General Guidelines and Requirements Relating to Work

Approval by the Architectural Committee does not constitute waiver of the requirements of any Governmental Agencies. Architectural approval of plans does not constitute acceptance of any technical or engineering specifications, and the Association assumes no responsibility for such. The function of the Architectural Committee is to review submittals for architectural design of Improvements, placement of Improvements, color schemes, exterior finishes and materials and similar features which are recommended for use in the Community. All technical and engineering matters are the responsibility of the Homeowner. In addition to the restrictions set forth in the Declaration and the Rules and Policies Handbook, each Homeowner shall also comply with the following restrictions and guidelines.

Building Permits

The Association shall have the right to require an Homeowner to provide building permits for certain Improvements or changes. The applicant shall obtain Architectural Committee approval of any Improvements requiring a building permit prior to requesting such permit from the City. Any required building permits must be obtained by the Homeowner, at such Homeowner’s expense. The Association assumes no responsibility for failure to obtain building permits. Obtaining such permits does not waive the Homeowner’s obligation to obtain Architectural Committee approval.

Damage to Association Property

An Homeowner shall be responsible for any damage to the Association Property caused by construction or of improvements by the Homeowner. All applicable charges for restoration will be charged back to the Homeowner by the Association and are due and payable per compliance with Article IV, Section 4.10 of the CC&R.

Effect of Approval

Approval of plans is not authorization to proceed with Improvements on any property other than the Unit owned by the applicant.

Building Code Requirements

It shall be the responsibility of the Homeowner to ensure that proposed modifications shall be consistent with applicable building code requirements. No Improvements will be permitted that could impair the structural integrity or mechanical systems of the Community, or lessen the support of any portion of the Community.

Zoning

All uses shall be in conformity with the zoning ordinances of the City.

Structural Alterations

No structural alterations to the interior of or any Unit shall be made and no plumbing, electrical or other work which would result in the penetration of the unfinished surfaces of the ceilings, walls or floors shall be performed by any Homeowner without the prior written consent of the Architectural Committee.

Mechanic’s Liens

No Homeowner may cause or permit any mechanic’s lien to be filed against the Community for labor or materials alleged to have been furnished or delivered to the Community or any Unit for such Homeowner, and any Homeowner who does so shall immediately cause the lien to be discharged within five (5) days after notice to the Homeowner from the Board. If any Homeowner fails to remove such mechanic’s lien, the Board may, discharge the lien and charge the Homeowner a Special Assessment for such cost of discharge.

Concrete Walls or Slabs

No Homeowner shall drill, penetrate or otherwise tamper with the concrete or other structural components of the Building including the Exclusive Use Patio, Roof Deck and Balcony Areas.