Orange County NC Website
Browse       Search
50 <br /> ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES <br /> Architecture and Exterior Materials <br /> 1. Architectural diversity and stylistic integrity is very important to Eden View Acres. It is our <br /> goal to have a design influence of traditional to modern farmhouse styling. This detailing, <br /> along with other acceptable architectural styles helps achieve the diversity and classic older <br /> neighborhood features desired for the neighborhood. Each house style proposal will be <br /> reviewed on each specific merit and on a case by case basis. Detailed ARB reviews will be <br /> completed for each proposed house and lot. <br /> 2. In general, Eden View Acres is a custom neighborhood and as such the architecture and <br /> detailing shall reflect this level of quality. All elevations of a home shall reflect the same <br /> detailing and architecture as the street-facing elevation(s). For instance: Street-facing <br /> materials shall wrap corners as noted later in Guidelines. Likewise,If the street-facing <br /> elevations(s)have wide window and door trim and windows have muntins then so shall all <br /> other elevations. Corner lots and other highly visible lots as determined by the ARB (i.e. lots <br /> adjacent the main entrance,lots adjacent commons areas, etc.)may also require additional <br /> detailing due to such lots' high visibility and importance. <br /> 3. Same or similar elevations and color schemes (as determined by the ARB) on the same street <br /> will only be reviewed on a case by case basis. <br /> 4. Changes in exterior materials (siding and veneers) are allowed based on the following. <br /> Such veneers shall return to an inside corner and will be reviewed on case by case basis per <br /> the architecture and detailing of the house. There shall be no more than three material <br /> types and patterns used on the elevations of a home. <br /> 5. Shutters are allowed on architectural styles where appropriate and as approved by the ARB. <br /> Each shutter or set of shutters shall be proportioned such that, if operated,they would cover <br /> the window to which they relate. Appropriate shutter hardware including hinges, shutter <br /> dogs, etc. shall be used and mounted in correct positions relative to the window. <br /> 6. Windows may be all wood, or wood clad with vinyl, C-PVC or aluminum. When a <br /> historical architectural style is employed, the windows shall have simulated divided lites <br /> with muntin patterns consistent with the period the design seeks to emulate. When a more <br /> modern approach is desired, windows with no muntins, or patterns with less muntins will <br /> be considered by the ARB on a case-by-case basis. <br /> 7. Exposed concrete masonry units, along with Vinyl and aluminum in their various forms are <br /> not allowed as exterior siding. Pre-fabricated metal buildings are not allowed. Vinyl soffits <br /> and aluminum fascias may be considered by the ARB on a case by case basis. <br /> 8. Synthetic stone veneer, natural stone veneer, synthetic stucco and hard coat stucco are <br /> allowed where architecturally appropriate and on a case by case basis. <br /> 9. Masonry, stone veneer and/or true cement stucco on lath is required for all foundations, <br /> Exposed concrete masonry units and parged concrete block foundations are not allowed. <br />