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Where more than one lot is controlled by a single entity, approvals to commence construction will
not be granted when outstanding compliance issues exist from previously approved submittals.
All proposed changes to structures, including changes that affect the exterior of any building, colors,
windows, doors, grading, paving, utilities, landscaping, or signage, made after the final approval of
plans must be submitted to and approved in writing by the ARC prior to implementation. Close
cooperation and coordination between the Applicant and the ARC will ensure that changes are
approved in a timely manner. If Onslow County or any other authority having jurisdiction requires
that changes be made to final construction plans previously approved by the ARC, the Applicant
must notify the ARC of such changes and receive approval from the ARC prior to implementing
such changes.
3.13 Review of Modifications: The review of modifications to existing dwellings including
modifications to the main residence or the addition or modification of other improvements on the
subject property (after approval by the ARC has been granted) shall require the submission of a
Design Review Application to the ARC. The ARC will require the submission of all submittals
listed above, however, there is no requirement for a preliminary review. The review and approval of
modifications shall take place within the same time periods as required for new construction.
Modifications must be scheduled and completed in a time agreed upon by the ARC. The review fee
for modifications and other improvements shall be as stated in 3.3.
3.14 Pre-approved Modifications to Existing Homes:
The ARC pre-approves the following items for a home that has previously been given final
approval by the ARC:
1. Children's play equipment if it does not extend across side yard or year yard setbacks, is screened
from neighboring property with shrubs and trees and anything above six feet in height is
finished in natural colors as opposed to primary colors.
2. Fencing may be installed in a rear yard, not forward of the front face of the home where it is
wrought iron rail or black aluminum simulating wrought iron not exceeding five feet in height.
3. Garden walls composed of masonry matching the masonry of the home, or material similar to
Belgard in complementary color, installed in the rear or a side yard which is not street facing, or
facing a common area and is less than two feet tall is pre-approved without an ARC submittal,
providing it is installed according to manufacturer's recommendations with masonry or stone
top cap and water proofing to prevent efflorescence. All front street facing and common area
facing retaining walls or walls over three feet high, or walls set within the side yard setback
lines require submittal to the ARC.
4. Landscape elements may be changed providing they conform to the Landscape Guidelines of
the community at the time the change is made.
5. Satellite dishes do not require ARC approval when installed in accordance with Article 4.19.
6. The addition of a patio or masonry fire place to the rear of the home which is at grade level and
does not extend across side yard or year yard setbacks. Masonry must match the masonry of the
home and the fireplace may not be more than eight feet wide nor eight feet high.
7. Extensions of irrigation systems or tying a new underground drainage system into an
existing larger system, providing there is not an addition of nor relocation of a grade level
discharge point, are approved.
8. Any recreation equipment to the rear of the home providing it does not extend across side yard
or year yard setbacks.
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