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Compliance Standards for Norman Downes Homes Association

Please refer to the City of Duluth standards and codes which may be found at http://www.duluthga net.

Below is a list of approved architectural standards as adopted by the Covenants Compliance Committee for Norman Downes. Vio-

lations may be brought to the attention of the Norman Downes Homes Association Board by accessing the website,

www normandownes.netorwww.normandownes.com and writing a formal letter of complaint to the board, or attending a meeting.

All formal complaints will be reviewed and posted as part of the minutes on the website. Upon investigation, any serious violations

will be first addressed by issuing a letter to the resident asking that the problem be rectified in a timely manner. If no response is

received with 10 days, a second and final request will be issued. If the final request is not responded to within 10 days, the Cove-

nants Compliance Committee may hire contractors to bring the property to within standards. Any expenses incurred may be

charged back to the owner of the property. Hardship and special situations are considered case by case. Most often however, minor

and temporary violations are resolved with a phone call or face-to-face conversation with a member of the Board or Covenants

Compliance Committee.

1. The overall property must be maintained in good repair. No broken or boarded up windows or doors

are permitted at any time. Hanging gutters, damaged shutters and garage doors, and missing siding

and singles must be repaired promptly. Porches and steps must be kept in good repair. All fencing

and gates must be maintained. No peeling, blistered paint or unfinished siding is allowed.

2. Paint colorof homes, fences and outbuildings needs to be attractive. No overly bright, fluorescent, or

garish colors are allowed. Acceptable paint colors are (to be determined).

3. Lawn maintenanceFront andback yards must be mowed and bushes neatly maintained. Curb and

Driveway edging is encouraged. Per the City of Duluth, grass is to be cut on a regular basis and not to

exceed 8 in height.

4. Plastic flowers and containersare not permitted on the front side of the residence.

5. Landscaping & gardensVegetable gardens in excess of 8x8 area are not allowed in thefront yard.

Smaller herb and vegetable gardens are permitted if kept weed free and cultivated to be pleasing to the

eye. No invasive trees or vines may be planted within the subdivision. Plantings on corner lots and at

the entrances must not obscure the vision of drivers seeing pedestrians.

6. TreesRemoval ofhealthytrees over 12 in base diameter must be approved by the Board unless

fallen by natural circumstances. Part of Norman Downes appeal is its mature trees. There may be no

visible tree stumps seen from the front of the home. IMPORTANT: Removal of trees without prior

HOA approval may incur a fine.

7. No decorativefencingin the front yard.

8. Mailboxesshould be made of sturdy material, and easily accessible from the street with numbersclearly marked on the mailbox or curb. (The City of Duluth Police have requested that reflective

numbers be placed on each side of the post or placed on top of the box so they can be easily seen in

the event of an emergency.)

9. Signageis limited to house numbers, plus one for sale or rent sign. Any posted signs within the

neighborhood regarding upcoming events and garage sales etc. must be removed directly after the

event takes place.

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Normans News SUMMER 2012 Edition PAGE 1110. Flags and yard artin the front yard must be tasteful and limited.

11.Recreational and play equipment,including tire swings, swing sets,basketball hoops, and soccer nets

are not allowed in the front yard or on the street in front of the property.

12. Tents and hammocksare not permitted in the front yard.

13.Holiday decorations must be removed within 30 days once a holiday has past. Christmas lights (even

unlit) must not remain on the house year round.

14.Debris and other yard waste,including fallen trees must be disposed of in a timely manner.

15. Dumpstersmay be kept on the premises in the driveway for a period of no longer than 30 days unless a major

renovation project is in operation. No dumpsters may be kept on the street.

16. Any new home additionsmust be submitted for approval in advance by the Covenants Compliance

Committee.

17. Out buildingsmust be submitted for approval in advance by the Covenant Compliance Committee.

18. There is no burning within the City of Duluth of trash, paper etc. Open burning of leaves, tree

branches and limbs associated with storm clean-up is allowed when a fire ban is not in place.

19. Compost pilesare not allowed to be left on the front lawn.

20.Burning of leaves and other yard waste is banned due to the smoke pollution as it poses hazard to

those with allergies and/or breathing problems.

21.Street curbs and rain drains bordering homesare to be kept free of leaves and other debris at all

times.

22.Dog walkersmust carry bags to collect and dispose of their pets droppings from lawns, the street and

parking areas.

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