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I. Decks and patios must be confined to the rear and/or side of the unit to the area bounded by the unit, the back of the garage and the privacy fence. Decks and patios must not extend more than ten (10) feet from the furthest point of the individual unit owner’s foundation, excluding the chimney.
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Patios: B. Stone slabs, brick, etc. must be laid on a four (4) inch base of limestone screening. All prevention of weed growth will be the responsibility of unit owner. C. Concrete, stone slabs, bricks, etc. must have an inspection of the base material prior to the installation of the finished material. A forty-eight (48) hour notice must be given to management to request this inspection. III. Decks: A. To prevent sagging all posts must be anchored with concrete footings at least fort-two (42) inches below ground level with a minimum of six (6) inches in diameter. All decks are subject to a footing inspection prior to pouring of concrete. A forty-eight (48) hour notice must be given to management to request this inspection. B. Decks may not be attached to the unit. New decks may not touch the units siding. C. Any enclosures or railings surrounding the deck normally must not exceed more than thirty-six (36) inches from the top surface of the deck. Railings up to forty-two (42) inches high may be allowed for safety reasons where steps are required. D. An opening for access to the common area must be provided. Gates that cannot be opened by a standard latch are not permitted. Gates must be hinged and any latch must be easily opened from the common area. E. Decks must be constructed of one of the following materials: 1. Pressure treated wood 2. Redwood 3. Cedar 4. Trex (plastic which looks like wood) F. Decks may be coated with appropriate stains whose colors harmonize with the surroundings. The color of the stain must be indicated on the Architectural Control Improvement Form.
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