Architectural Committee

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ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL COMMITTEE ("ACC")

DESCRIPTION AND DIRECTIVE
Section 1. Purpose
Section 2. Powers
Section 3. Authority
Section 4. Architectural Guidelines
Section 5. Declarant

Description

1. The Architectural Control Committee (the "ACC") shall consist of 3 members, none of which may be a member of the Board of Trustees.

2. All ACC members shall be owners of homes in the Association.

3. ACC members shall be appointed by the Board of Trustees, and shall serve for a term of one year. The Committee shall appoint an individual to serve as Chair. There shall be no limitation as to repeated terms.

4. ACC members shall serve at the discretion of the Board of Trustees and may be removed at any time with or without cause.

5. All documents reviewed and/or generated by the ACC are property of the Association and must be returned upon request.

6. The ACC shall make recommendations on the external design, appearances, use and maintenance of the property in accordance with the Declaration, By-Laws, and rules and regulations.

7. The duties and powers of the ACC, and the procedures followed by the ACC are governed by the Governing Documents as set forth in Article XV, Sections 1-6 of the By-Laws, and reprinted below:

Section 1. Purpose.

The Board of Trustees may establish an Architectural Control Committee ("ACC"), consisting of three members appointed by the Board of Trustees, each to serve for a term of one year, to ensure that the Community shall always be maintained in a manner:

(1) providing for visual harmony and soundness of repair;

(2) avoiding activities deleterious to the aesthetic or property values of the Community;

(3) furthering the comfort of the Members, their guests, invitees and lessees; and

(4) promoting the general welfare and safety of the Community.

Section 2. Powers.

The ACC shall make recommendations on the design, appearance, use and maintenance of the Common Property, the exterior of all Buildings located upon the Community, and all roadways, parking areas and landscaped areas in accordance with standards and guidelines contained in the Declaration or Bylaws or otherwise adopted by the Board of Trustees. Any such regulation shall be subject to the appropriate governmental regulations and to the approvals given for the Property.

Section 3. Authority.

The ACC shall have such additional duties, powers and authority as the Board of Trustees may from time to time provide by resolution The Board may relieve the ACC of any of its duties, powers and authority either generally or on a case basis by vote of a majority of its full authorized membership. The ACC shall carry out its duties and exercise its powers and authority in the manner provided for in the Rules and Regulations or by resolution of the Board of Trustees. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no action may be taken by the ACC without giving the person(s) involved at least ten (10) days prior written notice and offering him the opportunity to be heard, with or without counsel, with respect to the violation(s) asserted.

Section 4. Architectural Guidelines.

Any Owner desiring to commence construction shall submit a request to the ACC which request shall be accompanied by specific architectural plans prepared by a New Jersey Licensed architect, where appropriate, which plans indicate the intended construction with elevation plans. The ACC shall have the obligation to answer any such written request received by it from an Order for approval of proposed construction within forty-five (45) days after receipt of such request, and failure to do so within the stipulated time shall constitute an approval of the proposed construction. In furtherance of the administration of this restriction, the guidelines as set forth in Article VI of the Declaration shall be used.

Section 5. Declarant.

The Declarant is exempt from the requirements of ACC review.

8. The Architectural Guidelines which shall be used by the ACC are set forth in Article VI, Section 2 of the Declaration.

9. In addition to the duties and authority of the ACC as set forth in the Governing Documents, the duties of the ACC are at the request of the Board of Trustees to:

    A. Review applications for modifications, which shall include (a) Exterior of buildings - awnings, canopies, shutters, fences, mailboxes, satellite dishes, lighting; (b) Additions - patios; ( c) Landscaping - modifications to existing beds, creating new beds, exterior lighting in the beds, lawn/planting bed ornaments.

    B. Make recommendations to the Board of Trustees on the ACC's interpretations of the restrictions and rules and regulations as they relate to architectural issues and exterior modifications ("Architectural Restrictions").

    C. Assist the Board of Trustees with formulating new policies regarding Architectural Restrictions (e.g., storm doors, holiday decorations, sheds, etc.)

10. Any funds expended by the ACC Committee must be approved in writing by the Board of Trustees. Reimbursements for funds expended shall be made only if the expenditure was approved in advance.

11. The ACC is empowered to make recommendations of approval or disapproval for any modification request to the Board of trustees in accordance with this Exhibit "A" and with Board of Trustee assent. The ACC has no power to act on behalf of or to bind the Association. ACC members shall not sign any agreements, contracts, correspondence or other documents on behalf of the Association; such documents shall be provided to the Board of Trustees for review and execution.