Pine Forest Association Architectural Guidelines

Building Requirements          General Reminders            Building Contacts

Upated 5/29/2006
General Information

Please submit this checklist along with your plot plan and architectural plan at least 30-days prior to your planned construction start date to the current Architectural Committee. The committee requirements of the architectural design shall apply only to the exterior appearance of said improvements with emphasis on exterior elevation and materials (per II.h of the C,C&R'S).

The committee is responsible for reviewing for approval all planned lot improvements. The committee is responsible for recording all approvals and disapproval's within 30-days of submittal (per VI.b of the C,C&R's). Submittal of this checklist with all required items provided will make it more likely only one approval cycle will be needed.

This list also provides separately some reminders and information which may be of use to you as you plan to start construction of a residence or other improvement on your Pine Forest lot. The list includes more recently added requirements and guidelines specific to water conservation.

Please mail all submittals for the approval of the Architectural Committee Chairman - address

Requirements

1. Building plans, specifications, and plot plans shall be submitted for review by the Architectural Committee in time to allow approval prior to start of construction including any clearing. Construction shall not start until approval has been received from the Architectural Committee. (II. h)
2. The only permanent improvements shall be single-family residential structures, garage and a barn (or stable and corral). Show the planned placement of each structure on the plot plan you submit. Make sure the lot number is included on the plot plan. (II. a and IV. a)
3. The residence shall provide a minimum living floor area of 720 square feet, excluding garages and accessory structures and shall have no more than two stories. The building plan and specifications submitted should indicate the dimensions to ensure compliance. (II. a)
4. Prior to starting construction, the property owner shall furnish to the Pine Forest Owners Association (via Pine Forest Management Services) a refundable cash deposit in the amount of $2,000.00. (8/05)
5. Prior to Water hook-up, a one-time water hook-up fee of $1500.00 (separate than the yearly water assessment) shall be submitted to the Association through Pine Forest Management Services. All water hook-ups to the Association Water System must be coordinated through Pine Forest Management Services. Any unauthorized connections will immediately be removed by the Association. (10/97 & 2/04) Water shutoffs in the interior of the home (not in crawl spaces) are required at the time of construction. Pine Forest Management Services will give you and your excavator a copy of the requirements for hooking into the Pine Forest water system. (1/98) When building your home, it will be a requirement to install a water meter at the service connection (contact the Pine Forest Management Services for details). (2/04) Swimming pools, hot tubs, spas, ornamental pools or other water containment structure or appliance that are over 500 gallons will not be allowed. (2/04)
6. The Architectural Committee is responsible for the approval of the architectural design and the materials of the proposed improvements. These improvements must be in harmony with the existing structures and the location with respect to topography and finished grade elevation. For this purpose, the color and type of roofing materials and the color and type of exterior siding shall be specified on the architectural plans submitted. Metal or other fire retardant roofing in colors which blend into the surroundings is preferred. Suggested roofing colors are shades of brown, gray, green, and dark red. For siding, colors which blend into the surroundings are very important in maintaining a harmonious environment; therefore it is required that specific color chips representing the colors intended for both siding and roofs are approved by the Architectural Committee. If changes in color are not requested in writing and approved by the Architectural Committee, the homeowner may lose the construction cash deposit. (II. h 05/06)
7. All above-ground improvements except landscaping and necessary crossings by access drives, bridges or paths shall be set back at least 30 feet in distance from the front and rear boundaries and 20 feet from the side boundaries and in compliance with county requirements, whichever is more restrictive. The plot plan submitted should provide the measurements of the structure(s) exteriors relative to the lot boundaries and should indicate the location and width of the driveway and other planned access improvements. Note setbacks are to be measured from lot boundaries not from the street edge. (II. b) Exterior landscaping plans should be submitted with your architectural plans and water consumption should be considered and appropriately managed with water conserving drip systems. (2/04)
8. Pine Forest common areas and easements as shown shall be reserved for pedestrian and equestrian use only (versus for motor powered vehicles). Common areas and easements as shown shall also be reserved for domestic water, sanitary sewer and power and telephone lines. Greenbelt areas are not a portion of the lot but are owned in common by all lot owners. No clearing or grading or use of motor vehicles in greenbelt areas is allowed without the written consent of the Board. (II. d)
9. Indicate if approval is being sought to use a recreational trailer or camper or similar temporary shelter as a temporary residence during construction. Such use is subject to approval from time to time by the Architectural Committee and shall only be allowed during the construction period. ____ Yes ____ No (II. c)
10. All residences must be completed within 18 months and must be on a permit basis. Please indicate planned start date:________________ (II. c)
11. All changes to the property require approval of the Architectural Committee. Any of the following types of changes whether part of construction of a structure or independent of such construction require submittal of a plot plan indicating the planned improvement: tree removal of trees over 3 inches in diameter, installation of utility facilities, change of grade, including the building of driveways, stream bed, ground level or drainage pattern and the clearing or planting of shrubs or other vegetation, or the addition of irrigation.(2/04 ) Request for tree and shrub removal in the area directly in the line of construction of a structure and driveway submitted with a construction plot plan will be assumed. Clearing and minimal grading is encouraged to retain the rustic and natural appearance of the community, reduce fire potential and aid in forest health, and to reduce the areas in which noxious weeds grow more readily. (IV. h and V. a)

Reminders

Construction Debris

Electrical Service

Water

Conditions for hooking up to Pine Forest Water System
All taps into Pine Forest water lines will be done with a Romack saddle for the appropriate pipe size with a minimum of two bolts per saddle, unless excepted by Pine Forest Management( 6/05 ).

All valves will be manufactured by Mueller Company and will be of one inch or larger size.( 6/05 )

Service Lines (6/05)
Service lines to a home shall NOT exceed 1 ¼”.
Preferred Materials:
1” Class 200 Poly
Acceptable:
Type K Copper
Brass
NOT ALLOWED (05/06) - because of persistent corrosion problems:
Galvanized pipes or fittings

When working in the roadway, compact in 2 foot lifts and/or use a self-compacting material such as 5/8” crushed fill.
Sand bedding is required and saddle types are dictated by soil conditions and pipe size. Check with Pine Forest Management

Pine Forest manager is to receive a minimum of 48 hours notice from homeowner or contractor prior to tying into water system. Pipe and Fittings must be visible and sand must be on site at time of inspection.( 6/05 )

All work that connects into Pine Forest water system must be inspected prior to cover. The valve should be located two to four feet from the drainage ditch nearest the home, or five to ten feet if no ditch is present.

All pipe from saddle to shut-off valve will be IPS 200 class poly pipe, fusion fitting, or Brass compression fitting with stainless stiffeners are acceptable. Pipe is to be bedded in sand with a minimum of 6 inches of cover.

Water Conservation Guidelines as of February 2004
Pine Forest is situated in an uplands desert. As an Association, we are trying to be good stewards of our scarce water resource. While having adequate water for domestic use, we are asking for some conservation measures on your part.

General

1. Exterior landscaping plans should be submitted with your architectural plans and water consumption should be considered and appropriately managed with water conserving drip systems. However, keep in mind that in the future, restrictions on the use of exterior water may be instituted by the Board of Directors, based on available water. In any case, hardy, drought resistant plants are the best choices.
2. Instead of having green spaces around your home, mowing or weed “whacking” would be a better choice.
3. Concrete patios, walks and the use of gravel can protect from fire and do not require watering.
4. Consider planning for “open space” around your home that will reduce the fire danger around your home, i.e. removing stacked wood from near the buildings.
5. Watering of any kind during peak periods such as Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day holidays should be kept to a minimum.
6. In designing your project, take into account your surroundings and please conserve water.

Home Design

In your new residences, efficient appliances along with low-flow showerheads and toilets are best.

1. Water shutoffs in the interior of the home (not in crawl spaces) are required at the time of construction. Pine Forest Management Services will give you and your excavator a copy of the requirements for hooking into the Pine Forest water system.
2. When you leave for long periods (i.e., winter), also plan on draining toilets, water heaters and sumps in drains if you do not plan on keeping adequate heat in the house. In this winter climate, frozen water receptacles are one of the most common causes of flooding in homes.
3. Swimming pools, hot tubs, spas, ornamental pools or other water containment structure or appliance that are over 500 gallons will not be allowed.
4. Consider planning for "open space" around your home that will discourage the growth of fire should that situation occur.

Septic Systems

Telephone Service

Further Information

For those in search of a builder,PFMS know many in the area and can provide referrals.