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58 <br /> 2. Exterior lighting shall be shielded from adjacent properties, streets and commons areas (i.e. <br /> light source shall not be visible and all lighting shall be indirect, recessed, etc. type fixtures). <br /> Exterior lighting fixtures shall be proportioned per the scale of use and coordinated with the <br /> architectural style of the house. <br /> 3. Colored lighting is not allowed. <br /> 4. Post lights are allowed and shall be approved on a case by case basis prior to installation. <br /> 5. Holiday lighting and decorations are only allowed from November 15 to January 15. Lighting <br /> shall be tasteful as defined by the ARB. Wreaths with accent lighting are acceptable within <br /> the preceding requirements. Other symbols and religious icons, decorations, dates, etc. shall <br /> be reviewed and approved on a case by case basis. <br /> Dog Houses <br /> 1. Dogs and other pets (as defined in the neighborhood ordinances and per local authorities <br /> and laws) shall be contained within the specific dwelling units. However, dog houses are <br /> allowed and will be reviewed for approval on a case by case basis. If such pets become a <br /> nuisance due to but not limited to noise, odor, etc., then neighborhood covenants, local <br /> ordinances and laws, etc. will take affect as required. <br /> 2. Such structures shall be located in the rear yard, centered as much as possible on house, <br /> within the building setback and be located so as not to be obtrusive. They shall be built and <br /> painted to blend with their immediate surroundings. <br /> 3. Landscaping may be required to soften the structure visually. <br /> 4. <br /> Play Equipment and Recreation Courts <br /> 1. Play equipment,play houses, etc. shall be placed in rear yards or of of site of the common <br /> roadway and within the building setbacks. Consideration should be given to lot size, <br /> equipment size, material, design, amount of visual screening, and relationship to <br /> neighboring property. Play equipment and play houses shall be screened with landscaping <br /> and reviewed for approval by the ARB. <br /> 2. Equipment constructed from natural materials (wood) is strongly encouraged. Painted <br /> metal play equipment,not including wearing surfaces (e.g. slides, sliding poles, and <br /> climbing rungs) shall be painted dark green or brown to blend with natural areas. <br /> 3. Play houses and tree houses shall be in scale with the size of the yard and existing buildings <br /> 4. In ground swimming pools are allowed and will be reviewed for approval on a case by case <br /> basis. Hot tubs and spas are also allowed. Such pools, hot tubs, spas, etc. shall be located <br /> in rear yards only and within the building setbacks Pools shall comply with all local, state, <br /> 15 <br />