Village Grande at English Mill Homeowners Association, Inc.  
                Additions and Revisions to the Architectural Control Committee Rules and 
                Regulations 
                December 11, 2017 
                 
                9.01 AA Landscaping  
                 
                Installing hardscaping (including brick, pavers, concrete and other impervious 
                materials) in 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 the square footage of the existing 
                driveway and walkway).  
                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.      Project 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 must not show any signs of deterioration.  Any deterioration 
                        must be repaired by the homeowner. 
                c.      Driveways must be kept weed and grass free at all times. 
                d.      Only pavers are permitted to expand driveway width.  
                
                Private Irrigation Systems - Applications to install private irrigation systems or drip 
                lines must be submitted in writing for approval prior to installation. 
                 
                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 
                  
                 a.      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.  
                 b.      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. 
                 c.      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.  
                 d.      The Association reserves the right to require the removal or modification of 
                         any project at the expense of the owner.