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DESIGN STANDARDS AND

HOMEOWNER HANDBOOK

These Design Standards and Homeowner Handbook have been adopted by the Board of Directors of the Springvale Homeowners Association, pursuant to Section 3.11 of the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions of

1" ) ~pringv~le Homeowners Association and may be amended or repealed from ( } time to time.

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INTRODUCTION

) This booklet has been prepared to assist you with basic information about the Association its architectural policies and procedures and with the standards of the community. It was prepared to be helpful and it is hoped that you will refer to it when you have questions about covenant enforcement, are preparing a request for architectural approval or need information about other Association matters.

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Each property owner within the Springvale community is a mandatory member of the Association with obligations to abide by the Declaration of Covenants, and pay assessments. The members of the Association will meet at least annually to review Association business and elect a Director(s) to the Association's Board of Directors.

The Association's primary responsibilities are covenant enforcement and maintenance of certain common . areas. The assessments provide for maintenance costs, management fees, liability insurance, director/officers insurance, newsletter publication, business supplies, mailing costs, and other day-to-day expenses incurred by the Association.

The Association is NOT responsible for the following:

Maintenance of a home or privately owned lot is the responsibility of each owner.

Curbside trash collection is not provided by the Association at this time.

The Association has no authority to intervene in matters of civil law such as boundary or drainage disputes. In some cases, the City of Thornton Police or the Code Enforcement Office can handle matters more effectively. Items of this nature include roaming animals, abandoned, unlicensed or oversized vehicles, and persistent noise problems.

Snow removal on streets (all streets within the community are public streets.)

The Association is governed by several documents, Please review these materials at your earliest convenience so you are familiar with the obligations and requirements of members:

Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions of Springvale Homeowners Association, Inc.

Fine Policy of Springvale Homeowners Association, Inc.

Articles of Incorporation of Springvale Homeowners Association, Inc.

Bylaws of Springvale Homeowners Association, Inc.

Nothing in these Standards and Homeowner Handbook supersede or alter the above documents.

ARCHITECTURAL POLICIES

Section 5 of the Declaration provides for the creation of an Architectural Review Committee.

No improvements shall be constructed, erected, placed, planted, applied or installed upon any Lot unless )complete plans and specifications therefore (said plans and specifications to show exterior design, height,

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) materials, color, and location of the Improvements, plotted horizontally and vertically, location and size of '1riveways, location, size, and type of landscaping, fencing, walls, windbreaks and grading plan, as well as luch other materials and information as may be required by the Committee), shall have been first submitted to and approved in writing by the Architectural Review Committee.

All reviews are made on their individual merit - approval or denial in one instance does not necessarily mean the same decision under a different set of circumstances.

A spirit of cooperation between the Architectural Review Committee, the Board of Directors and the members of the Association will go far in creating a harmonious environment to benefit all homeowners. This will help protect your financial investment and provide compatibility of improvements.

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

Please use the Design Review Request included with these Standards and Homeowner Handbook. If you need additional forms, do not hesitate to call and ask for more. Requests for approval must be mailed to the Management Company. The Management Company will forward your request to the appropriate Architectural Review Committee, track it through the process, and return written information to you regarding the Committee's decision. Plans and specifications must be detailed and include the following:

Plot plan showing the location of the improvement(s)

) Landscaping description - identify trees, shrubs, mulch areas, flower beds, vegetable lots, walkways, sheds, play equipment, etc.

Height, width, length, materials, description, and color samples for any structures or equipment

Paint samples

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Don't forget to include your name, your address and phone number

PLAN AHEAD! The Architectural Review Committee strives to respond to requests quickly, however, the Committee meets at irregular intervals, and it may take up to 30 days, after the complete submittal package is received, for a response to be sent to you. The Architectural Review Committee may require that you submit additional information or material and may deny the request until all required information or materials have been submitted.

EFFECT OF GOVERNMENTAL AND OTHER REGULATIONS-The use of property and any improvement to a property must comply with applicable building codes and other governmental requirements and regulations. Approval by the Architectural Review Committee will not constitute assurance that improvements comply with applicable governmental requirements and regulations, or that a permit or approvals are not also required from applicable governmental bodies. For information about City of Thornton requirements, Homeowners must write or call the City of Thornton Building Department.

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INTERFERENCE WITH UTILITIES - In making improvements to property, Homeowners are \responsible for locating all water, sewer, gas, electric, telephone, cable television, irrigation lines, or other /utility lines or easements. Homeowners should not construct any improvement over an easement without the consent of the utility involved, and Homeowners will be responsible for any damage to utility lines. Underground utility lines and easements can usually be located by contacting the Utility Notification Center of Colorado at 1-800-922-1987.

ENFORCEMENT OF THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS AND THE GUIDELINES AND HOMEOWNER HANDBOOK - The Board of Directors shall have primary responsibility for the enforcement of the Declaration of Covenants, Design Standards and Homeowner Handbook. Enforcement of the Guidelines and other provisions, as amended, may be by any proceeding at law or in equity against any person violating or attempting to violate any such provision. In any action, instituted or maintained under this section, the Board of Directors shall be entitled to recover its costs and reasonable attorneys fees incurred pursuant thereto, as well as any and all other sums awarded by the Court. The Board of Directors will investigate written complaints of violations, if such complaints are reported by the Management Company or dated and signed by the Homeowner. The Board of Directors, the Architectural Review Committee and employees of the Association shall use all reasonable means to maintain the anonymity of complaining Homeowners. If a violation is found, the Homeowner in violation shall be notified of the violation in writing, requesting that appropriate action be taken to maintain compliance. If the Homeowner in violation does not come into compliance, action will be taken according to the present fine policy. Failure of the Board of Directors to enforce any covenant or restriction herein contained, or any provision of the other governing documents for the Community, shall in no event be deemed a waiver of the right to do so thereafter.

) ANY IMPROVEMENT INSTALLED WITHOUT APPROVAL IS SUBJECT TO REMOVAL AT THE OWNER'S SOLE EXPENSE. THE OWNER MAY ALSO BE SUBJECT TO FINES OR OTHER LEGAL ACTION.

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DESIGN STANDARDS SUMMARY

1. The following is an alphabetical list of improvements, some "pre-approved" items for more commonly requested changes and several items that are specifically prohibited. Pertinent information is given as to each. Unless otherwise specifically stated, drawings or plans for a proposed improvement(s) shall be submitted to the Architectural Review Committee, and written approval of the Committee shall be obtained before the improvements are made.

2. The architectural style of a proposed residence shall be consistent with the style and character of the other single-family residences built in the Springvale Community. The determination as to whether a proposal is consistent with the style and character of the other single-family residences is at the sole discretion of the Architectural Review Committee.

3. All items submitted to the Committee shall be completed within one year from the date of approval if not sooner required by the Declarations.

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) ADDITIONS AND EXPANSIONS

\Architectural Review Committee approval is required. Additions or expansions to the Home will require )submission of detailed plans and specifications, including description of materials to be used and elevation drawings showing dimensions, setbacks, roof slopes, etc. Additions and expansions must be of the same architectural style and color as that of the Home. See WWW.cityofthornton.net for information on permit requirements from the City of Thornton.

ADDRESS NUMBERS

Committee approval is required to alter or relocate the address numbers originally installed by the Declarant, KB Home.

ADVERTISEMENTS - See Signs.

AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT

Committee approval is required. Only air conditioning equipment that is ground-mounted and installed in the rear yard area or rear half of the house in the side yard area (e.g. behind a wing fence) will be approved. The foregoing should be installed in such a way that any noise to adjacent Homes is minimized. Installation of air-conditioning equipment (including swamp coolers) on the roof, in windows or, in the exterior walls ofa Home will not be permitted.

)ANTENNAS

DSS dishes less than one meter in diameter are permitted and should be placed in the side or rear of the Home. Roof mounted and wall mounted locations are discouraged. No exterior radio antennas or television antennas may be erected without approval of the Committee.

ASTRO-TURF .

Neither Astro-turf nor any similar floor covering shall be used on any porch, balcony or deck.

AWNINGS - See Overhangs/ Awnings - .

BALCONIES - See Decks.

BASKETBALL BACKBOARDS

Pole-mounted basketball backboards must have a black or galvanized removable steel pole and must be installed midway between the front of the house and the sidewalk. Rims and nets on all types of basketball units must be maintained in a neat and clean appearance. Temporary basketball backboards are acceptable but must be placed in such a manner that they do not block sidewalks and pedestrian walkways and shall

)not be placed upon any street in the Community. Temporary basketball backboards must be stored within " the Home or behind the Rear Yard Perimeter Fence and must not be observable from the street when not in

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) 1IRDBATHS

·· Committee approval of birdbaths that do not exceed three (3) feet in height or width (including any pedestal) is not required if placed in the rear yard area of a Lot. Installation of birdbaths in the front yard areas of a Lot requires Committee approval.

BIRDHOUSES AND BIRD FEEDERS

Committee approval of birdhouses and bird feeders which do not exceed 1' x 2' and are aesthetically compatible with the exterior of the Home is not required if the same is installed in the rear yard area of a Lot. No birdhouse or bird feeder can be installed above six (6) feet from ground level of the Lot.

BOATS - See Vehicles.

BUG ZAPPERS

Committee approval of bug zappers is not required, so long as the same comply with Section 10.9 of the Declaration ("No Annoying Lights, Sounds or Odors").

) BUILDING HEIGHT CHANGES - See Additions and Expansions.

) CABLE TV ANTENNAS - See Antennas.

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CAMPERS - See Vehicles.

CARPORTS - Not permitted.

CIRCULAR DRIVES - Not Permitted.

CLOTHESLINES AND HANGERS

Permanent Clotheslines and Hangers shall not be permitted. Temporary drying structures will be permitted if located in the rear yard area of a Lot and are not visible from a street, ground level of any other Lot or from the Common Area.

CLOTH OR CANVAS OVERHANGS - See Overhangs/Awnings

COMPOSTING

) Committee approval is required. Composting containers must not be immediately visible to adjacent properties and must not emit any offensive odors. Underground composting is not permitted.

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' ) )CORNER VISIBILITY

Compliance with the City of Thornton's intersection sight distance criteria is required.

DECKS

Committee approval is required. Unless otherwise approved by the Committee, decks must be constructed of wood and/or wood composite materials and, if painted, must be painted to match the color scheme of the Home, and if sealed or stained, must be stained or sealed with a stain or sealant approved by the Committee. Decks must be installed as an integral part of the Home and patio area. Construction of decks over an easement is not permitted. A drawing of the design, dimensions, materials and location must be submitted for Committee approval.

DOGHOUSES

Committee approval is required. Doghouses are restricted to sixteen (16) square feet and will not be permitted on any Lot unless located in the rear yard area behind the rear yard perimeter fence. Doghouses must be installed at ground level and shall not be visible above the rear yard perimeter fence or from open space or common area.

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')Dog runs will not be permitted on any Lot unless located in the rear yard area behind the rear yard perimeter fence. Dog runs on Lots adjacent to open space or common area shall not be located within five (5) feet of any Open Rail Fencing. Dog runs on Lots that are adjacent to open space or common area must be constructed of Open Rail Fencing with wire mesh as required on the "Wire Mesh for Open Rail Fence" Exhibit attached hereto and said wire mesh must be installed on the interior of the dog run. Mature landscape, which screens the dog run from view from the open space or common area, is required. Dog runs on Lots not adjacent to open space or common area may be constructed of either five (5) foot chain­link fencing or Open Rail Fence described above.

DOORS

Committee approval is required for the addition or replacement of storm doors, screen doors, security doors or any other type door to a Home. The Committee can approve professionally manufactured storm and/or screen doors consisting of glass with metal frames that are an approved color. The approved colors are white, black and the approved colors for the Home.

DRAINAGE

Maintenance of and Non-Interference with Grade and Drainage is required. In accordance with Section 9.5 of the Declaration, each Owner shall maintain the grading on his Lot (including grading around the building foundation) at the slope and pitch fixed by the final grading thereof, including landscaping and maintenance of the slopes, which shall preserve the Established Drainage. It shall be the responsibility of

) each Owner to ensure that any improvement does not in any way interfere with or obstruct the Established Drainage pattern over such Owner's Lot or any adjoining real property. In the event that it is necessary or desirable to change the Established Drainage over any Lot, the Owner of such Lot shall submit a plan to the

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') Architectural Review Committee for its review and approvaL Any such change shall also be made in . accordance with all laws, regulations and resolutions of any applicable governmental entities.

)Recommendations for Landscaping Around Foundations and Slabs. It is recommended that Owners, in landscaping their Lot, avoid planting flower beds (especially annuals), vegetable gardens or other landscaping which requires regular watering, within five ( 5) feet of the foundation of such Owner's Home or any slab on the Lot. If evergreen shrubbery is located within five (5) feet of the foundation or any slab, then the Owner of the Lot should water such shrubbery by "controlled hand-watering," and should avoid excessive watering. Further, piping and heads for sprinkler systems should not be installed within five (5) feet of the foundation or any slabs,

DRIVEWAYS

Modifications to the original driveway require Committee approval and must be ascetically pleasing and in conformance with the overall look of the Community. Modifications or additions to the original driveway may not exceed five ( 5) feet in width and must be constructed with materials identical to the existing driveway. Any driveway extension shall not encroach into existing easements or upon property line and shall not alter or interfere with the Existing Drainage. Asphalt extensions are not acceptable. Repair or replacement of an existing driveway or sidewalk which is completed with materials identical to the existing driveway or sidewalk and which do not alter the original design of the same shall not require Committee approval.

) EVAPORATIVE COOLERS - Not Permitted. See Air Conditioning Equipment.

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) EXTERIOR LIGHTING- See Lights and Lighting.

EXTERIOR MATERIALS

The addition of exterior materials requires Committee approvaL The only acceptable exterior building materials are those that are of the same standard or higher than those used in the original construction of the Home, as well as brick, stone, or other harmonious materials utilized for accent or Home details as approved by the Committee.

FENCES

General - Fences, walls, columns, entry monuments (individually and collectively "Fences") constructed by the Declarant, KB Home, along or abutting Lot lines, public or private streets may not be removed, replaced, stained or painted a different color or altered, including adding a gate, without approval of the Committee. If any such Fences are constructed by the Declarant, KB Home, which are located upon an Owner's Lot are damaged or destroyed by Owner or Owner's agents, guests, or tenants, the Owner shall repair and reconstruct the same at the Owner's expense.

Drainage - Certain drainage patterns may exist along or under proposed Fence locations. When constructing a Fence, be sure to provide for a space between the bottom of the Fence and the ground elevation in order that the fence does not block drainage patterns.

) Design - Fences, other than those described below, may not be constructed without Committee approval. Front yard fencing is not permitted. All Fences must adhere to all sight regulations of the City of Thornton .

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) Committee approval is not required for rear yard fences constructed in accordance with the following iequirements:

)Gates - Only one gate per lot will be allowed and must follow the existing gate size not to exceed four feet in width.

Rear/Side Yard Privacy Fences - All rear yard fences, other than the wing fences installed by the Declarant, KB Home, and side yard fences adjacent to open space, public or private streets, shall be installed on the rear yard property lines of each Lot and, except for fences on property lines adjacent to Open Space or Common Area, shall be constructed in accordance with the specifications shown in the "6' Dog Eared Picket Fence" Exhibit attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. Rear/Side Yard Privacy Fences must be constructed with the 2"x4" framing and 4"x4" posts on the constructing Owner's Lot (i.e., the smooth side of the wood slats on the front elevation of the foregoing Fence Exhibit must face away· from the Owner's Home). Alternating panels (smooth side in, then smooth side out, of no more than eight (8) feet in width) are allowed only between adjacent Lots. Side Yard Privacy Fences may not extend toward the front of a Lot past the wing fence installed by the Declarant, KB Home.

Open Rail Fences - All rear/side yard fences adjacent to Open Space or Common Area, other than the wing fences installed by the Declarant, KB Home, shall be installed on the property lines between the Lot and the Open Space or Common Area and shall be constructed in accordance with the specifications shown in the "Open Rail Fence" Exhibit attached hereto and incorporated herein by this referenced. The wire mesh shown on the "Wire Mesh for Open Rail Fence" Exhibit attached hereto and incorporated here by this reference may be installed on the interior (the side of the fence closest to the Home) of an Open Rail Fence so long as such wire mesh is not higher than the top rail of said Fence.

Corner Lot Fencing - Fences on Lots adjacent to open space, public or private streets shall not be

)constructed within the rights-of-way or side yard easements adjacent to such open space, public or private streets and, therefore, must be set back from the sidewalk the distances established by the City of Thornton.

Fence Transitions -Transitions between Rear/Side Yard Fences and the Community perimeter fence and any Open Rail Fence shall be accomplished as shown on the "Step Transition Between 6' Dog Eared Fence and Perimeter Fence" and the "Transition Between 6' Dog Eared Fence and Open Rail Fence" Exhibits attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, as applicable.

Double Fences - Not permitted.

Fences for Screening Located Within a Lot - Must be an integral part of the landscape design and approved by the Committee.

Wire Fencing - Except for the wire mesh shown in the "Wire Mesh for Open Rail Fence" Exhibit and chain-link dog runs approved and constructed in accordance with the requirements for Dog Runs hereof, no plastic or metal chicken wire, hog wire, barbed wire, chain links, or strand wire will be allowed.

Maintenance Responsibility - Deteriorated materials must be replaced by the Owner with materials identical to the original in quality, quantity and design.

FIREWOOD STORAGE - See Wood Storage.

) FLAGS AND FLAGPOLES

) Committee approval is required for any freestanding flagpole. Committee approval is not required for a flagpole mounted to a Home, provided that it is temporary in nature and is only displayed on holidays or in celebration of specific events. The highest point of any flagpole may not exceed the roofline of the Home,

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) and shall not exceed six (6) feet in length. The American and service flags may be displayed on owner's ,~roperty or attached to the front of a home on a bracket, which has been approved by the Association. The )lags must be displayed in a manner consistent with Federal and State Flag Codes and with the Associations Flag Policy and may be no larger than 36 inches by 48 inches.

GARBAGE CONTAINERS AND STORAGE AREAS - See Trash Containers.

GARDENS, SHRUBS AND TREES

Committee approval is not required for shrubs, trees, flower or vegetable gardens that do not alter the Existing Drainage or encroach on an easement. All gardens must be properly maintained in an aesthetically pleasing manner. Vegetable gardens must be located in the backyard area behind front yard fencing.

GAZEBOS

Committee approval is required. Any gazebo must be an integral part of the landscape plan and must not obstruct any adjacent Owner's view. All gazebos must be of a design and constructed with materials that are aesthetically compatible to the Home and painted, stained or sealed in the same manner as a deck.·

) GRADING AND GRADE CHANGES - See Drainage.

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)GREENHOUSES AND GREENHOUSE WINDOWS

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Committee approval is required. Generally, greenhouses will be discouraged due to the extensive maintenance required. Approvals of any greenhouses will be based upon, but not limited to, the general aesthetics, quality and permanence of the materials used. Adequate screening will be required.

HANGING OF CLOTHES - See Clotheslines and Hangers.

HOT TUBS AND JACUZZIS

Committee approval is required. Must be located in the rear yard and must be an integral part of the rear yard landscaping.

HOLIDAY DECORATIONS

All seasonal decorations shall not be installed until forty-five (45) days before and must be removed within thirty (30) days following the particular holiday or celebration. Consideration of neighbors should be exercised when decorating for any occasion.

HOME NUMBERS - See Address Numbers.

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) IRRIGATION SYSTEMS

ynderground manual or automatic irrigation systems will not require approval of the Committee. Such oystems should not be installed within the first five feet of the foundation.

JACUZZI - See Hot Tubs and Jacuzzis.

JUNK/INOPERABLE VEHICLES - See Vehicles.

LANDSCAPE AND MAINTENANCE

All landscaping in the front and rear yard area of Lots on which a Home has been transferred by the Declarant, KB Home, between January 1 and August 30 of any year shall be completed in the same year; if the Home is transferred by the Declarant, KB Home, after August 30 such landscaping shall be completed by May 31 of the following year. No more than 1/3rd of the front or rear yard areas shall be landscaped with non-growing material, not to include the originally installed driveway. The other 2/3rds of the front or rear yard areas shall be landscaped with irrigated growing material (i.e., sod, bushes, etc. and not weeds). Landscaping improvements which do not alter, modify or change the Established Drainage of a Lot and/or any surrounding Lots, Open Space or Common Area, and which comply with the provisions of this Section and all landscaping requirements of the City of Thornton shall be approved by the Committee.

Gravel, rock and/or soil related piles left in front or on visible side yards of Lots or on the driveway should remain for no longer than a period of thirty (30) days. Consideration should be given to neighboring

) properties including clean up on streets and leaching of landscaping materials should be avoided.

Delivery and placement oflandscape materials shall not damage any Open Space or Common Area. Vehicles are not allowed to cross Open Space or Common Area (to avoid sprinkler and landscape damage). The repair of any damage to Association property caused by a Lot Owner and/or their guests, tenants or agents will be the responsibility of the Lot Owner.

LATTICEWORK

Committee approval is required for any type of trellis or latticework.

LIGHTS AND LIGHTING

Committee approval is not required for exterior lighting which is of the same style and character as those installed by the Declarant, KB Home, on an Owner's Home or Lot or on other Homes or Lots in the Community; and which is as small in size as is reasonably practicable; directed towards the Home; and does not emit any light that is unreasonably bright or causes unreasonable glare to surrounding Owners. Any variance from the foregoing standard or use of high wattage spotlights or floodlights requires Committee approval according to Section 10.9 of the Declaration. Committee approval of temporary holiday lighting that does not create a nuisance to adjacent Owners is not required.

) MAILBOXES

Mail will be delivered to group mailboxes as mandated by the City of Thornton. Installation of individual mailboxes is prohibited.

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JMICROWA VE DISHES - See Antennas.

MINING AND DRILLING - Not permitted.

NEWSPAPER DELIVERY RECEPTACLES - Not permitted.

OVERHANGS/AWNINGS AND PATIO COVERS-CLOTH, CANVAS, WOOD OR WOOD COMPOSITE

Committee approval is required. The color must be the same as the exterior of the Home, unless otherwise approved by the Committee. Metal or fiberglass awnings are not permitted. Plans must show exterior elevation, materials, color and dimensions.

PAINTING

Painting of any vinyl siding originally installed on a Home is not permitted. For homes that do not have vinyl siding, Committee approval is not required if color and color combinations are identical to the original color of the home at the time it was purchased from the Declarant, KB Home. Any changes in

. color and/or color combinations require Committee approval prior to commencement of painting.

It is recommended that all homes be painted on a regular schedule to avoid chipping and peeling.

)Any proposed changes to color and/or color combinations must be different from neighboring homes. The Committee will not approve submittals without a description of neighbors' paint colors.

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Outlining the garage door panels in a contrasting color or in a checkerboard design is not permitted.

Most Homes have multiple tone paint schemes (siding color, trim color and accent color for shutters and doors). New colors submitted should, but are not required to, preserve this multiple tone scheme. For example, ifthe trim was a different color than the doors and shutters originally, it should also be different in the submitted colors. If additional accent colors are submitted they will need to be selected from the approved color combinations for the community.

Color selections should be submitted to the Committee in the form of manufacturer's paint chips. Please indicate which color chips are for trim, siding and accent (doors and shutters).

In general, after approval, only those areas that are painted may be repainted and only those areas that are stained may be stained; unpainted surfaces and unstained areas (such as brick) shall remain unpainted and unstained.

PATIO COVERS-See Overhangs/Awnings and Patio Covers.

PATIOS (ENCLOSED) - See Additions and Expansions.

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) PATIOS (OPEN)

<\ommittee approval is required for all patios. Patios shall not be located within any easement or setback }eas.

PAVING

Committee approval is required for all types of paving, including walks and patio areas. All concrete, brick, flagstone, stepping stones, pre-cast patterned or exposed aggregate pavers will need approval. Pavers used as driveway additions are not permitted.

PIPES - See Utility Equipment.

PLAY STRUCTURES AND SPORTS EQUIPMENT

Committee approval is required. Play structures (including playhouses, swing sets and jungle gyms) shall be located in the rear or side yard. The size of play structures will be considered on a case-by-case basis depending on Lot size and proximity to neighbors and may require the approval of surrounding Owners. The maximum height of the equipment may not exceed ten (10) feet. All play structures and sports equipment shall be maintained in a good and sightly manner. Enclosed play structures shall not be more than 100 square feet and shall be a maximum of 10 feet in height from ground level to the peak.

)POLES

See Flagpoles, Utility Equipment, and Basketball Backboards.

POOLS

Committee approval is required. Small wading pools located in the rear yard area of a Lot that are drained and removed from sight after each use, shall not require Committee approval.

RADIO ANTENNAS - See Antennas.

ROOFS

Committee approval is required. Plans shall include the type and color of the materials requested. Uniformity with existing homes in the Community is required.

ROOFTOP EQUIPMENT - Not permitted.

) SAUNAS - See Additions and Expansions.

) SCREEN DOORS - See Doors.

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~,fTBACKS

r{ll setback line and easement requirements, as established by the City of Thornton, must be met.

SEW AGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS - Not permitted.

SHUTTERS (EXTERIOR)

Committee approval is required. Exterior shutters must be the same materials as shutters on other homes in the Community and painted to match the color scheme of the exterior of the home, unless otherwise approved by the Committee.

SIDING

Committee approval is required. Siding must be essentially the same as the siding installed by the Declarant, KB Home, on other homes in the Community, and must be painted according to standards established in these Design Guidelines (See Painting). Aluminum or steel siding will not be permitted.

SIGNS

) No advertising or signs of any character shall be erected, placed, permitted, or maintained on any Lot other \than a name plate of the occupant, as approved by the Committee, and a street number, and except for a )"For Sale," "Open House," For Rent," or security sign of not more then five (5) square feet in the aggregate.

Political Signs - Except to the extent restricted by city ordinance and consistent with the Association's Political Sign Policy, an owner may have one political sign as defined by the statute to be located in the window of the owner's property or within the boundaries of an owner's lot on a two-legged post, per political office or ballot issue that is in a pending election. A political sign may be no larger than 36 inches by 48 inches and may be displayed no earlier than 45 days before the day of an election and no later than 7 days after the day of the election.

SKYLIGHTS

Committee approval is required. Plans must include the exterior elevation, materials, color and dimensions.

SOLAR ENERGY DEVICES

Committee approval is required. Plans must include the exterior elevation, materials, color and dimensions

) SP AS - See Hot Tubs and Jacuzzis.

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) SPRINKLER SYSTEMS - See Irrigation Systems.

1TATUES

Committee approval is not required for statutes that are installed in the rear yard area of a Lot and which do not exceed four ( 4) feet in height.

STORAGE SHEDS/ACCESSORY BUILDINGS

Committee approval is required. Approval will be based upon, but not limited to, the following criteria:

Storage Sheds and/or Accessory Buildings must be aesthetically compatible and consistent with the style and character of the Home and other Homes in the Community.

Storage Sheds and/or any Accessory Buildings shall not be Jess than 4' x 4', nor more than 100 square feet, and shall not be more than 10 feet high at the peak. The roof pitch must be complementary to the existing roof on the Home, unless otherwise approved by the Committee.

Siding, roofing, and trim materials must match those on the Home, unless otherwise approved by the Committee.

Any Storage Shed or Accessory Building may be screened by a fence or vegetation. Any Storage Shed or Accessory Building to be constructed, installed or located on a Lot adjacent to Open Space or Common Area may be screened by vegetation which is evenly distributed on all exposed sides and not allow more than fifty percent (50%) of the Storage Shed or Accessory Building to be viewed from the ground level of any Lot, the Open Space or the Common Area.

) Only one (1) Storage Shed or Accessory Building per Lot will be permitted.

The Committee, in reviewing and approving or denying an application for approval of a Storage Shed or Accessory Building, shall take into consideration Lot size, square footage of the Home, the Existing Grading, fence locations, landscape screenings, etc. NO PLASTIC, METAL, or VINYL STRUTURES ARE ALLOWED

STORM DOORS - See Doors.

SUNSHADES - See Overhangs/Awnings - Cloth or Canvas.

SWAMP COOLERS-Not Permitted. See Air Conditioning Equipment.

SWINGSETS - See Play Structures and Sports Equipment.

TELEVISION ANTENNAS - See Antennas.

) TEMPORARY STRUCTURES

No structure of a temporary character, including, but not limited to, a house trailer, tent, shack, storage

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) structure or outbuilding shall be placed or erected upon any Lot. Further, no unsightly conditions, \'.tructures, facilities, equipment or objects shall be so located on any Lot as to be visible from a street, open )'pace or any other Lot.

TENNIS COURTS

Committee approval is required.

TRAILERS - See Vehicles.

TRASH CONTAINERS

Pursuant to Section 10.10 of the Declaration, no garbage or trash cans or receptacles shall be maintained in an exposed or unsightly manner on any Lot. Trash Containers that are visible from a street, open space or any common area must be screened with a privacy fence or privacy wall as approved by the Committee.

TREE HOUSES - Not Permitted.

UNDERDRAINS - Modification or impeding the flow of drainage is not prohibited.

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)UTILITY EQUIPMENT

· Installation of utilities or utility equipment requires Committee approval unless located underground or within an enclosed structure. Pipes, wires, poles, utility meters and other utility facilities must be kept and maintained, to the extent reasonably possible, underground or within an enclosed structure.

VANES - Not permitted.

VEHICLES

As provided in Section 10.6 of the Declaration, no house trailer, camping trailer, boat trailer, hauling trailer, boat, or accessories thereto, truck (larger than I ton), self-contained motorized recreational vehicle, or other type of commercial or recreational vehicle or equipment, may be parked or stored in the Community, or parked or stored elsewhere in such a manner as to be visible from any Lot, unless such parking or storage is entirely within the garage area of any Home. However, any such vehicle may be otherwise parked as a temporary expedient for loading, delivery or emergency. However, recreational vehicles may be temporarily parked for a maximum of three (3) consecutive days in the driveway of a Lot.

VENTS - See Rooftop Equipment.

) WALLS (RETAINING)

Retaining walls need Committee approval. A single retaining wall larger than thirty-six (36) inches in

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height, measured at the exposed side will not be approved without an engineering plan. Retaining walls shall be constructed of brick, treated wood, natural stone or similar materials. Concrete retaining walls are

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' Owners are responsible for Lot Drainage and the installation of a retaining wall must not impair Established Drainage pattern.

WELLS - Not permitted.

WIND TURBINES - Not permitted.

WINDOWS

Committee approval is required for security window bars and all windows not of the same make or design as originally installed by the Declarant, KB HOME. Submission of plans and specifications to the Committee shall include a description of the dimensions, materials and color. Mill finish on aluminum windows is specifically prohibited. Replacement windows shall be substantially the same as those initially installed. ·

WOOD STORAGE

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Pursuant to Section 10.10 of the Declaration, wood piles or storage areas shall not be located on any Lot which can be visible from a street, ground level of any other Lot, Open Space or Common Area.

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