Planning 2011-09-22 Items 4-5 - ReHabitat Northwest - Attachment J - Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of Record

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Section 1. General Requirements. Prior to the clearing of any lot, approval of the Architectural Committee must be obtained for the removal of trees. Prior to commencement of any construction, clearing or site work, plans and specifications for all structures and improvements within the Riverton Cottages must be first submitted to RIVERTON COTTAGES or its duly appointed Architectural Committee for written approval as to the nature and quality of the proposed workmanship and materials, harmony of external design, size, orientation and location with respect to natural surroundings and existing structures; location with respect to topography and finish grade elevation; height; impact upon view from neighboring properties; and conformity with the general plan for development of Riverton Cottages with due regard to preservation of trees. Proposed tree removal is to be included with all submissions. In reviewing such plans and specifications, RIVERTON COTTAGES and the Architectural Committee shall recognize that there can be an infinite number of architectural concepts and ideas for development. RIVERTON COTTAGES shall encourage the formulation of such concepts and ideas. Nevertheless, for the protection of all owners, RIVERTON COTTAGES and the Architectural Committee shall make certain any improvement or structure will be consistent with the existing architecture and harmony of the Riverton Cottages. All construction must conform with County building codes. Section 2. Committee Make -Up and Authority. An Architectural Committee shall be appointed by the Board of Directors. There shall be no less than three (3) members. The Architectural Committee will serve at the pleasure and direction of the Board. Except as otherwise provided herein, a majority, but not less than three (3) members, shall have the authority to act on behalf of the committee without the necessity of a meeting and without consulting the remaining members of the committee. Section 3. Architectural Requirements and Guidelines. The Board of Directors shall approve and publish architectural requirements and guidelines, applicable to construction, clearing and site work within the Riverton Cottages. Said publication shall include specifications, as set forth herein. Also included will be such additional requirements as may be necessary to create a consistence and harmony in the community as to exterior design, size, orientation and location with respect to natural surroundings and existing structures; location as to topography and finish grade elevation; height; impact upon view from neighboring properties; and preservation of trees. Section 4. Application and Building Plans. Plans and specifications must accompany an application for construction of all structures and improvements (including the addition of fixtures to a member's house, outbuilding or property) and must be submitted to the Architectural Committee prior to construction for the committee's written approval. There will be no verbal approvals or agreements. Requirements for application and necessary accompanying documents shall be determined by the Architectural Committee. The applicant will be informed in writing of the decision of the committee. The Architectural Committee shall have thirty (30) days from the date of receipt of the completed plans, specifications and application, to approve or reject the same. In the event no such action be taken by the committee within said thirty- (30) day period, then such plans and specifications shall be deemed to have been approved by the committee. A like requirement shall apply in the case of the filing of revised 57