CROSSWATER CONDOMINIUM OWNERS ASSOCIATION

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1 PURPOSE OF USE This document was developed by the Architectural Control & Landscaping Committee, with input from residents, and approved by the Board of Directors in an effort to provide residents a guide around requirements of common changes made to the exterior of homes, in addition to allowing for greater flexibility with some changes by eliminating the requirement of submitting an ACC Request. DISCLAIMERS Prior to making any change to the exterior of your home and/or yard, please review the following disclaimers: 1. CHANGES NOT LISTED If a change you would like to make is not listed, an ACC Request is likely required. Please contact the Architectural Control & Landscaping Committee should you have questions regarding any item, listed or not, in this document. As a reminder, per the Governing Documents, making a change that is not allowed or without the required approval may result in violations and/or fines to be levied against the homeowner. The ACC process was created to enhance the quality of life for all members of the Association, to maintain the aesthetics and property values of the homes in our community. 2. LIABILITY OR WARRANTY For any change not requiring an ACC Request, as indicated in this document, the homeowner shall not construe such allowance as an approval or warranty regarding engineering and structural design, building or zoning code compliance, feasibility or marketability for any purpose, or compliance with applicable building ordinances, standards, or regulations. The Crosswater Condominium Association and its representatives (including members of the Architectural Control & Landscaping Committee, Board of Directors, and Property Manager) assume no liability or responsibility for any said change made by the homeowner for any defect or impact created as a result. 3. IMPACTS TO ADJACENT LOTS For any change not requiring an ACC Request, as indicated in this document, where such change may impact an adjacent property, the homeowner shall exercise prudence regarding the following: a. NOTIFICATION TO ADJACENT RESIDENTS: The homeowner is strongly encouraged to inform the homeowner(s) of the adjacent lot(s) of such change, prior to making the change. b. DRAINAGE, SLOPES: For any change that affects drainage and/or slopes, by making such changes, the homeowner assumes full liability and responsibility, and shall hold the Crosswater Condominium Association and its representatives (including members of the Architectural Control & Landscaping Committee, Board of Directors, and Property Manager) harmless to any negative impact created as a result, and will assume full liability and responsibility for any claims made by the homeowner of any adjacent lot or any other person or entity regarding the changes made. c. VENTS: The homeowner SHALL NOT cover, block, or prevent access to the vents of a neighboring home and assumes full liability and responsibility for any negative impact created as a result of such change, and shall hold the Crosswater Condominium Association and its representatives (including members of the Architectural Control & Landscaping Committee, Board of Directors, and Property Manager) harmless to any negative impact created as a result, and will assume full liability and responsibility for any claims made by the homeowner of any adjacent lot or any other person or entity regarding the changes made. d. EASEMENTS: The homeowner SHALL NOT block, or prevent access to, the easement of a neighboring home and assumes full liability and responsibility for any negative impact created as a result of such change, and shall hold the Crosswater Condominium Association and its representatives (including members of the Architectural Control & Landscaping Committee, Board of Directors, and Property Manager) harmless to any negative impact created as a result, and will assume full liability and responsibility for any claims made by the homeowner of any adjacent lot or any other person or entity regarding the changes made. 4. CHANGE MADE OUT OF SCOPE The Board of Directors and the Architectural Control & Landscaping Committee reserve the right to require homeowner to undo, alter, correct, or to submit an ACC Request for, any change made that is indicated as not requiring submittal of an ACC Request, as indicated in this document, if such change appears to fall out of scope with the intent of this document. The homeowner is liable for any violations or fines levied as a result of the homeowner failing to undo, alter, correct, or submit an ACC Request for such change, upon notification to the homeowner that such change falls out of scope with the intent of this document. 5. CORRECTIONS AND AMENDMENTS The Crosswater Condominium Association and its representatives (including members of the Architectural Control & Landscaping Committee, Board of Directors, and Property Manager) reserve the right to make corrections and amendments to this document, whether typographical or related to content. All efforts will be made to notify homeowners of any change made to this document determined to be of relative importance. 6. EFFECTIVE DATE Any change that has been made prior to the effective date, indicated as not requiring submittal of an ACC Request, as indicated in this document, and meeting the conditions noted, shall become approved upon the effective date of this document. Page 1 of 7

2 A/C unit > permanently installed Permanentlyinstalled A/C unit Yes Potential visibility and noise impacts A/C unit > seasonal (window units) Temporary A/C units installed in window(s) of residence, for seasonal use No, as long as units are removed by November 1st Deck Construction of a deck on the property Yes Structural change to the house; potential visibility and drainage impacts Fence > staining Staining of cedar fence on the property No. Stain details (color/type) are on file at the paint counter at the Snohomish Home Depot, under "Crosswater". Other brands can be used as long as there is an exact color match to the stain on file. Fence stain must be consistent throughout the community; thus only specific fence stains can be used Fire pit Installation of a fire pit, either in or above ground Yes Potential visibility and safety impacts Flag Flag upon a front column of the front of the house No, if no larger than 4 feet by 6 feet in area; no more than 2 flags in total Flowers > front porch flower box Flower box installed on ledges and/or railings of front porch No, if width (amount extending away from house) of flower box is less than 10 inches; must contain living flowers (no dead flowers); flower boxes are allowed to be empty, e.g. during winter months Flowers > hanging baskets and hooks Basket suspended from any external ceiling of the house that is used to display flowers No, as long as living plants are contained in the baskets (no dead flowers) Page 2 of 7

3 Front Yard or Alley Yes Flowers > raised flower bed Structure above ground used for flowers Back Yard No, however flower bed cannot be constructed up against a neighbor's house that results in restricted or blocked access to their easement (12 inches) see DISCLAIMER Flowers > seasonal Planting of seasonal flowers to any area of lawn or landscaping that is outside of the fence line No, as long as planting of flowers does not involve the removal of any portion of the lawn that is outside of the fence line or involves the creation of a raised flower bed that is outside of the fence line see Lawn > removal of all or part or Flowers > raised flower bed for more information Fountain Fountain or similar entity in any section or area of yard Front Yard or Alley Yes Back Yard No, as long as fountain is no taller than fence see DISCLAIMER Potential visibility and noise impacts Front Yard Yes Garden bed, raised Structure above ground used for a garden Back Yard No, however garden bed cannot be constructed up against a neighbor's house that results in restricted or blocked access to their easement (12 inches) see DISCLAIMER Alley Not Allowed Gazebo Gazebo or similar entity in any section or area of yard Yes Potential visibility and spacing impacts Hot tub Hot tub or similar entity in any section or area of yard Yes Potential visibility and noise impacts Page 3 of 7

4 Front Yard Yes Lawn > removal of all or part Removal of any or all part of lawn where new sod/grass is not placed Back Yard Yes, if area removed is to be replaced with poured concrete/cement see Patio > back yard and DISCLAIMER Potential visibility and drainage impacts Lawn > replacement of all or part Replacement of any or all part of lawn with new sod/grass Front Yard No, if the area where new sod/grass is placed is in same area where old sod/grass was removed. New sod/grass must be a close if not an exact match in both grass type and color to rest of existing lawn Back Yard No Outdoor lighting > flood Flood lights installed on the exterior of the house or on the property Yes Outdoor lighting > holiday lights & decorations Holiday lights and/or decorations installed upon the exterior of the house, fence line, front yard, or alley No, as long as lights and decorations are displayed between the two weeks prior to and the two weeks after a holiday. Winter holiday time frame is between Thanksgiving Day and January 31st Outdoor lighting > standard and solar Standard or solarpowered outdoor yard lights installed on the exterior of the house or on the property Yes, if the lighting will be installed on the house and will be clearly visible from the street or alley No, if the lighting will be installed in the yard (ground) and as long as amount of light or quantity installed does not create a nuisance to adjacent Page 4 of 7

5 Painting > exterior > touchup Painting of exterior moldings in standard white to match original color No, but color must match that of the original color (standard white) Exterior molding colors must be consistent with other houses of the community Patio > back yard Adding to existing back yard patio with addition of stones, cement, or other impervious surface Yes, if poured concrete/cement is used to expand patio No, if nonpermanent material, such as paver stones or crushed rock is used Potential drainage impacts to adjacent See DISCLAIMER Paver stones Paver stones or similar stone material installed Front Yard Yes, if pavers are used to create more than a border, involves removal of any amount of yard, or creates a structure Back Yard No, however, see DISCLAIMER Potential drainage and visibility impacts Alley Not Allowed Plant > adding new Plant, tree, or shrub being installed where one does not currently exist Yes, if the plant will be installed outside of the fence line No, if seasonal flowers see Flowers > seasonal Plant > changing (e.g. tree to shrub) Changing out one for another of any combination of trees, plants, or shrubs Yes, if the new/replacement plant will be installed outside of the fence line Plant > removal Removal of an existing plant without replacement of said plant Yes, if the existing plant is outside of the fence line Plant > replacement Replacing an existing plant for another one of the like No, if replacement plant is identical or similar in (potential) size and nature "like for like". Examples include a cedar tree for a cedar tree or heavenly bamboo for heavenly bamboo Page 5 of 7

6 River rock > alley way Installation of river rock in the section between the fence line and the driveway or between the fence line and alley in with back alley driveways No, as long as river rock is placed either: (A) in a section between the fence line and driveway OR (B) in the section between the fence line and the alleyway that creates a border that outlines this section River rock > front yard Installation of river rock in any section of the front yard No, as long as installation does not involve removal of any amount of lawn or creates anything greater than a border around an area that contains bark/mulch Satellite dish Satellite dish, such as Dish Network or DirecTV, installed on the house No, however a maximum of two (2) dishes may be installed when required by satellite provider Allowed by the governing documents Screen/storm door > front or back door Screen/storm door installed upon the front (or back) entrance of the house No, as long as the door frame is all white in color made of metal or vinyl (no wood) with brushed nickel hardware (e.g. door handle, hinges, kick panels). Rollaway and retractable screen doors are allowed under these conditions. Examples can be found on our community website, under the "My Home & Yard" menu Color and material types ensure consistency throughout community Page 6 of 7

7 Not allowed outside of the fence line. Storage shed Small shed used for the storage of such items as yard and lawn tools and supplies Back Yard: Yes, if the structure either: (A) will be clearly visible from the street (if hidden from view or visible only from an alley but not the street, then okay without approval) OR (B) will be built onto the home, regardless of whether condition (A) applies, as it then is becoming a permanent structure/part of the home Front Yard Not Allowed Trellis / arbor Trellis or similar entity in any section or area of yard Back Yard Yes, if trellis or similar entity will be taller than fence line. See DISCLAIMER if structure is at or below height of fence line Potential visibility and spacing impacts Alley Not Allowed Window screens Window screens on any or all windows of the house No, if installed by Discount Screens ( or other vendor that has similar types of screens Page 7 of 7

8 ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL & LANDSCAPING COMMITTEE CHANGE REQUEST DIRECTIONS DIRECTIONS and DISCLAIMERS The following outlines how to properly complete the application process: Review the Home & Yard Architectural Change Matrix ( ACC Matrix ) for the change you are proposing. It may not be necessary to submit an ACC Request, if the change fits the criteria outlined in the ACC Matrix as being not required. A copy of the ACC Matrix can be obtained from visiting the community website ( or by requesting a copy from the Property Manager. Fill out both the application and the Adjacent Property Owner Acknowledgement Form completely. Failure to submit a complete application may result in your application being denied or delayed. It is not necessary to submit the Directions and Disclaimers pages. For the Description of Work and supporting information and material, provide as much detail and specifics as possible, such as: drawings, photos, and schematics dimensions, measurements, and location material types, colors, and intended use plant, tree, and shrub types (common name or species) For the Adjacent Property Owner Acknowledgement Form, obtain the signatures of applicable owners potentially affected by the proposed change A good rule of thumb is to obtain signatures from those who can see the change For example, if the change is planned for your front yard, then the signature of the neighbor behind you is likely not necessary It is acceptable to obtain signatures from all owners, if you are unsure which ones would be necessary If there is no home on one side, put N/A ; if the home is vacant, put Vacant You may be asked to acquire the acknowledgement of an adjacent owner if one is not included, if deemed necessary There are four ways to submit your ACC Request: Under the My Home & Yard menu on the community website ing our Property Manager, Ria Blake, at rblake@pinnaclefamily.com Faxing to , Attention: Ria Blake Mailing the application to: Crosswater HOA, c/o Pinnacle Property Management 2801 Alaskan Way, Pier 70 #200 Seattle, WA, If you have any questions regarding the application process, contact the Architectural Control & Landscaping Committee (contact information can be found on the community website), or our Property Manager. VERSION

9 ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL & LANDSCAPING COMMITTEE CHANGE REQUEST DISCLAIMERS DIRECTIONS and DISCLAIMERS Prior to submitting the application for a change to the exterior of your home and/or yard, please review the following disclaimers: 1. INCOMPLETE APPLICATION A submitted application that is received and deemed as incomplete, including failure to submit the ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM, may cause the application to be delayed or denied outright. 2. SITE VISIT The Architectural Control & Landscaping Committee ( the Committee ) may request a site visit to your property to better understand the scope of the requested change. 3. PROPOSED CHANGE OUT OF SCOPE The Committee and the Board of Directors reserve the right to deny the application as submitted if it is deemed that the proposed change would be out of scope with the intent of the architectural and landscaping standards of the community, or to conditionally approve the application as long as conditions are met to bring the change in line with such standards. 4. FOLLOW UP AFTER APPROVAL The Committee reserves the right conduct a site visit to your property after approval of your application to confirm that the change has been made as approved. 5. SUBJECT TO VIOLATIONS AND/OR FINES You, the homeowner, are subject to and liable for any violations and/or fines levied as a result of making any change out of scope or not as approved, or for making a proposed change after an application has been denied. 6. LIABILITY OR WARRANTY The approval of plans and specifications by the Committee applies only to the style, exterior finishes, appearance, and general location of the structures shown in such plans and specifications and shall not be relied upon as an approval or warranty regarding engineering and structural design, building or zoning code compliance, feasibility or marketability for any purpose, or compliance with applicable building ordinances, standards, or regulations. By approving the plans and specifications, the Crosswater Condominium Association and its representatives (including members of the Committee, Board of Directors, and Property Manager) assume no liability or responsibility thereof, or for any defect in any structure constructed there from, and said persons further specifically exclude from such approval any implied warranty of merchantability and fitness for any purpose. 7. APPROVAL TIMELINE Please allow up to thirty (30) days for review of your application. Be advised that delays may occur as a result of an application submitted with incomplete, vague, or unclear information, or for unresponsiveness to requests made for a site visit to your property. VERSION

10 ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL & LANDSCAPING COMMITTEE CHANGE REQUEST PLEASE FILL OUT ALL SECTIONS COMPLETELY AND LEGIBLY TO AVOID DELAY IN REVIEW OF YOUR APPLICATION APPLICANT INFORMATION NAME PHONE PROPOSED WORK ADDRESS / LOCATION GARAGE IN FRONT GARAGE IN REAR WORK BEING PERFORMED BY HOMEOWNER CONTRACTOR OTHER (SPECIFY): ESTIMATED ESTIMATED START DATE COMPLETION DATE DESCRIPTION OF WORK SUPPORTING INFORMATION AND MATERIAL IS BEING PROVIDED By signing this application, I acknowledge that I have read/understand: 1) the architectural control and landscaping covenants and restrictions as written in the Governing Documents for the Crosswater Condominium Association which govern the procedure for undertaking any change or alteration to my property 2) the disclaimers noted in the DIRECTIONS and DISCLAIMERS section that accompanied this application 3) that approval for my request expires one year from the date of the written approval letter and should I fail to commence the project within that time period, I will be required to resubmit my application for approval 4) that the Architectural Control & Landscaping Committee reserves the right to conduct a site visit on my property to confirm that the change has been made as approved; that I am subject to and liable for any violations or fines levied as a result of making any change out of scope or not as approved 5) that this approval may not be assigned to a new owner, should I sell my home within the year of the approval period; any new owner must submit their request for approval separately APPLICANT SIGNATURE DATE RECEIVED APP# FOR COMMITTEE USE ONLY APPROVED DATE DENIED FOLLOW UP: CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE AS APPROVED DATE DATE INITIALS INITIALS VERSION

11 ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL & LANDSCAPING COMMITTEE CHANGE REQUEST ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM PLEASE FILL OUT ALL SECTIONS COMPLETELY AND LEGIBLY TO AVOID DELAY IN REVIEW OF YOUR APPLICATION FAILURE TO SUBMIT THIS FORM WITH APPLICATION WILL DEEM THE ENTIRE APPLICATION AS INCOMPLETE APPLICANT INFORMATION PROPOSED WORK NAME ADDRESS / LOCATION BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF WORK BEING PROPOSED ADJACENT OWNER SECTION By signing below, I acknowledge that: 1) I have been made aware of the proposed change at the address noted above 2) I have been shown supporting information and material being submitted in conjunction with the application, when requested 3) my signature does not constitute nor indicate approval or disapproval, but merely an awareness of the applicant s intent 4) any concerns I have with this application shall be made in writing within five business days of the date noted alongside my signature to the address indicated at the bottom of this form HOUSE NUMBER ADJACENT OWNER NAME ADJACENT OWNER SIGNATURE DATE LEFT RIGHT ACROSS REAR Crosswater HOA, c/o Pinnacle Property Management 2801 Alaskan Way, Pier 70 #200, Seattle, WA, rblake@pinnaclefamily.com APP# VERSION