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DESIGN GUIDELINES TO BE USED IN ACCORDANCE, WITH

APPROVAL PROCESS &

BUILDER COMPLIANCE, REQUIREMENTS, & STANDARDS

HANDBOOK

Our primary goal of the Design Guidelines is to create homes with proper balance, form, massing,

and scale. The following basic criteria establishes essential characteristics that will promote and

support rich character and personality of Money Hill is established through consistent application

of the Money Hill Style in concert with the community's theme. This style can be characterized as

a blend of architectural styles typically seen throughout the Deep South.

MONEY HILL HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION

ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LOUISIANA

HERE-IN-AFTER REFERRED TO AS “THE ASSOCIATION”

ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL & REVIEW COMMITTEE

HERE-IN-AFTER REFERRED TO AS “THE COMMITTEE”

Adopted by the

Architectural Control & Review Committee

Est. 1997

Resolved 04/05/2017

Money Hill Plantation, L.L.C

100 Country Club Dr.

Abita Springs, LA 70420

All Rights Reserved

DESIGN GUIDELINES

FOR THE MONEY HILL HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION

TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE

Section I – Community Overview

Executive Summary 1

The Property 2

The Community 2

The Purpose of the Design Guidelines 2

Community Character & Identity 3

Community Parks & Recreation 4

Section II– Residential Design Criteria 5

Overview

Siting, Massing, Scale & Proportion 6

Site Planning Criteria 6/7

Building Components 8

Roof Form & Configuration 8

Building Exterior Treatment 8

Porch & Deck Details 8

Entrance Forms 8/9

Doors & Windows 9

Garages & Accessory Buildings 9/10

Distinctive Details & Features 10

Exterior Building Materials, Colors, & Finishes 10-13

Section III – Landscape Design Manual 14

Introduction 14

Overview / Identity & Individuality / Street Planting Concept / Turf & Shrub Areas 15

Residential Landscape Criteria / Landscape Zone Requirements 16

Suggested Trees, Suggested Shrubs & Suggested Grasses 17

Site preparation & Grading Requirements / Retaining Walls & Finish Grading 18

Surface Drainage, Erosion Control, Driveways, Easements, Walls & Fences 19/20

Mailboxes & Irrigation / Pools & Spas 21

Landscape Structures & Outdoor Living Space 22/23

▪Outdoor Kitchens/Permanent Grill Areas

Wiring 23

Clotheslines, Pets, Artificial Landscape Objects, Playground Equip., Ext. Lighting Standards 24

Electric Meters, Mech. Equipment, Signage, Obstruction of Views & Other Signs/Signage 25

House Numbers 26

Section VI – Appendix 27-30

Definitions

Section V – Approval Process/Builder’s Handbook/Construction Rules & Regulations 31 - 56

SECTION I

COMMUNITY OVERVIEW

THE COMMUNITY OF MONEY HILL PLANTATION:

Money Hill Homeowners Association, Inc. domiciled at Abita Springs, Louisiana Est. 1999

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

We are committed to the preservation and stewardship of the natural environment we

have been privileged to inherit, so that it remains an excellent place in which to invest

one’s future.

We continually strive to exceed the expectations of our members, residents, and guests,

in providing quality architectural standards.

The Architectural Review Committee will act with responsibility and with integrity to

maintain the exceptional natural beauty and amenities of Money Hill Plantation.

Section I Pg. 1

THE PROPERTY

The Money Hill Homeowners Association Community is situated in a setting of rolling hills,

forests, and lakes. Originally known as Money Hill Plantation which for thirty years produced

lumber and pulpwood and later Chinawood trees were planted to provide Tung oil. Following the

62 years of lumber business, which ended in 1938, the plantation was used as a camping grounds

and a sportsman's paradise for hunting and fishing. Money Hill is in St. Tammany Parish, 18 miles

from the north end of the Lake Pontchatrain Causeway and 9 miles east of Covington.

Money Hill is an unpretentious country setting of vast woodlands, pristine lakes, golf course views

and frontages - all in a warm, friendly, relaxed rural environment.

The countryside location ensures a more secluded serene environment away from the increasing

traffic and hectic pace associated with urban, and suburban communities.

THE COMMUNITY

Upon completion, Money Hill Golf and Country Club Community will occupy approximately 4800

acres and 960 individual home sites. The initial amenities to be provided will be the first 18-holes

of the proposed 36-hole semi-private Money Hill Golf Course and accompanying Golf Clubhouse.

Various memberships packages include exclusive: Fitness Center, Swimming Pool, and Tennis

Courts. The environment also boasts direct access to various neighborhood parks and abundant

lakes (200 acres with 7 miles of shoreline). Throughout Money Hill’s community there is a vast

system of nature trails.

Money Hill offers latest fiber optics technology to power homes with the highest internet speeds,

providing best streaming and entertainment to fit all lifestyles.

Future community amenities in Money Hill may include; fishing piers, a commercial/retail center,

sports fields, school sites and a community center.

Money Hill will provide a diverse product and price range for equally diverse homeowners. Home

sites range from approximately ½ acre to 5 acres. Additionally, Villa and Garden homes will be

provided in strategic locations to appeal to the buyer wanting minimal grounds maintenance.

Although diverse, the architectural fabric of Money Hill will remain consistent for all product

segments.

THE PURPOSE OF THE DESIGN GUIDELINES:

Overview & Intent

The Design Guidelines are a framework that provide homeowners with a method of directing their

builders and designers, while maintaining consistent, quality design throughout the neighborhood.

In addition, Money Hill landscape standards become the theme that visually unites community and

its evolving character for development of a community composed of native and ornamental plant

materials as well as hardscape finish treatments.

Our Guidelines, along with the Money Hill Covenants and Restrictions are intended to preserve

and maintain inherent qualities. Successful implementation of the Design Guidelines will guarantee

continuation of Money Hill Plantation’s natural attraction as a desirable environment in which to

live. These Design Guidelines will remain flexible overtime and are subject to change by The

Committee.

Section I Pg. 2

COMMUNITY CHARACTER & IDENTITY:

Personality and identity of Money Hill Plantation is created by the consistent application of

traditional architectural themes found throughout the Gulf South. Money Hill’s “Lifestyle” permits

a wide range of styles, creating an eclectic community and providing individuality to each

neighborhood and the homes they comprise.

Money Hill’s “Lifestyle” is a primary influence that characterizes the community, amenities,

landscape, and architecture.

Money Hill Plantation:

Captures the friendly spirit and the unhurried lifestyle of its secluded, serene, uncongested,

rural location;

Offers a relaxing family environment for residents to enjoy a vacation home lifestyle year

around;

Makes for higher elevations, lakes, tall trees, and gentle breezes comprise a pristine living

environment of unequaled natural beauty and relief from the high summer temperatures of

lower elevations;

Generates a true country experience with large heavily wooded home sites, parks, lakes,

trails and other active outdoor recreational features;

Offers the recreational and social amenities of contemporary golf and swim/tennis clubs.

Provides other outdoor activities such as fishing, canoeing, hiking and biking;

Inviting community buildings, clubhouse, and its larger estates will set the tone and image

of traditional country elegance that will be reflected in homes of more modest size;

By design and execution will be a distinctive balance of traditional good taste, timeless

character, and classic beauty.

The Money Hill Theme can be described as an eclectic mixture of traditional architectural styles that are

prevalent throughout the surrounding Parish countryside. Home designs are to be based on functions of

long-term practicality rather than passing trends. The partnership of materials, colors, and landscape

integrated with the architectural details and elements, cause each home to emerge with a unique but

traditional American personality. Regardless of what style is chosen, the important factors are a balance

of form, massing, scale and siting within its homesite and the community.

Section I Pg. 3

COMMUNITY PARKS & RECREATION

The Community of Money Hill provides a wide variety of recreational opportunities and amenities

for all property owners. These support facilities are scheduled for a phased introduction concurrent

with residential development. Initial development and future expansion will occur in close

conjunction with building and pace of development for each neighborhood area.

The recreational focal point of Money Hill is the prestigious Money Hill Golf Course, lakes, and

expansive woodlands. The golf clubhouse features a pro shop, grill, lounge, a large covered deck

area overlooking the 18th hole, and Goodyear Lake. Also, located adjacent to the golf clubhouse is

the Money Hill Swim & Tennis Center. The Center features a 25 meter, 6 lane competition pool

with a wading pool. Presently, there are four (4) lighted stadium tennis courts (with the possibility

of adding two additional courts), plus a view deck, and men's/women's locker facilities. These

amenities may be expanded as member needs require.

Neighborhood parks are strategically located throughout the community of Money Hill. Parks will

vary in function from the quiet serenity of a quaint park setting, to tot lots and sports equipment,

depending on the park's location and size.

Section I Pg. 4

SECTION II

RESIDENTIAL DESIGN CRITERIA

The following pages of this section will serve as a benchmark for the design of the homes within

Money Hill. These guidelines will ultimately enable the Architectural Review Committee to

facilitate the design review process.

DESIGN CRITERIA OVERVIEW:

Balanced massing either symmetrical or asymmetrical.

Strong roof forms either gabled, hipped or shed are preferred, various combinations

of the three are encouraged.

Entry statement strong yet proportional with the overall structure.

Long horizontal masses broken and counter balanced by strong verticals.

De-emphasis of the garage from the street frontage.

Reduction of two story impact at front and rear orientations.

Detailing indicative of the historical style.

Windows and doors positioned proportionately within the facade elevation they are

applied.

Harmonious siting of the home with the site and surrounding landscape features.

Colors of soft, warm earth tones, complimented by rich colors on doors, windows,

shutters, etc. as appropriate.

Section II Pg. 5

SITING, MASSING, SCALE & PROPORTION:

The dominance of nature over the built environment is one of the most important traits

of the rural/suburban character. The home should be oriented and designed in response

to the individual characteristics of the site and its context. Integration with the

topography, trees and vegetation, as well as other natural features of the land are of the

utmost importance.

The massing of the home should be organized and should not appear as a mixture of

unrelated forms. Massing of the forms should be established by the element's

characteristic of the architectural style.

The features and elements of Money Hill Plantation preserve and contribute to the

human scale throughout the community. Bulky homes and homes that "overwhelm"

the natural setting are not permitted (Refer to the Maximum Livable Square Footage

on pg. 8. Specifically, simple two story box massing with little or no relief is typically

not acceptable. By adding horizontal interplay to the massing, positive and negative

space is kept in careful balance with the overall site. Creating a positive expression of

the home to the Money Hill Plantation style and the community.

The following techniques are appropriate means to achieve proper massing, scale and proportion;

Mixture of one and two story components within a two-story home.

Varied setbacks for various components of the home such as; garage, second floors, etc.

Utilization of ells (a wing at right angles) and porches.

Staggered offset wall plane is preferred.

Mixture of one and two story homes within a neighborhood.

Massing characterized by a series of stepping forms.

An assemblage of multi-dimensional components.

Homes at one with the land, giving the sense of permanence.

Minimum of three facade elements breaks at building front façade.

Minimum of two facade elements breaks at the building rear.

SITE PLANNING CRITERIA:

Setback Requirements

No slab or structure is permitted outside of any setback.

All buildings and structures shall be set back from street or road right-of-way lines and from

the periphery of the planned unit development to comply with the following standards;

Building requirements

The specific front, side and rear setback standards for the building envelope varies, depending

on the property size.

Please refer to the Residential Building Requirements table on pg. 3.

Section II Pg. 6

Maximum Site Coverage

The maximum area that may be covered by buildings shall be determined by the setback

standards found below. However, variances may be applied due to unusually shaped lots. Refer

to the final plat map for specific setback requirements.

Maximum Building Height

Single-family attached or detached, duplex and condominium dwellings shall not exceed 35

feet above average finished grade.

Height of all other buildings shall be as determined by the governing agencies.

Final Plat Map

The Final Plat Map, provided by Money Hill Plantation with purchase of property, controls all

setbacks and easements. In any conflicts between the plat map and these guidelines, the plat

map will be the governing document.

Minimum Home Square Footage

All home sites require a minimum home livable square footage to be determined by location in

the community, please see Residential Building Requirements per table below.

Driveway Standards

Driveway standards require a minimum of twelve feet (12’-0”) in width.

Driveway tie-in to the street must be made with “clean lines” and vertical cuts against the

pavement. Regardless of the surface used, a “thickened edge” must be used against the

pavement. This thickened edge should be eight inches (8") in width and depth tapering back to

the normal section thickness.

Slab Elevations

Cross section must be submitted showing grade elevation of the site relative to the finished

floor elevation for The Committee’s review and approval. See further clarification on pg. 7

of the Builder Handbook. If you are uncertain as to the specifics of the requirement, please

contact The Committee.

Section II Pg. 7

(Back Nine) (Villas) (PL) (Gr So'rn) (Orchard) (Orchard) (HighSt) (EagleB) (Camphill)

Ph 1 Ph 2A Ph 2B Ph 3 Ph 4-1 Ph 4-2 Ph 5 Ph 6 Ph 7feet feet feet feet feet feet feet feet feet

Front Building Roof Setback 30, 40 or 50 25 50 30 (b) 10 10 10 20 50

Side Building Roof Setback 20 5 20 20 5 5 5 5 20

Corner Lot Street Side Roof Setback 20 & 5 5 20 & 5 20 & 5 10 & 5 10 & 5 10 & 5 10 & 5 20 & 5

Rear Building Roof Setback 50 20 50 50 15 15 15 10 50


MIN. Livable Square Footage 2,400 2,400 2,400 2,400 2,400 2,400 1,900 1,900 2,400

MAX. Livable Sq. FT. (% of Lot Size) 15% 30% 15% 15% 30% 30% 30% 30% 15%

MAX. Livable "Under Beam" 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 20%

Single-family attached or detached, duplex and condominium dwellings shall not exceed 35 feet above

average finished grade. Height of all other buildings shall be as determined by the governing agencies.

BUILDING COMPONENTS:

Roof Form & Configuration

Primary roof forms of gables and hips with multiple combinations.

Shed roofs may be applied to main roof forms at porches, garages and entrances.

Roof pitches ranging from 4:12 to 12:12, shed roof pitch may be reduced to 3:12 when

appropriate.

Punctuated roof plans with window or vented dormers.

Minimum of 12" eave overhang.

Second stories blended into a one-story roof plane.

Building Exterior Treatments

Combinations of the various approved finished materials.

Use of material change (vertical and/or horizontal) to break-up building form and create

movement along the facade.

Dominant material may compromise a maximum of 70% of each primary elevation.

Walk-out basement walls should be treated as an extension of the main structure, using

materials such as brick to form the base and transition to the ground plane.

Exposed concrete footings are not permitted to exceed 6" above finished grade.

Finishes are not to terminate on outside comers, minimum wrap back is 24".

PORCH & DECK DETAILS

Limitless opportunities to express individual style.

Strong horizontal base with ground hugging massing.

Broad porches with minimum depth of 7'-0'' to encourage use and interaction with neighbors.

Porches may be combined with entry elements.

Wide variety of column details and materials are encouraged.

Side and rear porch/decks, including pool enclosures, may be screened, glazed, but must be in

scale with home.

Variety of railing treatments are acceptable including wood and wrought iron (glass or plexi-

glass is permitted on rear decks pending approval of The Committee).

Simple 4x4 wood columns are not permitted as deck support where walk-out basements occur.

All exposed wood finishes and detailing must be painted or stained.

ENTRANCE FORMS

Symmetrically or asymmetrically located.

Entries should be a prominent element, inviting and elegant within the home's context.

Section II Pg. 8

Minimum width of 6'-0".

Maximum height 2 story (1 and 1 ½, story preferred).

Columns of wood, brick and stucco are encouraged, proportionate with the scale of the entry.

Side lights and transoms are encouraged at entry doors.

DOORS & WINDOWS

Window projections and window and door detailing patterns should be compatible in scale

with the house and the architectural character. Large wall planes with undersized windows and

minimal detailing are inappropriate, including all facades (front, rear and sides).

Window header heights should adjust with varying plate heights:

8'-0" plate: 6'-8" header height min. /max.

9'-0" plate: 8'-0" header height min.

10'-0" plate: 8'-0" header min. with or without transom.

Window transoms must be proportionate in the wall plane, careful attention to the proportion

of wall surface height between the top of window/transom to fascia, rake and soffit should be

considered.

Window and door treatment characteristics include:

Half and soft (flattened) arch.

Multi-paned.

Shutters, matching window shape and proportionate to window (1/2 window width).

Bowed or angled bays.

Stucco, brick, wood and quoin window and door surrounds.

Front doors with sidelights and transoms.

Planters or pot shelves.

Doors with lintels and border brick surrounds.

Accent windows in various shapes (round, oval, hexagonal, etc.).

Accent colors applied to entry doors.

Hurricane shutters, decorative and unobtrusive (Style and colors to be approved by The

Committee).

GARAGES & ACCESSORY BUILDINGS

Garages may be integrated into the main structure, or connected to the home using a breezeway,

patio, garden room or other similar elements and should relate to the home design in form and

materials.

Each garage may have a separate bay or maximum double bay facade.

Rear, three/four car tandem, spilt design and subterranean garages are permitted.

Conditions with three or four car garages, no more than two garage doors may exist on the

same plane.

Third (and fourth) garage doors must be offset by a minimum of a foot (1’).

Split and/or separate garage doors are encouraged.

Section II Pg. 9

All garages must be fully enclosed, carports (for permanent parking) are prohibited, however

porte-cocheres are permitted.

Side Load, Tandem, and rear Lot location garage entry conditions are encouraged.

Door style should relate to the home design (Style, Color and Material to be approved by The

Committee submit picture or sketch).

To ensure a low profile from the street, the maximum garage plate height at the front of side

yard setback shall be nine feet (9'--0") from the finish garage pad to the plate line.

DISTINCTIVE DETAILS & FEATURES

The Money Hill Style includes a variety of traditional details and features due to the wide range of

architectural styles found throughout the region. Examples of these include:

Roof dormer vents in various shapes and sizes

Louvered vents at gable ends

Lighting features

Gutters and downspouts in aluminum and copper

Quoins in brick, stucco and combinations of stucco and brick

Trellises

Chimneys in stucco, brick, stucco and siding

Stucco & wood corbels

Finials

Wainscoting which transitions material change

Keystones

Shutters (wood. vinyl and aluminum are acceptable)

Knee braces at columns and cantilevered elements

Frieze boards

EXTERIOR BUILDING MATERIALS, COLORS, & FINISHES

Building materials are an important element in maintaining the overall community character of

Money Hill. The imaginative use of materials can be combined to create unique designs and

distinctive individual identity to each home.

Color palette and manufacturer materials are subject to review and approval by The Committee

as described in Section V, Submittal and Approval Process.

EXTERIOR WALL SURFACES

A combination of materials and/or finishes is encouraged. To ensure the general character of

Money Hill, earth tones, natural finishes and off-white colors are the most appropriate.

Appropriate Materials Include:

Brick in earth tones (i.e. Antique Chicago, Antique St. Louis, and Old Santa Fe, etc.)

Stucco finishes and treatments; smooth sand, 'light hand troweled and light dash coat (staging

marks between coats of stucco, due to scaffolding and construction techniques must be avoided

and should be cause for rejection in the field) Synthetic stucco is not allowed.

Lapped, tongue and groove and ship lapped siding in wood and Hardiplank

Section II Pg. 10

Wood and vinyl fascia, rakes, frieze and trim

Exposed wood timbers

Pre-cast concrete, stucco or carved stone lintels and border stones (limited use primarily at

entries).

Wood shake wall materials

All pressure treated wood such as columns, deck surfaces and railings, etc. must be painted or

stained within 6 months of completed construction, unless a variance is provided by The

Committee.

ROOF MATERIAL


Asphalt (heavy profile 30-year min.), slate, wood shakes and flat concrete roof tiles.

Standing seam metal roof (color selection must be submitted to The Committee for approval).

Monochromatic roof shingles are not permitted, combinations of earth tones to gray tones are

preferred.

Terra cotta barrel “S” roof tiles are permitted with the appropriate architectural style.

Use of copper, terne, zinc, etc. will be allowed as accents (bay/bow windows, porticos, finials).

PAVING MATERIALS (sidewalks and driveways):


Natural stone (including but not limited to; sandstone, limestone, granite and slate)

Exposed aggregate (natural stone color)

Natural stone unit pavers

Colored concrete (natural stone color)

Stamped concrete (natural stone color)

Concrete

Wire cut brick

Fired clay pavers

Pie-cast concrete pavers

Decomposed granite

Turf block, grass crete or equal

Interlocking concrete paver

Predominately black or gray colored

Pavement

Asphalt

Section II Pg. 11

CHIMINEYS

Brick, stucco and siding and in combinations are acceptable

Exposed metal flues are not acceptable

Caps must complement the home

SKYLIGHTS

Details and dimensions of such should be submitted for The Committee’s approval.

Appropriate Materials include:

Designed as an integral part of the roof.

Glazing must be clear, solar bronze, or white.

Framing material must be bronze or color to match the roof.

Only flat skylights allowed (no bubbles).

WINDOWS, DOORS & GARAGE DOORS

Wood, painted aluminum and vinyl windows are permitted.

Natural aluminum is prohibited.

All tilted glazing will be subject to the approval of The Committee.

Wood tilt-up, barn style and sectional roll-up garage doors are permitted.

Garage door colors should blend into the overall color scheme to de-emphasize the prominence

of the door.

FLASHING & SHEET METAL

All flashing and sheet metal must be colored to match adjacent material.

VENTS

All vent stacks and pipes should be colored to match the adjacent roof or wall material.

Vent stacks should be grouped on the side or rear of the roof when possible

Vents should not extend above the ridge line.

ANTENNAS

Home owners may have satellite dishes for television reception or residential internet purposes

only. Dishes must be no larger than 2’0” in diameter and must follow all applicable ordinances.

All other television, radio or citizen band (CB) antennas, large satellite dishes or other large

electronic receiving or broadcasting devices on the exterior of any house or structure or at

ground level are not allowed. Exceptions may be made on a case by case basis by The

Committee.

Ground or structure mounted television satellite dishes must be appropriately screened or

unobtrusively placed, subject to the review of The Committee.

Any such installation must follow all applicable ordinances.

Section II Pg. 12

SOLAR

Solar panels are to be integrated into the roof design.

Panels and frames must be bronze anodized or to match the roof color.

Natural aluminum frames are prohibited.

Solar equipment is to be screened from the view of adjacent lots, public streets, and golf

courses.

Location must be clearly indicated on design plans upon submission and must be approved by

the Committee prior to implementation (additionally provide details and dimensions of such).

COLOR

Light Reflective Value “LRV” must not exceed 75.

Colors for the body of the house should be subtle, neutral, warm earth tones that are harmonious

with natural setting of Money Hill. The Committee must approve color schemes of all

components and materials.

Wide ranges of trim and accent colors of stronger more chromatic hues are permitted to add

variety and character. They are to be consistent with the historic context of the architectural

theme.

Section II Pg. 13

SECTION III

LANDSCAPE DESIGN MANUAL

INTRODUCTION:

Since Hurricane Katrina, several hundred thousand mature trees have been lost from Money

Hills natural shade canopy. Careful placement and replenishment of these valuable trees in

submitted landscape plan will reinforce one of the Properties great assets – it’s natural tree

cover.

No plant material, architectural or ornamental elements shall be placed on or removed from

Money Hill property without written permission per submitted plan.

Any deviation or future changes to landscape plan must be approved in writing by The

Committee.

The Committee strives to create an environment emphasizing Money Hill’s natural beauty.

Submittal of all plans must go through the approval process and tendered in writing.

Section III Pg. 14

OVERVIEW:

The Community Landscape Concept promotes opportunities to integrate each home into the

natural beauty of its surroundings. Emphasis should be on using indigenous, native and,

compatible plant materials.

Each lot contains types of large shade trees and smaller ornamental trees for use as visual

accents. Furthermore, within the boundaries of each property, there are multiple landscape

zones with specific requirements. These requirements are addressed later in this section.

Identity & Individuality

While the need for community identity and uniformity is encouraged, allowance for each

homeowner's or builder's style of design is strongly supported. These guidelines warrant a

thorough review and a need to be understood by all parties involved with the property. Our

Guidelines should be viewed as a directive in which to design, but not as a design constraint.

Plant materials and hardscape elements, not specifically listed, may be substituted subject to

the review and approval of The Committee. All substitutions shall be in keeping with the

overall theme of Money Hill.

Street Planting Concept

The street tree landscape concept seeks to create a partial canopy effect over neighborhood

streets, reminiscent of classic neighborhoods of American cities and suburban neighborhoods.

Planting concepts are to be simple and informal with a wide variety of plant materials used

throughout the community.

The landscape concept at Money Hill focuses primarily on use of trees and quality sod accented

by shrub plantings at the neighborhood level.

Trees provide the most visual and memorable impact of a residential area. They are also the

largest, most important and frequent element surrounding the home. Trees provide many

functions in a neighborhood; shade in hot summers, blocks cold winter winds, or undesirable

views.

Conservation of native landscape materials, plants, trees, topographic features, etc., are to be

preserved and protected. Consult the Money Hill Development office prior to the removal of

any such items.

Turf & Shrub Areas

Shrubs, planted in masses, provide visual interest at any time in the year. They can display

seasonal changes provide screening and add color.

The success of the grass and turf areas relies on the appropriate selection and mixes of turf for

the desired purpose and use. Normally, Centipede, St Augustine and Zoysia grasses are used

in shade areas. Typical sunshine grasses are Centipede and Bermuda blends. In all situations,

it is recommended that each property owner consult with a qualified landscape architect or

nursery for their specific needs. Each property owner should consider their unique soil

conditions, sun exposure and other constraints, that will influence the success of their

residential lawn areas.

Section III Pg. 15

RESIDENTIAL LANDSCAPE CRITERIA:

Property Landscape Zones Overview:

Each Money Hill home site has three landscape zones. The purpose of each zone is to maintain

a cohesive framework from which the property owner can express their unique tastes and

personality. The actual size and configuration of each zone varies depending on the specific

property conditions and home size. The following sections describe each of the three zones,

and the minimum number of landscape or plant materials they require.

ZONE ONE: The Streetscape & Front Yard Zone

DEFINITION: Zone 1 is the area between the front of the home and the Street. The size of this area

varies, depending on the depth of property and the placement of the home on the property. On

corner lots this zone also extends down the side of the property parallel to the street is the area

nearest to the neighborhood street, and runs the full width of the property to the street. On corner

lots this zone also extends down the side of the property parallel to the street.

Landscape Requirements:

One (1) Neighborhood Shade Tree (two-inch minimum caliper) per fifty (50’-0”) lineal feet of

street frontage, (1/50 L.F.)

One (1) Ornamental Accent Tree per two thousand square feet of front yard area, (1/2,000 SF)

or three (3) per lot minimum, whichever is greater.

ZONE TWO: Side Yard Zone

DEFINITION: Area that runs the length of the home on the right and left elevations.


One (1) Neighborhood Shade Tree (two-inch min. caliper) per two thousand square feet of side

and rear yard area, (1/2,000 SF).

One (1) Ornamental Accent Tree per seven thousand square feet of side and back yard areas,

(1/7,000 SF) or a minimum of two per lot, in addition to Zone 2) whichever is greater.

Should significant existing site trees be retained the requirement for additional tree planting

may not be required. The Committee will determine which trees will be considered significant,

and retained to count towards the tree requirement in this zone.

ZONE THREE: The Rear Yard Zone

DEFINITION: Area traditionally known as the “backyard” area that extends from the most

outer facing wall to the rear property line.









Section III Pg. 16

AMENITY ZONE: (Community Amenity Edge) applies to only those properties directly next to a community

amenity, such as the golf course, lakes and ponds, parks, clubhouse, or natural areas and

wildlife corridors. *Interior Lots and Lots 401-405 (Camphill Ct.) are EXEMPT from this zone

requirement. The area measures fifteen feet (15’-0”) wide and runs the full width of the rear

of the property.


No additional trees, hedges or planting bed material over two feet (2’-0") in height, may be

planted in the Amenity Zone.

On lake view lots, canopy trees are required in rear lots to soften the impact of the house from

the course, community and across the lake.

SUGGESTED TREES:

LARGE SHADE TREES MEDIUM TREES ORNAMENTAL/ACCENT TREES

• Red Maple • River Birch • Eastern Redbud

• Southern Magnolia • Cleveland Pear • Crape Myrtle (+10 varieties)

• Shumard Oak • Drake Elm • Fosteri Holly (tree form)

• Nutall Oak • Tulip Polar • Shadow Yaupon (tree form)

• Red Oak • Eastern Dogwood • Nellie R. Stevens (tree form)

• Southern Live Oaks • D.D. Blanchard Magnolia • Little Gem Magnolia

• Long Leaf Pine • Sweet Bay Magnolia • Japanese Magnolia

• Slash Pine • Eastern Red Cedar • Leland Cypress

• Virginia Pine • Dogwood • Wax Myrtle

• Spruce Pine • Bradford Pear

• Loblolly Pine • Palm Trees

SUGGESTED SHRUBS:

LARGE SHRUBS MEDIUM SHRUBS SMALL SHRUBS

• Leyland Cypress • Abelia Grandiflora • Sherwood Abelia

• Mystery Gardenia • Manhattan Euonymus • Edward Goucher Abelia

• August Beauty Gardenia • Forsythia Lymvood Gold • Crimson Pygmy Barberry

• Savannah Holly • Hydrangea Macrophylla • Rose Glow Barberry

• Burford Holly • Dwarf Burford Holly • Wintergreen Boxwood

• Neddlepoint Holly • Compacta Holly • Coral Beauty Cotoneaster

• Nellie R. Stevens Holly • Variegated Pittosporum • Radicans Dwarf Gardenia

• Snow White Raphiolepsis • Vanhouttei Spiraea • Carissa Holly

• Shadow Yaupon • Reeves Spiraea • Rotunda Holly

• Waxleaf Ligustrum • Lorapetalum Burgandy • Dwarf Yaupon Holly

• Recurve Ligustrum • Azalea Kurume (+15 varieties) • Nicks Cornpacta Juniper

• Red Tip Photinia • Azalea Glen Dale (+5 varieties) • Parsoni Juniper

• Cleyera Japonica • Anthony Waterer Spiraea • Blue Pacific Juniper

• Sweet Viburnum • Gold Mound Spiraea • Andorra Juniper

• Azalea Indica (15 varieties) • Wheelers Dwarf Pittospor

Section III Pg. 17

SUGGESTED GRASSES:

GRASSES VINES & GROUNDCOVERS

Full Sun:

• Zoysia • Agapanthus (2 varieties)

• Bermuda • Wintercreeper Euonymus

Partial Sun • Carolina Jessamine

• St. Augustine • Confederate Jasmine

• Zoysia • Asian Jasmine

• Big Blue Liriope

• Variegated Liriope

*All grasses are approved by the Money Hill Golf Superintendent

SITE PREPARATION &GRADING STANDARDS:

Site Grading

All site grading, preparation, & tree removal must be performed by Money Hill Plantation (no

exceptions).

Site grading should conform to the existing topography to preserve the natural character of the

area and to maintain the delicate system of natural drainage patterns and wetlands. Additional

on-site grading should maintain the natural existing form of the terrain. Grading should produce

graceful contours, rather than sharp angles, by providing transition at the top and toe of slopes.

Grading is the most critical issue for preserving the natural Money Hill topography and its tree

canopy. A good Grading Plan can determine how storm water is directed and infiltrated, how

soil is to be stabilized to prevent erosion, prevents native trees from being removed, protects

foundations, minimizes site disruption and illustrates the best method to integrate residences

into the landscape.

We encourage through grading the creation of terraces, landform grading which mimics natural

shapes, “rain gardens” which infiltrate and cleans, maintenance of natural grades around trees

and minimizing slopes. We also promote the use of porous and permeable paving to reduce

runoff.

Grading Plan Submittal – All finish materials, colors and textures should be identified. Cross section

must be submitted showing grade elevation of the site relative to the floor elevation. Spot elevations must

be submitted to illustrate how the residence relates to the site and must indicate the following:

The overall Lot Plan to scale, showing the position of the residence with the finished floor

elevations.

Spot elevations at each corner of the structure showing the existing site elevations and

proposed.

Existing grades at the four property corners of the Lot.

Existing grade at the centerline of the fronting street.

Major changes in the grades shall be illustrated by contour lines to illustrate drainage flow

with arrows.

Section III Pg. 18

Cross Section Drawings with two (2) views of the Lot from front to back and side to side of

the complete lot indicating location of (drainage servitudes, swales, invert elevations of

drainage structures, setbacks, beginning line and ending line of the build-out).

Location of existing trees to remain with a spot elevation at their base.

Layout of hardscape pavement.

Location of future improvements as pools, patios or other kind of pavement improvements.

Locations of front, side, rear setback lines and amenity zones (golf, lake or green space)

RETAINING WALLS

On severely sloping lots, excavation and small retaining walls may be required. In some

instances, it may be necessary to provide retaining structures to protect trees near roadways

and other graded areas. Such retaining structures should have a natural appearance, preferable

brick.

FINISH GRADING

Final grading of planting areas shall include light rolling, raking and handwork. This is

necessary to achieve the desired contour, the flow line patterns and to ensure evenly finished

surfaces with proper drainage.

SURFACE DRAINAGE

The surface drainage system shall consist primarily of on grade pervious systems. Hardscape

materials are permitted when no other options are available. The use of underground storm

drains should be minimized. Drainage of individual properties must work with the existing

topography and be directed toward the natural open space or drainage swale systems, developed

in conjunction with the roadways.

Community landscape areas and amenities must be protected during all construction operations

using silt fencing or other barriers. Streetscape materials damaged by construction will be

replaced by The Association at the property owner's expense. Adequate provision must be made

to prevent any surface waters from damaging public or private property, or to excavations and

fill slopes, both during and after construction. All methods to reduce erosion and siltation with

the lake system must be applied prior to construction; see Erosion Control.

EROSION CONTROL

Temporary and permanent erosion control measures are intended to prevent the erosion of soil

at Money Hill. The placement of barriers such as erosion fabric fences, straw bales, or curb-

like diversions along the perimeter of construction areas are considered temporary measures to

prevent excessive run-off.

Run-off from construction areas must be directed away from any sensitive natural areas.

Permanent measures include the use of plant material to hold soil in place and the proper

grading of the site. Drainage facilities shall use natural systems wherever possible. Pervious

surfaces rather than hard surfaces, are encouraged to promote ground percolation.

DRIVEWAYS

Property owners shall be responsible to extend their driveway to the edge of street pavement.

All curb cuts and subsequent repairs, due to driveway connection to the street, are the

responsibilities of the property owner.

Section III Pg. 19

Minimum driveway width is twelve feet (12”-0”) and a maximum width to accommodate a

three (3) car garage access.

Driveway tie-in to the street must be made with “clean lines” and vertical cuts against the

pavement. Regardless of the surface used, a “thickened edge” must be used against the

pavement. This thickened edge should be eight inches (8") in width and depth tapering back to

the normal section thickness.

DRAINAGE EASEMENTS

Natural or existing drainage pathways are not to be obstructed. All site improvements must

avoid or bridge such pathways without obstructing one hundred (100) year storms patterns.

WALLS & FENCES

Residential Walls & Fences must be approved by The Committee and a copy of the final design

mast be signed.

The design of fencing and walls must be carefully considered in the context of the Country

Woodlands setting.

Fences and walls are most aesthetically pleasing when used in conjunction with plant materials

and landscape techniques to reinforce the country character.

Private fencing and walls within each interior lot or amenity lot are subject to the following

requirements:

DEFINITION: An Amenity Lot is a lot that is adjacent to an amenity, such as; Golf Course,

Lake or Green Space/Common Area.

Only Interior lots, All Eagle Bend Lots, and High Street Lots 277-286 can fence entire rear

yard.

Exterior lots (adjacent to golf course, waterways, and parks) may only fence in 20% of the

rear yard and that fence may not go into the amenity zone. The amenity zone area is included

in the100% of rear yard area and should be calculated into the square footage when determining

the 20% of rear yard area under fence (the amenity zone is a 15ft. strip along the rear property

line next to the open space and only natural materials no higher that 2ft., such as approved

landscaping, may be placed in the amenity zone). Corner lots may have amenity zones on two

sides. The size of the rear yard is based on the area from the rear property line to a line drawn

parallel to the rear property and touching that part of the house closest to the rear property line.

Fencing in the side yard to the side yard property line is permitted, but must be 10-15 feet back

(depending on location and Lot size) from either side of the right and left elevation of the front

house line.

Front yard patio wall/fences are permitted within the front yard, provided they comprise a

maximum of 10% of the front yard area. These "patio/courtyard areas" must appear to be an

extension of the home.

Small walled in areas are permitted within the rear building setback area. These

"patio/courtyard areas" must appear to be an extension of the home, but do not need to be

attached to the home. Recommended height is four feet (4’-0”).

Open wire or woven mesh, chain link, chicken wire, aluminum, sheet metal, plastic, fiberglass,

reed or straw-like materials or other similar fencing materials are not allowed. Barbed wire is

not permitted. Section III Pg. 20

Only non-climbable wrought iron fencing is permitted on Amenity Lots and must be secured

by a latch or lock attached to a self-closing childproof gate hardware. Preferred color scheme

should be dark green or black. All local codes and governing conditions must be adhered to.

All private fencing and wall areas should be adequately landscaped to mitigate the negative

visual impact of the fencing material.

Privacy opaque fencing, walls and/or shrub planting screens are required around trash areas

and mechanical equipment. Maximum height to be six (6’) feet high. Appropriate fence

enclosures (cedar, pine, wrought iron) or shrub planting screens are required around trash areas

and mechanical equipment. Fence boards shall have no pigments, only clear preservative

coatings.

Walls or fencing on sloping terrain may step or follow the grade, however, no portion of the

footing or foundation may be exposed.

MAILBOXES

All mailboxes must be purchased from Money Hill Development.

IRRIGATION

Areas that feature introduced landscaping, such as grass, trees, shrubs and/or ground cover,

should utilize an irrigation system for watering during dry months. To conserve water, an

irrigation system provides a more efficient use of water than hand sprinklers. All natural areas

remaining in their existing condition shall not be irrigated.

Landscape areas that require irrigation should conform to the following:

Buried PVC sprinkler system or the utilization of drip irrigation systems.

Sprinklers and nozzles selected to provide water to the landscape that are compatible with their

respective soils, slopes, exposure, orientation and plant types.

Utilization of an automatic control system with timer.

Overthrowing of irrigation water onto public roadways, sidewalks, neighboring homes, or trails

is not permitted.

SWIMMING POOLS & SPAS

Swimming & Spa Pool Plans must be approved and signed by The Committee.

Swimming pools and spas must be fully integrated into the existing site terrain and landscape

design of the property. No swimming pool should extend above grade or beyond any slope.

Pools must be within building setbacks.

Pool equipment shall be located in a manner that complies with the local codes. Location of

the equipment should minimize the impact of reflective glare and noise on neighboring

property. A qualified geotechnical engineer should review all pool designs.

The pool equipment must be fully enclosed by solid walls and a solid gate that matches the

style and color of the home. It may also be placed below grade in an equipment vault.

Pool fencing must comply with the standards described in Residential Walls & Fences (see this

section for information) and abide by local governing building codes as required.

Backwash water, from swimming pools and spas, is not permitted to be discharged into any

part of the storm drainage system, wash over or erode adjoining property.

Section III Pg. 21

SUNDECKS, PATIOS& SWIMMING POOL DECKS:

All exterior decks and terraces should be within the property's building envelope and are subject

to The Committee’s approval. Decks must be compatible with the terrain of the site and must

not extend beyond the top of any slope. Expanses of deck or terrace must not create reflective

glare to neighboring properties.

Decks and patios must be designed utilizing materials, textures, patterns and other elements

that are consistent with the home's architectural style. Pressure treated wood used for these

elements must be painted or stained Please submit colors.

LANDSCAPE STRUCTURES

Patio structures, trellises, pergolas, arbors, and gazebos must be built within the building

envelope as defined by the minimum setbacks of the property are subject to The Committee's

approval. Patio structures must be consistent with the architectural landscape theme within the

community of Money Hill.

OUTDOOR LIVING SPACE

This area extends the living space of a dwelling into the outdoors. Outdoor living spaces

incorporate the elements of indoor living and reflect the comforts of indoor living. Outdoor

living areas may incorporate permanent structures such as sinks, refrigerators, grills and

counter space, commonly defined as, “summer kitchen areas”. Outdoor Living area may also

be an area designed with patio furniture, bar and counter space, televisions, fire pits and

fireplaces. Outdoor living areas can be covered or uncovered, incorporating covered solid roof

structures, curtains, shades screens or other privacy accessories designed for outdoor use.

Outdoor living is defined using the area and the purpose of the design. This list is not all

inclusive. Must be compatible with main dwelling architecture. Outdoor televisions should not

impact the neighbors with the TV flashing or their noise as this detracts from the natural setting.

OUTDOOR KITCHENS / PERMANENT GRILL AREAS/PORTABLE GRILLS

General Considerations:

Outdoor Kitchens, including permanent and semi-permanent elements, permanent grills and

other structures require The Committee’s approval prior to installation. Construction design,

scale and materials of outdoor kitchens and permanent grill areas must complement the existing

house and Lot. The incorporation of an outdoor kitchen or permanent grill area as a design

feature of a patio is encouraged. The only permitted location is in the rear of the Lot within the

building setbacks. Outdoor kitchens and permanent grill areas are not permitted in front yards

or in side yard locations.

Portable grills do not require The Committee’s approval prior to placement on the Lot. Portable

grills may not be stored at the front of the home.

Specific Guidelines:

The size and location of the outdoor kitchen and/or permanent grill area should be appropriate

to the existing house and space available on the property. and in no circumstances, lie within

the view corridor of the neighboring property.

Where more substantial outdoor kitchens or permanent grill areas are to be constructed, special

attention must be given to the massing of the addition to visually integrate the outdoor kitchen

or permanent grill area with both the house and the grounds. The design elements should repeat

significant architectural elements of the existing house such as roof lines, windows, trim details,

materials and colors.

Section III Pg. 22

If roofed area is included as part of the design, it is to complement the existing roof pitch and,

if possible, match that of the existing roof pitch of the residence.

Supplemental landscaping may be required to compensate for the removal of significant

vegetation or to provide appropriate screening where necessary.

The design and location must consider any adverse impact on neighboring properties, including

changes in grade or drainage and include details to mitigate any potential negative impact to

designed drainage pattern or adverse effect on adjoining properties. Applicant is responsible to

correct any adverse impact to drainage.

Supplemental landscaping may be required to visually soften the addition.

Submission Requirements:

A copy of the existing official record plat showing the house and any fencing, accessory

structures, significant vegetation, property lines, easements, and the location of the proposed

modification.

Photographs showing the house and site of the addition.

Equipment cut sheets.

Maintenance Requirements and Future Considerations:

All elements of an outdoor kitchen or permanent grill area must be maintained in keeping with

Money Hill Homeowners Association Standards.

If changes to previously approved or installed elements are desired, a new Design Review

Application is required and must be submitted for review prior to making any changes.

UNDERGROUND WIRING

All exterior wiring is to be installed underground. Appropriate attention must be paid to

screening electric transformers and phone / cable TV pedestals from view with landscape

elements.

CLOTHELINES

Outside clotheslines are not permitted within the Community of Money Hill.

PETS

All pets are to be contained within the owner's property or be leashed.

ARTIFICIAL LANDSCAPE OBJECTS

The natural environment and the wide-open views are an important part of what makes Money

Hill beautiful. For that reason, artificial landscape ornaments (art, sculpture, site furniture,

other garden elements, etc.) must be approved by The Committee prior to installation. Yard

Art is an individual expression and needs to be placed in a private part of your yard or where it

can be landscaped with natural foliage and must not be seen from the golf course, any street,

or neighboring properties. artificial landscape ornaments is strictly prohibited on golf course

lots, or Lots with a waterfront view.

Section III Pg. 23

PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT

Playground equipment should be wood and all colors need to be brown or green (no

exceptions). They should be softened or screened with landscaping. All playground

equipment, structures, etc. are subject to prior review and approval of The Committee.

Playground equipment is strictly prohibited on golf course lots, or Lots with a waterfront view.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING STANDARDS

Exterior lighting shall be kept to a minimum. Lighting design should address specific

functions of activity areas.

The intent is to produce an enticing low level lighting throughout the community that creates a

warm ambience while maintaining views of the night sky and stars.

Generally, lighting sources should be aimed down towards the ground, or shall have cut off

shades, and under no circumstances shine across your property line. Site lighting should be

indirect and should not exceed six-foot-candle lumens at the property line.

High intensity spot or flood lights are prohibited. Illumination levels should not exceed fixture

lumen output that is equal to or less than a 150W incandescent fixture.

The brightness of any single exterior house light fixture shall not exceed the lumen value of a

30W A bulb.

All lighting sources shall be either LED or incandescent. Xenon or neon lighting is prohibited.

Specifications sheets for all exterior light fixtures shall be included in the submittal set.

For LED lighting, fiber optic, and new technologies, outdoor lighting fixtures that utilize new

technologies such as Light Emitting Diodes (LED), Electro-luminescence, and fiber optics

whether submersed or above ground shall be permitted to be unshielded where the fixture

lumen output is equal to or less than a 150W incandescent fixture. Higher lumen fixtures are

to be shielded where used for general area illumination.

For Exterior LED lighting is required to be at or below the color temperature of 3000 Kelvin,

which gives off a warmer light.

Decorative architectural night lighting, including up-lighting is encouraged for each residence

in Money Hill. An architecturally pleasing pedestrian light post, wall mounted or recessed light

fixtures are required near or directly on the entrance of each home. Lighting fixtures must have

internal reflectors to minimize the spread of light outside the lighted area.

Except for Holiday lighting, no colored lighting should be used, as it detracts from our natural

setting. For lots on the water, lighting should not be reflected into the lake. Holiday lighting

should be removed within 30 days of the holiday.

A freestanding street light fixture has been selected for all neighborhoods. No other

freestanding light poles are allowed.

Section III Pg. 24

ELECTRIC METERS

Electric meters are to be appropriately screened with landscape plant materials or enclosed in

cabinets that are a part of the primary residence architecture. Conformance with all utility and

building code standards must be addressed.

MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT

All air conditioning, heating equipment and soft water tanks must be screened from view and

be insulated for sound attenuation. Window or roof mounted air conditioning units are

prohibited.

LP gas tanks are to be buried underground or screened appropriately from all views.

SIGNAGE

The following sign information is intended to provide an initial framework to begin the design

process. It outlines only the key features of the approved signage standards for Money Hill.

Please confer with your sales consultant or the Architectural Review Committee regarding

further clarification of design intent.

NEIGHBORHOOD MONUMENTATION SIGNAGE

Each subdivision and planned unit development is allowed two signs at its major entrance, as

provided by the developer.

Additionally, signs shall be located so as not to block or obscure vehicle or pedestrian sight

lines.

TEMPORARY SIGNS

Temporary signs are prohibited on all properties. The exception being during construction, one

sign identifying the builder and/or the prime contractor is permitted for the construction period

and shall be removed at completion of construction. No subcontractor signage is permitted.

OBSTRUCTION OF VIEWS

On a corner lot, within the area formed by the center lines of the intersecting or intercepting

streets and a line joining points on such center lines at seventy-five feet (75’-0”) from their

intersection, there shall be no obstruction to vision between the height of three and one-half

feet (3’-6”) and a height of ten feet (10’-0”) above the average grade of each street at the center

line thereof. The requirements of this section shall not be construed to prohibit any necessary

retaining wall.

STREET SIGNS

All street signage is to be selected by the Money Hill Development team and is to be installed

at the direction of The Committee. Any modifications or relocation of street signs requires the

prior written approval of The Committee.

Section III Pg. 25

SPECIAL EVENT SIGNAGE

For special events of public interest, one sign, not exceeding twelve square feet (12 SF) in area

or six feet (6’-0”) in height, may be located at the site of the event and is subject to the approval

of The Committee. All event signage shall be removed within five calendar days of the close

of the event.

HOUSE NUMBERS

Two address signs are permitted per dwelling unit. One sign of no more than one square foot

(1 sq. ft.) in area may be attached to the home. A minimum of one sign shall be adequately

lighted to offer identification and visibility from the street or curb-side location. Surface

mounted address number boxes that are back lighted shall be strictly prohibited. The

Architectural Review Committee encourages the use of bronze, copper or approved equal, for

numerical identification of the home. Numeral sizes shall be limited to six (6”) inches in height.

House numbers are to be located on either the garage or entry element of the house, whichever

is the closest to the street.

Section III Pg. 26

SECTION VI – DEFINITIONS

For the purpose of these Community Design Guidelines, the community development standards, and in

order to carry out the provisions and intentions as set forth herein, certain words, terms, and phrases are to

be used and interpreted as hereinafter defined. Words used in the present tense shall include the future

tense; words in the singular number include the plural, and the plural the singular; the term "shall" is

always mandatory and not directory; and the word "may" is permissive. The word "used" or "occupied" as

applied to any land or building shall be construed to include the words "intended, arranged, or designed to

be used or occupied.

Definitions of general terms. The following wing words, terms, and phrases are hereby defined as follows

and shall be interpreted as such throughout these development standards. Terms not herein defined shall

have the meaning customarily assigned to them or such as the context may imply.

ACCESS: The right to cross between, public and private property, thereby permitting pedestrians and

vehicles to enter and leave property.

ACCESSORY BUILDING: A subordinate building, the use of which is incidental to that of a main

building and located on the same lot therewith.

ACCESSORY USE: A use customarily incidental, appropriate, and subordinate to the principal use of

land or buildings and located upon the same lot therewith.

ADVERTISING: Includes any writing, printing, painting, display, emblem, drawing, sign, or other

device designed, used, or intended for advertising, whether placed on the ground, rocks, trees, tree

stumps, or other natural structures or on buildings, structures, milestones, signboards, wallboard, roof

board, frames, supports, fences, or other manmade structure. Any such advertising shall be considered a

structure within the meaning of the word "structure" as utilized herein. AGENCY: St. Tammany Parish,

Planning, Zoning and Building Departments.

ALLEY: A minor right of way, dedicated to public use, which affords a secondary means or vehicular

access to the back or side of properties otherwise abutting a street, and which may be used for public

utility and public service purposes.

ALTERATION: As applied to a building or structure, a change or rearrangement in the structural parts

or an enlargement, whether by extending a side or by increasing its height or structural changes, other

than repairs, that would affect safety. The term "alter" in its various modes and tenses and its practical

forms, refers to the making of an alteration.

AREA, BUILDING: The total area taken on a horizontal plane at the main grade level of the principal

building and all necessary buildings exclusive of uncovered porches, terraces, and steps.

AVERAGE GROUND ELEVATION: The elevation of the mean finished grade at the front of the

structure. BASEMENT: A story partly or wholly underground. For purposes of height measurement, a

basement shall be counted as a story when more than one-half of its height is above the average ground

elevation or when subdivided and used for commercial activities.

BUFFER ZONE: A zone of vegetative cover sufficient to restrict significant movement of soil resulting

from land-disturbing actions in the immediate vicinity of watercourses in the reservoir area, including

manmade or natural drainage ways.

BUILDING: Any structure having a roof supported by columns or by walls, including tents, lunch

wagons, dining cars, mobile homes, and similar structures whether stationary or movable.

BUILDING AREA OF A LOT: That portion of a lot bounded by the required rear yard, side yards, and

the building setback line.

BUILDING CODE(S): The most recent edition of the Southern Standard Building Code, as revised,

published by the Southern Building Code Congress International.

Section IV Pg. 27

BUILDING, MAIN OR PRINCIPAL: A building in which is conducted the principal use of the lot on

which it is situated. In any residential district, any dwelling shall be deemed to be a main building on the

lot on which it is situated.

BUILDING SETBACK LINE: A line delineating the minimum allowable distance between the property

lines and a building on a lot, within which no building or other structure shall be placed except as

otherwise provided. BUILDING SETBACK LINE, FRONT: A line delineating the minimum allowable distance between the street

right of way, or if an official future street right of way has been established, from that future street right of way line

and the front of a building on a lot and is parallel to or concentric with the street right of way.

BUILDING SETBACK LINE, REAR: A line delineating the minimum allowable distance between the rear

property line and a building on a lot (other than for permitted accessory structures). The rear setback line extends the

full width of the lot.

BUILDING SETBACK LINE, SIDE: A line delineating the minimum allowable distance between the side

property line and a building on a lot. The side setback line extends from the front building setback line to the rear

building setback line. COMMON SPACE: Land la a residential district that is held in common ownership by the

landowners of that residential development district and used for amenity or recreational purposes.

COVERAGE: The lot area covered by all building located thereon, including the area covered by all the roof.

CUSTOMARY HOME OCCUPATION: A gainful occupation or profession conducted by a family member

residing on the premises and conducted entirely within the principal dwelling unit.

DEVELOPER: Any individual, firm, corporation, association, partnership, or other entity involved in the

development of land for itself, Agency, or others.

DISTRICT: Any section or sections of the area lying within the transferred land.

DWELLING: A building or part thereof used as a habitation under one of the following categories:

A. Apartment dwelling. A building and accessories thereto principally used, designed, or adapted for use and

occupancy by three or more households each of which has separate living quarters.

B. Boarding house. A building and accessories thereto principally used, designed, or adapted to provide living

accommodations for not more than six occupants and having common cooking and dining facilities.

C. Condominium. An apartment building or townhouse containing three or more dwelling units being under or

intended for separate ownership.

D. Duplex dwelling. A building and accessories thereto principally used, designed, or adapted for use by two

households, the living quarters of each of which are completely separate.

E. Single attached dwelling. Two separate dwelling units’ principal, designed, or adapted for use by two separate

households that are attached to each other by an exterior side wall.

F. Single detached dwelling. A building and accessories thereto principally used, designed, or adapted for use by a

single household.

G. Townhouse. A residential structure containing three or more single non-detached dwelling units each separated

by an common vertical wall.

ELEVATION: A flat scale drawing of the front, rear, or side view of a building. Also, a height relative to a station

point regarding grade.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: The duly appointed director of Agency or Agency's authorized representative.

FAMILY: One or more persons related by blood, marriage, or adoption, or a group of not to exceed five persons not

all related by blood, marriage, or adoption, occupying the premises and living as a single housekeeping unit not

operated on a for-profit basis, as distinguished from group occupying a boarding or lodging house or similar

dwelling for group use. A family shall not be deemed to include domestic servants employed by said family.

FLOOD: A temporary rise in water levels or an accumulation of water runoff, resulting in inundation of areas not

ordinarily covered by water.

FLOOD, 100-YEAR: A flood having a 1 in 100 (1%) chance of being equaled or exceeded in any one-year period.

FLOOR AREA: The sum of the gross floor area for each of the several stories under roof, measured from the

exterior limits or faces of a building or structure.

FRONTAGE: All the property on one side of a street between two intersecting streets (crossing or terminating)

measured along the line of the street, or it the street is dead ended, then all the property abutting on one side between

an intersecting street and the dead end of the street.

GRADE, FINISHED: The completed surfaces of lawns, walks, and roads brought to grades as shown on plans or

designs.

Section IV Pg. 28

HEIGHT OF BUILDING OR STRUCTURE: The vertical distance from the average ground elevation or finished

grade at the building line, whichever is highest, to the highest point of the building or structure.

INNOVATIVE ON-SET WASTEWATER SYSTEMS: Any subsurface wastewater disposal system which is an

alternative to conventional rectangular trench, gravity-fed distribution design.

LAND-DISTURBING ACTIVITY: Any land-disturbing activity including cutting, filling, borrowing, stockpiling,

or other activity where material or ground cover is removed or altered.

SITE: Any tract, lot, or parcel of land or combination of tracts, lots, or parcels of land which is in one

ownership or is continuous and in diverse ownership where grading, construction, or development is to be

performed as part of a unit, subdivision, or project. SPECIFICATIONS: See PLANS AND

SPECIFICATIONS.

STORY: That portion of a building included between the upper surface of any floor and the upper

surface of the floor next above or any portion of a building between the topmost floor and the roof which

is used for human occupancy in which the floor area with 8 feet or more head clearance equals 50 percent

or more of floor area of the next story below. Provided it is not used as a dwelling unit, a top floor in

which the floor area with 8 feet or more of head clearance equals less than 50 percent of the floor area of

the story next below shall be a "half-story." A basement shall be considered as a story if more than half of

its height is above the average ground level from which the "height of a building" is measured or if it is

used for commercial purposes.

STRUCTURE: Any combination of materials, including buildings, constructed or erected, the use of

which requires location on the ground or attachment to anything having location on the ground and

including, among other things, signs, billboards, and fences. Structure shall also mean any fill, diversion

dam, or other manmade thing or device which affects or alters the natural flow of surface waters upon or

across any natural or artificial stream, wash, or drainage channel SUBDIVISION: The division of a tract

or parcel of land into two or more lots, plots, sites, or other division of land for the purpose of sale or

building development, whether immediate or future, including there-subdivision of such tract or parcel.

SWIMMING POOLS: An outdoor swimming pool shall be any pool or open tank not located within a

completely enclosed building and containing or normally capable of containing water to a depth of any

point greater than one and one-half feet.

TRANSOM: The window placed directly over a window or door, may be a fixed or operable window.

TRAVEL TRAILER: A vehicular, portable structure designed as a temporary dwelling for travel,

recreation, and vacation uses.

USE: The purpose under these standards for which land or a building or other structure is designed,

arranged, or intended, or for which it is or may be occupied or maintained.

WATERCOURSE: Any natural or artificial stream, river, creek, channel, ditch, canal, conduit, culvert,

drain, waterway, gully, ravine, street, roadway, or wash in which water flows in a definite direction or

course, either continuously or intermittently, and which has a definite channel, bed, or banks subject to

inundation by reason of overflow or surface water.

YARD: An open space on the same lot with a principal building, open, unoccupied, and unobstructed by

buildings from the ground to the sky except as otherwise provided in this resolution, provided that

accessory buildings may be located in a rear yard.

YARD, FRONT: The yard extending across the entire width of the lot between the nearest part of the

principal building, including porches, and the front lot line.

YARD, REAR: The yard extending across the entire width of the lot between the nearest part of the

principal building, including porches, and the rear lot line.

YARD, SIDE: The required space unoccupied, except as herein provided, measured between the side lot

line and the nearest point of the principle building and between the front yard and rear yard.

LOT: A piece, plot, or parcel of land in one ownership, which may include one or more lots or record,

occupied or to be occupied by one principal building and its accessory buildings, including fee open

spaces required under these standards.

LOT, AREA: The total surface land area included within lot lines.

Section IV Pg. 29

LOT, CORNER: A lot of which at least two adjoining sides abut their full lengths on a street, provided

that the interior angle at the intersection of two such sides is less than 135 degrees.

LOT, DEPTH: The average distance from the street line of the lot to its rear line, measured in the

general direction of the side lines of the lot.

LOT, FRONTAGE: That dimension of a lot or portion of a lot abutting on a street, excluding the side

dimension of a corner lot.

LOT, INTERIOR: A lot other than a corner lot.

LOT, LINE: The boundary dividing a given lot from the street, an alley, or adjacent lots.

LOT, WIDTH: The width of a lot at the building setback line measured at right angles to its depth.

MINIMUM FLOOR ELEVATION: The lowest elevation permissible for the construction, erection, or

other placement of any floor, including a basement floor.

OPEN SPACE: An area on the same lot with a main building which is open, unoccupied, and

unobstructed by structures from the ground to the sky except as otherwise provided in these standards.

OWNER: The person in whom or which is vested the ownership, dominion, or title of property so far as

the law permits.

PARKING SPACE: An off-street space available for parking one motor vehicle and having an area of

not less than 200 square feet exclusive of passageways and driveways giving access thereto and having

access to a street or alley.

PERSON: "Person" includes a firm, partnership, corporation, joint venture, or Federal, State, or local

agency, as well as an individual.

PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT: A single planned area of land which has both individual building

sites and common property such as a park, and is designed and organized to be capable of satisfactory use

and operation as a separate entity without necessarily having the participation of other building sites or

other common properly. The ownership of the common property may be either public or private.

PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS: A site plan, design drawings, specifications, grading, access,

landscaping plans and designs, or any other document, drawing, or literature which illustrates, describes,

or otherwise interprets the plan of development proposed for any structure, site, or subdivision designated

for development.

PLAT: A map or representation on paper of a piece of land subdivided into lots with streets, alleys, etc.,

usually drawn to scale.

PRINCIPAL USE: The specific primary purpose for which land or a building is used.

PUBLIC ROAD: A road or highway over which the public has the right of passage.

PUBLIC USE: Public parks, schools, and administrative, cultural, and service buildings, not including

public land or buildings, devoted solely to storage and maintenance of equipment and materials. PUBLIC

WATER: A municipal, community, or utility district water treatment and distribution system of a type

approved by the State Department of Public Health and the Public Service Commission.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLE: Boat or Water craft also See TRAVEL TRAILER.

RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT: The comprehensive and orderly development of land designated

for such purposes, either by subdivision or planned unit development.

RIGHT OF WAY: The right of passage imposed by law or convention through which one has the right

to pass or drive through the estate of another.

ROADWAY: The actual road surface, including necessary road shoulders and drainage facilities, ditches,

curbs, and gutters, which is used to transport motor vehicles.

SIGN OR OTHER ADVERTISING DEVICE: Any structure or part thereof or device attached thereto

or represented thereon which shall display or include any letter, words, model, banner, flag, pennant,

insignia, or any representation used as, or which is in the nature of, an announcement, direction, or

advertisement. The word "sign" does not include the flag, pennant, or insignia of any nation, State, city,

or other political unit. Section IV Pg. 30

BUILDER COMPLIANCE, REQUIREMENTS, & STANDARDS

FOR THE MONEY HILL GOLF& COUNTRY CLUB

TABLE OF CONTENTS

o Letter from The Architectural Review Committee

o Flow Chart

o Checklist

o Application Form

o Review Fee Form

o Road Use Fee Form

o Landscape/Damage Deposit Form

o Landscape Promissory Note

o Insurance Requirements Form

o Enforcement Policy Form

o Money Hill Plantation, LLC Site Work Form

o Certificate of Compliance Form

o Construction Restrictions

o Granting Variances & Variance Standards

Dear MHHA Member,

If you are ready to build your new home or contemplating an improvement that impacts the exterior of

your home, such as a pool, a pergola, new landscape, fence, painting the exterior of your home, etc., you

will need approval from the Architectural Review Committee (here-in-after referred to as (“The

Committee”) before you proceed.

The first step will be to contact the Association’s Management Agent, or a Board of Director, or a

“Committee” Representative, so we can begin facilitating your request. If your request is for a new

home construction, it is very important that before you get an architect or builder involved to schedule

an appointment with the Money Hill Land Manager and a representative from The Committee to visit

your Lot and discuss certain key grading, foundation placement, drainage, and landscaping elements

that will be very beneficial to the design of your home and this process.

The Association’s Management Agent, a Board of Director, or a “Committee” Representative will get you

started by making sure you receive a copy of the Design Guidelines & Builder’s Handbook. Once you

have completed the Application for request and filled out all the forms completely, submit back to

Association’s Management Agent, a Board of Director, or a “Committee” Representative. Also, include

any architectural plans/drawing you may have to better communicate the specifics of your request.

The Committee will review the request to ensure it is compliant with the Act of Dedication of Servitudes,

Privileges and Restrictions, and Design Guidelines. You will note in Article VII; Section 3 of the Act of

Dedication of Servitudes, Privileges and Restrictions, and in the Design Guidelines that The Committee

has certain time frame expectations to review your request and submit back in writing their decision to

approve or give a reason why the request was denied. The Committee meets twice a month (the 1st and

3rd Wednesday) to review and respond to requests.

The importance of the initial meeting with Money Hill’s Land Manager and a Committee Representative,

is to discuss those key elements before going spending all the time and expense in making your plans

final, and then having to change them. After the important meeting with Money Hill’s Land Manager and

a Committee Representative, the following must be completed and filled out completely once your plans

are final with your architect and builder and before any construction activity can happen:

Application Form

Submittal Fees

Review Fee Form with & Road Use Fee Form

Landscape & Damage Deposit - $5,000.00

Promissory Note

You can write one check for the review fee and road use fee or write two separate checks if you would

like. It is very important you review Article VII; Sections 1-6 in the Act of Dedication of Servitudes,

Privileges and Restrictions and the Design Guidelines, which will be included in the packet.

Best regards,

Architectural Control & Review Committee

Architectural Review Committee

Money Hill Homeowners Association, LLC

Section V Pg. 31

“COMMITTEE” PROCESS FLOW CHART

Section V Pg. 32

Property Owner or Builder Contacts

Association’s Management Agent.

Management Agent will

facilitate a preliminary meeting

site visit with Money Hill’s Land

Manage, and a “Committee”

Representative to review

preliminary architectural plans

and look at Lot topography, dirt

fill for foundation pad, tree

removal.

Property Owner or Builder to

schedule appointment with

Management Agent to complete

forms and pay fees. At this time

or later the final architectural

plans and ALL submittals can be

turned in for review.

Property Owner or Builder

submits all submittals to the

Committee either by the 1st or 3rd

Wednesday of the month for

review/approval before any dirt

work or construction can begin.

Once all submittals are approved,

the Property Owner or Builder can

schedule dirt work with Money Hill’s

Land Manager.

Section V Pg. 33

“Committee” will

review with the

builder and/or

Property Owner

present at their

scheduled meeting.

“Committee” reviews

submitted documentations

and either approves,

disapproves, or approves

upon contingency.

Management Agent notifies in

writing to Property Owner or

Builder of The Committee’s

decision.

If approved, Property Owner or Builder can

begin construction.

If disapproved, Property Owner or Builder will

need to re-submit requested

information/documentation for further

review.

Once received, The Committee will then

review at their next scheduled meeting.

After landscaping and any other

features are installed and before the

Property Owner or Builder receives

Certificate of Occupancy – This step

referred to in the Design Guidelines

as “Notice of Completion”.

Management Agent will need to be

contacted to set up a meeting to do

the final inspection/walk around.

“Committee” renders

their decision

Required Design Guidelines Submittal Checklist (needs to be submitted with completed submittal packet)

Items required to be submitted prior to construction beginning:

Layout/Pre-Construction Preliminary Meeting – Prior to the submittal of schematic plans to the

Architectural Review Committee, the Property Owner, architect or designer, and builder are invited to

meet informally with the Architectural Review Committee Staff Representative to review the intent of

the Design Guidelines and to clarify any questions related to the review process. The Property Owner

or Owner representative should contact the “Committee” to set up this initial meeting.

Schedule Appointment with Land Manager and a Committee Representative– The first

and most important step before submitting all the required information is to contact the

Committee so they can facilitate scheduling an appointment with Money Hill’s Land

Manager (Chris Miller) and a Committee Representative to discuss any ideas,

suggestions, preliminary plans, or site work services (such as: fill dirt, grading, tree

removal, stump grinding, culverts, mailbox installation, etc.), and/or to address important

key elements before getting an architect or builder involved.

New Construction & Exterior Home Improvement Packet – To be completed and turned in along

with:

1. Cash or check for (Review Fee) and singed form, (Road Use Fee) and signed form, $5,000 Damage

Deposit (payable to the MHHA) and signed forms.

2. Signed Landscape Promissory Note

3. Signed Insurance Form

4. Completed Application for Review Form

5. Signed Acknowledgement of Enforcement Policy Form

Submittals –

Submit two (2) copies of the Schematic Design submittal including all of the

following:

Site Plot Plan – Plot Plan: Min. Scale 1" = 10’-0”

1. Show Property lines accurately, including length, angles, and amount of curve.

2. Show all buildings, structures, fences, walks, setbacks, sidewalks, slopes and street

right-of-way contiguous to the Property.

3. Show required building envelope setbacks.

4. Summarize the square footage of the first floor, second floor, garage, covered

decks/porches and basement.

5. Drawings to include specifications of materials, color and height of all fences and

retaining walls. Heights of the top of wall should be shown in relation to adjacent ground

elevations.

6. The plot plan should clearly indicate the location of the proposed construction,

including location and heights of existing fences, walk and structures, exterior air

handling, backup power generators and exterior mechanical equipment.

A one-page sheet from your surveyor or architect with mark ups of your lot

boundaries and setbacks to ensure that your house footprint is within those

setbacks.

Section V Pg. 34

Tree Removal Plan – Tree Removal Plan: Min. Scale 1" = 10’-0”

Site Plot Plan with all trees on your lot marked by tree type such as "P" for pine, etc.

Mark which trees need to be removed with a reason such as dead, in way of construction,

etc. A Committee Representative and Money Hill's Land Manager are required to walk

your lot with you to make suggestions to assist you in saving as many trees as possible to

ensure the beauty of Money Hill and to discuss any dirt needs and drainage issues.

The Landscape concept at Money Hill focuses primarily on the use of tree and turf

accented with shrub plantings. Trees provide the most visual and memorable impact of

residential area. They are also the largest, most important and frequent element

surrounding the home.

Grading Plan – Grading Plan: Min. Scale 1' = 10’-0” All finish materials, colors and textures

should be identified. **Cross section must be submitted showing grade elevation of the site relative to

the floor elevation front to back and side to side. 1. Show existing contours and the proposed drainage concept (this information may be

incorporated with the plot or landscape plans).

2.Site Preparation & Grading Standards Site Grading - Site grading should conform to the

existing topography to preserve the natural character of the area and to maintain the

delicate system of natural drainage patterns and wetlands. Additional on-site grading

should maintain the natural existing form of the terrain. Grading should produce graceful

contours, rather than sharp angles, by providing transition at the top and toe of slopes.

3.Retaining Walls – In some instances, it may be necessary to provide retaining structures

to protect trees near roadways and other graded areas. Such retaining structures should

have a natural appearance.

4.Finish Grading – Water must be applied as necessary during site grading to provide

optimum moisture content to the soil.

5.Surface Drainage – Drainage of individual properties must work with the existing

topography and be directed toward the natural open space or drainage swale systems,

developed in conjunction with the roadways.

Community landscape areas and amenities must be protected during all construction

operations by fencing or other barriers. Streetscape materials damaged by

construction will be replaced by The Association at the property owner’s expense.

Landscape Plan – Landscape Plan: Min. Scale 1" = 10’-0”

1. The plan should indicate all "Zone" areas and their respective square footage and/or

lineal footage as required.

2. Show trees, shrubs, turf and planting bed area amounts, types and size as each

"Zone" requires.

3. The plan should also include; fences, walls, trellises, arbors, gazebos, drainage,

grading, game courts, pools, pool equipment and mechanical equipment

Property Landscape Zones Overview:

Each Money Hill home site has three landscape zones. The purpose of each zone is to maintain

a cohesive framework from which the property owner can express their unique tastes and

personality. The actual size and configuration of each zone varies depending on the specific

property conditions and home size. The following sections describe each of the three zones,

and the minimum number of landscape or plant materials they require.

Section V Pg. 35

ZONE ONE: The Streetscape & Front Yard Zone

DEFINITION: Zone 1 is the area between the front of the home and the Street. The size of this area

varies, depending on the depth of property and the placement of the home on the property. On

corner lots this zone also extends down the side of the property parallel to the street is the area

nearest to the neighborhood street and runs the full width of the property to the street. On corner

lots this zone also extends down the side of the property parallel to the street.


One (1) Neighborhood Shade Tree (two-inch minimum caliper) per fifty (50’-0”) lineal feet of

street frontage, (1/50 L.F.)

One (1) Ornamental Accent Tree per two thousand square feet of front yard area, (1/2,000 SF)

or three (3) per lot minimum, whichever is greater.

ZONE TWO: Side Yard Zone

DEFINITION: Area that runs the length of the home on the right and left elevations.









ZONE THREE: The Rear Yard Zone

DEFINITION: Area traditionally known as the “backyard” area that extends from the most

outer facing wall to the rear property line.







may not be required. The Committee will determine which trees will be considered significant


AMENITY ZONE: (Community Amenity Edge) applies to only those properties directly next to a community

amenity, such as the golf course, lakes and ponds, parks, clubhouse, or natural areas and

wildlife corridors. *Interior Lots and Lots 401-405 (Camphill Ct.) are EXEMPT from this zone

requirement. The area measures fifteen feet (15’-0”) wide and runs the full width of the rear

of the property.

Section V Pg. 36


No additional trees, hedges or planting bed material over two feet (2’-0") in height, may be

planted in the Amenity Zone.

On lake view lots, canopy trees are required in rear lots to soften the impact of the house from

the course, community and across the lake.

Floor Plan – Floor Plan: Min. Scale 1/8" – 1’- 0" 1. Indicate all walls, columns, openings and any conditions or feature that will affect the exterior design of

the building.

2. Scale accurately all items and parts of plans and details, including balconies, decks, atriums, garages,

accessory buildings, square footage of total living area of residence, garages, pools, recreation areas and

patio covers.

3. Include notes on all exterior items that cannot be clearly noted on the elevations.

Minimum& Maximum Home Square Footage: All home sites require a minimum home livable square

footage to be determined by location in the community, please see Residential Building Requirements per

table below.

Exterior Elevations – Elevations: Min. Scale 1/8" = 1’- 0"

1. Provide exterior elevations to scale of all proposed buildings. All horizontal elevation points

must be shown on the elevations (i.e., ridge lines, balconies, terraces, etc.).

Working Drawings – Working Drawings: Min. Scale ¼” = 1’- 0” (Architectural Plans (entire

original set which will not be returned)

Roof Plan – Roof Plan: Min. Scale ¼” = 1’- 0”

1. Show plan of all proposed roofs with slope pitches and roof heights above finish grade

adjacent to the structure.

2. Indicate all materials.

3. Indicate any unusual conditions or construction, requirements.

Exterior Color & Finishes –

All colors and materials must be provided on a sample board or on an elevation sheet. The sample

board or elevation sheet must clearly indicate which color(s) and material(s) will be used on each

portion of the building. All colors and materials must be identified with a manufacturer's name

and list number/name. Colors must be painted on the proposed finish surface material. A sample

of the roofing material, brick and stucco must also be provided – The Committee needs “actual”

samples of all exterior construction materials (brick, roofing materials, etc.) and all

colors/finishes (stains, color swatches, and cut sheets brochures of windows, doors, garage doors,

light fixtures, etc.) are due at the time of submitting all plans/submittals. During construction,

any previously approved exterior materials, colors, and finishes can be changed &

reapproved prior to installation, if necessary.

Section V Pg. 37

(Back Nine) (Villas) (PL) (Gr So'rn) (Orchard) (Orchard) (HighSt) (EagleB) (Camphill)

Ph 1 Ph 2A Ph 2B Ph 3 Ph 4-1 Ph 4-2 Ph 5 Ph 6 Ph 7feet feet feet feet feet feet feet feet feet

Front Building Roof Setback 30, 40 or 50 25 50 30 (b) 10 10 10 20 50

Side Building Roof Setback 20 5 20 20 5 5 5 5 20

Corner Lot Street Side Roof Setback 20 & 5 5 20 & 5 20 & 5 10 & 5 10 & 5 10 & 5 10 & 5 20 & 5

Rear Building Roof Setback 50 20 50 50 15 15 15 10 50


MIN. Livable Square Footage 2,400 2,400 2,400 2,400 2,400 2,400 1,900 1,900 2,400

MAX. Livable Sq. FT. (% of Lot Size) 15% 30% 15% 15% 30% 30% 30% 30% 15%

Single-family attached or detached, duplex and condominium dwellings shall not exceed 35 feet above

average finished grade. Height of all other buildings shall be as determined by the governing agencies.

Driveway Standards –

Driveway standards require a minimum of twelve feet (12'-0") in width and maximum width to

accommodate a three (3) car garage access. Driveway tie-in to the street must be made with

"clean lines" and vertical cuts against the pavement. Regardless of the surface used, a "thickened

edge" must be used against the pavement. This thickened edge should be eight inches (8") in

width and depth tapering back to the normal section thickness. Slab Elevations - Cross section

must be submitted showing grade elevation of the site relative to floor elevation for The

Committee’s review and approval.

Residential Walls & Fences –

Residential Walls & Fences must be approved by The Committee and a copy of the final design

mast be signed. The design of fencing and walls must be carefully considered in the context of the

Country Woodlands setting. Fences and walls are most aesthetically pleasing when used in

conjunction with plant materials and landscape techniques to reinforce the country character.

Private fencing and walls within each interior lot or amenity lot are subject to the following

requirements: An Amenity Lot is a lot that is adjacent to an amenity, such as; Golf Course, Lake

or Green Space/Common Area; Only interior lots, ALL Eagle Bend Lots, and High Street

Lots 277-286 may fence entire rear yard; Exterior lots (adjacent to golf course, waterways, and

parks) may only fence in 20% of the rear yard and that fence may not go into the amenity zone.

The amenity zone area is included in the 100% of rear yard area and should be calculated into the

square footage when determining the 20% of rear yard area under fence (the amenity zone is a

15ft. strip along the rear property line next to the open space and only natural materials no higher

that 2ft., such as approved landscaping, may be placed in the amenity zone). Corner lots may

have amenity zones on two sides. The size of the rear yard is based on the area from the rear

property line to a line drawn parallel to the rear property and touching that part of the house

closest to the rear property line. Fencing in the side yard to the side yard property line is

permitted, but must be 10-15 feet back (depending on location and Lot size) from either side of

the right and left elevation of the front house line; Front yard patio wall/fences are permitted

within the front yard, provided they comprise a maximum of 10% of the front yard area. These

"patio/courtyard areas" must appear to be an extension of the home; Small walled in areas are

permitted within the rear building setback area. These "patio/courtyard areas" must appear to be

an extension of the home, but do not need to be attached to the home. Recommended height is

four feet (4’-0”); Open wire or woven mesh, chain link, chicken wire, aluminum, sheet metal,

plastic, fiberglass, reed or straw-like materials or other similar fencing materials are not allowed.

Barbed wire is not permitted; Only non-climbable wrought iron fencing is permitted on Amenity

Lots and must be secured by a latch or lock attached to a self-closing childproof gate hardware.

Preferred color scheme should be dark green or black. All local codes and governing conditions

must be adhered to; All private fencing and wall areas should be adequately landscaped to

mitigate the negative visual impact of the fencing material; Privacy opaque fencing, walls and/or

shrub planting screens are required around trash areas and mechanical equipment. Maximum

height to be six (6’) feet high. Appropriate fence enclosures (cedar, pine, wrought iron) or shrub

planting screens are required around trash areas and mechanical equipment. Fence boards shall

have no pigments, only clear preservative coatings; Walls or fencing on sloping terrain may step

or follow the grade, however, no portion of the footing or foundation may be exposed;

Mailbox Structure – All Mailboxes must be purchased from Money Hill Plantation.

Section V Pg. 38

Sundecks, Patios, terraces, etc. –

1.) All exterior decks and terraces should be within the property's building envelope and are

subject to the “Committee’s” approval. Becks must be compatible with the terrain of the site

and must not extend beyond the top of any slope. Expanses of deck or terrace must not create

reflective glare to neighboring properties.

2.) Decks and patios must be designed utilizing materials, textures, patterns and other elements

that are consistent with the home's architectural style. Pressure treated wood used for these

elements mast be painted or stained.

Irrigation –

Areas that feature introduced landscaping, such as grass, trees, shrubs and/or ground cover,

should utilize an irrigation system for watering during dry months. To conserve water, an

irrigation system provides a more efficient use of water than hand sprinklers. All-natural areas

remaining in their existing condition shall not be irrigated.

Landscape areas that require irrigation should conform to the following:

a. Buried PVC sprinkler system or the utilization of drip irrigation systems;

b. Sprinklers and nozzles selected to provide water to the landscape that are compatible with

their respective soils, slopes, exposure, orientation and plant types;

c. Utilization of an automatic control system;

d. No overthrowing of irrigation water onto public roadways, sidewalks, neighboring homes, or

trails is permitted.

Pool Plans – Pool Plan: Min. Scale 1" = 10’-0”

1.) Swimming pools and spas must be rally integrated into the existing site terrain and landscape

design of the property. No swimming pool may extend above grade or beyond any slope.

2.) Pool equipment shall be in, & manner that complies with the local codes. Location of the

equipment should minimize the impact of reflective glare and noise on neighboring property. A

qualified geotechnical engineer should review all pool designs.

3.) The pool equipment must be fully enclosed by solid walls and a solid gate that matches the

style and color of the home. It may also be placed below grade in an equipment vault.

4.) Pool fencing must comply with the standards described in Residential Walls & Fences (see

this section for information) and abide by local governing building codes as required.

5.) Backwash, water, from swimming pools and spas, is not permitted to be discharged into any

part of the sewer system, wash over or erode adjoining property.

Notice of Completion – After completion of all the improvements to the Property and after issuance

of the Certificates of Occupancy, the owner shall submit a letter to The Committee and a copy to the

Money Hill Homeowners Association Board of Directors indicating that all improvements on the

Property are complete and in conformance with the approved plans and specification by The

Committee. Upon receipt of the letter, The Committee must inspect the improvements within fifteen

(15) days. After the inspection, The Committee must notify the owner in writing of either final

approval issuing a signed Certificate of Compliance of the improvements, or a violation letter

regarding noncompliance with the approved plans and specifications. Failure by The Committee to

notify the owner of any noncompliance within thirty (30) days after completion of the inspection will

constitute an approval of the improvement.

Section V Pg. 39

APPLICATION FOR REVIEW

RE: ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE

Ownership Data

Property Owner's Name& Current Mailing Address:

______________________________________________________________________________

Lot Number& Municipal Address of proposed construction:

______________________________________________________________________________

(PH) Numbers: Primary ( ) _____ - ___________ Secondary ( ) _____ - ____________

Email: ______________________________________________________________________________

Architect /Designer Data

Name: _____________________________________________________________________________

(PH) Numbers: Primary/Day ( ) _____ - _______

Contractor(s)/Builder(s) Data

Name: ______________________________________________________________________________

(PH) Numbers: Primary/Day ( ) _____ - __________ Secondary/Night ( ) _____ -___

Email: ______________________________________________________________________________

Contractor's License No. ______________________

Review fee and Road Use Fee is required, or as determined by the “Committee”. You can write one

check for the review fee and road use fee, or write two separate checks, whichever you prefer. Please

make check payable to MHHA.

Damage Deposit of $5,000 and signed Landscape Promissory Note is required, or as determined by

The Committee. Please make check payable to MHHA.

As a Money Hill Property Owner(s) I/WE have read the current Dedication of Servitudes, Privileges and

Restrictions Made by Money Hill Plantation, and Design Guidelines, and fully understand the

requirements set forth as they pertain to this application. All work will be completed in conformance with

the approved documents and application. Any changes to any building associated with this application

shall be submitted to The Committee and obtain approval prior to commencement of all improvements.

Signature(s):

_____________________________________________Title:______________________

Date: _____________________________

FOR Architectural Review Committee USE ONLY:

Home Site Number: _______________ Receipt of Review Fee: __________________

Date / Time Received: ____________ Receipt of Road Use Fee: ________________

Received by: ____________________ Receipt of $5,000 Deposit: _______________

Application for: __________________ Receipt of Promissory Note: ______________

Section V Pg. 40

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW FEE & FORM

As a property owner, you are automatically a member of the Money Hill Homeowners

Association. The Committee serves The Association to help its members comply with the

various architectural and landscaping guidelines as outlined in the development's Design

Guidelines and Act of Servitudes, Privileges, and Restrictions.

As part of the process, you are asked to pay $500.00 to The Association for review of

architectural and subsequent landscaping plans. THIS CHECK WILL BE CASHED.

The Property Owner and Contractor are hereby notified that samples and colors used on the

outside of a home must be preapproved by The Committee prior to use during construction. The

Committee meets twice a month, on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month, and every effort should

be made to submit plans, requests, samples, colors, etc. prior to those scheduled meeting times.

Executed, this ________ day of _____________, 20____.

Property Owner&/or Builder:

By: ____________________________

Association/Committee

By: ____________________________

Section V Pg. 41

MHHA ROAD USE FEE & FORM

It is hereby agreed between Money Hill Homeowners Association (The Association)

and___________________________________ (Property Owner and/or Builder) that for the

non-refundable payment of $750.00 paid by Property Owner and/or Builder to The Association

prior to commencement of construction of a home located on Lot_______, Phase _______, in

Money Hill, The Association hereby agrees to give Property Owner and/or Builder this hold

harmless and indemnity for any and all damage that occurs solely to the paved roadways existing

in Money Hill used in connection and during the construction of the home so designated.

THIS CHECK WILL BE CASHED.

This hold harmless applies to any and all contractors and all subcontractors utilized by the

Property Owner and/or Builder during the construction of the home, solely to the paved roads,

does not apply to any damage that occurs to any property, equipment, landscaping, plumbing,

piping or other related items in Money Hill that result from activities conducted directly by the

Property Owner and/or Builder, in connection with the construction of the home designated on

the lot above, and is valid from the date of execution until completion of the home.



By: ____________________________


By: ____________________________

Section V Pg. 42

DAMAGE DEPOSIT ($5,000)

The Design Guidelines for Money Hill Homeowners Association (The Association), provides that the

Property Owner shall, at the time of obtaining all required building and improvement permits, pay to The

Association a Construction damage deposit of Five Thousand ($5,000.00) Dollars to ensure that for each

Homesite a landscape plan is submitted for approval and to guarantee that construction and landscape

construction be complete within ninety (90) days of the granting of a Certificate of Occupancy.

THIS CHECK WILL BE CASHED.

The Design Guidelines for The Association provides that the Property Owner shall, at the time of

obtaining all required building and improvement permits, and submit to The Association proper insurance

coverage to assure the proper clean-up of dirt and debris and to assure the repair of any damage to the

landscaping, private streets and entry gates/monuments within Money Hill caused by the Property Owner

or his or her agents in the construction of their home.



By: ____________________________


By: _____________________________

Section V Pg. 43

LANDSCAPE PROMISSORY NOTE

In addition to the damage deposit provision of the Design Guidelines, and for other value

received, I/WE, the Property Owner(s), promise to pay to the order of The Association the sum

of one-dollar ($1.00) per sq. ft. of the building envelope on or before ninety (90) days from the

date of issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy to complete the approve LANDSCAPE PLAN.

The Committee accepts the foregoing promissory note and agrees to return this note to the

Property Owner(s) without any payment by the Property Owner(s) upon approval by The

Association and The Committee based on a determination that construction in accordance with

the approved landscape plan has been completed. The Committee reserves the right, at its

option, to extend the due date of the promissory note one or more times.



By: ____________________________


By: _____________________________

Section V Pg. 44

Insurance Requirements

Per Design Guidelines for The Association adopted by The Association, provides that the Property

Owner and/or Builder shall, at the time of obtaining all required building and improvement permits,

prior to the commencement of construction. The Property Owner and/or Builder shall require his or her

contractor(s) to provide general liability insurance and shall maintain and cause contractors to maintain

such insurance. This Certificate of Insurance must be maintained for the entire period necessary to

construct the owner’s residence or residential in addition/renovation, and through the time frame to obtain

a Certificate of Occupancy, in the amount not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000.00). Each

liability insurance policy shall contain the following clauses:

a) This insurance shall not be canceled, limited in scope of coverage, or non-renewed until thirty

(30) days written notice has been given to:

The Board of Directors

Architectural Review Committee

100 Country Club Dr.

Abita Springs, LA 70420

Telephone: (225) 300-8689

b) This insurance policy which names 1 – 3 as additional insured is primary and any

insurance maintained by such additional insured shall be non-contributing:

1. Money Home Owners Association

2. Money Hill Plantation, LLC

3. Architectural Review Committee



By: ____________________________


By: _____________________________

Section V Pg. 45

Enforcement and Fine Policy

Money Hill Homeowners Association, Inc., (The Association) has, in accordance with its Act of Dedication

of Servitudes, Privileges, and Restrictions, by resolution has adopted a Covenants/Restrictions Violation

Enforcement Process.

The process that will be followed by The Association’s Board of Directors and its Management Agent (per

Article X; Section 1) for The Association regarding the enforcement of its Act of Dedication of Servitudes,

Privileges, and Restrictions is described below:

Step 1 – Observation or Reporting of a Violation

Upon the observation of a covenant/restriction violation, the Management Agent for “Association” will

validate, record and document the covenant/restriction violation in the official “Association” CCR’s

database for tracking.

Step 2 – Corrective / Remediation Action Plan

I. The Management Agent for The Association will notify the Member/Property Owner via email of

the specific violation of the “Association Act of Dedication of Servitudes, Privileges, and

Restrictions and to provide the Member/Property Owner fifteen (15) days to remedy, to provide a

corrective action plan, or to request a hearing if the Member/Property Owner elects to challenge

the validity of said violation. All correspondence by the Member/Property Owner shall be in

writing.

II. If the Management Agent for The Association has not received a response within fifteen (15) days

from the email notification, a violation letter will be sent via first class postage. The letter of

violation will inform The Association Member/Property Owner, so that he/she understands the

nature of violation(s) and the desired corrective action(s).

III. If the Management Agent for The Association has not received a response within thirty (30) days

from email notification, a second and final violation letter will be sent via certified postage. The

letter of violation will inform the “Association” Member/Property Owner, so that he/she

understands the nature of violation(s) and the desired corrective action(s).

IV. If the Management Agent for The Association has not received a response within forty-five (45)

days from email notification, The Association Board of Directors shall take appropriate action

including but not limited to imposing fines as noted and taking legal action through the 22nd

Judicial District Court in St. Tammany Parish.

a. Schedule of fines to be imposed due to non-compliance:

i. Days 46 – 60 from email notification; $50 per day.

ii. Days 61 – 90 from email notification: $100 per day.

iii. Days 91 ongoing from email notification: $250 per day.

iv. At the discretion of the MHHA Board the fines may be suspended if the case is

pending a final determination by The Association Board.

If the violation/infraction is not able to be corrected (For example purposes only, the cutting down of trees

with a caliper greater than 1” without written approval from The Association, then The Association Board

may impose fine(s) ranging from $5,000 up to $50,000 depending on the infraction. There may be cases

when non-compliance is deemed not to be material.

FINE SCHEDULE

The following is a Schedule of Fines for violations of the established Design Guidelines. Warnings for

first time offenses may be issued if minor in nature. Fines may be disputed with the Compliance Officer

within 15 days of issuance, at which time a check should be issued to the Money Hill Homeowners

Association. Any fines not paid will be deducted from the Compliance Deposit.

Section V Pg. 46-A

Construction Compliance Fine Schedule:

Violation Minimum Fine Amount

*Speeding $50.00

*Job Site – debris on site $100.00

*Job Site- debris on adjacent property $100.00

*No commercial trash enclosure $100.00

*Dirt or gravel in road $100.00

*Materials in right of way or road $100.00

*Construction equipment or material on adjacent Lot $100.00

*Parking violation $100.00

*No port-o-let $100.00

*Construction sign damaged or missing $50.00 per day

*Unauthorized sign $50.00 per day per sign

*Unauthorized burning $100.00

*Unauthorized clearing of Lot $10,000.00

*Unauthorized removal of trees (caliper greater than 1’- 0”) Up to $50,000.00.

*General nuisance/misconduct/noise $100.00

*Unauthorized exterior finishes (e.g., paint, stain, roofing materials or design) – $100.00

*Unauthorized Additions/Improvements $100.00 per day

*Erosion into drainage facility $100.00

*Silt fence uninstalled or damaged $100.00

*Damage to trees: 3” caliper or greater $100.00

*Shirt requirement $100.00

*Fire extinguisher missing from job site $50.00

*Unauthorized Dumping $100.00

*Exterior Spray Painting $100.00

*Concrete Washout $100.00

*No Dumpster Cover $100.00

*Animals/Pets brought on property $100.00

*Working outside construction hours without permission $100.00

*Failure to follow process (this can include, but is not limited to failure to receive a change during

construction with any exterior component upon inspection, failure to turn in proper documentation at

various stages of construction, etc.) $100.00

Above listed fines are the maximum levied for first time violations, they are doubled for future/repeat

violations. Initial fines may be reduced or waived at the discretion of the Compliance Officer.

If it becomes necessary for the Compliance Officer to schedule maintenance/ repairs on a job site, the

Contractor will also be held responsible for the cost of said actions.

Fines will be added to the cost of any repairs performed by the Association.



By: ____________________________


By: _____________________________

Section V Pg. 46-B

Date: _________

Property Owner: ________________________________________________________________

Lot # _____ & Municipal Address: __________________________________________________

Project: _______________________________________________________________________

This Certificate of Compliance indicates that the project stated above conforms to the Act of

Dedication of Servitudes, Privileges, Restrictions, and Design Guideline of the Money Hill

Homeowners Association and ARC. This Certificate is being provided to you for your records as

set forth in Article VII Sections 1 through 6, of said declaration.

This certification is not in lieu of any town, county or state regulation or building code. It

indicates that the homeowner followed the procedures set forth by the Association in the form of

a written request for an approval. Upon completion of the above stated project, the structure is

shown to follow the Money Hill Design Guidelines as it relates to color, building material,

architectural uniformity and proximity.

________________________________

CHAIRMAN, MHHA/ARC

CC: MHHOA Board of Directors

Certificate of Compliance

Section V Pg. 47

Money Hill Plantation Builder Requirements

In Summary

Job Site maintenance is a priority for any builder wanting to build at Money Hill Plantation.

MHP is a community that is unique to Southern Louisiana and strives to create a lifestyle of

excellence for the residents that choose to reside within its’ gates. We would hope that you and

your subcontractors will honor our requirements while building at MHP.

Construction hours are from 7am-6pm Monday-Saturday. No construction on Sunday.

All dirt work will be contracted through MHP. Contact: Chris Miller 985-516-0703.

Once the slab forms been wrecked, sand will be spread around the house to help

eliminate the tracking of red dirt throughout the streets. Contact Chris Miller.

Dumpsters are required on all job sites. No dumpsters will be placed on any street.

Dumpsters will be replaced the moment they reach capacity. No excuses.

The only signs allowed on your job site are those required by the Parish and your

company’s sign. MHP is developing a new sign program for all builders to use on site.

These will be quality signs and will add to the quality look for all the builders working

within MHP. (You will be contacted when these signs have been approved for use).

Workers will have shirts on always.

No excessive loud music or inappropriate language will be tolerated.

All homes under construction will have a large receptacle inside the home for bottles,

paper bags, food wrappings and other daily discarded trash.

Port-o-lets will be placed on all job sites and serviced properly.

All wood materials that are no longer needed to build the home will be neatly stacked at

the side or rear of the home until they can be removed from the site or placed in the

dumpster.

Silt fencing is required on all sides of the home and must be maintained throughout the

construction process.

Site cleaning will be required weekly. If you fail to maintain your job site, we will fine

the owner of the home you are building.

Section V Pg. 48

CONSTRUCTION RESTRICTIONS ** PROVIDING YOUR BUILDER WITH A COPY OF THIS SECTION IS REQUIRED

1) Commencement of Construction – No residence, building, fence, wall or other structure

shall be commenced, erected or maintained, nor shall any addition, change or alteration

of any kind therein be made until plans and specifications showing the nature, kind,

shape, height, materials, floor plans, elevations, locations, garage door and garage

specifications, the grading plan of the lot on which the improvements are to be erected,

and such other matters as the Architectural Review Committee may require (The

Committee) shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by a majority vote of

The Committee and a copy thereof as finally approved lodged permanently with The

Committee.

2) Jobsite – Contractors are required to keep their job sites as neat and clean as possible.

Construction materials shall be stored in a neat and orderly manner always during

construction. The contractor shall keep all existing streets free of excess dirt and debris.

During the construction of new homes, on-site dumpsters must be in place to discard

building material debris to reduce the effects of litter on adjacent properties. Maintenance

of barriers, silt fences and other devices are required. Any silt or dirt from lot must be

immediately cleaned up by contractor or the Association will do so at the expense of the

contractor per The Association’s fine schedule.

3) Dress Code –Workers should always wear:

a shirt always.

Pants, or shorts free from rips and holes.

Closed toe shoes must be worn.

No clothing with profane or suggestive visual images or insignia.

4) Trash Littering/Stockpiling – On a regular basis, all construction sites are to be clean to

facilitate a pleasing appearance to Homeowners, Visitors, or Prospective Buyers and to

eliminate any hazards for the visitors who will be touring through the various

construction projects. Should a construction site be deemed to be in an unacceptable

condition when the site is inspected, the builder will be issued a notice, which will

require that the condition be brought into compliance. Failure to comply will result in the

Developer hiring someone to clean the site and back-charging the builder and/or

homeowner at two times the direct cost. All wrappers, paper goods and light weight

building materials that may be blown onto adjacent properties or shall be maintained,

properly stored or deposited in trash receptacles daily. Workers utilizing common areas

for lunch or breaks shall remove all food wrappers, containers, etc., and deposit said

debris in trash receptacles.

5) Speed Limit – The established speed limit within the community is marked and must be

adhered to.

6) Utility Usage – Contractors will use only the utilities provided on the immediate site on

which they are working.

Section V Pg. 49

7) Damages – Any damages to street, curbs, road shoulders and bollards drainage inlets,

street lights, street signs, mailboxes, walls, etc. will be repaired by The Association and

such costs will be deducted from the damage deposit as established by The Committee

from time to time. If the cost of repairs exceeds the amount of the damage deposit, the

responsible property owner will be billed the difference.

8) Spillage – Operators of vehicles are required to see that they do not spill any damaging

materials while within the community and if spillage of a load occurs, operators are

responsible for cleaning up. If an operator does not clean up a spill, the cost of the clean-

up will be deducted from the damage deposit. If the cost of a clean-up exceeds that of the

damage deposit, the responsible property owner/builder will be billed the difference.

PLEASE REPORT ANY SPILLS TO MANAGEMENT FIRM IMMEDIATELY.

9) Utility Line/Pipe, Cuts/Repairs – If any telephone, cable TV, electrical, water, etc.,

lines are cut, it is your contractor’s responsibility to report such an accident to the

appropriate utility IMMEDIATELY. The cost of repairs will be the responsibility of the

Lot owner/builder.

10) Short Cuts – No short cuts across adjacent Lots or common areas are allowed

11) Parking on the Street & Storing of Equipment – No construction vehicles (trucks,

vans, cars, etc.), may be parked overnight on The Association’s property. Construction

equipment may be left on the site while needed but must not be kept on the street nor

vacant lots in the subdivision. No building materials or equipment of any kind may be

placed or stored on any lot except in the actual course of construction of a residence. No

vehicle may be parked on within the driving surface or shoulders of Money Hill. No

vehicle may be parked on the neutral ground within the cul-de-sacs. No vehicles may be

parked on any driving surface in any manner which blocks the driving surface in any road

or private driveway, or on lots other than the one where the contractor is working. Any

unregistered, unauthorized or illegally parked vehicles of any kind will be towed off the

property at the expense of the owner of the vehicle. Contractors may park on the street in

front of the subject lot if they do not block the flow of traffic and vehicles are not left

overnight. Parking on the common areas is strictly prohibited.

12) Concrete Truck Washouts – Concrete trucks may be washed out on the site where they

have just poured the slab ONLY. Concrete trucks may NOT be washed out or adjacent

lots, whether vacant or not, common grounds, medians, cul-de-sacs, on any street,

sidewalk, or undeveloped property. There will be NO EXCEPTIONS. The builder is to

designate a washout area on the lot where the pour is taking place and notify the concrete

truck driver as to where it is. Any cost of cleanup by developer will be deducted from the

Damage Deposit at twice the direct cost.

13) Signs– No sign of any kind, including advertising or political signs, other than one

standard (maximum 18" x 24") real estate and one (maximum 24" x 36") builder sign,

shall be displayed to the public view on or from any building site, without the prior

consent of the “Committee”. All signs must be professionally constructed and painted.

NO flimsy, unsightly signs will be allowed. Allowed signs must be maintained in an

upright position.

Section V Pg. 50

14) Port-o-Lets – Each Home Builder shall be required to provide a properly maintained

Port-o-Let on-site during construction. Pooling or sharing the cost of Port-o-Lets by

builders of adjacent lots or directly across the street is permissible. The Port-o-Let shall

be maintained on a regular basis and the door of the Port-o-Let shall face toward

the subject property and not toward the street.

15) Loud Music – Loud radios or noise will not be allowed within the subdivision. This is

distracting and discomforting to property owners. Speakers mounted on vehicles or

outside of houses under construction will not be permitted.

16) Signs During Construction – Individual signs tacked to existing trees or posts will not

be permitted. Any such signs will be removed immediately by The Association without

compensation to the contractor. Builders must provide a post with a secure box on which

the building permit is to be displayed. Below the permit, on that same post, plumbing,

heating and air conditioning and any other necessary inspection notices are to be

displayed.

17) Trash – There will be no stockpiling or dumping on adjacent lots. Every effort should be

made to keep any construction debris off the adjacent property. Dumpsters on jobsite

are required, no exceptions. When construction is to begin adjacent to a vacant lot, the

contractor shall not utilize the property in any manner unless prior approval and

conditions have been granted by the adjacent property owner. Any damage to adjacent

property is to be repaired IMMEDIATELY.

18) Builder Damage Deposit – If there is a problem with the builder not complying with the

guidelines set forth in these restrictions, the damage deposit of $5,000 will be forfeited,

and/or a stop work order will be issued.

19) Construction Activity – Construction activity of all types, including but not limited to;

grading, planting and building, shall be limited to the hours between 7:00 AM and 6:00

PM, Monday through Saturday. An exception for concrete pouring may be granted upon

request. Activity on Sunday is strictly prohibited. These will be reviewed on a case by

case basis and approved by The Committee. Written notification and approval is required

from adjacent property owners for any proposed activity seven days in advance of the

activity.

20) Grass and Weeds on Construction Sites – During home construction grass and weeds

must be appropriately maintained by builder or lot owner. If developer must contract to

have such work done due to inaction of builder/owner, cost will be billed to

owner/builder at twice the cost. If costs are not paid, they will be deducted from the

Construction/Damage Deposit or a lien will be placed on the property covering the cost,

plus any cost of litigation or collection.

21) Amendment/Modification of Construction Restrictions – These Construction

Restrictions may be changed by The Committee at any time.

Any Lot Owner and/or Contractor found in default of these construction restrictions are

subject to fines as reasonably determined by the Architectural Control Committee. In

addition, the Committee reserves the right to correct the default and back charge the Lot

Owner and/or Contractor the direct cost plus whatever fine per the fine schedule.

Section V Pg. 51

VARIANCE STANDARDS & GRANTING VARIANCES (Policy and Procedures Regarding the Granting of Variances)

Authority/Policy

Favors the overall community interest when it authorizes the Board of Directors or its

Architectural Review Committee (The Committee) to grant variances, but only if such variances

“do not result in conditions which are inconsistent with the general concept, harmony and values

within the Money Hill Homeowners Association (“The Association”). The Association requires

The Committee, or the Board of Directors to create and publish architectural standards and

specifications which shall govern all structures and improvements. Architectural standards

published pursuant to this section also favor the community interest. Therefore, it is the policy of

The Association that the community interest is presumed to take precedence over an individual

request for a variance (individual interest) which may seek to deviate from the requirements or

from the published architectural standards. The presumption of community interest, however,

may be rebutted or overcome in the granting of a variance by The Committee so long as the

applicant for a variance and The Committee adhere to The Association’s CCR’s and The

Committee’s Design Guidelines & Builder’s Handbook.

Procedure

Application for Variance: Any requested variance must begin with a formal application to The

Committee by submission of the request on The Committee form entitled Request for Variance.

Upon receipt of the proper form The Committee shall then provide the applicant for variance

with a copy of this section (or direct the applicant to retrieve this section from the website) and

request the applicant to weigh the following listed community interest criteria against the

individual interest of the applicant. If the applicant still seeks a variance, then the applicant must

present the variance request to The Committee in writing. The Committee will then process the

request, per the procedural guidelines, by considering the request at a regular meeting, and the

applicant will be so-notified. The applicant or The Committee may request applicant attendance

at the meeting, and The Committee may decide the matter at that meeting or take the request

under advisement pending further deliberations and/or acquisition of further information.

Requests for variance must be decided by a quorum of The Committee members voting on the

request, and the vote taken must be recorded in the minutes. The applicant will be given email or

other written notice of the decision if the request is for a variance deemed to be minor. Notice of

a decision on a request for variance deemed to be major will be provided in a letter to the

applicant as set forth below.

Minor Variance: If the requested variance appears on its face either to be not a variance at all or

to be so minor as to be an insignificant variance from the requirements of Architectural

Standards, The Committee may so-determine the variance to be minor, in which case the

requested variance may be granted with or without proposed modifications from The Committee.

To determine whether a requested variance is minor, The Committee shall review the community

interest criteria listed below, and if the impact on the community interest is deemed to be minor,

The Committee may grant the variance. If the impact on the community interest is minor but the

individual interest in having the variance is also minor, in that it is found to be unnecessary, The

Committee may deny the variance.

Section V Pg. 53

Major Variance: If the requested variance appears on its face to be a major or material

deviation from the community interest or the interests of others, as set forth in the following

listed community interest criteria, and the applicant does not assert necessity, undue hardship, or

undue harm, The Committee may deny the requested variance in a letter to the applicant. The

letter shall briefly state the reasons for the denial regarding the relevant listed community interest

criteria. The letter shall also state that if the applicant seeks a reconsideration of The Committee

decision, the applicant may do so by requesting an “Committee” Hearing on the Denial of

Request for Variance. The Committee Hearing details are set forth below.

If the Committee determines that a Major Variance is requested, and that the applicant asserts

necessity, undue hardship, or undue harm if the variance is denied, The Committee shall

schedule a Hearing to determine whether the facts and circumstances duly considered by The

Committee require the individual interest to prevail over the community interest or the asserted

interests of others. The requirements for the notice and conduct of the hearing are described

below under hearing details.

The Committee shall copy the Board on all requests for variance which on their face appear to be

major and on those requests for variance where the characterization of “major” v. “minor” is

uncertain. The Committee on its own, or the Board, if it deems it appropriate to do so, may

request The Committee to give notice to adjoining or other likely interested property owners of

said meeting scheduled to consider a request for variance.

Right of Appeal

As set forth in The Association’s Act of Dedication of Servitudes, Privileges, & Restrictions, and

any decision by The Committee may be appealed to the elected Board of Directors for The

Association.

Community Interest Criteria

The community interest shall include any member interest, other than the applicant, whose use

and enjoyment of property may be impacted by the granting of a variance. The community

interest shall include the providers and users of amenities and all members of the public as guests

within the Subdivision. The community interest shall also include those interests set forth in

provisions of federal, state, and local law, in so far as they can be known, which exist for the

benefit and protection of all people within their jurisdictions.

Criteria:

The following list of community interest factors are extracted from the various rules governing

The Association for the benefit of all and shall be weighed and considered by The Committee

when requested to grant a variance from architectural rules, standards, and specifications. This

list is not meant to be exhaustive, and if other community interest factors are identified about a

request for variance, The Committee shall weigh and consider them about any community

interest or individual interest facts which are made known to The Committee:

1. Preservation of property values.

2. Preservation of indigenous plant and animal life, natural resources, the environment, scenery,

and aesthetics. Indigenous plants and trees are favored over empty spaces.

3. Preservation of privacy.

4. Preservation of views of landscapes.

Section V Pg. 54

5. Preservation of the highest quality of architectural design and construction.

6. Preservation of a balance between reasonable uniformity of architectural design and

construction as well as reasonable creativity and diversity of architectural design and

construction.

7. Preservation of a harmonious relationship of buildings, landscape, topography and overall

community design.

8. Preservation of the golf course and its users from adverse impacts due to construction,

improvements, or other changes made to individual or commercial properties within the

Subdivision. Such impacts include (but are not limited to) safety, visual, sound, and other

aesthetic impacts. Requests for setback variances and landscape changes which may have an

adverse impact on golf course use and enjoyment are considered requests for major variances.

9. Promotion of fire and other safety and prevention of injury to persons and property.

10. Promotion of compliance with laws pertaining to Planned Unit Developments, and all other

laws.

11. Promotion of the equal and uniform treatment of all members of the community, insofar as it

is reasonable to do so, while at the same time being respectful of the need to accommodate

reasonable differences.

12. All rules are not of equal importance to the community interest. The significance of the rule

impacted by the proposed variance should be weighed.

13. Preservation of adjoining or nearby property interests, the interests of the developer,

easement interests, or the interests of properties and persons outside the Subdivision.

14. Repeated requests for variances by the same applicant is also a factor bearing on the

community interest in uniform application of rules.

Hearing Details

Under the application circumstances as set forth above, if either The Committee or the applicant

for a variance requests a Hearing, the following procedures shall be followed.

Notice:

Notice of a Hearing shall be provided to any party including, but not limited to, the applicant and

adjoining property owners who may be reasonably identified as having an interest in the granting

or denial of the requested variance. The Notice shall include the name, address, and lot number

of the applicant, as well as the date, time, and location of the Hearing. The Notice shall also

describe the relevant subject matter detail of the requested variance. Further, the Notice shall

state that the Hearing shall be conducted in open session.

Hearing Participants:

In addition to the applicant, The Committee may also elect to request and/or allow the attendance

and participation of members who have (or may have) a direct interest in the outcome of the

Hearing. Notice of the Hearing shall be given to those interested parties as described below.

Non-applicant members who have a direct interest in the outcome of the Hearing are either those

who (with some explanation) have expressed their interest in the subject matter of the variance to

The Committee or to the Board, and/or are those members identified by The Committee as likely

to have such a direct interest. Members in the latter category, for example, may be adjoining

property owners or representatives of the developer or operator of the golf course. At the outset

of the scheduled Hearing, The Committee shall determine the participants.

Section V Pg. 55

To do so, The Committee shall briefly hear from those non-applicant members who request

participation or whose participation is requested by The Committee. If requested participation is

deemed by The Committee to be too large to be easily manageable, The Committee may limit

the scope of participation by requesting a limited number of representative spokespersons from

the non-applicant members. Deference shall be given to those members whose interest is clearly

more direct than others. The open session shall provide an opportunity for observation only, not

participation, for members who are not part of the Hearing process.

Conduct of the Hearing:

At the hearing the applicant or The Committee Chairman shall present the details of the

requested application for variance, including the affected provisions of the CCR’s and/or Design

Guideline’s & Builder’s Handbook. The applicant will also be invited to present any other

relevant facts the applicant wishes The Committee to consider about the application for variance.

Should the applicant fail to appear at the scheduled hearing, the application for variance shall be

denied unless The Committee finds good cause to reschedule the hearing.

The variance decision need not be made or reported immediately and may be made up to thirty

days after the conclusion of a hearing. The applicant, other interested parties, and the Board will

be notified in writing as to whether the application for variance is granted, granted but modified

(with modifications explained), denied, or continued pending The Committee’s acquisition of

additional information.

In the case of continuation of the application, a new hearing will be scheduled on the application.

The applicant and all relevant interested parties will be notified of the rescheduling of the

hearing.

The Committee decision on the application for variance (with relevant hearing materials

attached) shall be published in the minutes and retained in records.

Variances

All requests for variances from the Declarations and/or these Standards shall be submitted to The

Committee. Variances will be granted only in extraordinary circumstances where hardship has

been demonstrated. Each variance granted applies solely to the unique circumstances of the

individual request and shall not be deemed to set a precedent for future requests. Variances shall

not be granted to the extent they encroach upon or violate applicable legal requirements.

**Special Note on Setback Variances:

All requests for setback variances must be submitted prior to initial submittal. Setback variances

will not be granted if they can be avoided (usually by altering plans, submitting alternate floor

plans, or submitting same plans for a different or larger lot size). If a setback variance is

requested before or after construction begins, there will be a non-refundable $250.00 review fee

required in addition to required Review Fee (Charged on that portion of the structure which

exceeds setback requirements based upon an "as built" survey provided by the builder). If the

setback variance request is not granted and, in the case, that this request came after construction

and is a violation, then the “Association” will take the appropriate action as outlined in the

Enforcement Policy & Fines.

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