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Free standing outbuildings, sheds, garages are not permitted. The HOA will pursue the removal of any free standing outbuildings, sheds, garages seen by a Trustee or brought to its attention by a homeowner. Homeowners can report violations to the HOA using the Contact Us form found on the HOA website (www.villageatalumcreek.org)HOA Trustees form.
You are permitted to build an addition that is attached to the main house and will be used for exterior storage.
The addition must:
Be connected to the existing house. House siding should be removed and the addition attached to the studs of the existing house.
Have its own foundation.
Have an exterior that matches the existing house exterior. The siding should match the house siding. The roofing material should match the existing house roofing material.
Have a floor consisting of something other than dirt. The floor can be concrete or pavers or wood or even gravel.
Have doors and windows that match the existing house doors and windows, as much as possible.
Appear as if it has always been a part of the existing house. In other words, it blends in so naturally that a person would not recognize it as a storage facility.
The addition can have electrical, plumbing, hvac service, if desired.
The addition must meet all local building/code requirements. Obtaining a building permit, after receiving HOA approval, is the responsibility of the homeowner.
Additions require, per Section 3.02 of the Deed Restrictions, that the owner submit an Application for Exterior Modification with all supporting documentation prior to beginning the project. The Application can be found on the HOA website (www.villageatalumcreek.org). The Application will be reviewed by the Architectural Review Committee. Adjustments may be requested/required before final approval. Approval is not guaranteed. Construction cannot begin until approval and any necessary building permits have been obtained.
All other restrictions spelled out within the Deed Restrictions will be enforced. This includes but is not limited to set-back requirements and easements.
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