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All communications and submittals shall be addressed to Lakewood Subdivision Vice President (click here). The ACC shall reply in writing to all plan submittals within thirty (30) days of receipt hereof. The ACC shall have 30 days to approve complete plans that have been submitted by Lot owner(s) or builder.
The following are "Building Standards" as created by the Lakewood Subdivision ACC:
Building Type:
- Stick built construction only (no mobile, modular or systems built homes).
Exterior:
- Block, brick, rock/stone foundation. Exposed concrete or block must have stucco applied on or before completion of home.
- Wood, log, rock/stone, stucco, brick and any combination is permitted. Vinyl and aluminum siding is not permitted. Any siding made of materials other than wood must be approved by the ACC.
- Any new materials that are approved by the North Carolina Homebuilders Association may be considered and must be approved by the ACC.
- Exterior of homes must be of earth tone colors.
- Windows/doors must be of sound quality and workmanship and installed properly.
- No satellite dishes over 18 inches in diameter shall be permitted.
- No pre-fabricated, metal or plastic outbuilding will be permitted. Outbuildings must be constructed of similar materials and colors as the home. Exceptions for materials and colors of barns constructed on properties will be at the discretion of the ACC.
- Detached garages are permitted, but must be constructed of the same exterior material as the home.
- Roof-pitch must be a minimum of 6/12. This also applies to outbuildings and detached garages.
- No chain-link, barbed wire or other similar wire fencing allowed. All fencing must be constructed of wood, stone or wrought iron. Any other material used for fencing must be approved by the ACC before installation.
Contractor Responsibilities:
- Contractor must have proof of insurance; to include but not limited to transportation, workman's compensation, errors and omissions and liability insurance of no less than one million dollars.
- Contractor may be required to provide references to ACC prior to plan approval.
- Contractor must provide one (1) portable toilet for each job site within the development. The contractor must present a maintenance agreement, which allows for weekly dumping/cleaning of portable toilet.
- Contractors must have a dumpster on site for each job site. Trash and excess/waste building materials shall be placed in dumpster at the end of each working day.
- The ACC reserves the right to levy fines of $100 per day against contractors who do not adequately clean building site or do not have a functioning portable toilet.
- Building materials cannot be placed within road rights of way or utility easements.
- Contractor must assume liability for all construction vehicles that enter Lakewood Subdivision en route to their job site, specifically overweight vehicles that damage road surface and negligence of operators. Concrete truck weight limit is 5 yards per truck.
- Contractor is responsible for actions of any/all subcontractors.
- Contractors/subcontractors are responsible for any cut, break or damage to underground utility caused by their negligence.
Lot Owner Responsibilities:
- Present 2 copies of blue line schematic drawings of home to ACC. Colors used on exterior of home must be included and color samples may be required.
- Present all materials requested on attached Architectural Control Checklist to the Lakewood Subdivision Phase II ACC.
- Have permission of ACC before commencement of construction.
- Lot owner is responsible for agents, employees, contractors, subcontractors and assigns.
- If the lot has been improved (built upon), then the owners of the improved lot shall maintain their lot (s) to neatly kept and mowed condition. All stumps, brush piles and debris shall be removed from lot (s) or hidden from sight from the roadways.
Architectural Control Checklist:
Below is a checklist of items needed for house plan approval from the Architectural Control Committee (ACC).
Preliminary Approval:
- 2 copies of preliminary site plan disclosing location of all improvements to be placed on lot (one copy will be returned to you and one copy will be kept and placed in your file)
Final Approval:
- 2 copies of schematic drawings of home (locating improvements on lot, showing elevations on all four sides, color schemes, building materials, and all site improvements, is recommended) (one copy will be returned to you and one copy will be placed in your file).
- Contractor/Builders name
- Proof of insurance (builders risk, E&O, Auto & liability, workmen's compensation)
- List of Subcontractors to be used
- Copy of portable toilet and dumpster contract or receipt of payment
- Copy of signed disclaimer from Contractor
- General description of building materials
Upon receipt of all the above items, the ACC will respond within 15 days for Preliminary Approval and 30 days after all documents have been received for Final Approval. Copies of your correspondence to the ACC will be kept and placed in your file.
Neither the ACC, nor any member, employee or agent thereof, shall be liable to any owner of a Lot or to anyone submitting plans for approval or to any other interested party by reason of mistake in judgment, negligence, or nonfeasance in connection with the approval, disapproval or failure to approve any such plans or for any other action in connection with its or their duties hereunder. Likewise, anyone who submits plans to the ACC for approval agrees not to bring any action or suit to recover any damages against the Declarant, the ACC, or any partner, member, employee or agent of the Declarant or the ACC.
The ACC may make exceptions to the provisions herein, when, in its sole discretion, such exceptions would not be in conflict with the intended character of the property subject to this Declaration when fully developed and occupied in accordance with the developer's plans and objectives therefore.
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