Rules Committee, Example Guidelines for Property Improvements

Below are general guidelines for building materials, colors, and forms which will be used by the ACC in the design review process for compatibility with the original design.  If you have additional questions about what improvements may require design approval please contact the property manager or rules committee.  Some improvements may have requirements set by Snohomish County Planning and Development.  The board urges homeowners to confirm all requirements by contacting the county online at www.co.snohomish.wa.us/pds/, sending email to planning.county@co.snohomish.wa.us, or by calling 425-388-3311.

• Roofing Material:  Divisions 6 & 7 shall be cedar shake and Divisions 8, 9, & 10 shall be asphalt.

• Siding Material:  Divisions 6 & 7 shall be wood and Divisions 8, 9, & 10 shall be vinyl.

•  Exterior House Colors:  Color changes must be compatible with neighboring homes.

• Driveways:  Shall be constructed of concrete or asphalt paving.

• Mailboxes:  Mail box stations (wooden structure that supports the mailboxes) will be maintained by the association.  If there is a problem with a mail station please contact the board in writing via the property manager.  The association does not maintain the mailbox.  To keep in harmony with the surrounding area, only similar styles will be acceptable (i.e. same size, shape and color).  Lockable type mailboxes will be considered.

• Satellite Dishes:  Dishes must be 39 inches or less in size.  Installation must comply with building codes, screening, unobtrusive placement, camouflage or other reasonable measures to ensure safety and minimize the visual effect as long as it does not impose unreasonable expense or delay or prevent reception of an acceptable quality signal.

• Fences & Walls:  Must be in harmony with surrounding neighborhood, as to style, material, size, and color.  Only ornamental fences shall be allowed in the front yard and corner lot setback.  Location and height must comply with Snohomish County Planning and Development rules.  (See above for contact information or see Exhibit 006.)

• Sheds:  Sheds will be considered based on materials, style, and color, which must match the house.  Location and size must comply with Snohomish County Planning and Development rules.  (See above for contact information or see Exhibit 007.)

•  Decks, Porches, Patios and Coverings:  Decks must be constructed of weather-resistant wood and architecturally consistent with similar structures in the surrounding area.  Staining or color painting will be considered.  Porches and patios shall be constructed of materials compatible with the existing structure.  Roofs must be consistent with the roofline, material color, texture, and style of the existing structure.  Homeowners must contact Snohomish County Planning and Development to ensure proper building codes.  (See above for contact information or see Exhibit 008.)

• Play Equipment & Hot tubs:  Will be considered based on location, style, and material.