WestWinds ECC Guideline for Enclosed Structures

(Other than Additions, Garages, Sunrooms, Enclosed Deck/Porches--refer to ECC Guideline for Home Additions for application procedures)

Adopted August 16, 2006

This Guideline is being established to formalize the long-standing unwritten policy of the WestWinds ECC regarding sheds and similar enclosed structures within the community.

Accordingly, the following examples (not all-inclusive) of structures, temporary or permanent, of any dimension and of any type of construction material (such as wood, metal, plastic, vinyl, glass, composite material, etc.) are not permitted to be built and/or installed (a) onto any home or garage, (b) on any residential lot, (c) under decks and/or porches, (d) on stilts/posts, or (e) in trees:

Sheds or similar types of enclosed structures; Greenhouses; Pool Houses;

Dog Houses; and Children’s Playhouses, Tree Houses, and Forts, whether

at ground level or elevated above ground level, that include a roof and/or door

and window openings. An exception is an open deck-type structures which is

part of a child’s swing set, which may be permitted if it meets the play equipment

guideline and is approved by the WW ECC prior to installation (reference WW

ECC Play Equipment Guideline).

NOTE: Applications for enclosed structures to be built or installed under decks and shielded by lattice or similar type of material will be rejected.

Exception:

The following structure may be permitted if approved by WW ECC prior to construction or installation:

Gazebos that are part of a deck or patio congruent with the house may be permitted if they do not give the appearance of a shed but rather resemble an enclosed sunroom primarily constructed of glass windows/doors (or screen) and a roof, or are left open with a roof. The gazebo must not impact on neighbor’s vistas and/or golf course view, and must architecturally match the design of the house. The color and material of the siding and roof must match the existing siding/roof color and material. If screened and built of treated wood, the wood must be natural or stained (if stained, provide color sample). Color samples of all materials must be submitted with application package, including a photo of the back of the house showing existing color scheme. Reference the WW ECC Guideline for Home Addition for submission procedures. A WW Application Form, $150 review fee (no compliance deposit), and requested information are to be submitted to the ECC.

References:

Amended Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for WestWinds Village dated 12/2/92:

Article VI, Architectural Standards, Section 1, Environmental Control Committee, item C:

The Environmental Control Committee (“ECC”) shall have exclusive jurisdiction over all construction (including original construction and any and all modifications, alterations and/or additions thereto) and landscaping on any portion of the Properties. Item D states that the ECC shall also have exclusive jurisdiction over all modifications, additions, or alterations made to existing Residential Units or other structures and improvements made on the Improved Lots, Vacant Lots or the Lawn and Garden Areas appurtenant to such Residential Units.

Exhibit B, Use Restrictions, item 8:

No tent, trailer, or temporary structure of any kind may be erected or placed on or moved to any of the Properties without written approval of the Environmental Control Committee, except a contractor’s shed or trailer, which is to be used only during construction of the permanent improvements upon the Properties.