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WynnmeadeDECLARATION OF ~ROTECTITE COVE~ANT$~ made end published ~his January 5, 1972, by BLOUN~ CONSTRU~'~:0N C0~PANY, :NC. A corpor~ion chartered undcr the laws of :he State of BeorEta and having its principal off~ca FultOn C~ty, ~, ~S, s~d co~poratt~ ~s the ~er of the subdivision ~ as ~g, ~ Z and betas a auStria/on of a~ of those certain loci, tracts or parcels o~ land situate, lyin8 a~ beLng in rayette County, ~otgia. and being tn LL 1~9. I63, 16A and I86 o~ the District o~ Fayee:e County; A~ ~S, tt ts to the interest, benefit a~ advantage o~ CO~:S~U~:ON C~PA~, Z~C. and to each and eve~ person ~ho shall hereafter ~urchase any loc tn said subdivision the: certain protective covenants governing and re~laCimg abe use a~ occupancy of the same be established, set ~er:h and declared to be c~e~uta ~aming with She la~d; ~, ~ER~O~, ~or and in considers:ion of the premised amd o~ the benefits to be derived by BL~ ~U~XON ~PA~, Z~C. amd each and eve~ subsequent ~er o~ any o~ the lots tn said. subdivision, said BLOUh~ CONS~UCT:O~ C~-:PA~, ZNC. does hereby set up, establish, promisees and ~eclare the following protective covenants to appl7 to a~l of said lots and co all persons ~ming said lots, or any o~ ohm, hereafter; these ptotecCi~ c~enancs shall bec~ effeeCtve.~ely a~ ~m~ch the land and shall be btedt~ om all persona clatmin8 ~der a~ through B~ CONS~UCTION C~PA~, u~ttl Jamua~ 6, 1997 aC ~i~ tim said c~enants my be extended or Ca.tasted tn ~ole or tn part aa hezeinafCer pt~ided~ to~tc: 1. ~ ~E ~ B~G ~. ~o'loC 8hll be uoed ~cepc residential ~rposee. No buildtq e~ll be enact, altered, placed, ot pemttced to rmiu on any toe oChor ~au deC~M atn81e Family dve:linp not to exceed ~o I~ one-ha~ oc~teo tu he~C i~ a private garage 2 ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL NO BUILDING SHALL BE CREATED, PLACED OR ALTERED ON ANY LOT UNTIL THE CONSTRUC3'ION PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND A PLAN SHOWING LOCATION OF THE STRUCTUF~ HAVE BEEN APPROVED BY THE ARCHITECTLrRAL CONTROL COMMITTEE AS TO 'ITIE QUALITY OF WORKMANSHIP AND MATERIALS, HARMONY OF EXTERNAL DESIGN WITH EX]STING STRUCTURES, AND AS TO LOCATION WITH RESPECT TO TOPOGRAPHY AND FINISH GRADE ELEVATION. NO FENCE OR WALL SHALL BE CREATED, PLACED OR ALTERED ON ANY LOT NEARER TO ANY STREET THAN THE MINIMUM BUILDING SETBACK LINE UNLESS S[MII'ARLY APPROVED. APPROVAL SHALL BE PROVIDED IN 15 BELOW. 3 DWi.LING. COgI'~ QUALITY AND ~aZl~. NO DWELLING SHALL BE PERMI'I-II:D ON ANY LOTATA COST OF LESS THAN $ l~d~.d{ BASED UPON COST LEVELS PREVAILING ON THE DATE THYME COVENANTS ARE RECORDED, IT BEING THE INTENTION AND PURImOSE OF THE COVENANTS TO ASSURE THAT ALL DWELLINGS SHALL BE OF A QUALITY OF WORKMANSHIP AND MATERIALS SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME OR BETI~R THAN WHAT WHICH CAN BE PRODUCED ON THE DATE THESE COVENANTS ARE RECORDED AT THE MINIMUM COST STATED HEll,IN FOR THE M]]qIMUM PERMII-I~D DWELIJNG SIZE. ~ GROUND FLOOR AREA OF TH~ MA.IN STRUCTURE, EXCLUSIVE OF ONE-STORY OPEN PORCHF~ AND OARAGES, SHALL NOT BE ~ THAN ~ FOR A ONE -STORY DWE'i.{.rMG, NOR LESS THAN ~ ~i~Y.,,~ig,~.l~i~ZI FOR A DWELLING OF MORE THAN ONE STORY. 4 BI~.nING LOCATION. NO BUILDING SHALL BE LOCATED ON ANY LOT NEARER TO THE FRONT LOT LINE OR NEARER TO THE SIDE STRI~.I~'T LiNE THAN THE M]N]]VflJ]Vt BUILDING SETBACK LINES SHOWN ON TH~ RECORDED PLAT. IN ANY EVENT NO BUILDING SHALL BE LOCATED ON ANY LOT NEARER THAN ~ FWT~'/TO THE FRONT LOT LINE, OR NEARER THAN .{~FE~ TO ANY SIDE STREET LINE. NO BUll.DING SHALL BE LOCATED NEARER THAN .~ FEETTO AN INTERIOR LOT LINE, EXCEPT THAT A 2 FOOT SIDE YARD SHALL BE REQUIRED FOR A GARAGE OR OTHER PERM~ ACCESSORY BUILDING LOCATED ~,.5"F~'/' OR MORE FROM THE MiN]~ BUILDING SETBACK LINE. NO DWELLING SHALL BE LOCATED ON AN INTERIOR LOT NEARER THAN 2~ ~ TO TH~ REAR LOT LINE. FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS COVENANTS, EAVES, STOPS, CARPORTS AND OPEN PORCHES SHALL NOT BE CONSIDBRED AS A PART OF A BUILDING, PROVIDED HOWEVER, THAT THIS SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED TO PERMIT ANY PORTION OF A BUILDI]~3, ON A LOT TO ENCROACH UPON AN~ LOT. (INCLUDE ANY EXCF. FI'ION$ BY LOT NUMBER AND PF. RMITI1/D MINIMUM.) LOT AR~ ~M~ W{DTa. NO DW~-LI_n~3 SHALL ~!{ ERIicrED OR P~ ON ~ ~~GA~OF ~~ ~AT~ ~ ~O ~ ~ NOR ~{-{- ~ D~.L~ BE ~ OR P~ ON ~ ~T ~ ~ OF ~ ~ ~~~ & RA.q'.~"~"r~ EASElkiENTS FOR INSTAL{ATION AND MAINTENANCE OF UTILITIF~ AND DRAINAGE FA~ ARE RESERVED A.q SHOWN ON THE RECORDED PLAT AND OVER THE REAR TEN FEET OF EACH LOT. DRAINAGE FLOW SHALL NOT BE OBSTRUCTED NOR BE DIVERTED FROM DRAINAGE OR UTILITY EASEMENTS AS DESIGNATED ABOVE OR ON THE RECORDED PLAT. ,/~CF_.S. NO NOXIOUS OR OFFENSIVE ACTIVt 1'¥ SHALL BE CARRIED ON UPON'ANY LOT, NOR SHALL ANYTHING BE DONE THEREON WHICH MAY BE OR MAY BECOME AN ANNOYANCE OR NUISANCE TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD. 8 TI~Mi:O~y STRLTCTU~K_~;. NO STRUCTURE OF A TEMPORARY CHARAC'I~R, TRAILER, BASEMENT, TENT, SHACK, GARAGE, BARN, OR OTHER BUILDING SHALL BE USED ON ANY LOT AT ANY TIME AS A RESIDENCE EITHER TEMI~RARY OR PERMANENTLY.. 9 ~GNS. NO SIGN OF ANY KIND SHALL BE DISPLAY'k~ TO TI-[E PUBLIC VIEW ON ANY LOT EXCEPT FOR PROFESSIONAL SIGNS OF NOT MORE THAN ONE SQUARE FOOT, ONE SIGN OF NOT MORE THAN FIVE SQUARE FOOT ADVERTISING PROPERTY FOR RENT OR SALE, SIGNS USED BY A BUILDER TO ADVERTISE PROPERTY DURING TH]~ CONSTRUCTION AND SALES PERIOD. la OIL AND MINING OP~I~ONS. NO OIL DRILLING, OIL DEVELOPMENT OPERATIONS, OIL REFINING, QUARRYING OR MINING OPERATIONS OF ANY KIND SHALL BE PERMiL-t-I~D UPON OR IN ANY LOT, NOR SHALL OIL W'~.l.l_q~ TANKS, TUNNELS, MINERAL EXCAVATIONS OR SHAFTS BE PERIm l-il=D UI~N ANY LOT. NO DERRICK OR OTI-HiR STRUCTURE DESIGNED FOR USE IN BORING FOR OIL OR NATURAL GAS BE EREt.-i-t:D, MAINTAINED OR PERMrI'I'ED UPON ANY LOT. 11 LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY. NO ANIIMALS, LIVESTOCK, OR POULTRY OF ANY KIND SHALL BE RAISED, BRF-F) OR KEPT ON ANY LOT, EXCEPT DOGS, CATS OR OTHER HOUSEHOLD Pt'iS MAY BE KEPT PROVIDED THAT THEY ARE NOT K'~-PT, BRED OR MAINTAINED FOR ANY COMMERCIAL PURPOSES. NOT BE KEPT EXCEPT IN SANITARY CONTAINERS. ALL INCINERATORS OR ~ EQU~MENT FOR ~ STORAGE OR DISPOSAL OF SUCH MA'rERIAL SI'IALL BE lt'ba~T IN A CLIO. AN AND SANITARY CONDITION. 13 k'gW.It~z. IBllii,O~iL NO INDIVIDUAL $EWAGB-DISI:'OSAL SYSTEM 81~!-!- BE PERMtt-[t:D ON ANY Ix)'r Ul~ .~-~q suCH sY~l-tm{ I8 DESIGNED, LOCATED ANI) CONSTRU~..'Y~,~, lb{' ACCORDANCE WITH R~o'l~4~tq"~, STANDARDS AND RECOMI"dE..",IDATION$ OF TI-lB OF. ORGIA DI{~AR~ OF PUBLIC I-.I]LatLTI-L APPROVAL OF SUCH SY&-rE_MS AS INST~kLl.h-'r) SHALl. BE o~'rA]I~{'I~D FROM SUCH AUTHORITY. 14 SIGlrr DISTANCI~ AT ~.~I{'.C'rlON~_ NO FENCF., WA!-I~ HEDGE OR SHRUB PLANING WHICH OBSTRUCTS SIGHT LINE AT ELEVATIONS B~ 2 AND 6 FEET ABOVE THE ROADWAYS SHALL BE PLACED OR PERMrfTED TO REMAIN ON ANY CORNER LOT WITHIN THE TRIANGULAR AREA FORMI~ BY TH]~ STir ~,,:1- PROPERTY LINE AND A LINE CONNECTING THEM AT POINTS 25 FEET FROM THE INTERSE~;i ION OF THE STREET LINE, OR IN CASE OF A ROUNDED PROPERTY CORNER FROM THE INTERSECI'ION OF THE STREET PROPERTY LINES EXTENDED. THE SAME SIGHT-LINE LIMITATIONS SHALL APPLY ON ANY LOT WITHIN 10 FEET FROM THE INTERSECTION OF A STREET PROPERTY LINE WITH THE EDGE OF A DRIVEWAY OR ALLEY PAVEMENT. NO TREE SHALL BE PERMii-i'~D TO REMAIN WITHIN SUCH DISTANCES AT SUFFICIENT HEIGHT TO PREVENT OBSTRUCTION OF SIGHT LINES. ~ARCHITE~CON'rROLCOMAO'i'rEE. A. MI~.MBERSHIP THE ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL COMMITTEE IS COMPOSED OF Bg.~5~MI~R DEVELOI~MENT CORPORATION~ I~ACH'I'RK~ CITY GA. POSEY DAVIS~ CHAIRMAN A MA30~ OF THE COMMl'l-l'~:£ MAY DESIGNATE A REPRESENTATIVE TO ACT FOR IT. IN THE EVENT OF DEATH OR RESIGNATION OF ANY MEMBER OF THE COMMi'YrI~E, THE REMAINING MEMBER5 SHALL HAVE FULL AUTHORITY TO DESIGNATE A SUCCESSOR. NEITHER THE MEMBER5 OF THE COMMHTEE, NOR IT5 DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE SHALL BE ENTITLED TO ANY COMPENSATION FOR SERVICE5 PERFORMED PURSUANT TO ~rH$ COVENANT. AT ANY TIME, THE ~ RECORD OWNER5 OF A MA/OR_FFY OF THE LOT5 SHALL HAVE POWER THROUGH DULY RECORDED WRFI~c~ INSTRUMENT TO CHANGE THE MEMBERSH~ OF THE COMMi'i-i-~E OR TO V~f~I~DRAW FROM THE COM]~iFi'I~E OR l~'~.~l~ORE TO l~ ~ OF IT5 POWER5 AND DUTIES. B. PROCEDURE THE COMMH'I'EE'S APPROVAL OR DISAPPROVAL AS REQUIRED IN THESE COVENANTS SHALL BE IN WRITING. IN THE EVENT TH]~ COMMItTeE, OR ITS DF. SIGINATI'~D REPRESENTATIVE, FA/L8 TO APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN SUBMil-II=D TO IT, OR ANT EVENT, IF NO SUIT TO ENJOIN THE CONSTRUCTION HAS Bk'3k'N COMMENCED PRIOR TO COMPLETION THEREOF, APPROVAL WILL NOT BE REQUIRED AND TH~ RELATI~ COVENANTS SHALL BE DEEMED TO HAVE BEEN FULLY ~i=~ oal~ covenants shall be ~U~maZic~' extea~e~ for ~uccea~vo o~ i0 y*~s u~se a~ lns~z si~ by a majority o~ the ~hen ow~r~ of ~;'.e ~ h~m ~eon recor~e~/ a~eel~ ~ change aal~ coven~m in w~ole ZT. ~ORC~. ~orcemen~ sh~ ~e ~ p~cee~s i$~ S4~/~. ~v~da$1o~ of ~ o~ of ~ese covenan~ by ~u&~en~ or c~ o~er sh~ i~ ~ wise ~fect a~ of ~e ~:':Ich eb~ remain in fu~ force ~ effect, / ~... , · ..~,.... .,.,,....:.~ .~.,......,~, ......... . . · -. '-,' ' ' ' .. . ; ..1... , · A community of Peachtree City, Georgia The Bylaws of the Wynnmeade Homeowners' Association The Wyrmmeade Homeowners Association was incorporated in December of 2001 in order to protect the board members fi-om personal liability. Our main duty is to protect the values of the homes in our community and to maintain a standard quality of life for our residents. If you know of anyone that is in violation of our Protective Covenants or our Bylaws, please contact a member of the HOA board. The Association is organized for the following purpose: a.) To promote the common good and the welfare of the Wynnmeade Subdivision community by working to promote friendship, cooperation and understanding among all residents; b.) To foster civic pride and good citizenship; c.) To enhance, preserve and maintain the property values within the area; d.) To provide a forum for all the full and fi-ee discussion of all matters of interests to the residents and to the absentee property owners of the area; e.) To protect and preserve the area as a quality single family residential community, free of commercial, industrial, or multiple residential encroachment; f.) To bring together for common purpose those interested in acting for the betterment and protection of the community; g.) To upgrade and to maintain all properties so as not to devaluate neighboring properties. a.) The bylaws of the Association may be altered, amended, or appealed and new bylaws adopted only by the affirmative vote of the members in good standing present at the meeting provided that a quorum is present; b.) A quorum consists of 10% of the members in good standing. III a.) Absentee homeowners, regardless of the number of properties owned, are entitled to one vote if dues are paid on all properties; b.) Dues are $25.00 every six months or $50.00 per year, per property; c.) All resident homeowners are entitled to one vote, providing that membership is in good standing and the homeowner is present at the meeting. Presence at the meeting is waived in the case where the vote is given to the current president no more than 3 (three) days prior to the meeting and the vote is given · in writing and signed by the member; d.) There will be no proxy votes; e.) Meetings will be held monthly at the Kedron Kroger Community Room unless scheduled otherwise at the time that is convenient for members and the Kroger; f.) All residents (homeowners and renters) will be invited to the quarterly meetings to bring the entire community up-to-date on all matters of interests and accomplishments. IV a.) The Association and all residents shall abide by all city ordinances and laws at all times; b.) The Association and all residents shall abide by all covenants of the Wynnmeade Subdivision; c.) Nonmembers for a cost orS1.50 each may obtain a copy of the ordinances and the covenants, from the secretary. a.) All properties will be maintained from the back corner of the house to the street i.e. grass, islands with flowers, and such but pine straw will not be a substitute for grass; b.) Grass will be maintained at a height of more than (6) inches; c.) All yards will be maintained on the side and the back at least forty (40) feet fi.om said house, i.e. no weeds, tall underbrush, or any other material which may attract vermin; d.) No vehicle will be parked on any property except for all weather surfaces; e.) All properties will be maintained so as not to devaluate any other property in Wynnmeade Subdivision, i.e. yards in disarray, homes in disrepair; f.) All renters are responsible for maintaining yards unless the lease states otherwise; g.) All yards must have ground cover whether it is grass, flowers, plants or mulch. Large areas covered with piled up leaves, is not considered as ground cover. The Fire Depmh,ent cautions using pine straw or bark against any building because of the danger of fire; h.) Grass must be mowed and trimmed on a regular basis. Property owners and residents are responsible for maintaining the grass and weeds on their property. i.) Grass clippings and leaves are the responsibility of the homeowner or renter. They are not to be blown or swept into the streets or curbs/gutters; j.) Trees that have died or branches that have fallen on the property must be removed immediately for safety concerns; k.) Driveways, walkways, roofs and rain gutters must be kept clear of debris, such as leaves, pine needles or cones; l.) Newspapers must be removed from the driveways on a daily basis; m.) Trashcans may not be left at the curb for more than 24 hours before or after pickup. The homeowner/renter must remove any trash not picked up fi.om the premises or curb; n.) Trashcans must be stored out of sight fi'om the street, either to the side or to the rear of the residence; o.) Bar-b-q grills, smokers etc. must be out of sight from the street; p.) Portable basketball goals must be out of sight fi.om the street and if they are in disrepair (broken) they must be removed and disposed of; q.) Metal storage buildings are not permitted. Any that exist may be allowed to remain (grand fathered in) if the following conditions are met: 1.) They must be in good condition, (i.e. no mst, structurally sound and the like. 2.) They cannot be visible from the street. r.) All unpainted wood, vinyl, aluminum and other forms of siding or stucco must be painted. The paint Must be kept in good condition; s.) Upholstered furniture is for the interior of the home only. Patio furniture is for the patio or porch. Under no circumstances should furniture be placed in the carport or the front yard. Chairs, rockers, and small tales may be placed on fi'ont porches if the porch can accommodate it. t.) Inoperable vehicles (cars and golf carts) must be removed from property and from our community; u.) Inoperable vehicles cannot be left on jacks or stands at anytime; v.) Music from homes or cars must be kept down to an acceptable level; w.) Cars cannot be parked on the grass at anytime. Golf carts must be kept on the driveway, to the side or to the rear of the home, out of sight from the street; x.) Household discards such as appliances, toilets, sinks, old carpeting, furniture etc. must be removed from the property immediately. PLEASE NOTE: The Wynnmeade Homeowners Association, after consulting with the Fayette Humane Society as well as The Fayette Animal Control have been advised that the "tethering" of dogs makes them more aggressive, territorial and dangerous. Those of you that keep your dogs tethered (tied with rope or chained), we ask that you review the conditions in which your animals are kept. There are safety concerns for all of our residents, especially children. VI a.) Officers of the Association shall consist of a president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer; b.) Terms will run for one year; c.) The officers shall give notice as soon as possible if they cannot fulfill their duties; d.) If an officer does not attend two consecutive meetings without cause, that officer will be replaced on the third meeting by vote of the members present; e.) No officer will obligate the Association to more than $100.00 without the consent ora majority vote of the members present at the regular meeting; f.) All monies will be kept in a passbook savings account or a "free" checking account at a bank agreeable to the members; g.) The bank account will have four signatures on record, with two required for any withdrawal; h.) The bank account signatures will be the president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer. VII a.) The Association may set committees to deal with various matters of concern to the members; b.) All notifications of any violations shall be sent by U.S mail by the Association to the property owner on record; c.) Violations will be corrected within 14 days of written notice or legal remedies will be sought. Appeals for variances can be heard from homeowners or property owners only. To file an appeal, the property owner must submit a letter to the HOA board requesting a hearing to review their appeal. This letter must contain the following: 1 .) The complete name and address of the property owner (including phone numbers). 2.) The complete address of the residence for which the appeal is applied. 3.) The section of Protective Covenants and/or the Bylaws for which the appeal is being requested 4.) The reason for which the property owner requests the appeal. Upon receipt of the appeal, the Homeowners Association Board will review the request and contact the property owner to schedule an appointment to hear their request. Please mail all request to: The Wynnmeade HOA PMB 429 C/o The Mail Room 256 Commerce Drive Peachtree City, Ga. 30269 VIII a.) The Architectural control committee shall be appointed by the Wynnmeade Homeowners' Association; b.) The Wynnmeade Homeowners Association will determine the length of the term. ** The revisions and additions to the Bylaws were voted on and approved by members in attendance at the quarterly meeting of the Association held at the Kedron Kroger Community Room on December 5~, 2002.