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60 <br /> 1. No existing live ornamental trees(e.g. holly, dogwood,redbud)may be removed without <br /> specific ARB written approval. No existing live deciduous or evergreen trees the trunks of <br /> which are five inches or more in diameter may be removed without specific ARB written <br /> approval. Trees may be removed for appropriate sized yards as approved by the ARB. It is <br /> required to have as much natural vegetation left as is possible. <br /> 2. Removal of live trees will be approved if their continued existence would be detrimental. In <br /> many cases,the ARB may require replacements. "Detrimental"conditions include physical <br /> intrusion by trees,roots, and branches on buildings or other structures in a way that could <br /> cause damage, excessive shade, or could block paths and sight lines from vehicles. <br /> Overgrowth may also be considered detrimental. <br /> 3. Trees and/or other landscaping that has been damaged by storms (or other events), dead or <br /> diseased, etc. may be removed without ARB submittal,review and approval. <br /> Awnings <br /> 1. Awnings may be appropriate for rear or side-yard patios and decks, or even exposed rear <br /> entrances and will be reviewed for approval on a case by case basis. Awnings are not <br /> allowed on front elevations. <br /> 2. Awnings must be consistent with the architectural style and scale of the house. The color <br /> of the fabric must be compatible with the existing house colors. Any exposed frames must <br /> be painted to match the trim or the dominant color of the house. <br /> Satellite Dishes <br /> 1. Provide specifications on size and color of dish and proposed location. The ARB reserves <br /> the right to deny the request if it is determined that the location of the dish would make it <br /> unsightly from the street and if another functioning acceptable location is available. Dishes <br /> larger than 1 meter in diameter are not allowed. Dishes should be painted to match house <br /> color as determined by the ARB. Landscape screening is required around ground mounted <br /> dishes where visible from street or public areas. <br /> 2. Other antennas are not allowed except as reviewed for approval on a case by case basis if <br /> they will be located on the rear of house and not visible from street. <br /> Solar Equipment <br /> 1. Solar equipment and panels are allowed. All solar collectors and other equipment require <br /> ARB approval on a case by case basis. <br /> 2. A drawing showing location of the unit on the roof showing visibility from streets and <br /> neighboring lots must be submitted to the ARB. Solar collectors shall be located as <br /> inconspicuously as possible. Whenever possible, collectors should be placed on the rear of <br /> the home or on the side that has the least public exposure. Collectors should be attached <br /> 17 <br />