COMMUNITY STANDARDS, RULES AND REGULATIONS

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1 P.O. Box 821 Tyrone, GA LAKE ZACHARY HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION COMMUNITY STANDARDS, RULES AND REGULATIONS Version 1.2 EFFECTIVE: 8/1/2011

2 Table of Contents 1.0 WHAT ARE THE COMMUNITY STANDARDS FOR LAKE ZACHARY? Leasing Procedures under the CCRs THE APPROVAL PROCESS Miscellaneous Information Fees for Approvals Forms and Approval Implementation of the Approved Project Initial Fines VIOLATIONS Notice of a Violation Notice of Fine Challenge of an Alleged Violation by a Hearing Fine Structure Disregard of Standards Resulting in Daily Fines ITEMS THAT DO NOT REQUIRE APPROVAL Gardens Holiday Decorations Hoses and Hose Reels Landscaping, Minor Trash Cans Antennas and Satellite Dishes Outdoor Lighting Mailboxes Outdoor Play Area Basketball Goals Doghouses Pets Garage Sales Exterior Maintenance ITEMS THAT REQUIRE APPROVAL Additional Structures, Permanent Additions to Main Dwelling Permanent Awnings or Canopies Driveways and Sidewalks Exterior Painting Roofing Flags and Flag Poles Fences Landscaping Recreational Courts Signs Statues and Free Standing Structures Storm Doors and Window Screens...17 Page 2 of 28

3 5.14 Swimming Pools Well and Septic ITEMS THAT ARE NOT ALLOWED Additional Structures, Permanent Animal Housing Clotheslines Debris or Toxic Chemicals Motor Vehicles, Noise Nuisances Trade or Business Tree Houses Window Air Conditioning Units...19 QUICK REFERENCE INDEX...20 GLOSSARY OF TERMS...23 Exhibit A Fence Types...24 Exhibit B - Architectural Review Form...25 Exhibit C Leasing...27 Page 3 of 28

4 1.0 WHAT ARE THE COMMUNITY STANDARDS FOR LAKE ZACHARY? The Community Standards are created pursuant to Article 7, Section 7.1 of the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions for Lake Zachary, Deed Book 2756, Page 262, as amended (hereby know as the CCRs). The Standards are policies and guidelines governing the construction, location, landscaping and design of improvements, contents of submissions of plans and specifications and other information required to evidence compliance with the CCRs, and obtain approval for any improvements to an Owner s Lot. Requests for approval of improvements are submitted to the Lake Zachary Architectural Review Committee (hereinafter referred as ARC ). The Rules & Regulations are created pursuant to Section 7.1 of the CCRs, which states that the Board may establish reasonable rules and regulations concerning the use of Lots and Dwellings. Section 11.1 of the CCRs gives the Board the ability to impose reasonable monetary fines for a violation of the CCRs, the Bylaws, or the Rules & Regulations, which shall constitute a continuing lien upon the Lot and Dwelling. 1.1 Leasing Procedures under the CCRs The Leasing of homes in Lake Zachary is governed by Section 11.2 of the CCRs. If a home is leased, the Owner must notify the Association within seven (7) days of leasing the Lot by completing the Leasing Information Form. The Leasing Information Form requires that the Owner provide the Association with their current address, and information on the lease and the tenant. Additionally, all Lake Zachary leases are required to have the tenant acknowledge receipt of a copy of the CCRs, Bylaws, Architectural Standards and Rules & Regulations of the Association, and contain the obligation of the tenant to comply with these documents. All of the above documents, as well as any other forms required by the Association, can be found at our website: THE APPROVAL PROCESS 2.1 Miscellaneous Information All Architectural Review Committee (ARC) approvals are for aesthetic reasons only. The ARC is a volunteer Homeowners Association Committee that is appointed by the Board of Directors. ARC approval is not to be in any way construed as a statement as to the viability of any proposed modification or adherence to Coweta County ordinances. Approval by the ARC is in no way to be construed as a guarantee that the approved project is in any way fit Page 4 of 28

5 for its intended purpose, meets local and state codes, or will meet safety standards. Approval is based entirely on the anticipated aesthetic appearance of the project and potential adverse impact to the remainder of the subdivision based on the submitted specifications. To preserve the architectural and aesthetic appearance of the development, the ARC reserves the right to grant final approval when the specified project is completed. All approvals must be in writing issued by the ARC. Improvements made to any lot or dwelling must be done in a professional and workmanlike manner consistent with the overall development known as Lake Zachary. CCR reference Article 6, Use Restriction and Rules. 2.2 Fees for Approvals If professional service is required during the review process, the Owner will be advised of the extra cost necessitated by their modification request, and the cost of those services will be billed to the submitting party. No extra fee will be incurred without the consent of the submitting party. (The request will be denied if the required extra cost services are denied by the submitting party). CCR reference Forms and Approval Forms should be obtained on the Lake Zachary website, The Board of Directors shall have the authority to impose reasonable fines and to pursue all legal remedies to enforce the provisions of the CCRs and the decisions of the Architectural Review Committee. CCR reference 11.1 Once a valid request for an approval of a modification or improvement to a Lot has been submitted, including any applicable fees, the ARC has 30 days in which to approve or disapprove the request. A valid request is one that is submitted in writing on the required form, and has the required number of copies of plans and specifications. Please follow the directions on the Modification Form on how the form is to be returned. If action has not been taken by the Association within the 30 day period after a valid modification form has been submitted, the request shall be deemed to be approved, provided that the proposed improvements are generally in harmony with the scheme of the subdivision as set forth in the CCRs, and the proposed improvement is not otherwise in violation of the Governing Documents of the Association. CCR reference 7.1. Any approval by the Board of Directors or by any member of the ARC must be in writing. Page 5 of 28

6 2.4 Implementation of the Approved Project Approvals are only valid for a six-month period. Construction, reconstruction or remodeling of all dwellings shall be completed within six (6) months of the commencement date of said construction, reconstruction or remodeling. Once such activity is commenced, work shall be continuous and uninterrupted except for weather delays and causes beyond the owner s control. An application must be resubmitted after six months have passed if the original improvement requested has not been completed. No additional fees will be charged providing plans have not changed. The ARC may disapprove plans previously approved due to changes in architectural policies for the betterment of the development. Once approval has been given, no further approval under Article 6 of the CCRs shall be required unless construction has not substantially commenced within six (6) months of the approval. However, if the plans of an incomplete project are changed, approval must be requested for the modified plans. CCR reference 6. The homeowner must take reasonable steps to ensure that a clean and uncluttered lot is maintained during the construction period. CCR reference 11.1 Failure to comply with any of these requirements as stated above will result in a fine of $25 a day until the ARC is satisfied that the homeowner is taking all required steps to complete the project. 2.5 Initial Fines The Initial Fine for each item covered by these Standards and Rules and Regulations is noted by the description of each item. The Initial Fine is the fine that is imposed if a project has been commenced or an item has been installed prior to submitting a valid modification form request to the Association as required under Section 5; or if an Owner installs an item that is not allowed under Section 6 of these Standards. Failure to obtain written approval of a modification that is specifically covered by this document will result in a one hundred dollar ($100) fine. If approval is requested after the project has commenced, the request will not be considered valid until all accrued fines have been paid. Page 6 of 28

7 3.0 VIOLATIONS 3.1 Notice of a Violation The following is the notice procedure for any alleged violation of a provision of the CCRs or these Standards: 3.2 Notice of Fine Prior to the imposition of a fine for a violation of the CCRs or these Standards, the Board of Directors shall serve the violator with written notice sent certified mail, return receipt requested, which shall state: (I) the nature of the alleged violation; (II) the proposed sanction to be imposed; (III) a statement that the violator may challenge the fact of the occurrence of a violation, the proposed sanction, or both; (IV) the name, address, and telephone number of a person to contact to challenge the proposed action; and (V) a statement that the proposed sanction shall be imposed as contained in the notice unless a challenge is begun within ten (10) days of receipt of the notice. If a challenge is not made, the sanction shall be imposed ten (10) days from the date of the notice; provided, the Board may, in its discretion, waive any sanction if the violation is cured within such ten (10) day period. In the event of a continuing violation, each day the violation continues beyond the ten (10) day period constitutes a separate offense, and fines may be imposed on a per-day basis without further notice to the violator. 3.3 Challenge of an Alleged Violation by a Hearing If the alleged violator timely challenges the proposed action, a hearing before the Board of Directors shall be held in executive sessions affording the violator a reasonable opportunity to be heard. The hearing shall be set at a reasonable time and date by the board and notice of the time, date (which shall not be less than ten (10) days from the giving of the notice), and place of hearing and an invitation to attend the hearing and produce any statement, evidence and witnesses shall be sent to the alleged violator. Proof of such notice shall be placed in the minutes of the meeting. Such proof shall be deemed adequate if a copy of the notice, together with a statement of the date and manner of delivery, is entered by the officer or director who delivered such notice. The notice requirement shall be deemed satisfied if the violator appears at a meeting. The minutes of the meeting shall contain a written statement of the results of the hearing and the sanction, if any, imposed. This section shall be deemed complied with if a hearing is held and the violator attends and is provided an opportunity to be heard, notwithstanding the fact that the notice requirements contained herein are not technically followed. Page 7 of 28

8 3.4 Fine Structure The fine structure for each item covered by these Standards and Rules and Regulations is noted by the description of each item. Any owner in violation of any standard, covenant, or rule who has received proper notice as required in the covenants for Lake Zachary, and fails to comply, will be assessed a minimum fine, equivalent to the daily fine, of the alleged violation per day, which will then result in an automatic lien on the owner s property. Please note that the Initial Fine is the fine that is imposed if a project has been commenced or an item has been installed prior to submitting a valid modification form request to the Association as required under Article 7 of the CCRs; or if an Owner installs an item that is not allowed under Article 7 of the CCRs. Failure to obtain approval of a modification that is not specifically covered by this document will result in a one hundred ($100.00) dollar fine. If approval is requested after the project has commenced, the request will not be considered valid until all accrued fines have been paid. All expenses involved in the recovery of fines will be assigned to the homeowner or subsequent purchaser of the property. 3.5 Disregard of Standards Resulting in Daily Fines Any owner in violation of any standard, covenant, or rule, who has received proper notice as required in the covenants for Lake Zachary, and fails to comply, will be assessed a minimum fine, equivalent to the daily fine, of the alleged violation per day, which will then result in an automatic lien on the owner s property. 4.0 ITEMS THAT DO NOT REQUIRE APPROVAL Please note that although the items listed in this Section do not require prior written approval, all the proposed improvements must generally be in harmony with the scheme of the Development as set forth in the CCRs, and that the proposed improvement not otherwise be in violation of the CCRs or the Bylaws. 4.1 Gardens Daily Fine: $25 Vegetable gardens must be located in the backyard. All gardens (flower and vegetables) must be maintained free from dead plants and weeds. All beds visible from the street must maintain mulch to a level such that the earth or weed barrier cloth cannot be seen. All beds must be edged. Page 8 of 28

9 4.2 Holiday Decorations Daily Fine: $25 May be displayed 45 days prior to the holiday and must be removed within 30 days after the holiday. 4.3 Hoses and Hose Reels Daily Fine: $25 Hose reels or housing that contain a water hose or other form of hose should be kept in as inconspicuous a place as possible. Hoses and portable sprinklers may not be used to irrigate sod installed from the front of the front lot line to the front of the house. Article 7.26 of the CCRs requires an underground sprinkler system to be installed for this purpose. 4.4 Landscaping, Minor Daily Fine: $25 Flowers, shrubs and small trees under 6 in diameter at a point 4 feet (48 ) above the ground, may be planted as desired as long as they do not interfere with the line of sight from the street. All flowers, shrubs, and small trees under 6 in diameter visible from the street must maintain mulch to a level such that the earth or weed barrier cloth cannot be seen. Further restrictions are as follows: Mulch: No natural earth is to be exposed. All beds are to be covered with any commercially available mulch such as pine straw, wood chips, shredded tires and/or earth-colored stones. Yard Maintenance: Lawn and landscaping must be maintained in an appropriate manner. This includes but is not limited to, lawn mowing and the removal of dead shrubs and trees and proper pruning of shrubs and trees. Weed control must be applied to limit the amount of weeds in the lawn that is visible from the street. Edging: All landscaped beds, sidewalks, driveways and curbs must be edged and kept trimmed. Lawn Mower Storage: Lawn mowers must be stored in the garage or out of view. Empty Lots: All lots must be maintained, which includes but is not limited to, lawn mowing, the removal of dead shrubs and trees, and proper pruning of shrubs and trees. Page 9 of 28

10 4.5 Trash Cans Daily Fine: $25 Trash cans and lawn bags should be stored in the garage or in as inconspicuous a place as possible. In the case of outside storage, these must be located to the side of the house. Trash cans must not left on the street for more than 24 hours prior to scheduled trash collection or 24 hours following actual trash collection. 4.6 Antennas and Satellite Dishes Daily Fine: $25 In accordance with Federal regulations, antennas and satellite dishes no larger than one meter in total size are allowed to be installed by an Owner. The location of the antenna and/or satellite dish should be in the least conspicuous area as possible that will enable a good signal, and the Architectural Review Committee may require evidence from a professional installer of this fact. The homeowner is responsible to maintain the exterior of the Dish and repair or repaint it if it should become worn or disfigured. If the Dish is removed, the homeowner must restore that area of the property to its original condition. Satellite dishes may be used for reception but not transmission. 4.7 Outdoor Lighting Daily Fine: $25 Accent Lights: Solar lights that are either white or have a blue tint will be allowed. These lights should be placed no closer than five feet between adjacent lighting. They should be placed in a manner that is aesthetically acceptable. Deck Lights: These lights will be used to provide down light and are to be installed on the steps and/or railings. These lights should not be directed into a neighbor s window or door. Mini Spot Lights: Will be permitted provided that they are no more than 60 watts. They will be allowed for the lighting of feature trees, bushes or the house. Only white mini spotlights will be accepted. Motion detector lights: Lighting equipped with motion detectors for security purposes is acceptable. Any illumination, which constitutes a nuisance for adjoining neighbors, is unacceptable. All lights should be white with the exception of the accent solar lights, which can be either white or have a blue tint. Page 10 of 28

11 4.8 Mailboxes One mailbox per lot is allowed. Standard metal black rounded mailboxes must be mounted on a 4 x 4 white aluminum post. The minimum - maximum height of the actual mailbox is 44 46, measured from the bottom of the box to the street. It is the homeowner s responsibility to maintain both the post and the mailbox, repainting, repairing or replacing as needed and to affix the house numbers in a clearly visible spot on the post. Photo shows standard post and mailbox design. Wooden posts are not acceptable. No decorative attachments or covers are allowed to be attached to the mailbox except seasonal holiday decorations. trimmed. Vines may be attached to the structure or post but must not cover the house numbers or the box itself and must be kept neatly 4.9 Outdoor Play Area Playhouse: Must be same or similar style, colors and materials of the main house. It must be located in rear yard no closer than 10 feet from property line. Floor space should not exceed 100 sq. ft. and height must not exceed 13 feet above ground level except where approved by the ARC. It also cannot be used for storage purposes. Swing Sets: Placed in rear yard only no closer than 10 feet from the house or property line. It must be constructed of wood with natural wood color. Metal play sets or swing sets are not permitted. Trampolines: Placed in the rear yard only and in an area that would minimize prominent visibility and not closer than 10 feet to the property line. All of the above items must be maintained and kept in good repair. Page 11 of 28

12 4.10 Basketball Goals No backboard shall be affixed to the house or garage. Freestanding basketball goals or ones mounted on a permanent pole must have a colorless or smoked non-opaque plastic material backboard. The pole must be black or solid gray. The placement of the goal must be in an area least visible from the street. They are not to be placed in the street or at the street end of the driveway. The backboard, pole and netting must be maintained in like-new condition Doghouses No more than two doghouses per lot. The doghouse(s) must be placed in the backyard in an inconspicuous location no closer than 10 feet from the property line. All doghouses must be kept in good repair including but not limited to re-staining or painting when needed. They cannot be used for storage Pets Initial Fine: $250; Daily Fine: $25 LIVESTOCK ARE NOT ALLOWED. No animal deemed vicious, dangerous, or a health hazard is allowed. Pet owners are governed by State, Federal and County Regulations and Ordinances pertaining to pets in Coweta County which states animals are required to be on a leash when outside unless contained by a fence. Pet owners are responsible for collecting animal waste and disposing of it properly. No lot shall be used to commercially breed any animal, or be used as a commercial kennel to board or train animals Garage Sales Yard sales are limited to no more than three weekends per year Exterior Maintenance The exterior of the main dwelling, as well as all other necessary structures including mailboxes and mailbox posts on the lot, must be properly maintained. This includes peeling paint, mildew problems and building repairs that would otherwise detract from the aesthetics of the neighborhood. Page 12 of 28

13 5.0 ITEMS THAT REQUIRE APPROVAL 5.1 Additional Structures, Permanent Initial Fine: $250 Daily Fine: $25 Hot tubs, spas, outdoor fireplaces, gazebos and storage sheds will be allowed with ARC approval. Plans must be submitted with the request. All storage buildings must be consistent in material, siding, trim, color, and roofing with the main house. All of the above must be maintained and kept in good repair. 5.2 Additions to Main Dwelling Initial Fine: $250; Daily Fine: $25 Storage rooms, room additions, enclosed patios, decks and greenhouses Only those additions that are attached to the main house and have been approved by the ARC are allowed. They must be constructed with the same building material as that of the house including but not limited to siding, trim, color, roofing, doors and windows. Professional plans and pictures must accompany request. Any change or addition to a deck, patio, porch, balcony, deck railing, or trim requires written ARC approval. 5.3 Permanent Awnings or Canopies ARC approval is required prior to installation. Permanent awnings and canopies must be professionally designed, manufactured and installed. They must be a solid color that is aesthetically compatible to the colors on the house and must be maintained and kept in like-new condition. Contrasting trims may be acceptable. 5.4 Driveways and Sidewalks Initial Fine: $250; Daily Fine: $25 Alterations to driveways such as the addition of pads or turn-a-round are subject to ARC approval. All alterations to sidewalks must be approved. Only concrete additions and modifications will be allowed. Second driveways may be allowed with ARC approval. Complete plans must be submitted. All driveways must be kept stain free and in good repair. Page 13 of 28

14 5.5 Exterior Painting No approval shall be required to repaint the exterior of a structure in accordance with the originally approved color scheme or to rebuild in accordance with the originally approved plans and specifications. Any exterior painting, including, but not limited to siding, trim, shutters and doors must be approved by the ARC. Paint samples must be provided with the modification form, and you may be asked to paint a small area of the house in an inconspicuous location with the proposed paint prior to approval being considered. 5.6 Roofing No approval shall be required to repair or replace the roof of a structure in accordance with the originally approved color scheme. All roof replacements must be approved. No flat roofs will be permitted. All roofs must be properly maintained and kept clean of mold stains. 5.7 Flags and Flag Poles A reasonable size bracket attached to the home may display the United States flag, the official Georgia State flag, as well as seasonal and decorative flags. ARC approval is needed for the installation of a freestanding flagpole. Flagpoles must be placed in the backyard, within the footprint of the residence/house. The maximum height of any freestanding flagpole will be twenty (20) feet. Flags will be permitted up to the size of four (4) feet by six (6) feet. Lighting of such flag will not exceed twenty (20) watts. The pole color must be silver or white. Flags may not be torn, tattered, faded or controversial in nature. Further, the United States flag must be displayed consistent with the provisions of the Federal Flag Code. 5.8 Fences Initial Fine: $250; Daily Fine: $25 No fence or wall of any kind shall be created, maintained or altered on any Lot or Home without the prior written approval of the ARC. All fences must have the finished side facing out. They may extend from the rear corners of the house toward the side property lines and towards the rear property line. Any deviation from this would require an approved variance. No fence shall be placed in the sight line of an intersection or side street. Lots with easements may require special additional approval from the authority having jurisdiction. A drawing with the placement of the fence in relationship to the house, along with complete measurements and a picture of the fence style must accompany the ARC request. If the adjacent property has a fence and the proposed fence does not connect to the adjacent property fence, a buffer of 5 feet Page 14 of 28

15 from the property line must be maintained. No chain link fence or any variation thereof will be allowed. The following four (4) different types of fences are allowed: WOODEN FENCES have 7 (seven) different approved styles (See Exhibit A ) from which to choose. The style must be in accordance with the height restriction as outlined on the chart in Exhibit A. Wooden fences must be left in natural state or stained a natural wood color; an exception would be lots bordering the Lake. LAKE BORDERING LOTS: Only traditional picket fences and wrought iron fences are permissible on lots bordering the Lake. Location of fences and fence styles must be approved in writing by the ARC, however in no case the pickets shall be wider than the gaps between them. When deciding whether to approve a fence on a Lake lot, one of the factors the ARC will consider is whether in its opinion the fence obstructs the view of the Lake from adjoining lots. WROUGHT IRON FENCES are allowed. The style must be approved by the ARC. VINYL FENCES are allowed with ARC approval in same style as shown in Exhibit A. INVISIBLE ELECTRONIC FENCES are allowed with ARC approval. The invisible fence must be installed no closer than 3 feet from any neighboring property line, sidewalk or curb. Invisible fences must also be installed so there is no possible egress for the animal (e.g. driveway). It is advisable to check with Coweta County regarding the installation of an invisible fence on the county s right of way. 5.9 Landscaping MAJOR LANDSCAPING: Plans that call for a change of the grade including filling, clearing and/or excavation of the lot, or that requires heavy equipment require ARC approval. Changes in grade must not affect drainage on neighboring lots. GRADING: Specific topographical diagrams and details must accompany requests for all grade changes. The ARC has the right to determine the maximum percentage of a lot that can be cleared or graded. Lot owners may be asked to provide an opinion from a professional, such as an Page 15 of 28

16 engineer or architect that states that the planned modification will not cause increased drainage onto neighboring lots. TREE REMOVAL: Each and every living or dead tree of a diameter of six inches (6") or greater at a point 4 feet (48") above the ground shall NOT be removed without ARC approval. Even though it will be permissible, with ARC approval, to remove diseased, damaged and dead trees, it would be advisable to discuss the specific removal of such trees with immediate neighbors to prevent misunderstandings. Tree stumps must either be ground or removed from the lot once the tree has been cut down. TREE PLANTING: Trees of six inches (6") in diameter at a point of 4 feet (48 ) above the ground, or trees that require heavy equipment to plant, will need ARC approval Recreational Courts Initial Fine: $250; Daily Fine: $25 ARC approval is required for construction of any permanent court including, but not limited to, tennis, volleyball and basketball Signs Initial Fine: $50; Daily Fine: $10 All signs with the exception of the following must be approved by the ARC Signs required by legal proceedings For Sale or For Rent : Not more than one and no more than four square feet in area Political signs: No more than one and must be no more than 6 square feet in area. May not be installed more than thirty (30) days prior to election and must be removed within twenty-four (24) hours of the election Trade Signs/Home Improvement Signs/Repair Signs: Limited to only the time the renovation or repairs are being performed on the property Security Signs: A maximum of three Security signs are allowed per property (next to the house and one on either side of the mailbox post). All signs must be maintained in good condition Statues and Free Standing Structures Statues and free standing structures - including but not limited to: benches, fountains, bird baths, birdhouses, wagon wheels, water pumps, windmills, animal and wildlife structures - are subject to ARC approval and will be examined on an individual basis. Page 16 of 28

17 5.13 Storm Doors and Window Screens The addition of storm doors must have ARC approval. The storm door must be consistent with the trim color of the house or bronze. Window screens must be kept in good condition Swimming Pools No above ground pools are allowed except the small kiddie type wading pool. The size of the kiddie pool cannot exceed a height of eighteen (18) inches or a diameter of eighty-four (84) inches. Specific plans for the pool and required fencing must be submitted to the ARC for approval. Pool and equipment houses will be evaluated on an individual basis. The housing must be consistent in material, siding, trim, color, and roofing with the main house. Pumps and pool equipment must be kept inside the fencing. The homeowner is responsible for following all local codes/ordinances pertaining to the installation and maintenance of the pool and equipment. All pools on corner lots must be landscaped so as not to be easily visible from the street Well and Septic Water Wells and Septic Tanks may not be drilled or installed without the prior written approval by the ARC. Authorization from Coweta County Health Department is required. 6.0 ITEMS THAT ARE NOT ALLOWED 6.1 Additional Structures, Permanent Initial Fine: $250; Daily Fine: $25 No metal shack, shed, tent, barn or permanent building will be permitted on any lot. 6.2 Animal Housing Kennels, stables, rabbit and/or poultry houses are not allowed on any lot or as part of any dwelling. 6.3 Clotheslines Initial Fine: $50; Daily Fine: $25 Clotheslines will not be permitted on any property. No outside structure on any lot may be used to dry laundry or towels. Page 17 of 28

18 6.4 Debris or Toxic Chemicals Initial Fine: Debris:$100, Toxic Chemical:$250; Daily Fine: $25 Branches, shrubs, grass clippings, lumber, bricks, rocks, stones, compost piles and logs are not allowed to be stored on any lot visible to the street, except for the purpose of being picked up by a professional disposal company. Used oil, toxic chemicals or debris of any sort is not allowed to be buried or disposed of in any manner on any lot. Rain water collection and compost are permitted and must be placed in as inconspicuous a place as possible. Rain water collection and compost and wood piles for fireplaces must be properly maintained. Systems or storage that create nuisance, pest or attract predators are prohibited. Indiscriminate dumping of yard waste is prohibited. 6.5 Motor Vehicles, Daily Fine: $25 Trailers, Boats, RVs, Campers and Commercial Vehicles All automobiles owned or used by Owners or Occupants, other than temporary guests and visitors, shall be parked in garages or on the concrete driveway. Parking on the grass or sidewalk is strictly prohibited. No overnight parking on the street is permitted. Visitor RVs and campers may be parked at a residence driveway on a temporary basis for no more than 48 consecutive hours. No RV or camper may be hooked up to any home and no RV or camper may be used as a residence, temporary or otherwise. RV and camper guests must stay inside the Lake Zachary home. Mobile homes, trailers (either with or without wheels), motor homes, tractors, trucks (other than pickup trucks), commercial vehicles with a GVWR greater than 14,000 lb, campers, motorized campers or trailers, boat or other watercraft, boat trailer, motorcycles, motorized bicycles, motorized go-carts or any related forms of transportation (hereinafter collectively referred to as Restricted Vehicles ) are prohibited from being parked outside, stored outside, kept or allowed to remain outside on or at Lake Zachary, unless prior written approval of the Board is obtained. If any Restricted Vehicle is stored outside, parked outside, kept or allowed to remain outside on any portion of the Property in violation of this regulation or otherwise in violation of the Association s rules and regulations, the Board, in addition to all other remedies available to it, may place a notice on the Restricted Vehicle specifying the nature of the violation and stating that after ten (10) days the Restricted Vehicle may be towed and removed from the property. The notice shall include the name and telephone number of the person or entity, which will do the towing and the name and telephone number of a person to contact regarding the alleged violation. If ten (10) days after such notice is placed on the Restricted Vehicle the violation continues or thereafter occurs again within six (6) Page 18 of 28

19 months of such notice, the Restricted Vehicle may be towed in accordance with the notice, without further notice to the owner or user of the Restricted Vehicle. If a Restricted Vehicle is parked in a fire lane, is blocking another vehicle or access to another owner s or occupant s lot or dwelling, is obstructing the flow of traffic, or otherwise creates a hazardous condition, no notice shall be required and the Restricted Vehicle may be towed away immediately. If a Restricted Vehicle is towed in accordance with this regulation, neither the Association nor any officer or agent of the Association shall be liable to any person for any claim of damage because of the towing activity. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the Board of Directors may elect to impose fines or use other available sanctions, rather than exercise its authority to tow. All vehicles located within the Lake Zachary Subdivision must have current registration and insurance. 6.6 Noise Daily Fine: $25 In general, exterior sound devices, including but not limited to, exterior speakers, horns, bells, whistles or other sound devices will not be allowed to operate from 10:00 pm to 7:00 am, with the exception of wind chimes and those required for security and fire alarms. 6.7 Nuisances Daily Fine: $25 Refrain from creating loud noises, or leaving unsightly debris or rubbish on your lot or anything else that would be considered offensive. 6.8 Trade or Business Daily Fine: $25 No trade or business shall be conducted in a residence. Homes are for residential purposes only; however, the use of a portion of a residence as an office by an owner or tenant shall not be considered a violation, if such use does not create regular traffic, or create a nuisance by sight, sound, or smell, or otherwise violate Section 7.2 of the CCRs. 6.9 Tree Houses Tree houses are not allowed on any property at any time Window Air Conditioning Units The use or installation of window air condition units will not be permitted. Page 19 of 28

20 QUICK REFERENCE INDEX Additional Structures...13 Additions to Main Dwelling...13 Air Conditioning...19 Animal Housing...17 Antennas...10 APPROVAL PROCESS...4 Architectural Review Form...25 awnings...13 balcony...13 Basketball Goals...12 Boats...18 Business...19 Campers...18 canopies...13 Clotheslines...17 Commercial Vehicles...18 Courts...16 Debris...18 deck...13 Deck Lights...10 Doghouses...12 Driveways...13 Edging...9 Empty Lots...9 Exterior Maintenance...12 Fees...5 Fence Types...24 Fences...14 Fines...6 Flags and Flag Poles...14 Forms...5 fountains...16 Free Standing Structures...16 Garage Sales...12 Gardens...8 GRADING...15 Holiday Decorations...9 Hoses...9 INVISIBLE ELECTRONIC FENCES...15 Kennels...17 LAKE BORDERING LOTS...15 Landscaping...9, 15 Lawn Mower Storage...9 Page 20 of 28

21 Leasing...27 Leasing Procedures...4 LIVESTOCK...12 Mailboxes...11 Mini Spot Lights...10 Motion detector lights...10 Mulch...9 Noise...19 Nuisances...19 Outdoor Lighting...10 Outdoor Play Area...11 Painting...14 Parking...18 patio...13 Permanent Awnings or Canopies...13 Pets...12 Playhouse...11 pool equipment...17 porch...13 poultry...17 rabbit...17 Restricted Vehicles...18 Roofing...14 RVs...18 Satellite Dishes...10 Security Signs...16 shutters...14 Sidewalks...13 Signs...16 stables...17 Statues...16 Storm Doors...17 Swimming Pools...17 Swing Sets...11 Toxic Chemicals...18 Trade...19 Trade Signs...16 Trailers...18 Trampolines...11 Trash Cans...10 Tree Houses...19 TREE PLANTING...16 TREE REMOVAL...16 Vehicles...18 Well and Septic...17 Page 21 of 28

22 Window Screens...17 Yard Maintenance...9 yard waste...18 Page 22 of 28

23 GLOSSARY OF TERMS (1) ARC refers to the Lake Zachary Architectural Review Committee, also known as the Modifications Committee created pursuant to Article 6 of the CCRs. (2) Board means the Board of the Directors of the Lake Zachary Homeowners Association. (3) Lake Zachary refers to Lake Zachary, a Lake Community, which includes all lots as originally defined at the time of development. (4) CCRs means the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions, and Easement for Lake Zachary, a Lake Community, as amended and filed in the Coweta County Land Records. (5) Declaration (also known as the CCRs) means the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions and Easements for Lake Zachary, as amended. The original Declaration was filed on June 14, (6) Developer (also known as the Declarant ) refers to Cottonwood Developers. (7) HOA means the Lake Zachary Homeowners Association, which is a nonprofit Georgia Corporation. (8) Rules & Regulations refers to those rules and regulations passed by the Board pursuant to Article 11.1 of the Declaration. (9) Standards refers to those architectural standards, policies and guidelines governing the construction, location, landscaping and design of improvements, contents of submissions of plans and specifications, and other information required to be provided by the Owner prior to approval by the ARC pursuant to the CCRs. (10) SRRs refers to this document, which combines the Architectural Standards and the Rules & Regulations for Lake Zachary in one document for the use of the residents. Page 23 of 28

24 Exhibit A Fence Types Fence Type 3 feet 4 Feet 6 Feet Shadow Box-A NO NO YES Stockade-B NO NO YES Privacy -C NO NO YES Standard Picket-D YES YES NO French Gothic Picket-E YES YES NO Saddle Fence-F NO NO YES Lattice Top Fence-G NO NO YES Page 24 of 28

25 Exhibit B - Architectural Review Form Page 25 of 28

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27 Exhibit C Leasing Information Form Lake Zachary Homeowners Association Address of Leased Home: General Information: The Leasing or Renting of homes in Lake Zachary is governed by Article 7.2 of the Lake Zachary CCRs, as amended and recorded in the Deed Books of Coweta County, Georgia. This Section contains the following requirements for leased premises in Lake Zachary: Homes may be leased for residential purposes only. All leases shall have a minimum term of one (1) year, unless prior written approval is given by the Board of Directors. There shall be no subleasing or assignment of any lease without the written approval of the Board. All leases shall require that the tenant acknowledge receipt of a copy of the Declaration, By-Laws and Architectural Standards and Rules & Regulations, and the obligation to comply with these documents. Within seven (7) days of leasing a Lot, the Owner shall send this Information Form to the Home Owners Association at P.O. Box 821 Tyrone, GA Owner s Information: Name: Current Address: City: Phone Numbers: State: Zip Code: Home: Cell: Work: Lessee s Information: Name: Phone Numbers: Home: Cell: Work: Page 27 of 28

28 How long is the term of this Lease? Dates: From To Has the Tenant been given a copy of the Architectural Standards, the Declaration, and the By-Laws? Yes No Maintenance Information: Does the Owner utilize a management company or leasing agent to manage this property? Yes No If yes, please provide the contact information for the management company: Who will be responsible for the yard maintenance including fertilizing, weed control and mowing for this rental property? Please return this completed form to: Post Office Box 821, Tyrone, GA For more information please contact the Board at lakezacharyhoa@gmail.com Notes Page 28 of 28