Architectural Review Committee Procedures and Guidelines

ARC SUBMISSION PROCEDURES FOR APPROVAL
The procedures for sending in an ARC request for any change or addition to your home or landscaping is as follows:

1. Obtain and fill out a request form. Forms are available on www.oceancay.com under Forms and from the management company. 2. Mail two copies of the form and two copies of the appropriate surveys, plans, pictures, etc., to:

The Continental Group, Inc.
6620 Southpoint Dr. S. Suite 610
Jacksonville, FL 32216
Phone: 904-733-3334
Fax: 904-733-3933

2. The Continental Group, Inc. receives the forms and forwards them to the ARC. If the forms and plans are not properly submitted they will be returned without consideration.

3. The ARC reviews each application within 30 days.

4. The ARC decides on each application, The Continental Group, Inc. notifies the applicant, and mails the signed original back to the homeowner.

5. Any plan that includes a pool, change of roof design (i.e. additional room), or whose value exceeds $500 will require a $500 refundable deposit. Complete plans should be submitted with the application.

COMMON ARC GUIDELINES WITH COVENANTS, CONDITIONS & RESTRICTIONS REFERENCES
1. OWNERS RESPONSIBILITY
Each owner shall maintain their Lot and all structures. Reference Article VI Section 6.3

2. FENCING
On waterfront lots a maximum four foot high open style fence of aluminum (wrought iron type) black or white (black strongly encouraged on large lake). This is the only type allowed. Fences on the ponds must be 20 feet from the waters edge.

On other lots, shadowbox style natural wood fence (support side facing in towards house) no more than 6 feet in height is permitted. Other types may be allowed on a case by case basis as determined by the ARC. All fences must be submitted for approval. Wood fencing may not be painted or stained but may be sealed to preserve the wood with a clear finish sealer. A copy of the site plan showing the location must be included. The type, color, material, height, and style, with photo or drawing, must also be included. No dog runs or animal pens are permitted. Reference Article XIII Section 13.3.8 and Article XIV Section 14.23.9

3. BASKETBALL BACKBOARDS
Permanent basketball backboards are not allowed. Portable backboards are allowed, but must be removed from sight every night. Reference Article XIV Section 14.23.11

4. SATELLITE DISHES
Dishes one meter or less in diameter are permitted, but must have ARC approval of location so as to maintain aesthetic appearance of property. No other exterior antennas or aerials are permitted. Reference Article XIV Section 14.9

5. PLAY SETS
Play sets must be made of wood or similar material that does not rust and located in the back yard, shielded from view of common areas and streets by shrubbery or a fence. Application should include a photo or drawing of the set, the dimensions, materials and location (site plan) and how it will be screened. Reference Article XIV Section 14.23.11

6. POOLS, SCREEN ENCLOSURES, AND ADDITIONS
All pools, spas, screen enclosures, and external additions require ARC approval prior to construction. Any plan that includes a pool, change of roof design (e.g. additional room), or whose value exceeds $500 will incur a $100 review fee and a $500 refundable deposit. Complete plans should be submitted with the application. Screen enclosures shall not have a flat roof. Reference Article XIII 13.2.6 and Article XIV Section 14.23.3 and Section 14.23.13

7. PROPANE TANKS AND WELL PUMPS
Gas tanks and well pumps are to be shielded from view, the same as air conditioning compressors. A site plan needs to be submitted that includes location and landscaping buffer from neighbors and street. Reference Article XIV Section 14.23.5 and 14.23.10

8. LANDSCAPING
All new trees, shrubs, and beds must be submitted for approval, along with a detailed site plan. Flowers and shrubs added to existing beds do not need approval. Yards must be well maintained, groomed, trimmed, and watered. All yards must have an operational irrigation system. All lots shall have a least one hardwood tree in the front yard. Reference Article XIII Section 13.3.9 and Article XIV Section 14.12 and 14.21

If an owner removes a tree, the replacement trees shall be of the same species and substantially similar in size as the tree removed. The City of Jacksonville Beach may require a permit for removal of a tree. Contact the Code Enforcement Department before removing any tree. Reference Article VI Section 6.3 paragraph 2

All lawn ornaments (other than Holiday) must be submitted for approval. Reference Article XIV Section 14.23.7

9. SHEDS
No sheds of any kind will be allowed, including outdoor storage sheds. Reference Article XIII Section 13.3.7

10. VEHICULAR RESTRICTIONS
No commercial vehicles (see Section 14.2 for a full description of “commercial vehicles”), campers, mobile homes, boats, trailers shall be permitted to park or be stored at any place except inside closed garages. No overnight on-street parking is permitted, unless prior written approval from the Board of Directors is received. Parking on grass is prohibited. Parking at the pool area is for the pool and playground only. Reference Article XIV Section 14.2 and Section 14.3

11. ANIMALS AND PETS
All pets must be confined on a leash and be under the control of a responsible person. Pets are not permitted on the Common Areas or in the pool area. All persons will remove solid waste of their pets on other people's property. Pets must not make objectionable noises or constitute a nuisance or inconvenience. Per the city ordinance, the number of pets allowed is three. Reference Article XIV Section 14.4

12. NUISANCES
No noxious, illegal, noisy, or offensive activity will be tolerated in the community. Reference Article XIV Section 14.5

13. TRASH
Trash receptacles can be placed curbside (not in the street) no earlier than dusk the day before pickup and should be removed by dusk on the day of pickup. Trash receptacles must be kept in the garage or on the side of a lot and screened from view from rights-of- way and common areas. Reference Article XIV Section 14.7

14. SIGNS
No sign can be displayed within the properties without written consent of the ARC, except those required by legal proceedings. This includes posters or cards attached to posts, fences or mailboxes. Realtor signs must be the green and beige architectural type. Reference Article XIV Section 14.23.1

15. BUSINESS USE
No trade or business may be conducted if the existence of the business activity is apparent or detectable by sight, sound or smell from outside the lot; the business activity involves persons coming onto the residential properties who do not reside in the properties or the business constitutes a nuisance, hazard or is offensive and threatens the safety of other residents. Reference Article XIV Section 14.19

16. LEASING LOTS
Lots may be rented in their entirety. There shall be no subleasing. All leases shall be in writing. The minimum lease term is seven months. Reference Article XIV Section 14.20.1 and 14.20.2

17. ARCHITECTURAL APPROVAL
Roof and exterior wall paint colors shall be coordinated and submitted for approval by the ARC. Reference Article XIII Section 13.2 in its entirety