9.01 AA Landscaping  
                   
                  Installing hardscaping (including brick, pavers, concrete and other impervious materials) in 
                  the front of the property - Owners may install hardscaping and additional impervious materials 
                  adjacent to walkways and driveways so as not to exceed 180 square feet in total (including 
                  existing walkways) 
                  a.       Width of pavers along a driveway may not exceed 24” on the side that extends past the 
                           footprint  of  the  house.    On  the  other  side,  the  hardscaping  must  taper  down  to  a 
                           maximum width of 36” where it meets the sidewalk. 
                  b.       All  applications shall be limited by lot size and configuration, location of swales and 
                           sprinklers, mowing requirements, and snow removal, and shall be considered on an 
                           individual basis.   
                  c.       Projects must meet all applicable laws and regulations. 
                   
                  Driveways – Applications to replace a driveway must be submitted to the ACC for approval.   
                  a.       Driveways may be constructed of either concrete or pavers; asphalt is not permitted. 
                  b.       All driveways (concrete or paver) must not show any signs of deterioration.  Any 
                           deterioration must be repaired by the homeowner; 
                  c.       Driveways with expansion joints and paver driveways must not have weeds or grass 
                           growing within them; 
                  d.       Only pavers are permitted on the side that extends past the foot print of the house.   
                   
                  Private Irrigation Systems- Applications to install private irrigation systems must be submitted 
                  in writing for approval prior to installation. Owners may not connect to the HOA’s irrigation 
                  system; private water source must be used.   
                   
                  a.       Irrigation installations must meet all laws and regulations  
                  b.       May not cause adverse effects on the common or private lawns or irrigation systems.  
                           Homeowners will be responsible for any damage that may occur during installation or as 
                           a result of installation 
                  c.       May not cause adverse impact on storm water management including rear and side 
                           swales.  Homeowners will be responsible for any damage that may occur during 
                           installation or as a result of installation.   
                  d.       May not cause adverse impact on neighbors and adjacent properties.  
                  e.       Each application will be reviewed on a case by case basis to ensure all provisions are 
                           met.  
                   
                   
                  9.01 F Use of Common Property 
                   
                  No Owner or Occupant shall build, plant, or maintain any matter or thing upon, in, over or 
                  under the Common Property unless approved in advance by the Board of Trustees or its 
                  designee.   
        
       Modifications may not impede the use or free access of the Common Property.  
        
       Applications to improve or modify the Common Property are subject to the Rules and 
       Regulations adopted by the ACC and the same protective provisions contained within, including 
       Articles 9.03 and 9.05. 
        
       Improvements or modifications may only be made to Common Property adjacent to the 
       Homeowners property and if approved, maintenance of any improvement or modification 
       becomes the sole responsibility of the Homeowner, his heirs or designees and shall be bound in 
       perpetuity to the lot regardless of title transfer.  The Common Property itself remains the 
       property of the Village Grande of English Mill irrespective of any approval to improve or modify 
       same.  
        
       The Association reserves the right to require the removal or modification of any project.