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 Summary of Vista Ridge Covenants

• All utilities underground
• Limitation of one house, per lot, with square footage requirements minimum 1,300 sq. ft. to maximum 4,000 sq. ft.
• All construction plans, designs, stain-paint colors, roof finishes, fencing, attached garage, storage, driveway location, etc must be submitted to the Architectural Review Committee (ARC), and approved in writing.  All plans shall be evaluated as to harmony of external design and location in relation to surrounding structures and topography.
• The construction will be log home or rustic natural siding.  Foundation shall be finished in a natural stone (or manufactured stone).  Brick, vinyl, or stucco construction is not desired and will not be approved as a construction method.  (except in limited trim finish)  All homes must be completed within one (1) year from the beginning of construction.
• Maintenance of natural environment.  No animals, plants or other features shall be removed from, and no alterations shall be made to the Common Properties, except under the direction of the ARC.  No rhododendron, mountain laurel, and no tree larger than six (6) inches in diameter at ground level shall be cut or removed from any of the Lots without permission of the ARC.  No more than 25% of the natural trees may be removed from any of the Lots.  Prior to any earth-disturbing activity, erosion and sediment control measures shall be implemented.
• Limitations on automobiles, trucks, recreational vehicles.  No commercial trucks, commercial vans or trailers used for commercial purposes shall be allowed.  Recreational vehicles, boats, motor homes must be stored or kept in enclosed garage, which have been approved in writing by the ARC.
• ATVs, dirt bikes, Go-karts, and similar motorized devices are not allowed.
• Prohibition of temporary structures.  No home trailers, mobile homes, shacks, tents, or other temporary structures shall be placed or allowed to remain on any lot. Unattached storage sheds, unattached garages, are not allowed.
• Prohibition of explosives (fireworks) and discharge of firearms.
• Limitation on fencing.  No property – boundary fencing will be allowed so as to restrict the free movement of wildlife through the community.  All fencing material and location must be approved in writing by the ARC.
• Maintenance assessment.  An annual maintenance assessment of $350.00 per lot shall be required for maintenance of roads, common areas, and hiking trails.
• Restrictions on Commercial Usage.