ARC Pre-Approved Improvements

Evergreen Community Association ARC Pre-Approved Improvements

Approved May 21, 2020

Certain exterior improvements may be made to an Owner’s Lot without obtaining prior written approval from the Evergreen Architectural Review Committee (ARC), so long as the Owner submits the ARC application showing that the modification is being installed in accordance with the guidelines listed below. Owners must still complete and submit the ARC form prior to making the modifications. Once this form has been submitted, the Owner may proceed with the work. This pre-approval is entirely based on the precondition that the Owner shall comply with the Association’s Architectural Guidelines.

In the event the Owner fails to comply with the guidelines, the Association may require the Owner to make corrections to bring the improvement into compliance or to restore it to the original condition. Changes or corrections will be done at the Owner’s sole cost and expense.

Air Conditioning – Replacement of exterior condensers are to be placed on the side of the house in the same location as the original unit. Specifications should be a similar size and rating. Window A/C units are not permitted.

Flag Pole Mounts – One mount is permitted per residence. Size should be suitable for a pole that does not exceed six feet in length. Color shall match the surface upon which the mount is located. The highest point of Flag Poles shall be below the roof line of the residence.

Garage Remote Entry Pads – One remote is permitted per residence. The pad shall be located only on wood trim of the garage. Color shall match the trim as closely as possible.

Gates – Rear gate specifications shall match the design, size, and materials of the wood gate as originally installed by the Builder. Color shall match the residence trim code. Front gates shall be metal, vertical stake, flat top, painted black, and limited to the height of the entry wall. Gates are not to be attached to the block wall. Temporary gates, screens, or partitions are not permitted.

Screen Doors – Only “vanishing” type screen doors are permitted. Color of frame shall match the door trim color as much as possible.

Door Bell Video Devices – Products such as “Ring” are permitted as replacements for existing door bell buttons located at the front of the residence. Size is limited to 5” x 3”. Color should match stucco as closely as possible.

Patio Wall Lights – The original Evergreen construction patio light fixture, which is 4.5″ W x 4″ D x 6″ H, is no longer commercially available. If damaged or broken, a comparable replacement lamp may be installed, subject to the following conditions:

  1. Lamps must be in the Craftsman or Prairie style, and not more than 12″ H.
  2. Lamp bulbs may be LED, but must be equivalent to 2K – 2.8K Kelvin color temperature (warm yellow or gold). Pure white light bulbs are not permitted.
  3. Overall brightness must not cause “light trespass” with neighbors (i.e. interfere with a neighbor’s enjoyment and use of their property).
  4. Lamps must be flush wall mounted or with extensions less than 4″ (no chains or flexible extensions).
  5. Lamp finish must be powder coated steel, dark bronze, black, or copper. No brushed aluminum, bright or shiny metal, or other colors (red, yellow, white, etc.)
  6. Solar powered lights are acceptable only if the solar panel is not larger than 6″ x 6″.
  7. If a lamp is installed anywhere other than in the original mounting area, then ARC must approve before installation.
  8. Visible conduits or external cords are never permitted.
  9. Installation of string lights that are anchored to walls, roofs, windows, railing and balconies are not permitted.

Examples of allowed lamps:

 

Allowed Lamps

Examples of lamps that are not allowed:

Not Allowed Lamps

Satellite Dish:

  1. Eaves, rafters, fascia headers and soffits, are preferred locations for mounting dishes. Installations are not permitted on roofs, windows, doors, balconies, gates, stucco surfaces, or block walls.
  2. Dishes must be located in the least conspicuous place possible; ideally, shielded from public view or from other Owner’s Units.
  3. Wires, cables, or conduit are not permitted to be attached on, or extend across exterior surfaces of the Unit. Soffit vents are the preferred entry point for wiring.
  4. Any wiring that is placed through an exterior wall shall run as inconspicuously as possible and ensure water tight integrity.
  5. Maximum of two dishes are permitted per Unit.
  6. Color of dish, supports, and brackets shall be compatible with the Unit’s color scheme.
  7. Dish may not be placed on the front of the Unit
  8. Dish may not be placed on another Owner’s Unit or in the air space of another Owner’s Unit.
  9. Owner is encouraged to have the Dish installed by a professional.
  10. When dish is removed, all hardware must be removed and exterior surfaces restored and painted.
  11. Any exceptions to these Guidelines will require submission of an Evergreen Architectural Approval Application.