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GUIDELINES FOR CONSTRUCTION IN CLOVERFIELDS
Posted on: 2006-03-04
GUIDELINES FOR CONSTRUCTION IN CLOVERFIELDS SUBDIVISION
A. SUBMISSIONOF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
All plans for construction in Cloverfields shall be submitted to the Financial Recorder of the Cloverfields Property Owners Association. The Financial Recorder shall not be required to forward any plans to the Construction Review Committee until the owner of the lot(s) has paid the Association the annual lot fees and is in good standing.
B. GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSION
1. A cover letter shall be submitted stating the following:
a) Type of House
b) Square Footage (living space)
c) Exterior Finish
d) Exterior Colors
e) Roof Color/Shape of Roof Line
f) Property owner’s name, address and contact phone number (day and evening) and Builder’s name and phone number
g) Lot number of subject property. Lot number is an alphabetical prefix with one or two numbers following
2. The lot owner, or his Builder, shall submit:
a) Two sets of Building Plans showing floor plans, front, rear and side elevations.
b) Two copies of the Site Plan showing location and dimensions of the improvement to be placed on property in relation to property lines.
3. The Review Committee will return one set of the plans with a CPOA Stamp of Approval and an Approval Letter; or if disapproved, a letter will be sent stating reasons for disapproval. In some cases, a set of building plans may be returned for re-submission accompanied with a letter of explanation.
4. Each dwelling constructed shall be different in exterior design color as to siding, shutters and roof from the dwelling on either side. The Committee may require minor additions such as dental molding, ornamental trim, shutters, style of shutters or window placement to distinguish side-by-side homes. Color and design must be coordinated and approved according to adjacent lots.
5. The Committee will meet on the 2nd and 4th weeks of the month. Plans received will be reviewed and returned within 10 days of the next scheduled meeting.
6. A condition of construction approval shall be receipt from all Owners of a statement given permission for CPOA, or its agent, to enter upon and inspect the property for compliance at any time during construction and the owner’s agreement to abide by the guidelines.
C. SQUARE FOOTAGE REQUIREMENTS
1. All Ranchers to have 1,250 square feet or more living space, defined as heated finished.
2. All Cape Cods, Split-Levels and Two-Story Homes to have 1,500 square feet or more of usable space, defined as heated finished space or space available for interior finishing.
3. All Raised Ranchers and Split Foyers to have 1,650 square feet or more of living space defined as heated finished areas.
4. For the purpose of computing square footage, dimensions within two inches of an even foot shall be considered as the next largest size, i.e. 23 feet 10 inches shall be considered as 24 feet for purposes of determining square footage.
D. REQUIREMENTS DURING CONSTRUCTION
1. All job sites must have a dumpster or screened area for construction debris during the time of construction and the Builder shall keep the site clean of debris on a daily basis.
2. All job sites to have chemical toilets; one toilet may serve adjacent job sites, but no more than ten (10) persons.
3. Workmen shall engage in construction only during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
E. SETBACKS
1. Front setbacks to be 35 feet from front property line except where the wetland restriction will not permit. In that event front setbacks shall be no less than 35 feet from property line. Side and rear setbacks according to County Code. The Committee, at its discretion may require the placement of the dwelling on the lot be adjusted to accommodate the placement for the surrounding homes. When wetlands are in effect, a letter from the appropriate governing body should be submitted with plans showing location within wetland and approval for construction with any restrictions or limitations outlined.
F. FENCES
All fences must be in the rear of the residence. Existing fences, now located in
the front of the dwelling , must be removed when they deteriorate. Chain-link
fences shall have a maximum height of 48 inches. No filler shall be inserted in
the weave of the mesh . Split or post rail fences with two (2) rails may be a
maximum of 42 inches high; three (3) rail fencing a maximum of 48 inches high.
Picket fences shall have a maximum height of 42 inches.
Privacy fences shall have a maximum height of 6 feet. No fences shall be
approved or permitted on corner lots if they obstruct the view of oncoming
traffic. No double fences shall be permitted. No fences are allowed between properties to the road Property owner is required to show proof that fence was built before July 1994 if it not in compliance of current standards.
G. SHEDS
Sheds 12’ x 16’ or smaller do not require County permit but Property owner still required to submit plat with shed location and size to CRC. Sheds larger than 12’ x 16’ need County permit as well as CRC and Board approval.
H. BUSINESSES
Businesses deemed Nuisances, including but not limited to Weekly Rentals and Automobile Repair are strictly prohibited. Nuisance business are at the discretion of the CPOA Board will generally fall within the definitions of the Queen Anne’s County General Code Chapter 19.
I. ENFORCEMENT
1. The Construction Review Committee under the authority of Cloverfields Board of Directors shall make recommendations whether for or against approval of any said work.
2. However, it the CPOA Board that has final say for approval or denial of any construction or variances of convenances.
J. Violations and Penalties
1. First Notice: 1st Warning is mailed to Property owner in violation. Owner is given two weeks (10 business days) to contact either a member of CRC or a member of the Board
a. If owner does contact either CRC or Board, work is to be completed or corrective action taken with 4 weeks of date specified.
2. Second Notice: If owner does not reply with two weeks, a Second letter is sent out to property stating that violation must be corrected within 15 days. If work is not corrected, Property owner will be initially fined $50.00 and $10.00 per month thereafter until said violation has been corrected.
3. After two months of no contact or no corrective action, the Property owner can be taken to court and notified as such by being sent letters by registered and regular mail of legal action and they will be held responsible for all legal fees incurred by CPOA.
4. A Property Owner can be present his case to the Board at any regularly scheduled monthly meeting or at a special held time. If Property owner does not show or does not comply, see legal action in 3.
K. OTHER INFORMATION
1. CPOA shall have no liability for any construction delays, damages or losses for whatsoever reasons.
2. The Association reserves the right at all times to annul, waive, change, modify,
supplement or add to these guidelines.
3. Our recorded Restrictions and Conditions (Covenants) filed Liber TSP46, Folio
529, and Assignment filed Liber CWC14, Page 505, and Restrictions Liber
TSP50, Folio 526 and By-Laws revised September 1991, shall be incorporated
herein and made a part hereof.
Set forth 18th day of July, 1994.
Cloverfields Property Owners Association
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