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architectural control committee/house Design standards
Please remember to submit an ACC Form (found in DOCUMENTS) prior to making any changes to your house or property to the Architectural Control Committee for review and approval. This is a MANDATORY step to any home project that affects the look of your home or lot. This includes but is not limited to the following examples:
* Removing trees
* Putting up a new fence
* Installing new windows
* Installing a front door
* Putting in new garage doors
*Painting your home
*and more
*There will be the possibility of a substantial fine for homeowners that do not get approval from the ACC prior to making changes to the visible front area of their home. Please review the Thornbrook Covenants (found in DOCUMENTS) for guidance and email theboard@thornbrookhoa.com with any questions.
Thornbrook Design Standards
*The Declaration of Protective Covenants for Thornbrook Subdivision provides for a design review process through which an Architectural Control Committee (ACC) must approve property improvements. This provision applies to both new construction as well as any exterior modification of existing homes/properties and was created for the sole purpose of achieving harmony, balance and a high standard of quality within the community.
*These guidelines provide and explain the regulations (see our covenant Sections 6.5 through 6.26) for architectural control by the association. The controls are not established to stifle your individual creativity, but rather to assure that the integrity of the original community design is preserved. Common problems can arise over such issues as fences, external color of homes, additions, antennas and children's play equipment.
*As members of the Association, it is important that you are familiar with the standards that you agreed to work within when you purchased your home. Your home and community are an extremely valuable asset, which we all must work together to preserve and enhance.
EXTERIOR BUILDING ALTERATIONS: A request must be submitted for all exterior building alterations. These include, but are not limited to: Painting, roofing, storm doors, front doors, awnings, driveways, porches, patios, decks, hot tubs, and room additions. A paint sample must be submitted and must have a Light Reflective Value (LRV) of 45 or more. Trim colors must be complementary to the materials of the house (brick, stucco, and siding) and must be approved by the ACC. Upon approval, any of the above improvements should be completed within a 45-day period. Shake style siding was approved in 2013.
FENCES: The finished side of the fence must face outward from the owner's lot and support side should face owner's lot. Fences must not exceed 6' and be natural in color. Chain link fences are prohibited. No backyard fences will be approved on Lake Lots (Christacy Way). Please submit all fence types for approval.
MAILBOXES: See Mailbox Repair Document for details.
SIGNS: No signs of any type (other than security signs and real estate signs) may be installed. This includes political signs, real estate directional signs, and business signs.
SATELLITE DISHES / ANTENNAS: Approval of location should be obtained by the ACC. In general, the dish should not be seen from the street if possible.
LANDSCAPING: Lawns must be kept mowed and edged during the growing season. Make sure grass clippings are not left on driveways and streets. Maintain mulch in beds. Before planting trees, consider the mature size of the tree based upon your lot and the adjoining lot. Decorative embellishments, including landscape lighting, must be ACC approved. Any tools or items stored under a back deck or porch should also be screened from view, including woodpiles.
BASKETBALL GOALS: Portable basketball goals can be used in driveways; however, they must be placed out of sight when not in use.
TRASH/RECYCLING CANS: Trash cans should be taken off the curb the day of trash picked up. Trash Cans are to be stored away so they are unseen from the road. No trash cans should be stored in front of the garage.