Deed Restrictions – Overview

General Purpose

The general purpose of these restrictions is to assure that The Pines Subdivision will become and remain an attractive, high quality residential community and to that end to preserve and maintain the natural beauty.

These are some of the important points of The Pines deed restrictions.

The landscape plan for each Lot shall include not less than two (2) trees in the front yard, each of which shall have a trunk diameter of not less than two inches at a height four feet above the ground surface.
No outside storage of boats (except as expressly permitted as set forth below), motorcycles, snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, motor homes, recreational vehicles, trailers, tractors or other paraphernalia shall be permitted on any Lot. No outside storage of any truck larger than a one ton pickup truck shall be permitted on any Lot. No outside storage of any type of truck used as a commercial vehicle containing any type of signage shall be permitted on any Lot.
No sign of any kind shall be displayed to the public view on any Lot except one sign not more than two square feet in size identifying the property of the owner, one sign not more than five square feet in size advertising the property for sale or rent, a sign used by a builder to advertise a residence for sale, or as a model home, but only during the construction and sales period, such signs as may be used by the Developer in conjunction with initial Lot sales in the Subdivision, or one or more subdivision entrance signs erected by the Developer and/or by the Association.
In addition to the normal maintenance and mowing of lawn areas on a Lot. the owner of each Lot shall also maintain the lawn and yard area in front of the Lot from the property line (front lot line) to the back of the curb and gutter section or shoulder of the public roadway. On Lots having frontage on the Lake, the Lot Owner shall maintain the area between the Lot line and the water surface of the Lake, and that portion of the berm surrounding the Lake which is located on or adjacent to the Lot Owner’s Lot. In addition to mowing, the Lot Owner shall keep these areas free of debris and in all other ways properly maintained.
Each Lot shall have a uniform light post and lantern, which shall be installed at the Lot Owner’s expense no later than the date of issuance of the occupancy permit. Each light shall be located as directed by the Architectural Control Committee, and shall be elevated at a height of not less than 6 feet with a minimum wattage of 75 watts and shall be illuminated by the lot owner from dusk to dawn
An exclusive easement is hereby granted and established in favor of each individual Lot which borders Outlet 12, in that portion of said Outlot 12 located between the rear lot line of such Lot and the water surface of the Lake, as said water surface exists from time to time, and between the side lot lines of such Lot, as extended to said water surface, such that each such Lot, and the Owners thereof, shall have the exclusive right to use said area. The Lot Owner shall have the express right to exclude all other Lot Owners from the use of said area. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Association shall have the right to enter said area at any time for inspection and maintenance purposes.
No motorized boats of any kind (including but not limited to boats utilizing electric motors) shall be permitted on the Lake.
The Association shall have the sole and exclusive right to plant or stock vegetation, fish and other aquatic life in the Lake.
The Association shall have the right to establish and enforce reasonable rules and regulations regarding the use of the Lake.
If not otherwise prohibited by applicable laws or ordinances, the Association may permit lakeside docks not extending further than 10 feet into the water, and not exceeding 300 square feet in size. If the Association does permit such lakeside docks, the Association shall have the right to establish and enforce reasonable rules and regulations regarding same, including but not limited to rules and regulations relating to location, design, materials and/or Architectural Control Committee approval. No other piers or docks shall be permitted.
If not otherwise prohibited by applicable laws or ordinances, the Association may permit lakeside docks not extending further than 10 feet into the water, and not exceeding 300 square feet in size. If the Association does permit such lakeside docks, the Association shall have the right to establish and enforce reasonable rules and regulations regarding same, including but not limited to rules and regulations relating to location, design, materials and/or Architectural Control Committee approval. No other piers or docks shall be permitted.
To assist in maintaining water quality in the Lake, the Association shall have the right to establish and enforce reasonable rules and regulations with respect the use of fertilizers, weed killers, and/or lawn chemicals on any or all Lots which drain, directly or indirectly, into the Lake. Such rules and regulations may include, but are not necessarily limited to. frequency and/or quantity of application, and/or the prohibition of the use of some or all fertilizers, weed killers, and/or lawn chemicals.