Rules & Regulations

The following guidelines must be adhered to when submitting any project for review and approval to the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) and is based on provisions specified in Article VI of the Covenants and Restrictions:

All architectural projects must be submitted for prior review via an application provided by the ARC. The initial application to the ARC shall include, at a minimum, initial drawings/sketches of the proposed exterior work. Following approval of the initial submission, the Unit Owner shall be required to submit final construction drawings for approval by the ARC. The approved final plans shall be the only plans used for applying for a building permit from the City of Glen Cove and for construction. No substantial or major change or modification to these plans is permitted without ARC approval.

If necessary, a deposit to cover administrative expenses incurred in the review process, including professional fees, may be required. The amount shall be determined by the Board of Directors in its sole discretion and be used to compensate professionals including, but not limited to, architects and attorneys who may be consulted in conjunction with the ARC’s review of the proposed construction. Upon completion of the project and the issuance of a certificate of occupancy by the City of Glen Cove (if applicable), any remaining balance of the deposit will be refunded to the owner.

The ARC may also require additional information or documentation to assess the proposed
project, including, but not limited to:

(a) Certified architectural plan;
(b) Paint sample;
(c) Building material sample;
(d) Site plan;
(e) Scale model;
(f) Detailed construction time schedule;
(g) Security deposit;
(h) Updated survey.

All construction shall be compatible with the Nantucket architectural style and materials, and elements of this design style, including proportion, scale, balance, similarity, and order. The Nantucket architectural style is intended to reflect the look and appearance of the Association dwellings.

Specific design factors to be considered are as follows:

i. Windowpanes to have divided lights where possible;

ii. Roofs to be pitched with gray architectural grade heavy-duty asphalt shingles;

iii Exterior building color to be a specified gray stain with white trim; other exterior colors are strictly prohibited;

iv. Exterior siding material to be rebutted and rejoined shakes/shingles, Perfection No. 1 grade;

v. Exterior window shutters (if any) to be black in color and front doors, storm/screen doors are to be either black or white in color;

vi. Solid garage doors shall be painted white; no garage door windows will be allowed;

Driveway surface to be same material and coloration as ASSOCIATION roads; no aprons, paving stones or driveway posts are allowed;

Accessory structures cannot be higher than the 6-foot fence ordinance required by the City of Glen Cove and must be properly screened so as not to be seen by neighboring Unit Owners.

Fences to be of traditional wooden picket or split rail style with natural material preferred; if painted, white in color; Lighting fixtures attached to the house shall be approved by the ARC; a black finish is preferred.

House number signs should conform to those provided by the ASSOCIATION.

Above-ground swimming pools are prohibited;

Inground swimming pools shall have enclosures that must be approved by the ARC; solid fence or wall construction shall be preferred for swimming pool enclosures;

Playgrounds and play equipment shall only be permitted in rear and side yards at ground level, positioned and screened so as not to be visible from the street, and comply with all setback requirements for buildings;

xiv The use and functionality of a dwelling shall only be for and limited to a single-family occupancy having one kitchen and one primary means of access;

xv New construction that will increase the footprint of the dwelling or expand the existing building square footage shall generally be prohibited.

 

The following are strictly prohibited: outdoor fireplaces, firepits, and built-in cooking grills, freestanding flag poles, window boxes, laundry lines, satellite dishes (unless not visible from the street), dog runs, dog kennels, advertisements, posters, and outdoor signs, except Unit address numbers.