Protective Restrictions & Covenants:

Rules on Residences:

• Only one single-family residence can be built on a lot.

• A  residence must be 1200 ft of livable heated area, with at least 800 ft on a single floor.

• Foundations must be solid and continuous.

• Exteriors must be built of new wood or masonry material, Used brick or field stone are OK.

• Roofs must be shingles; tar and gravel are OK on flat roofs.

• Separate garages and outbuildings are not allowed; garages must be attached and be part of the main building.

• Garage doors shall be kept closed.

• Temporary living quarters are not allowed.

• Building plans must be submitted to the Homeowners' Association for written approval.

• Construction must be complete within nine months of approval.

• If the Homeowners' Association does not approve/disapprove building plans within 30 days, the plans may be considered approved.

• Yards shall be kept neat and clean.

• Grass shall be cut at regular intervals.

Rules on Septic Plans

• Detailed septic plans must be submitted to the Homeowners' Association for written approval.

Setbacks

• Front yards must be at least 75 feet deep (or, 30% of the average lot depth).  Side yards must be at least 30 feet wide (or, 20% of the average width of the lot).  Rear yards must be at least 50 feet deep.

• When a lot front more than one roadway, the lot owner may choose the roadway to use as the front yard.

• Where trees or topography make these setback rules awkward, the Homeowners' Association may grant  variances to these rules.

Other Animals

• Only ordinary domestic pets are allowed.

• Nuisance or dangerous dogs are not allowed.

Fences / Hedges

• Fences and hedges in front of the building line are not permitted.

• The Homeowners' Association may grant a variance to the fences and hedges rules.

Laundry

• Laundry may be hung only in the rear yard.

• Laundry may not be hung outdoors on Sundays or on legal holidays.

Subdividing Lots

• A lot may not be subdivided.

• The Homeowners' Association may grant a variance to this rule.

Wildlife Sanctuary

• Lakewood Hills is a bird and game sanctuary.

• Firearms may not be used.

Explosives

• Explosives may not be used except for construction.

• Explosives may not be stored on the property.

Garbage / Neatness and Cleanliness

• Garbage may not accumulate anywhere.

• Ravines and neighboring properties may not be used as dumps.

• The exterior of all residence must be neat and orderly.

• Dead automobiles and machines must be removed.

Commerce, Trade, Profession

• No industry, business, trade, occupation, or profession is allowed on the property without the consent of the Homeowners Association.

• For Sale signs are not permitted.  The Homeowners Association may grant written variances to this rule.  

• Small entrance and street signs are OK.