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1.4.2 c. All exterior chimneys should be of wood, brick, stone, or metal; a metal chimney must be of such a color as to blend in aesthetically with the residence and will be subject to approval by the Architectural Committee;
d. Indigenous natural wood species or brick or stone masonry should be used for all exterior walls. All exterior wood sidings should be treated with preservatives of semi-transparent or solid body stains of natural earth tones. Solid body stains must be used for trim. Exterior colors must harmonize with the surrounding landscape and all colors are subject to approval by the Architectural Committee. Wood siding types automatically approved (preferably rough sawn or resawn textures) are as follows:
1 x 4 T&G cedar - applied vertically
1 x 6 T&G cedar - applied vertically
1 x 4, 6, 8 cedar - beveled siding, horizontally
1 x 4, 6 cedar - channel siding - vertically
Shingles, cedar - 8" to weather
Shakes, cedar - 8-10" to weather
Plywood with battens, rough sawn cedar or fir battens 8" - 12"
on center
e. All reflective metal such as chimney stacks, flashings, exhaust vents and pipes must be coated to match or blend with surrounding materials. Aluminum windows, door frames, and skylights must be color anodized in earth tones. Steel window and door frames must be painted to match or blend with surrounding materials;
f. Wood, tile or masonry shingles shall be used as roof material, provided that the color of all tile and masonry shingles must be approved by the Architectural Committee;
With regard to paragraphs c. through f. here, the Architectural Committee shall have full latitude in approving or disapproving the use of new construction materials which shall become available from time to time, so long as the quality is acceptable and the appearance of said new materials is harmonious with others in the Properties.
g. No property line fencing shall be allowed, however, privacy and wind screening within the normal yard setbacks may be approved where adjacent properties are not adversely affected. All exterior garbage and waste storage must be screened from public view.
1.5 ALTERATION, ADDITIONS. No exterior alteration or addition, however slight, shall be made to any residential unit or premises without proper written consent of the committee; provided, that exceptions may be granted by the granting authority as provided in Section 1.13. Without limitation on the generality of the foregoing, the term “exterior alteration” includes a change in color of paint on the exterior of any structure.