Architectural design guidelines

1. INTRODUCTION

The purpose of the Design Guidelines is to provide architects and property owners with a framework within which structures can be designed with a harmonious style and integrated aesthetic standard.

To this end, building forms and materials have been stipulated to promote a sense of uniformity, but at the same time to allow flexibility.

2. GENERAL NOTES

No building structure may be built unless the architectural design is compliant to these guidelines and has been approved by the Home Owners Association or its nominated architects.

A resident architect could yearly be appointed by the Trustees on a year to year basis should it be necessary, or a person to act as resident architect to assist the Home Owners Association on its behalf with approvals of design proposals.

A drawing scrutiny fee, as agreed between the Home Owners Association and its nominated architects, is payable to the nominated architects for this service, by the owner of an erf upon which construction is to take place.

In matters where the Design Guidelines do not address a design proposal, or a difference of opinion regarding interpretation exist, the nominated architects will make a recommendation to the Trustees in this regard who shall make a ruling which will be binding and final.

Any future building alterations by a homeowner will also be subject to the criteria and procedures established within the Design Guidelines.

No deviation from the approved plans will be permitted during construction. Deviations have to be approved by the nominated architects first.

The Design Guidelines are supplementary to the National Building Regulations and requirements of the Local Authority.

No more than two erven may be consolidated, i.e. one house on two erven.