner / Contractor identification
signs are to be used for identification purposes only any may contain company
name, address and phone number only. No advertising information is
allowed.
9.4
Miscellaneous
signage.
9.4.1
All other signage not listed herein;
must be reviewed and approved by the Approving
Authority.
10.1
Authority
10.1.1
The authority for the Approving Authority is found in the Declaration of
Conditions, Covenants, Restrictions and Easements for Sawyer Ridge Filing No.
1.
10.2 Owner
Responsibility.
10.2.1
All lot Owners at Sawyer Ridge
Filing No. 1 will be responsible for their builders, contractors and
subcontractors complying with the Sawyer Ridge Covenants and Design
Guidelines.
10.3 Non-Waiver.
10.3.1
The failure of the Approving
Authority to enforce any restriction, covenant, condition or requirement
contained in the Declaration of Conditions, Covenants, Restrictions and
Easements for Sawyer Ridge Filing No. 1, or these Design Guidelines, shall not
constitute a waiver of any right to enforce such provision or any other
provision contained in any of the above documents.
10.4 Non-liability.
10.4.1
Neither the Approving Authority, nor
any member thereof, nor the Sawyer Ridge, LLC, nor any member of the Board of
Directors thereof, nor agents or employees of the Approving Authority or the
Sawyer Ridge, LLC, nor their respective heirs, successors, or assigns of any
foregoing individuals or entities shall be held liable for damage to anyone
submitting plans and/or specifications to them for approval by reason of mistake
in judgment, negligence, or failure to approve such plans and/or
specifications. Every Owner or other person who submits plans and/or
specifications to the Approving Authority for approval agrees, by submission of
such plans and/or specifications, that he/she will not bring any action or suit
against the Approving Authority, its members, agents or employees, or the Sawyer
Ridge, LLC the members of its Board of Directors, its members, agents or
employees relating to action taken by them or neglected to be taken by them, in
connection with the plans and/or specifications
submitted.
10.5 Interpretation.
10.5.1
Any matter, condition or material
not defined herein nor any matter requiring interpretive clarification shall
remain a matter of discretion on the part of the Approving
Authority.
10.6 Enforcement.
10.6.1
Failure to obtain necessary approval
from the Approving Authority in advance of new construction, additions or
alterations will constitute a violation of the Declaration of Conditions,
Covenants, Restrictions and Easements for Sawyer Ridge Filing No. 1 and can
require modifications or removal at the expense of the Owner. The
Approving Authority shall notify the Owner of the infraction, define the
corrective measures require to remedy the infraction and refer the matter to the
Sawyer Ridge, LLC legal counsel. In addition to the expense of the
corrective action required, a noncompliance assessment penalty may be imposed on
the property owner.
10.7 Variances.
10.7.1
The Approving Authority reserves the
right to make reasonable variations at any time from the procedures or standards
established herein in order to provide flexibility to meet unforeseen
circumstances or situations.
10.8 Additional
Standards and Requirements.
10.8.1 Additional standards and requirements are set forth in the Overall Development Plans for Sawyer Ridge Filing No. 1, the applicable subdivision plat and the Declaration of Conditions, Covenants, Restrictions and Easements for Sawyer Ridge Filing No. 1. Each Owner and Builder must read and become familiar with all such documents so as to avoid violating the standards and requirements set forth therein.
10.9 Severability.
10.9.1 Each and every provision continued herein shall be deemed independent and severable, and the invalidity or partial invalidity of any provision or portion thereof shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any provision herein.
10.10
Effective
Date.
10.10.1These Design guidelines shall be in full force and effect from the date of adoption by the Sawyer Ridge, LLC, pursuant to the terms of the Covenants.
10.11
Amendment.
10.11.1The Board of Directors of the Sawyer Ridge, LLC may amend, repeal or reenact all or part of these regulations as provided for in the Declaration of Conditions, Covenants, Restrictions and Easements for Sawyer Ridge Filing No. 1.
10.12
Stop Work Authority.
10.12.1The Approving Authority or a member of the Board of Directors of Sawyer Ridge, LLC have the authority and responsibility (a) to stop any or all work where any violations of the Design Guidelines process or approved plans occur, and (b) to require correction or removal of any violation at the Owner’s expense. Violations may include unacceptable workmanship, changes in site work, architectural or structural plans, and exterior lighting, grading, landscaping, building materials and/or exterior colors, or starting the Project prior to receiving Final approval from the Approving Authority.
Request for Design Review and
Approval
Preliminary Plan Review
Checklist
Final Plan Review
Checklist
Color and Material
Schedule
Meeting
Schedule
Design Review Fee Schedule
Notice of Non-Compliance with
Construction Regulations