AIR CONDITONING, POOL, AND OTHER EQUIPMENT

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ARCHITECTURAL GUIDE LINES

BUILDINGS - NEW CONSTRUCTION, ADDITIONS, ALTERATIONS

DOORS

DRIVEWAYS

EXTERIOR LIGHTS

EXTERIOR PAINTING

FENCES AND WALLS

HEDGES

HURRICANE STORM PANELS

LANDSCAPING

MAILBOXES

PATIOS/DECKS

POOLS

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPROVAL

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL CHAIRPERSON

SCREENED ENCLOSURES

SOLAR PANELS

WALKWAYS

WATERFRONT IMPROVEMENTS

WINDOWS

SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

APPENDIX A - MINIMUM PROPERTY SETBACKS

APPENDIX B - ARCHITRCTURAL REVIEW FEE SCHEDULE

REQUEST FOR ARCHITECTURAL CHANGES FORM

REQUEST FOR PAINT CHANGES FORM

Camino Gardens has a well-defined, unique, and readily apparent architectural and residential character. It is the intent and responsibility of the Board of Directors to protect and maintain the specific style of homes originally created for Camino Gardens. This is characterized as a modified Bermuda style combined with the more simplified attributes and accents of the New England style. Simplistically, these characteristics generally include the use of pastel colors on the homes, a lower fascia line, a specific pitch of the roof, flat tile roofs, shutters, and corner quoins. These Standards outline minimum requirements necessary to ensure the continued existence and maintenance of these characteristics.

Applicants should also be aware that the City of Boca Raton and the State of Florida have various codes and ordinances concerned with zoning and building matters, some of which deal with the same subjects contained within these guidelines. All required permits from the City of Boca Raton and/or other agencies must be acquired prior to the start of construction. However, the issuance of a permit or other approval by any government agency does not eliminate the need for Camino Gardens Association approval, nor does it imply that Camino Gardens Association approval will be granted.

Any improvements approved by the Board of Directors must be started within 90 (ninety) days of the written approval from the Board of Directors. All work approved by the Board of Directors must be completed within 180 (one hundred eighty) days from the start of construction, or such other period deemed to be reasonable by the Board of Directors after consideration of the work to be done. The Architectural Control Committee may withhold approval of any site improvement if there are existing Architectural or Appearance violations outstanding for the property.

Requirements for Approval

Modifications include, but are not limited to the following examples that require Architectural Control Committee approval:

1.                   Addition(s) to the house including addition of skylights, fireplaces, chimneys,
             bay windows, etc. and New roof tile (including replacement of existing tile with
             tile in compliance with Section A (6) of these Standards.

2.                   Revisions to window and/or door openings, such as expansion, change of shape,
             new opening(s), closure of existing opening(s), change in style,
             changes to garage, front and sliding doors.

3.                   Construction of decorative wall(s), fences, lanais.

4.                   Addition of, antennae, satellite dishes, etc., exposed to public view.

5.                   Modifications to existing paving, including driveways, sidewalks, and/or patios
             exposed to public view as to size, configuration, location, material, or color.

6.                   Addition to or modification/enclosure of existing porch, lanai, patio, entry, or any
             structure and/or barrier including but not limited to fences, sea walls, docks,
             decks, or patios fronting any canal.

7.                   Change in exterior paint color of house and/or trim.

8.                   Construction of pool, spa, screened enclosure, change in exterior lighting fixtures
             as to style, color, light source, location, or quantity.

9.                   Extensive changes to landscaping (over 20%).

10.               Enclosure of existing porch, lanai, patio, entry, etc.

11.                Hurricane shutters (windows must retain original decorative shutters or new
             shutter must incorporate this decorative shutter detail).

•          Re-surfacing of pools, spas, patios, and other paved areas where there are NO
             changes in material or size and shape of the area to be re-surfaced.
•          Re-painting of exterior walls and/or trim with the same color or white (providing
             that existing color is in compliance with these Standards).
•          Replacement (not exceeding 20%), pruning, and ordinary maintenance of
             landscape material.
•          Replacement of exterior light fixtures with same type.
•          Other such improvements where there is no change in appearance or where such
             improvements are classified as maintenance.

Responsibilities of the Architectural Control Chairperson

To avoid misunderstandings, the Architectural Control Chairperson has been directed by the Board not to make any statements to an applicant which might lead the applicant to conclude that the plans will or will not be approved by the Board of Directors or that the plans meet with the Architectural Control Chairperson's personal approval.

It is the responsibility of the Architectural Control Chairperson to make periodic inspections to assure that work progresses and is done in compliance with the requirements contained in the Board's letter of approval.

For purposes of inspection, the Architectural Control Chairperson shall retain possession of any approved plans, and upon completion of the job, such plans will be given to the Secretary of the Board to be filed in the homeowner's permanent folder.

Architectural Guidelines

A. Buildings - New Construction, Additions, Alterations
1. Single story homes (only) are permitted.
2. No carports are allowed.
3. One building is allowed per site. No freestanding storage sheds are allowed
4. Homes shall consist of a minimum enclosed area of 1,500 square feet including the    garage. The garage is to be calculated at one-half the actual area.
   Garage is not allowed to be converted to livable or air conditioned space.
5. Minimum property setbacks required:
   a. Front street setback:       25 feet
   b. Side street setback:        15 feet
   c. Side interior setback:      10 feet
   d. Rear setback (dry lot):   25 feet
   e. Rear setback (wet lot):   15 feet

Appendix “A” of this document contains a complete list of set-backs to be followed for all homes with Camino Gardens. No set-back contained in the guidelines shall be less than the minimums established by Federal, State or Local Municipality building setbacks.

7. All additions and extensions shall have slope roofs per item #6 above. Flat roofs will be permitted only when:
   a. Enclosing space under existing flat roofs (not in public view).
   b. Hardship cases where a sloped roof is not feasible (requires a statement from an
       architect licensed in the State of Florida).
   c. All such permitted flat roof sections shall not exceed 30% of the total roof area and        are restricted to the rear of the property and not visible from abutting streets.

8. Exterior architectural design and details shall match and harmonize the established architectural character of Camino Gardens. These items shall include, but not be limited to the following:
   a. White, neutral, or pastel colors shall be used for the main color of the house.
   b. Quoins (solid exterior angles) or Board approved similar corner decorative
       treatments shall be used at building corners.
   c. Shutters:
      1. Decorative standard Colonial side shutters or Bahamian-style shutters are
          required on all windows of homes in Camino Gardens, except at a decorative
         bay window or a sliding kitchen countertop window.
      2. All new shutters require architectural approval.
      3. All installed shutters must coordinate with the trim and body color of the house.
      4. Hurricane shutters, when installed, must comply with existing city and state building
          codes and permit requirements and meet the following standards:
         a. Accordion-style hurricane shutters shall be permanently mounted inside
             the decorative Colonial shutters (moved outward) and must be color coordinated
             with the house colors.
         b. New installations of canopy (awning) style shutters are not permitted.
         c. Colonial style shutters must look like and replace the original decorative Colonial
             shutters. They should be permanently mounted to the sides of the windows and
             color-coordinated with the house colors. Removable hurricane shutter panels
             shall be stored in the garage.
         d. Roll-up style hurricane shutters shall be painted to match the “Principle Building
             Color”. The roll-up unit should be mounted above and inside the decorative
             Colonial shutters.
   d. Design of exterior light fixtures, metal grill work, columns, decorative molding, etc.,
       shall be compatible with the established architectural character.
   e. Fireplaces requiring chimneys shall be located so as not to be viewed from the front
      or side of the home. If an exception must be made, the chimney shall be a "box"
       style similar to that of other "faux" chimneys within Camino Gardens.

10. Front entries must be appropriately scaled/proportioned with the rest of the exterior
       elevations, and consistent with the architectural aesthetics of the community.
      a. Grand or over-scaled entry features are not allowed.
      b Top height of any front entry element to be a minimum of 8’0” below highest
          point of the main roofline.

All applications for site improvements are subject to review by a [Licensed Architect] to ensure their continuity with these Guidelines. See Appendix “B” for those improvements that are subject to this review and the associated fee.

C. Doors
1. Overhead Garage Doors: Raised panel or solid panel allowed.
2. Overhead garage doors and trim must be painted white or painted to match the
    exterior “Principle Building Color” of the house.
3.Pedestrian garage doors and front doors can be painted white; to match Principle
    Building color or to match the Accent Color.
4. Front doors can be stained wood that compliments the overall exterior color scheme.
5. Front doors: clear or decorative glass is allowed as long as it compliments the
    exterior color scheme.
6. Patio doors: sliding or French style doors are allowed. All exterior door trim/frame
    to match in the same style and color. The colors white and
    mill-finished aluminum are allowed.

D. Fences and Walls
1. The maximum height of fences and walls, unless noted otherwise in these guidelines, is
    five feet however four feet is preferred. All heights will be measured from adjacent
    natural grade.
2. All fences must be set back 5’-0” from front elevation of house.
3. Chain-link fences:
    a. No chain-link fence shall be allowed in front of the house.
    b. Chain-link fences shall be completely concealed by a hedge installed on the
       exterior of the fence. Gate areas are exempt from this requirement.
       Fencing, gates and poles supporting gates shall be clad in green or black vinyl.
       Applicants shall allow sufficient space on their own property (2' minimum) to allow
       for this hedge screening requirement and to comply with paragraph E (2), of
       these guidelines.
4. Wood fences or PVC (Allowed in limited areas only):
    a. Wood or PVC fences shall be of a shadow-box type only, and are permitted
       only on the rear property line or a side property line of lots located only on the
       perimeter of Camino Gardens, at property lines that abut another lot NOT in the
       Camino Gardens subdivision. Specific locations are:
       i)     West side of Walnut Terrace abutting Boca Square.
       ii)    North side of Apple Tree Lane abutting Royal Oak Hills
       iii)    South side of Elm Tree Lane abutting Carriage Hill
       Note: Side or rear property lines that abut a Camino Gardens lot are NOT allowed
       to have wood or PVC fences.
    b. The maximum height of wood or PVC fences is 6' measured from
       adjacent natural grade.
    c. Wood or PVC fences shall be stained, painted white, or treated in an
       approved manner as to be in harmony with the house and the neighborhood.
       Landscaping (hedge and/or trees)shall be used to soften the visual impact
       of a fence.
5. Decorative Metal, CBS, Stone, and Brick walls:
    a. Decorative metal (wrought iron, aluminum, white and black allowed),
       concrete block covered with stucco, stone, and brick walls (real or simulated) are
       permitted where they constitute or appear to be an extension of the front elevation of
       the house and incorporate the same material used on the main facade.
    b. Decorative metal, CBS, stone, or brick walls may be constructed in other locations
       and shall be landscaped in accordance with the requirements for chainlink fences
       above (i.e. height, concealed with hedge, etc.).
    c. Decorative metal, CBS, stone, or brick walls may be constructed as lanais enclosing
       a small private exterior space in accordance with the requirements for chain-link
       fences above (i.e. height, concealed with hedge, etc.).

E. Air Conditioning, Pool, and Other Equipment
All air conditioning equipment, pool pumps, filters, heaters, above-ground tanks, and any other similar equipment shall be installed properly to building codes and shall be screened from all off site viewing by means of landscaping and/or decorative walls conforming to the Architectural Standards. All screen walls shall be 4'0" high maximum.

F. Antennae and Satellite Dish
l. Antennae installed within the attic/truss space, thus completely concealed from the
    exterior, are encouraged.
2. Exterior mast- and pole-type antennae shall be permitted with the following restrictions:
   a. Shall not be located in the rear yard.
   b. Homeowner shall endeavor to minimize the visibility from abutting streets
       or properties home and shall be screened with either a hedge or tree.
       Height of antennae shall not extend above the nearest ridgeline
       (high point of roof).
3. Satellite dish antennae are permitted with the following restrictions and homeowner
     shall endeavor to minimize the visibility:
    a. Shall not be visible from abutting streets or properties if installed on a roof.
    b. Satellite dishes are not allowed on the front elevation of the home and are allowed
       only on sides if they are 10’ or less from the rear corner of the home and shall be
       screened with either a hedge or tree.
    c. Installations at or below grade shall be completely screened from all off-site viewing.
       Screening devices shall conform to Camino Gardens Association criteria.
    d. Dishes are not permitted on roof, eaves, fascia, beams, columns, soffits,
       screen enclosures, free standing poles or similiar structures.
    e. Dishes on house walls must be the same (matching) color as exterior of house.
       If color of either house or any exterior part of installation is to be changed in the
       future, Board approval of changes is required.
    f. Satellite dishes shall be 24” in diameter or less.

G Mailboxes
1. Mailboxes shall be restricted to the following types:
    a. In the door or garage, mail slot type.
    b. Wall-mounted types which are no greater than l’ high (for vertical wall-mounted
       varieties)or 14" long (for horizontal varieties).
    c. Freestanding or street-side mailboxes are not permitted.

H. Hurricane Storm Panels
1. Hurricane storm panels and rolldown systems used on a seasonal basis for storm security protection must be painted to be color coordinated with the house.

K. Walkways
1.Walkways are intended to provide access to the front/side door to the driveway or
    sidewalks. It is intended that any lot contain maximized landscaped areas in conjunction
    with minimum paved areas in Camino Gardens. Toward this end, excess paved areas
    are discouraged.
2. Walkway surfaces shall be restricted to hard, permanent and dust-free finishes.
    Concrete, stamped concrete, concrete pavers or brick pavers are permitted
    by approval of the Board. New or replacement of walkways with asphalt are
    prohibited. New asphalt, loose gravel, stabilized rock and sand base, etc.,
    are not allowed.

L. Waterfront Improvements: Docks, Seawalls, Exterior Decks
1. To promote continuity throughout Camino Gardens, sea walls shall be installed,
    repaired, and/or re-conditioned to match the existing sea wall design.
2. Boat davits on sea-walls or docks shall be installed and maintained in such a manner
    as to minimize their visual impact upon neighboring properties. Landscaping and other
    screening devices shall be incorporated into the overall site plan to accomplish this.
    Boat additions and decks have to be a minimum of 10’0” from property lines, or per
    local code, whichever is more restrictive.
3. Docks shall be installed, repaired, and/or re-conditioned following the design and
    standards of existing docks and per City building codes.
4. Docks shall not exceed 50% of the lot width fronting a canal, or per local code,
    whichever is more restrictive.
5. Wood or concrete decks must be set back 5’0” horizontally from the top of the sea
    wall/property line or per local code whichever is more restrictive and shall not exceed
    the height of the pool deck or natural grade located near the house. Such decks must
    be set back 5’0” minimum from the seawall with decorative 5’0” wide landscape
    strip between seawall and deckwall. The elevation wall facing the canal will be installed
    and maintained in such a manner as to meet with existing appearance and
    landscaping standards in Camino Gardens. Decks shall be limited in width by the local
    code side yard setback lines, or minimum, 10’0”.
6. Decorative metal white or black(wrought iron, aluminum, etc.)fences are permitted to
    be installed on top of the sea wall or an elevated deck and shall be a maximum 4'0" in
    height. These fences shall have vertical ballisters and horizontal top and bottom rails
    and shall meet local building codes.
7. Chain-link fences shall be installed 2' inside of a sea wall and completely covered with
    a hedge installed at the exterior side of the fence. Fencing,
    gates or poles supporting gates should be clad in green or black vinyl.
8. Chain-link fences that, in the past, were installed near or on top of the sea wall such
    that a hedge cannot be installed at the exterior side of the fence, shall be concealed by
    the use of a hedge or a vine. If such fence deteriorates then it shall be removed.
    It can be replaced with a fence that conforms to items #6 or #7.
9. Pool deck safety fencing is strongly discouraged as permanent fencing along seawalls.

M. Exterior Painting
1. To promote continuity and harmony throughout the entire Camino Gardens community,
    exterior colors must be harmonious with established colors and pastel shades.
    a. New construction must have all exterior colors approved. Samples are required.
    b. Re-painting of existing structures requires approval only if the existing color is being
    changed or if the existing color has not been approved by Camino Gardens
    Architectural Control Committee.
2. Roof Color: Roof Color(s) shall be white. Tropicoat Satin House Paint #3400-White
    or Camino Gardens Association Board approved matching equivalent. The following
    are prohibited for use as roof colors: beige, off white, blue purple, yellow, black, neon,
    fluorescent, or any other colors. In addition, certain roof materials are prohibited
    including asphalt shingles and standing seam metal roofs.
3. All fascias must be painted white to match roof.
4. Shutters colors: Shall be painted an See below.
5. Complete color schedules, including sample color chips, color name, name brand, and
    color numbers are required to be submitted and approved by the
    Architectural Committee for all new construction and for any alterations, renovations
    and repainting of existing houses using a different color(s). (See Community Character
    Supplement for details)
6. Three (3) categories, “Principle Building Color”, “Trim Color”, and “Accent Color”,
    have been established that correspond to color applications for various architectural
    features. All categories are subject to approval/review by the Camino Gardens
    Association Architectural Control Committee.
    a. Principle Building Color: Principle Building Color shall refer to the predominant
       color application to all walls of the principle building. Overhead garage door and
       quoins to match Principle Building Color or to be painted white. See trim below.
       Color selection shall be appropriate for the architectural style and consistent with
       community character. An example of an inappropriate architectural style color would
       be painting a house blue, purple, or lavender. The following are prohibited for use as
       principle colors: black, primary colors, fluorescent, neon metallic, blue, purple,
       lavender or any other high contrast non-characteristic color. Colors selected must be
       consistent with the community character, which consists of pastel colors. The front,
       sides and back of house are to be only one paint color.
    b. Trim: Trim color shall refer to the color application to any or all building trim
       elements such as eaves, quoins, soffit overhangs, cornices, friezes, fascias, window
       sills, brackets, and gutters (if painted). Trim colors are to be white. Color selected
       must be consistent with the white roof. Note: ONLY quoins are allowed to be
       painted off white. Submit sample for Camino Gardens Association Board approval.
    c. Accent Color shall refer to the color application to any or all building accents such as        shutters, front doors, pedestrian doors and awnings. The following are prohibited for
       use as Accent Colors: Purple, fluorescent, neon or metallic or any other high contrast
       non-characteristic color. Colors selected must be consistent with the community
      character.
7. Stain: In addition to paint, a designer or homeowner may choose to select stain as a color option for a front door only. Stain should be reflective of earth tone colors. Darker colors are permissible to compensate for absorption and fading but must be consistent with the overall community character.
8. Color Test: The Architectural Committee reserves the right to require a 10’ x 10’ color test area to be painted on the subject building prior to color approval. Trim and or Accent Color may also be requested to confirm compatibility.

N. Pools
1. Conform to All State and City Building Codes.
2. Set back of pool/deck to conform to City Code.
3. Provide a screen enclosure and/or fence around pool per City Code.
    Submit two (2) plans of pool for approval.

O. Screened Enclosures
1. The minimum setback for screened enclosures from the rear property line must meet current City code.
2. New screen enclosures are to be domed.
3. Screen enclosure acceptable colors: white, dark bronze and black with coordinating screen. Green screens are not allowed.

P. Landscaping
1 The desired landscaping appearance in Camino Gardens is to be in keeping with the character of the community; that is, to be simple and elegant. The predominant landscape feature is continuous lawn areas punctuated by driveways, sidewalks, and other such features. Accent planting is required at foundation planting around the house. Border planting along walks and circular driveways, hedges at property lines, and mass plantings in courtyards or elsewhere as appropriate to enhance the design of the home is encouraged.
2. The use of native and drought-tolerant plant materials is encouraged.
3. The species listed below are considered to be pest and nuisance plants in South Florida, and their installation is not permitted:
a. Bischofia Javanica                  (Toog Tree)
b. Casuarina Equisetifolia           (Austrailian Pine)
c. Melaleuca Leucadendra         (Punk Tree, Cajeput Tree)
d. Metopium Toxiferum             (Poison Wood)
e. Schinus Terebinthifolius          (Brazilian Pepper Tree)
4. Submit plan of landscape changes over 20% for approval.
5. At waterfront deck improvements provide 5’0” wide landscape area at seawall. Provide 50% of the width of any elevated deck with a landscape hedge/plants/trees. Submit drawing for approval. Balance of 5’0” landscape area to be sod, concrete or pavers.

Q. Hedges
1. The maximum height of hedges shall be 6' (a hedge may exceed this height if the adjoining neighbors enter into an agreement to accept an increase). All heights shall be measured from adjacent natural grade.
2. Hedges shall be planted not less than 24" from the property line or sidewalk. Hedges shall be maintained so as not to intrude upon pedestrians, obstruct sidewalks, or encroach into the neighbor’s yard.

R. Patios/Decks
1. Patios/Decks shall be restricted to hard, permanent dust free surfaces. Concrete,
    concrete pavers, brick pavers and “cool” deck are allowed.
2. Submit color and pattern for approval.
3. Refer to waterfront improvements for other deck requirements.

Submittal Requirements
1. In order to thoroughly evaluate submittals for architectural approval in Camino
    Gardens, the following is a list of the minimum information needed for a Request for
    Architectural Approval:
    a. Site plan illustrating the nature and location of the proposed improvements, including
       dimensions of all proposed structures and walls to property lines.
   b. Schematic landscape plan indicating species proposed, as well as size, location, and
       quantity.
    c. Floor plan and complete set of architect’s signed and sealed drawings for additions
       and extensions.
    d. Exterior elevations of all sides of proposed improvements.
    e. Color sample(s) of paint.
    f. Materials sample(s) for materials such as brick, stone, pavers, roof tile, etc.
    g. Photograph of proposed exterior lights, windows, shutters, doors, etc.
    h. Before or existing photographs of house prior to proposed change.
2. In the event that outside architectural consultation is required, the homeowner will bear the cost of such consultation. No such consultation will be sought without prior notification to and agreement by, the homeowner.
3. Homeowners with an outstanding appearance violation (or other violation such as non-payment of dues) will not be granted approval for architectural modifications until the violation has been corrected.
4. One copy for Camino Gardens Association records and one copy to be returned to homeowner with Architectural Control Committee comments.

These Standards are to assist Camino Garden Association Members and Architectural Control Committee in maintaining the continuity and harmony throughout the Camino Gardens community. Interpretation and implementation of the Standards set forth above are the responsibility of the Architectural Control Committee. Recommendations by the committee are final.

Appendix A
Minimum Property Setbacks

1. Front property line - Building                          25’-0”
2. Side property line - Building                           10’-0”
3. Rear property line - Building                           25’-0”
4. Rear property line @ Seawall - Building         15’-0”
5. Rear Deck - Seawall                                        7’-0”
(7’-0” from Side property line)
6. Rear Pool Enclosure - Seawall                          7’-0”
(7’-0” from Side property line)
7. Rear retaining wall - Seawall                             5’-0”
8. Rear fence - Sewall                                          0’-0”
9. Rear & Side Pool set backs (Land)                 10'-0"
10. Rear Deck set back (Land)                            7’-0”
11. Side Deck set back (Land)                             7’-0”
12. Rear pool set back - Water                   Rear  5’-0”
                                                                  Side  10’-0”

Appendix B
Architectural Review Fee Schedule

1. Additions of two rooms or more                                                    $250.00
2. Additions of one room, garage, etc.                                               $150.00
3. Enclosures of existing roof lines                                                     $100.00
4. Pools - Enclosures                                                                         $ 50.00
5. Painting, Fences, Walls, Doors, Windows, Lights, Landscaping        $ 0.00