Summerhouse Architectural Guidelines - charette | architects

5.15 HVAC Units: HVAC units must be located to minimize the transmission of noise to adjacent
properties, and must be screened from neighboring properties, community walkways or roadways,
with building material or landscape. Window air conditioning units and through-wall units are not
permitted.
5.16 Awnings & Overhangs: The installation of awnings or overhangs requires ARC approval. The
awning or overhang color must be the same as or generally recognized as complementary to the
exterior of the residence. Metal awnings are prohibited.
5.17 Glass Block: Glass block applied to the exterior of a dwelling shall not be approved.
5.18 Garages: All residences shall have a fully enclosed garage designed to accommodate at least two
vehicles when garage doors are in the closed position. Such garages shall be compatible with and
complementary to the main residence in architectural style, material, color. The garage and
specifically the garage door (s) shall not be the focus of the main front façade. Garages shall be
finished on the inside. Garage doors may be stained wood, fiberglass, steel or aluminum and shall
be painted to match trim colors of the home. Prefinished colors may be acceptable.
5.19 Additions, Modifications & Expansions: Any addition, modification, expansion or similar
alteration, including changes to the color scheme, of a previously approved residence, whether
before or after the initial construction, is subject to the requirements of these Guidelines and must
be submitted to the ARC for approval.
5.20 Vinyl Products Prohibited: Materials constructed of PVC (vinyl) are prohibited on the exterior of
homes in the Summerhouse community except for vinyl clad wood windows and approved vinyl
windows. Materials comprising of wood fiber bound in phenolic resins are approved for decks,
railing and trim. Miscellaneous fittings are excluded from this restriction.
5.17 Shutters: Where shutters are used they shall match the configuration and dimension of the window
they serve, even if only decorative. Shutter colors shall be included with “Submittal Two”. Metal
rolling hurricane shutters are not approved for installation at Summerhouse. Exterior Bahamas style
shutters are approved for windows and porches except that certain structural rated shutters designed
for hurricane protection may not be approved if aesthetically unacceptable.
5.21 Sample Boards: The lot Owner shall install, prior to the Preconstruction On-Site Review, and
maintain up through the final inspection a sample board demonstrating the approved material
palette for all exterior wall, roof and trim materials and colors. The board shall be set 12” home side
of the right-of way line near the construction driveway, facing the street and be constructed of a
single piece of plywood mounted vertically on 4x4 posts. The board shall be at least 32” wide and
of adequate height to devote 16” vertically to each material being used on the home. The upper part
of the board shall be reserved for the roofing materials which shall be installed at a 12:12 pitch with
a 12” overhang distance for installation of the fascia and soffit materials. The sample board shall
have the lot number prominently displayed with numbers similar to “House Numbers”. The
numbers shall be attached at the center of the roof sample. Gutter materials in the selected finish to
match trim must also be installed on the sample board.
FAILURE TO INSTALL SAMPLE BOARD PRIOR TO THE FIRST ON-SITE REVIEW WILL
AUTOMATICALLY REQUIRE AN ADDITIONAL SITE REVIEW AT AN ADDITIONAL
EXPENSE TO THE PROPERTY OWNER.
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Architectural Guidelines – May 1, 2012 Edition
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