Architectural Standard

All homes must meet the minimum square footage as described in the original covenants.  House designs and colors shall blend into the environment and be of earth tones to insure the harmony of external design and location in relation to the surrounding structures and topography.  All building materials must be approved by the board. Out buildings must be approved and meet the same exterior standard as home construction.  All graded areas of the lot must be landscaped with plant material or mulch.  No areas shall be left bare more than three months following completion of exterior construction.  Care must be taken to avoid soil runoff during heavy rains.

​These areas must be constructed of concrete or concrete materials.  Parking areas must comply with the same standards as driveways. Any retaining wall along driveway must conform to wall regulations (see #5).  All plans and/or changes to driveways and parking areas must be approved in writing by the Association board.

All mailboxes shall be uniform and comply with these specifications.  It is preferred that the 6” by 6” wooden posts be left natural or otherwise approved by the board.

The pool location will conform to all covenant setbacks as to lot lines and be constructed behind the home “so as to be inconspicuous” from the front of the home.  Fences surrounding pool shall be set at least ten feet from back and/or side property line.  No above ground pools will be approved.

No statues shall be visible in front yards. 

​All walls exist only to prevent erosion or retain earth along driveways.  It is not to be used primarily as an architectural embellishment. Acceptable materials include brick or stacked stone.  The height of the wall is not to exceed six (6) inches above the highest elevation it secures at any one point along the wall. Edging around gardens will not exceed six (6) inches in height at any point from the ground.

No permanent fence installations will be approved, except those pertaining to swimming pools, which must be approved by the board.  The Board will only consider an area to be fenced that will “be inconspicuous as possible from the front on the home.”

​Removal of trees for construction, access to a lot for maintenance or possible damage to a dwelling (leaning or uprooted trees) must be approved prior to removal.  Trees less than six inches in diameter or within ten feet of the home are exempt from Board approval.  The Boards’ goal is to preserve all existing hardwoods and to promote the replacement of any removed trees with hardwoods or evergreens to preserve the natural forest setting of StoneHaven. 

Only driveways and turnarounds are acceptable for the parking of vehicles for long terms.  No parking is permitted on islands or streets or on any other portion of the Association’s or homeowner’s property.  Full accessibility of streets must always be available to emergency vehicles.

​These items must be stored behind the dwelling as much as possible “so as to be inconspicuous from the front of the home” or in a garage.  The Board recognizes that due to the location of some building lots in relation to the road or to possible restrictions to the rear of a lot it may be difficult to conceal the item from the site even if it is stored behind the dwelling.  The Board will attempt to find a resolution that supports the intent of the covenants while considering the homeowner’s needs.

During the sale of a home/property, only one (1) for sale sign may appear on the property.  Otherwise, no signage of any kind shall appear on Association property, except for a home security sign, which must be within two feet of the house structure.