Hunters Mill Homeowners Association

Other Guidelines

Apr 19, 2002

Guidelines for landscaping in backyard areas only

The Architectural Control committee (ACC) for Hunter?’s Mill has reviewed Article 11, page 8 and Article 4, page, 5, of the Protective Covenants with respect to the construction, planting and maintenance of landscaping in back yards only. Therefore, the following guidelines have been adopted by the ACC to govern the construction, placement and maintenance of backyard only landscaping. These guidelines allow homeowners to install landscaping in their home?’s backyard without requiring approval of the ACC as long as the following conditions are met. These guidelines apply only to landscaping contained within the backyard of homes in the community. Landscaping installed in the front yards must be submitted for approval.

A.All landscaping must be planted and maintained so that vegetation is never allowed to grow above or between the fence lines.

B.If landscaping beds are constructed over utility easements, detailed on each home?’s plat plan; the homeowner must understand the utility companies have the right and authority at any time to destroy any landscaping obstructing work they may attempt.
C. Due to the requirements of the utility companies, no tree may be planted within twelve (12) feet of any fence line adjacent to a utility easement. All trees planted adjacent to other fence lines, excluding easement areas, must be a minimum of five (5) feet away from the fence.

D. All landscaping constructed cannot impede or interfere with drainage on that lot or adjacent home lots.


Guidelines for front storm doors in Hunters Mill

The ACC committee has determined that no approval is required for the installation of storm doors as long as the following conditions are met.

A. All storm doors must be installed in accordance with industry standards.

B. Storm doors color must match and correspond with color scheme of home.

C. Must be kept in good condition.

Storm door must be ?¾ or ?“full?” glass models (no ?½ glass door models allowed).
Screen doors are not acceptable for placement on front doors.


Guidelines for Storage Buildings

The Architectural Control committee for Hunter?’s Mill has reviewed Article 4, page 5 and Article 6, page, 7, of the Protective Covenants with respect to the use of portable buildings in the community. The language of this article, as it is written, can be subject to more than one interpretation. The ACC Committee for the Association has the authority to issue architectural guidelines and to clarify any part of the Protective Covenants that may be subject to more than one interpretation. Therefore, the following guidelines have been adopted by the ACC Committee to govern the construction and placement of storage buildings. These guidelines are effective immediately and shall continue in effect until such time as they are rescinded in writing by the ACC Committee:

A. CONSTRUCTION: All storage buildings must be constructed of wood products or metal materials. Roofs must be of composition (asphalt) shingle and must match the roofing of the primary dwelling on the lot. Any applicable building permits are the responsibility of the home owner.
B.LOCATION: All buildings must be free-standing (no lean-to structures) and must be located at least five (5) feet from any property line in order to provide for maintenance of the building and surrounding vegetation. Portable buildings may not be placed within designated utility easements. It is the responsibility of the lot owner to ensure that the placement of any building does not interfere with the access to easements or any equipment within such easements by utility companies authorized to maintain equipment or systems within such easements. No vegetation shall be allowed to grow under the building. Buildings must not impede the drainage flow on the lot, or alter the drainage flow to adjacent lots.
C.SIZE RESTRICTIONS: Storage buildings must not exceed eight and one half (8 ?½?’) feet in height, and are limited to a surface area of not more that two (2%) percent of the surface area of the entire lot.
D.FINISH: All storage buildings must be painted to match the existing color scheme of the home on the lot. No unfinished materials are permitted.
E.INSPECTION UPON COMPLETION: Before issuing final approval for the building, the ACC Committee must inspect the finished storage building to ensure that it is in compliance with the Protective Covenants. Property owners are requested to contact the management office at (210) 545-1888 to schedule an appointment with the ACC Committee.
F. APPROVAL FOR STORAGE BUILDINGS: As with any other architectural change, requests for storage buildings shall be submitted to the ACC Committee for approval prior to commencement of any work. The Committee shall issue a response within thirty (30) days of receipt of such requests.