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Address, Tahlequah, OK

 

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For the purpose of providing an orderly development of the entire tract and for the further purpose of providing adequate restrictive covenants for the mutual benefit of successors in title to the subdivision of said tract, the following restrictions and reservations are imposed to which it shall be encumbent on our successors, grantees and assigns to adhere:

1. Architectural Committee:

a   The Architectural Committee’s purpose is to promote good design and compatibility within the subdivision, and in its review of plans or determination of any waiver as hereinafter authorized, the Architectural Committee may take into consideration the nature and character of the proposed building or structure, the materials of which it is to be built, the availability of alternative materials, the site upon which it is proposed to be erected, and the harmony thereof with the surrounding area.

    The Architectural Committee shall not be liable for any approval, disapproval, or failure to approve hereunder, and its approval of building plans shall not constitute a warranty or responsibility for building methods, materials, procedures, structural design, grading or drainage, or code violations. The approval, disapproval, or failure to approve any building plans or other submittals, shall not be deemed a waiver of any restriction, unless the Architectural Committee is hereinafter authorized to grant the particular waiver. Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to prevent any lot owner in the subdivision from prosecuting any legal action relating to improvements within the subdivision which they would otherwise be entitled to prosecute.

b There is hereby established an Architectural Committee consisting of Kirk E.  Boatright, Linda K. Boatright, Ann Marie Ryals and Neal K. Boatright, or their duly authorized representative, representatives or successors. In the event of the death or resignation of any member of the above named committee, the remaining member or members shall have full authority to approve or disapprove such plans, specifications, color scheme, materials and plot plan, or to designate a representative or representatives with the like authority and said remaining member or members shall have authority to fill any vacancy or vacancies created by the death or resignation of any of the aforesaid members and said newly appointed member or members shall have the same authority hereunder as their predecessors, as above set forth.

    No building, fence, wall, or driveway shall be erected, placed or altered on any lot in the subdivision until the plans and specifications therefore have been approved in writing by any one of the members of the Architectural Committee. For each building, the required plans and specifications shall be submitted to the Architectural Committee and shall include a floor plan, exterior elevation, plot plan depicting the facing of the building, drainage and grading plans, and exterior materials and color scheme. In the event the Architectural Committee fails to approve or disapprove any such plans, specifications, color scheme, materials and plot plans submitted to it as herein required within fourteen (14) days after such submission, or in the event no suit to enjoin the erection, placement or alteration of such building, fence, wall or driveway has been commenced prior to the 30th day following completion thereof, such approval shall not be required and this covenant shall be deemed to have been fully complied with.

c The powers and duties of the Architectural Committee shall cease on the 1st day when ninety percent (90%) of the lots have been closed.

2. All lots within the subdivision shall be known and designated as residential building lots. No structure shall be erected, altered, placed or permitted to remain on any residential building plot other than one detached single family dwelling not to exceed two and one-half stories in height and an enclosed garage attached thereto for not fewer than two automobiles nor more than three automobiles, and other outbuildings incidental to the residential use of such plot as set forth hereinafter. No open carports will be constructed on any lot. Once any part of the dwelling or any other structure is used for the purpose of a garage, thereafter it shall be prohibited from conversion to living space, separate living quarters, or other integral part of the living area.

3. No building shall be located on any lot nearer to the front lot line or nearer to the side street line than the minimum building set back line shown on the recorded plat. In any event, no building shall be located on any residential plot nearer than 25 feet to the front lot line. In no event shall the distance between buildings be less than 10 feet at the front building line. No dwelling, detached garage or other building shall be located nearer than 5 feet to a side lot line unless built on multiple lots or more than one lot.

4. No building or structure shall be placed, erected, or used in whole or in part, for any business, professional, trade, or commercial purpose on any portion of any lot in this subdivision. No noxious or offensive activity shall be carried on upon any lot nor shall anything be done thereon which may be or may become an annoyance or nuisance to the neighborhood.

5. No structure of a temporary character, trailer, basement, tent, shack, garage, barn or other outbuildings shall be used on any lot at any time as a residence, either temporarily or permanently.

6. No recreational vehicle shall be parked in front of the front building line or within view from a street, except on a temporary basis for a period of no more than 3 consecutive days. No trucks in excess of ľ ton, trail bikes, recreational vehicles, motor homes, motor coaches, campers, trailers, golf carts, motorcycles, bicycles, boats or boat trailers or similar vehicles (other than passenger automobiles, pickup trucks, and vans with a capacity of ľ ton or less) nor any other motorized vehicles will be parked, stored or in any manner kept or placed on any portion of a lot unless enclosed in a garage or screened from view from a street. This restriction, however, will not be deemed to prohibit commercial and construction vehicles, in the ordinary course of business, from making deliveries or otherwise providing services to a property owner.

7. No building shall be moved onto any lot. A detached storage building or a detached garage for not more than two automobiles shall be permitted, provided same is built on site at the same time or after construction of a residence in a location behind the existing residence. The exterior of such storage building or detached garage shall be of the same character and construction design as the existing residence.

8. All exterior walls of all dwellings, garages, and other buildings shall be natural stone (not manufactured or synthetic stone, unless approved by the Architectural Committee), brick, or quality siding such as “Smart Side” or “HardiePlank” (others must be approved by the Architectural Committee). No stucco, vinyl or metal siding may be used. The color of the exterior of such structures shall be compatible, coordinated, and harmonious with the natural stone, or brick and other features of the structures in contrast with the natural setting of the area in which the structures are situated. Vivid or strong colors including, but not limited to turquoise, pink, purple, orange, bright yellow and bright blue will not be used on exterior painted or colored siding materials.

9. Metal roofs will not be permitted on any structure erected on any lot. Only roof colors found in nature, such as shades of gray, brown, or black will be allowed. (Composition shingles should be at least 30-year shingles.) No white shingles will be used on any residence. The roof pitch or slope for any structure erected on any lot shall have a minimum rise of 9/12 over 75% of the total roof area. A roof pitch of less than 6/12 is not permitted except for porches or covered patios which may have a minimum pitch of 4/12. Approval may be granted when deemed appropriate by the committee to recognize historical architectural styles, or significant physical characteristics of a house plan or building site.

10. The floor area of the main residence, exclusive of porches and garage, shall be not less than 2,000 square feet of finished heated living area, and the ground floor level of not less than 1,500 square feet of finished heated living area on residences with more than one level. The computation of living area shall not include any basement or attic area used for storage.

11.  All fireplace chimneys fronting on any street, whether pre-fab or full masonry, shall be veneered with brick or natural stone.

12. The frames of aluminum windows shall be either anodized or electrostatically painted. No unfinished aluminum will be permitted for window framing.

13. No fence or wall shall exceed 6 feet in height. Fences or walls shall be of wood, brick, stone, wrought iron or other ornamental fencing. No chain link fencing shall be placed on any lot for any purpose. Wood privacy fences and coated chain link fencing with wood posts and rails shall be allowed. No fences or walls shall be installed on the front portion of any lot in this subdivision, between the front lot line and the front building set back line, except decorative walls or planters which may extend not more than 10 feet in front of the front building line. No fence shall be constructed within 3 feet of any concrete drainage structure.

14. No clotheslines, drying yards, service yards, woodpiles or storage areas shall be so located as to be visible from a street.

15. No detached garage or other outbuilding shall be permitted on the easements reserved for utilities or drainage.

16. Mailboxes, if permitted by U.S. Postal Code, should be constructed of brick or natural stone, and of the same material as the main residence.

17. Building materials may be stored for a period of 30 days prior to the start of construction. Construction of a residence must be completed within 18 months after commencement. All other improvements or structures commenced on a lot will be completed within 6 months after commencement.

18. Prior to time of construction, during and/or after construction, no rocks, earth, debris, downed trees, land fill, sand, construction materials or equipment will be placed, parked or stored on adjoining property or lots which do not belong to the current lot owner. No portion of any adjoining lot or tract will be disturbed or the topography changed which does not belong to the current lot owner. No trash, ashes, garbage, construction materials or other refuse will be thrown or dumped on any land or lot within the subdivision. There will be no burning or other disposal of refuse out of doors. Outside storage of building materials, old cars, or other salvage shall not be permitted.

19. All electrical, television, natural gas and telephone service installations will be placed underground. There will be no visible towers or television antennas installed on any structure, nor will television satellites be installed where such is visible from a street.

20. Outdoor swimming pools shall be in-ground and permanent. Children’s wading or play pools and soft-side pools of a temporary nature are permitted. Lots with swimming pools shall provide sufficient security fencing. Swimming pools and soft-side pools and ancillary equipment shall be shielded from view of the adjacent property owners and the street.

21. Sod grass will be laid upon a plot within 30 days from completion of a residence and each residence or any structure will be landscaped on all sides facing a street within 6 months of completion of construction.

22. Each lot owner will be responsible to insure that proper interior lot drainage will be established whereas the drainage will be designed to flow to the street or established drainage reserves and shall not drain upon, interfere with, cause water runoff, or produce water erosion damage to or upon an adjoining lot.

23. No sign of any kind shall be displayed to the public view on any lot, except one professional sign of no more than one square foot displaying the property address and except one professional sign of not more than five square feet advertising the property for sale during construction or sales period.

24. No yard ornaments in excess of 24 inches in height, animal statues, portable basketball structures, or plastic vivid colored playground equipment will be placed on any lot in view of a street. Permanently installed basketball structures will be allowed, provided such are located no closer than 20 feet from a street.

25. During the time of construction, and prior to completion of a residence, each owner shall have professionally constructed a concrete sidewalk fronting all street(s) which is 42 inches in width with a minimum depth of 4 inches. Said sidewalk shall be located 24 inches behind the curb back, except where diverted around trees or locations of utility access. Sidewalks shall have an elevation of no more or less than 3 inches above or below the curb top, have expansion cuts every 4 feet, and run the entire width of the plot. A plot is defined as all adjoining lots, or portions thereof, belonging to or later acquired by the same owner. If an additional lot, or portion thereof, is later acquired by a lot owner which joins a current plot with an existing residence, then such additional lot, or portions thereof, shall have a sidewalk constructed upon the lot acquired within 120 days of the acquisition. No structures or fixtures of a permanent or temporary nature will be allowed that block the sidewalk which would result in a pedestrian to be forced to leave the sidewalk. Driveways and sidewalks must meet City of Tahlequah Code requirements and shall be professionally constructed or modified with approval of the Architectural Committee.

26. No animals, livestock or poultry of any kind shall be raised, bred or kept on any lot; except that dogs, cats or other normal household pets may be kept, provided that they are not kept, bred or maintained for any commercial use, and provided they are kept within fenced areas. Under no condition shall a pet be allowed to roam freely throughout the subdivision unless accompanied by the pet owner.

27. Each owner and occupant of any part of a lot shall jointly and severally have the responsibility and duty at their sole cost and expense, to keep each lot and any improvements thereon maintained (including buildings improvements, and grounds) in a well-maintained, safe, clean, and attractive condition at all times. Maintenance shall include, but not be limited to, the following: a) prompt removal of all litter, trash, refuse, and waste; b) lawn mowing and edging; c) tree and shrub pruning; d) watering; e) maintaining exterior lighting and mechanical facilities in good working order; f) maintaining lawn and landscape alive, free of weeds, and attractive; g) maintaining parking areas, driveways, and walkways in good repair; h) complying with all governmental, health, and police requirements; i) repainting of improvements; j) immediate repair of any and all exterior damage to dwellings or improvements. Any and all exterior lighting installed on any lot shall either be indirect or of such controlled focus and intensity as not to disturb the residents, street traffic, or adjacent property owners.

28. In the event an owner leases their residence, the owner has an affirmative duty to notify the tenant of the terms and conditions of the restrictive covenants set forth herein. A copy of the restrictive covenants shall be provided by owner to tenant. The owner shall insure that the tenant complies with the covenants and requirements herein, and shall provide the undersigned owner/developer with the name and phone number of the tenant and the address and phone number where the lot owner can be contacted in the event any problems regarding compliance with the covenants or other requirements set forth herein occur. The owner acknowledges he/she is aware that compliance with the terms and conditions of the covenants is ultimately the responsibility of the owner, regardless of any agreement between the owner and the tenant and any action or inaction on the part of the tenant.

29. These covenants shall run with the land and shall be binding on all parties, all lot owners, and all persons claiming under them until December 31, 2019, at which time said covenants shall be automatically extended for successive periods of 10 years unless an instrument in writing signed by the record owners of 70% of the lots has been recorded agreeing to change said covenants in whole or in part.

30. If the parties hereto or any of them, their heirs, assigns, or successors, or any lot owners or persons claiming under them shall violate or attempt to violate any of the covenants herein, it shall be lawful for any other person or persons owning any real property situated in said development or subdivision to prosecute any proceedings at law or in equity against the persons violating or attempting to violate any such covenant, and either to prevent him or them from so doing or to recover damages or other dues for such violations. Any party prosecuting any such suite successfully shall be entitled to recover, in addition to other damages, all reasonable attorney fees and court costs incurred in such litigation.

31. Invalidation of any one of these covenants by judgment or court order shall in no way affect any of the other provisions which shall remain in full force and effect.

 

 
 
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