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Antennas: No external antennas, towers, poles or any other structure to be used for the purpose of transmitting or receiving radio, television or related signals shall be installed, affixed, mounted or constructed ... so as to be visible to the public view or to another lot owner. Cable system charges are to be paid by homeowners and is not a responsibility of the Association. CC&Rs 7.10

amended 1997:
Satellite dishes must not be larger than 1 meter (3 feet) in diameter.
Satellite Dishes cannot be placed in any area that could result in a safety hazard.
Satellite dishes should be placed on the balcony or patio when possible to minimize visibility from the common area. Exceptions will be made for written confirmation from the DSS installer that line of sight cannot be made from those locations.
In the case of non-owner occupied homes, written permission from the owner must be attached to the variance request.
All holes drilled through the exterior of the building must be sealed water tight.
Wiring must be concealed and enter the building within 5 inches of the point of installation. Cable may be required to be painted to match the exterior.
Installers must indemnify and reimburse the Association for loss or damage to the common area caused by the installation, maintenance, use or removal of the satellite dish.
The homeowner shall bear the cost and responsibility for the repair of any damage to the exterior of the building or the interior of the unit caused by the installation, maintenance, use or removal of the satellite dish.
Amended 1/2000:
Satellite dishes cannot be installed on the roof, balcony or patio railings.
Homeowners must submit a variance application to the Architecture Committee before, during or immediately after installing a DSS dish. A drawing of the location will be required for placement of satellite dishes. Placement in unapproved locations will require moving the DSS dish at the owner's expense.

Window Coverings: Reflective coatings, aluminum foil, newspapers and other materials which were not designed to be window coverings are banned. No security bars. Window coverings shall be white or off white to the exterior view. CC&Rs 7.11

Amended 10/1992:
Window coverings must be Neutral (white, off-white, light grays & beige).
Wooden blinds/shutters must be natural oak finish. The bindings must be a neutral color.
Approved types of window coverings: Venetian Blinds, Mini Blinds, Curtains, Vertical Blinds, Drapes, Sheers, Fabric Rollup Blinds, Wood slat Rollup Blinds - natural Oak Stain, Wood Shutters - Natural Oak Stain.
Stained glass or leaded glass designs must be approved by the Architecture Committee.
A six month grace period after close of escrow in which temporary coverings of a neutral color are allowed until approved permanent coverings can be installed.

 

Screen Doors: Added 1992
Allowed only on end unit balcony doorways.
Must be constructed of either wood or metal.
Must be painted white to match exterior color.
All screen mesh must be dark to match window screens.
Decorations must not be higher than the balcony rail.
Doors must be self closing.

Common Area Rules:
CC&Rs 7.12 - No exterior clothes lines, clothes laundering or drying.
CC&Rs 7.13 - No power equipment, hobby shops or car maintenance or boat maintenance, with the exception of emergencies.
CC&Rs 7.16 - No basketball standards or fixed sports apparatus shall be attached to any residence or garage unless isolated from the view at a height of six feet above the ground from any other lot or street in the project.
CC&Rs 7.6 - Nothing shall be stored in the common area without the prior consent of the Board.
CC&Rs 7.7 - No signs shall be displayed to the public view on any lot or any portion of a lot except such signs .... approved by the Board or committee approved by the Board. "For Sale" signs are allowed, provided they do not exceed 5 square feet in size. Only one such sign shall be permitted on any lot, and it may be displayed in the window or staked in the yard.

Patio Enclosures and Gates: Added 1993
Enclosed patios shall use the same materials as on existing wall. It shall continue at same height, thickness & color as existing property. Gates must follow the same rules. A variance application must be submitted and approved before any installation or work is done.

Flag Standards: Added 1997
Flag standards which are erected on any outside wall must be approved by the Architecture Committee and an architectural variance application approved. No flag poles are allowed. Flags other than national flags will need to have a drawing attached for review and approval.

Exterior Keypad Garage Openers: Added 1/2000
These devices are approved for installation without Architecture Committee approval. They must be white, off-white or a pale color which will not draw attention. Approved locations for installation are the inside of the exterior garage door frame or inside the utility room only. Any other location is not permitted and will be moved at the owner's expense.

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