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Le Lac Appelle

RESTRICTIONS IN BRIEF

(subject to change without notice)

Note:  This brief outline is intended to serve as a general overview of the restrictions. Please see the complete document for all of the restrictions and details.

Goal/Intent: The goal is to maintain the natural/wooded/sandy/dune setting and to assure good views from all dwellings with minimal obstructions. The intent is to have a unique/natural/get-a-way place, rather than a typical/open/green-grass subdivision.

bulletSingle-Family Use: Parcels are restricted to single-family use only.
bulletSplits/Divisions: The Parcels (except the remainder of the parent parcel & future development areas) cannot be further split or divided.
bulletDeveloper Approval: Developer is to have final approval of design, color, size, and the placement of homes, garages, and accessory buildings.
bulletSeparation/Privacy Between Homes: An effort will be made to provide ample separation & privacy screening between homes using existing trees and dunes.
bulletLocation of Dwellings/Buildings: The placement of dwellings/buildings is subject to developer approval and will attempt to take into consideration the views from existing & future dwellings.
bulletMinimum Size: Developer to approve minimum and maximum size of homes on a case-by-case basis. There are simply too many unique designs, levels, floorplans, and variations to set an absolute minimum size. The following can be used as a general guideline:
One-Story : 1500sqft
1.5-Story : 1600sqft
Two-Story : 1800sqft
Split-Levels : 1600sqft
bulletArchitectural Design: Each house is to have charm/architectural design/interest (ex: Multiple roof lines, gables, dormers, flower boxes, shake/shingle in peaks, etc.)
bulletQuality/Materials: Each house is to be built using good quality materials & workmanship and to have quality siding and architectural-grade shingles.
bulletFactory-Built Homes: No manufactured or modular homes shall be allowed.
bulletGarages/Accessory Buildings: Buildings are to be limited in size and approved by the developer, with the exterior siding & roofing to be same quality & color as dwelling and to have charm/architectural design/interest (ex: Multiple roof lines, gables, dormers, windows, etc.)
bulletPermitted Lake Uses: Small boats (such as row boats, canoes, kayaks, sail boats); Fishing; Swimming. No gas-powered motors (quiet electric motors are allowed).
bulletDocks: Dock placement, size, materials to be approved by developer (no platforms). Docks shall be limited in size.
bulletLandscaping: No traditional lawns/grass. Minimal fertilizing (no chemicals). No trees, shrubs, or vegetation are to be removed from the parcels, except as approved by the developer to allow for a dwelling/garage, private driveway, paths, and walkways.
bulletDriveways & Parking: Parking areas are to be situated on the road-side and behind house, garage, dune ridge, or trees (to maintain good lake-side views). Cars parked outside must be licensed & maintained. Trailers, campers, recreational vehicles, motor homes, etc. must be stored in garages.
bulletPets/Animals: No more than two household pets. Pets are to be leashed/controlled. No excessive barking. No farm animals. No vicious dog breeds.
bulletHunting/Firearms: No use of BB guns, firearms, air rifles, pellet guns, paint guns, bows & arrows, sling shots, or any weapon of any kind within the development.
bulletRecreational Vehicles: No Recreational Vehicles (motorcycles, ATV’s, etc.) are to be used within the association.
bulletWalking Easement: There shall be a walking easement between the two lakes where parcel owners can access both lakes.
bulletGranting of Easements: No other easements to the lakes, road, or property shall be allowed to be granted by anyone other than the Developer(s).
bulletAssociation Fees: Association Fees will be required for road maintenance, snow plowing, liability insurance, weed control, lake maintenance, etc.