Falling Waters Community Association

Standards for Storage Buildings

Jan 22, 2001

FALLING WATERS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
STANDARDS FOR STORAGE BUILDINGS

Procedures:

Prior to the initiation of the project, the homeowner will be required to submit a written request to the Board of Directors pursuant to Exhibit ?“C?” (Initial Use Restrictions and rules). This written request shall include plans of the area where the storage building will be located and its relationship to the location of the house and all property lines (include all measurements). This set of plans shall also include any other items that will be built in conjunction with the storage building including but not limited to a sidewalk/walkway, stairs, built-in constructed planters, patio area, any additional concrete work, etc. Plans shall consist of a dimensioned floor plan, elevations of all four sides showing window and door locations and roof pitch. Elevations shall also show materials on all exterior walls and roof. A landscaping plan for the area surrounding the storage building shall be submitted (include types of trees/bushes, etc. to be used).

A diagram of the septic tank and lines for the property must be submitted if the project is in the vicinity of the septic tank and drain field.

A flood plain map which is part of the survey of the property may be requested from the property owner if applicable. This can be obtained at the County Offices

Requirements/Conditions:

Prefabricated or store-bought sheds are not allowed in Falling Waters. Only one storage building will be permitted per lot and may not be constructed in the front yard or side yard. Any future plans for an addition to the storage building requires Board approval.

Overhead garage doors on the storage building must be side or rear entry; location of doors and windows must match the main dwelling; the storage building must be constructed within the 40 foot rear yard building setback line and the l5 foot side yard setback line; if the storage building is located next to the dwelling, it cannot cover up any windows in the dwelling; all exterior materials must match the dwelling (the facade of the building facing the street must match the front of the dwelling, i.e. stucco, brick, stone); in the case of a corner lot, the front shall be considered where the driveway enters the property; the sides and rear of the storage building should match the sides and rear of the dwelling; if siding is used, the color must match the dwelling; the siding may not be vinyl or aluminum; and the direction of the siding (horizontal/vertical must match the dwelling; the roofing material (including color) must match the dwelling; the roof must maintain a l5 foot height limit; the roof slope must match the existing dwelling; driveways to the storage building will not be permitted - the storage building may not be used as a garage, a residence or dwelling and may not contain a toilet; construction of the storage building shall not be located over the field lines for the septic system; and no grading will be permitted which will affect proper drainage; the storage building must be landscaped; and the storage building must be kept in good repair at all times.

No portion of the project can be initiated until the homeowner has received written approval for all aspects of the project.

Once the homeowner has submitted all items for consideration, the Board has 30 days from that date to respond. If the initial submission is incomplete the Board and/or the Design and Modification Committee shall advise the homeowner of additional documentation required. The 30 day period that the Board has to review and consider the request will not commence until all documentation has been submitted.

A member of the Board and/or the Design and Modification Committee will request an on-site visit once all documentation has been submitted.

If any changes are made from the original plan/design of any items, the homeowner shall immediately notify the Board in writing of these changes and receive approval before any of the changes in the project can be made.

If the project is initiated before written approval, pursuant to Section 3.23 of the By-Laws and Section 9.7 of the Covenants, the Board is empowered to impose a fine for violation of the Covenants and/or require that the project be stopped immediately and/or require that the project area be restored to its original condition at the expense of the homeowner.

Once the Board has given the homeowner approval in writing, the project may begin.
The approval for the project will expire 6 months from the date of written approval.
If the project is not started within that 6 month period, the approval becomes null and void and the homeowner must resubmit all items for approval. If the project is started but not completed within the six month period, the Board must be advised of the reason for the delay and an extension in writing must be sought by the homeowner. If the delay is for a good cause or beyond the control of the homeowner, the Board will consider a reasonable extension, however, if the delay is unreasonable or gives the appearance of abandonment of the project, the Board, pursuant to Section 9.7 of the Covenants, has the right to request that the project area be restored to its original condition and failure to comply allows the Board to restore it to its original condition and all costs will be the responsibility of the homeowner. Approval of any project is conditional upon its completion.

All County Ordinances must be adhered to and can be obtained at the Henry County Building Department.

All pertinent permits must be obtained. A Board Member and/or a member of the Design and Modification Committee must either confirm that the permit(s) have been obtained or receive a copy of the permit prior to proceeding with the project.

During the construction period, if applicable, silt fences may be required and must remain up at all times to contain all exposed dirt/fill.

For the duration of the project, the front yard, and any community property, private property, sidewalks or roads must be kept free of any debris, dirt/fill, rocks or pebbles at all times. The responsibility falls on the homeowner for any damage to community property, private property, sidewalks, curbs and roads, whether damaged by the homeowner or their contractors and must be repaired before final approval is given.

After the portions of the project requiring Board approval are completed, final approval is required. Final approval will require another on-site visit by a member of the Board and/or Design and Modification Committee to view the completed project.

Final approval of the project will be given after all aspects of the project are completed and may require an additional on-site visit of a Board Member and/or a member of the Design and Modification Committee. Final approval is also contingent upon the homeowner providing the Board with copies of all final inspections of Henry County.