The Waters

Residential Use Only: Each lot is for one single-family home and one matching shop (up to 1,600 sq ft). No Rentals for 1 Year: Owners must occupy the home for 12 months before renting. No rentals under 30 days; vacation rentals (like Airbnb/VRBO) are not allowed. No Commercial Use: Home-based businesses are okay if discreet (no signs, traffic, or employees outside the home). No Further Subdivision: Lots can't be split into smaller parcels.

Design Review Required: All home, landscaping, and outbuilding plans must be approved by the Design Review Committee (DRC). Minimum Main Floor Size: 1,600 sq ft of livable space (not including garage, porches, etc.). No Modular or Log Homes: All builds must be new, stick-built, and on permanent foundations. No metal buildings. Setbacks: Front: 25 ft Side: 10 ft (25 ft on a street-facing side) Rear: 20 ft Roof Pitch: Minimum 4/12 with approved materials. Fencing: Must be approved. Only white vinyl (non-street facing) or decorative black metal (front) allowed. No wood, chain link, or front yard fences. Garage/shop must match home in color and material. Yard Lighting: Required in the front yard. Construction Timeframe: Must start within 1 year of plan approval and finish exterior within 1 year.

Landscaping: Must be completed within 9 months of occupancy. Park strips and stormwater ditches must be grass (no rock or mulch). No removal of natural features from other lots or common areas. Lots must be well-maintained: Clean, orderly, and aesthetically pleasing.

No street parking over 24 hours. RVs, boats, trailers, etc. must be stored inside an enclosed structure. No pods or temporary storage longer than 5 days. Driveways: Must be concrete or asphalt.

No livestock or poultry. Dogs, cats, and typical household pets are okay but must be leashed when off the owner’s lot and not cause a nuisance.

Individual Wells & Septic Systems are required, installed and paid for by each lot owner. Underground Utilities Only. No overhead lines. Individual Wells: Depth: 55–60 feet Cost Estimate: $10,000–$15,000 Level 3 Individual Septic Systems: Required due to local nitrate levels Cost Estimate: $30,000–$45,000 depending on house size and soil conditions No shared or community systems — each homeowner maintains their own

HOA Dues: Set by the board, currently not specified. Capped at a 15% increase/year without majority approval. Initial Capital Assessment: $500 due at closing. Association Responsibilities: Maintenance of roads, gates, trails, stormwater systems, and park. 100/month HOA fee Includes: Gate maintenance Park upkeep Paid annually (preferred), but monthly payments are accepted :raised_hands: Long-Term Vision Developers are intentional and thoughtful, placing emphasis on quality over speed Strict builder standards preserve the neighborhood's character and investment value Every lot and design decision is made with future homeowners in mind No temporary residences, campers, or RVs may be used for living. No fireworks or firearm discharge. No excessive noise or nuisances.

Design Committee approval is required. The Design Committee consists of the subdivision's developers. Estimated approval timeline: 1 week Builders must align with the architectural integrity and design standards of the community.