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Crystal Bay Homeowner Association

Home Construction, Lot Improvements,

and Appearance Guidelines

August 17, 2020

Table of Contents

Contents

Section 1. Introduction ......................................................................................1

Section 2. The Architectural Review Committee (ARC) ......................................1

2.01 Purpose ...................................................................................................1

2.02 Composition ............................................................................................1

2.03 Decision-making. .....................................................................................1

2.04 Approvals.................................................................................................1

2.05 Enforcement and Penalties ......................................................................2

Section 3. New Home Construction ...................................................................2

3.01 Requirements and Restrictions ................................................................2

3.02 Initial Meeting with the ARC ....................................................................6

3.03 Building Plan Submission .........................................................................6

3.04 Plan Review and Approval .......................................................................8

3.05 Construction ............................................................................................9

3.06 Post-Construction .................................................................................. 11

Section 4. Lot Improvements ........................................................................... 12

4.01 Requests and Approval. ......................................................................... 12

4.02 House Exterior ....................................................................................... 13

4.03 Tree Removal......................................................................................... 14

4.04 Outbuildings. ......................................................................................... 14

4.05 Fencing .................................................................................................. 14

4.06 Pools ...................................................................................................... 14

4.07 Hardscape .............................................................................................. 14

4.08 Docks and Seawall ................................................................................. 15

Section 5. Other Standards .............................................................................. 15

5.01 Mailboxes .............................................................................................. 15

5.02 Trash Containers. ................................................................................... 15

5.03 Clotheslines ........................................................................................... 15

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External Antennas and Satellite Dishes .................................................. 15

5.05 Signage. ................................................................................................. 15

Section 6. Maintenance and Appearance ......................................................... 16

6.01 Undeveloped Lots .................................................................................. 16

6.02 Boats, Trailers, Large Trucks, and Heavy Equipment. ............................. 16

6.03 Landscaping ........................................................................................... 16

6.04 Structures .............................................................................................. 16

6.05 Driveways .............................................................................................. 16

6.06 Animals .................................................................................................. 16

Section 7. Revisions ......................................................................................... 17

Enclosures

1 Plan Submission Form ...................................................................................... 1-5

2 Pre-Construction Site Work ..................................................................................1

3 Mailbox Design Guidelines ...................................................................................1

4 For Sale Sign Guidelines .......................................................................................1

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Section 1. Introduction. These guidelines help ensure that new construction or

other lot improvements will blend with our neighborhood values and maintain a

“good neighbor” atmosphere. By requiring lot owners to provide the Architectural

Review Committee (ARC) a set of proposed plans and other information up front

for review, the ARC can identify potential issues and consider alternatives before

any work is begun.

Section 2. The Architectural Review Committee (ARC)

2.01. Purpose. The ARC protects the interest of the Crystal Bay Homeowner

Association (HOA) and individual lot owners by ensuring adherence to the

provisions of the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of Crystal

Bay Subdivision, the

Declaration of Restrictive Covenants of Crystal Bay Subdivision

and these guidelines regarding the improvement and maintenance of member-

owned lots within the community. It accomplishes its purpose by reviewing and

approving all lot improvement plans, overseeing the implementation of the plans,

and monitoring the community’s adherence to provisions and maintenance of its

aesthetics

2.02. Composition.

a. The ARC shall consist of three members, including the Chairperson. The

Chairperson shall be a member of and chosen among the Crystal Bay HOA

Board of Directors (BOD). Committee members must be approved by the

BOD

b. In the event a committee member is recused or unavailable to review a

building plan, a member of the BOD may serve as a temporary replacement.

2.03. Decision-making

a. Each ARC member shall have one vote in all decisions made by the

committee.

b. Decisions will be made by a majority vote of the committee members.

c. ARC decisions are wholly separate from and independent of the BOD.

2.04. Approvals

a. The plan or request review process may take up to thirty (30) days, and you

will receive written notice of approval, requests for additional information,

suggestions for changes, or rejection.

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b. All approvals (or denials) will be conveyed via letter or email and be signed

by two (2) Members of the ARC.

c. ARC decisions may be appealed in writing to the BOD.

2.05. Enforcement and Penalties.

a. Enforcement of these guidelines shall be by proceedings at law or in equity

against the person or persons violating or attempting to violate any

provisions, either by restrain violation or to recover damages. In the event it

is necessary to enforce these guidelines by appropriate legal or equitable

proceedings, the party or parties violating or attempting to violate the same

shall be liable for the cost of such proceedings including reasonable

attorneys’ fee.

b. The ARC makes recommendations on enforcement and penalties for

noncompliance with these guidelines and the HOA covenants to the BOD to

carry out and enforce

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, including:

Withholding tree and road bonds,

Additional fees and fines,

Placing liens on the lot,

Undoing the noncompliant improvement.

Section 3. New Home Construction

3.01. Requirements and Restrictions

a. South Carolina and Laurens County. Plans and construction shall comply

with all state and county laws, regulations, codes, permit conditions, and

ordinances.

b. Crystal Bay Homeowners Association. Plans and construction shall comply

with the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions of Crystal

Bay Subdivision, Declaration of Restrictive Covenants of Crystal Bay

Subdivision, and these guidelines, including

Lots shall be used for residential purposes only, and no structures shall

be erected, placed, altered, or permitted to remain on any lot other than

one detached, single family dwelling and related structures incidental to

residential use of the lot, such as garages and boat houses which otherwise

comply with these restrictions

Construction of new residential buildings only shall be permitted, it being

the intent to prohibit the moving of any existing building or portion thereof

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on to a lot and remodeling or converting the same into a dwelling unit in

this subdivision

More than one lot (with the same owner) may be combined to form one

or more lots with written consent of the BOD. Upon combination of the

lots, the building line requirements prescribed in paragraph 3.01.b.(9)

below shall apply. The resulting building site and structures erected must

otherwise comply with these restrictions and the new property line of the

site shall be used to compute the setback lines

The use of a single-family dwelling within Crystal Bay as a vacation rental

home is inconsistent with the plain language of the restrictive covenants

that expressly limit the use of property to residential purposes and is

therefore prohibited. Use of a single-family dwelling as a vacation rental

home would constitute a commercial-type operation. This provision does

not exclude the rental of any single-family dwelling for residential

purposes

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No trailer, truck, van, mobile home, tent, camper, barn, garage or other

outbuilding or temporary structure parked or erected on lots shall at any

time be used as a residence, temporarily or permanently, nor shall any

structure of a temporary character be used as a residence. Modular homes

are permissible if approved by the ARC

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House Size

(a) Waterfront Lots. Each single-family dwelling on the waterfront shall

have an enclosed, heated living area (exclusive of open porches,

garages, and other unheated spaces) not less than One Thousand

Eight Hundred (1800) square feet, regardless of the number of

stories. A minimum of 1,400 square feet must be above ground.

(b) Water access/off-water access/off-water lots. Each single-family

dwelling not on the waterfront shall have One Thousand Five

Hundred Fifty (1550) square feet, regardless of the number of

stories. A minimum of 1,200 square feet must be above ground.

feet two (2) car garage.

Exterior

(a) The ARC has the responsibility to ensure that the community have a

consistent streetscape and quality of design (façade, material, etc.).

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(b) In order to maintain a “planned look” for the community and

preserve the aesthetic integrity of the community, the ARC may at

times place a temporary moratorium on any particular style of design

until the community is brought back into balance. This would rarely

be the case, but the ARC reserves the right to reject any house plans

not acceptable to this provision.

home front face the lake must make architectural enhancements to

the street side of the home to present an aesthetically acceptable

streetscape, or curb appeal from the road and neighboring

properties.

(d) Solid brick, stone-covered block, stucco covered, or other similar

finish foundations are required. Asbestos shingles, aluminum siding,

imitation brick or stone-roll siding, exposed concrete and concrete

block, imitation asphalt brick siding, imitation asphalt stone siding,

tar paper are prohibited

Roof

(a) The roof pitch over the main structure should be no less than 8/12

with no less than a 12” overhang.

(b) Architectural shingles are required unless substitute materials are

otherwise approved.

House Location. To the extent practical and within the bounds of the

setback requirements, the house should be centered between the side

property lines and align as much as possible with houses on the adjacent

properties.

(a) Setbacks

. All structures shall meet the setback requirements as set

forth in the recorded plat, deed restrictions, homeowners

association documentation and governmental regulations and

guidelines.

1 Street. 50 feet from the street

2 Side. 10 feet from side property lines, except they shall be at

least 20 feet from the side of the property line abutting a side street.

3 Lake. 50 feet along the 440-foot elevation contour line.

(b) Easements

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. 10 feet along the lot lines of all lots, except 20 feet

along rear property lines for all lots that do not adjoin other lots or

properties within Crystal Bay, for installation, repair, replacement, and

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maintenance of utilities, including the right to keep said easements free

and clear of all obstructions.

1 The ARC may approve deviations from the setback requirements

upon written application of an individual lot owner if, for reasons

of topography or well or septic approvals, strict compliance

creates a hardship

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. Any approved deviations shall be specified

in the final approval letter from the ARC (paragraph 3.04(d)).

2 Application must describe in detail the specific reasons and

hardship for any requested deviations from the requirement and

restrictions in paragraph 3.01(b), as well as demonstrate that no

other viable alternatives (meeting setback requirements) exist.

3 ARC will solicit input from other lot owners and will obtain

written agreement from the adjacent property owners before

approving any deviations from the requirements.

Driveways. All driveways and driveway extensions must be finished in

concrete, asphalt, pavers, or other suitable and approved material. Shared

driveways are discouraged, special exceptions will be reviewed based on

the best interest of the community.

Tree removal.

(a) Except within the building site or within 20 feet of the main dwelling,

no trees of any kind in excess of 6 inches in diameter at ground level

may be removed from any lot without prior approval of the ARC

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Removal of trees is also normally authorized for the driveway, the

septic leach field, and any tree less than 6 inches in diameter. Any

additional trees must be specifically authorized by the ARC

(paragraph 3.04.c.(3)). The ARC decision to deny tree removal should

be based upon the need to maintain the planned natural look of the

community.

(b) Clearcutting is strictly prohibited. For purposes of these guidelines,

clearcutting occurs when most or all trees on a lot or a significant

portion of a lot are uniformly cut down.

(d) The penalty for unauthorized tree removal is loss of bond and a fine

of $1,000, plus $250 per unauthorized tree removed.

Preconstruction photographs submitted with the building plans will

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be used to determine the number of unauthorized trees removed.

Drainage. The Rule of Law in South Carolina is a landowner may,

consistent county and state regulations, reroute water in any fashion he

desires within the boundary of his property, provided that he continues to

allow water that has been entering the property to continue to enter in the

same location and quantities, and also provided that he continues to allow

the water to exit in the same location and in approximately the same

quantities as prior to the modifications. In the event of any impact to

adjacent properties, including the lake; affected property owners,

Greenwood Lake Management must provide written agreement. Lot

owners must take all necessary actions to prevent soil runoff into the lake

via the drainage.

3.02. Initial Meeting with the ARC. An initial meeting with the ARC is required

prior to the submission of plans and any site work to assure a complete

understanding of all requirements and lot owner’s desires and needs.

3.03. Building Plan Submission

a. Fees and Bonds.

Plan Review Fee. A fee of $350 (check made payable to the Crystal Bay

Homeowners Association) is to accompany one (1) full set of building plans

submitted for review. If, after obtaining approval, you change the

configuration of the original submitted plans, you must submit the new or

revised plans for ARC review. No additional review fee is required.

Road Bond. A $1,500 Road Bond is required when the house plans are

submitted; $500 of which is subject to refund if no damage to the roads

and road shoulders has occurred during the pre-construction and

construction process and the condition of the road and shoulders are the

same as they were prior to the commencement of clearing and building.

Lot owners are responsible for the cost of all repair of damage done to

roads and/or road shoulders. The cost of such repair can easily exceed

your road bond. While it can be in lot owner’s contract with their builder

requiring the builder place the bonds and be responsible for the actions of

all his contractors and subcontractors, ultimate responsibility for repair

remains with the lot owner.

Tree Bond. A $l,000 Land Clearing/Tree Bond is required when plans are

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submitted. This Bond is refundable subject to adherence to the tree

removal provisions (paragraphs 3.01.b.(11) and 3.04.c.(3)).

b. Building Plan Package. A complete (submission form with all attachments)

building plan package, using the plan submission form at Enclosure 1, will be

submitted to the ARC for review and approval before beginning construction

activity. The package may be mailed (Crystal Bay, P.O. Box 428, Cross Hill, SC

29332) or hand carried to the ARC (contact the HOA Secretary for delivery

information). The lot owner and the contractor must read and understand

Pre-Construction Site Work document at Enclosure 2. The following

Information is to be provided with the building plans when submitted:

Name, address, phone number and e-mail address of owner.

Date (month/year) construction is planned to start.

Name, address, phone number and e-mail address of builder or general

contractor.

c. Attachments to the building plans

House Architectural Drawings. One copy (at least 17” x 28”) of a full set

of house plans, including the floor plans (for each floor), roof pitch, and

front, rear, and side elevations.

Exterior Materials. A description, photographs, or samples of all exterior

materials (paint color, siding materials, roofing type/color, etc.) must be

attached to the building plan submission form.

Photographs. Building plan package shall include:

(a) Photographs of the entire road, road shoulders and ditches in front

of the lot and across the street from the lot to show the condition of

the road, road shoulders and ditches prior to clearing or

commencement of any construction.

(b) Several photographs taken from the roadside and several

photographs taken from the approximate center of the lot, facing

toward the rear of the lot or toward the lakeside of the lot and

showing the entire width of the lot’s vegetation and trees.

the lot showing the entire width of the lot along the shoreline and of

vegetation and trees.

Lot Survey Diagram. Site plan (drawn to scale) must be submitted

showing location of house, driveway, walkways, well, septic field, repair

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area (if applicable), setbacks, and distances from property lines

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Landscaping Plan. A diagram showing the planned location of trees and

shrubbery, areas and types of grass and mulch, and hardscape e.g. patios,

outdoor fireplace/pit, walls, etc.

Contractor’s License and Laurens County Building Permit. The lot owner

will provide the ARC a copy of the Contractor’s license and a copy of the

Laurens County Building Permit (as applicable).

3.04. Plan Review and Approval

a. Process. The ARC review and approval of the plans for new home

construction will be accomplished in two steps, house design and lot design.

Both steps must be completed before final approval of the building plans

and lot clearing begins. The ARC must complete its review within 30 days of

receiving the building plans. If no action is taken by the ARC within thirty

(30) days after plans are submitted to it, the owner may proceed to build

without approval

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b. House Design.

Review. The ARC will review the building plan submission package to

ensure the house design comports with the requirements in paragraphs

3.01.b.(6)-(8).

Approval. The ARC will notify the lot owner or their representative of

house design approval and schedule the onsite survey.

c. Lot Design. No structure requiring a Laurens County Building Permit may be

placed in violation of the setback requirements of either the County or these

guidelines. The ARC will normally restrict the location of any structure to a

location which respects setback requirements. The fact that the lot owner

has received a “variance” from Laurens County in no way obligates the ARC

to consider that variance in its decision to approve or deny the building plan.

In its decisions, the ARC shall consider all aspects of the structure under

application, taking into consideration the various lines of sight from

neighboring lots, available space, configuration and landscaping of the lot

itself, or other conditions likely to be brought about by the structure which

may limit the neighbors' enjoyment of the overall community landscape.

Lot Design Onsite Survey. Once house design is approved and before

clearing begins, the ARC shall conduct an onsite review to ensure

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compliance with the requirements in paragraphs 3.01.b.(9)-(12).

(a) House footprint. Prior to ARC onsite survey, the lot owner or builder

shall stake out the house location on the property to assess compliance

with setback and alignment requirements.

(b) The general “on the ground” locations of the driveway, well,

wastewater system (septic tanks and wastewater infiltration trenches),

other hardscape improvements (e.g. patios, decks, fire pits, etc.) must be

identified.

identified and marked (e.g. with tape, ribbon, chalk, paint, etc.) trees for

removal that are in addition to those authorized under the provision in

paragraph 3.01.b.(11).

(d) Drainage. Identify the location of any planned changes to the

drainage within the lot property lines.

Approval. Following the onsite review, the ARC will notify the lot owner

or their representative of lot design approval.

d. Final Approval. Upon completion of the house and lot designs reviews, the

ARC, pursuit to paragraph 2.04, will notify the lot owner or their

representatives of its final approval of the building plan. At which time,

construction activities may commence.

e. Post-Approval Modifications. Once final approval is granted any proposed

changes or modifications to the house or lot design prior to or during

construction must be submitted to and approved by the ARC before they are

implemented.

f. Homeowner should get appropriate insurance coverage for any contractor

doing work for them. If the Crystal Bay Homeowners Association (HOA) is

brought into any legal action by their contractor, it will pursue the

homeowner to reimburse the community for all incurred expenses.

3.05. Construction. The lot owners must notify the ARC of the date construction

commences.

a. Site Preparation

Pre-construction. Before building plan package submission, lot owners

may undertake some limited and specific actions (i.e. drainage

improvement, etc.) to prepare the site for construction. Plans for such

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improvements must be submitted and approved by the ARC pursuant to

paragraph 4.01 before implementation. Depending on the nature of the

improvements, the lot owner may be required to pay the road and tree

bonds (paragraph 3.02.a.(2)-(3) and provide “before” photographs

(paragraph 3.03.c.(3). Such actions will not count towards the

requirements to complete house construction within a year (paragraph

3.05.e.

Lot Preparation

(a) Upon final building plan approval, authorized trees (paragraphs

3.01.b.(11) and 3.04.c.(3)) may be removed.

(b) If site preparation and/or tree clearing is to take place more than 3

months prior to beginning of construction, the property is to be

cleared of all debris, graded, and seeded to prevent erosion.

Construction Driveway.

(a) The lot owner is required to place and maintain a stone construction

driveway and road shoulder protection to avoid damage to the road

system and shoulders during site preparation and clearing, as well as

construction.

(b) Where a culvert is required for surface water drainage, the driveway

is to be placed over galvanized steel, double wall plastic or concrete

pipe at the roadside to allow all normal roadway and shoulder

drainage.

shoulders.

(d) There is to be no unloading of equipment or materials from the road

or road shoulder. Materials must be delivered to a central staging

area on the lot.

(e) Lot owners are responsible for repair or damage done to roads

and/or road shoulders, including all associated costs. The cost of

such repair can exceed the road bond.

Runoff Prevention. Silt fencing and other abatement efforts are required

to prevent runoff from depositing silt in the lake, or on neighboring

properties.

b. Construction Debris Container. A construction debris container, located and

maintained on the lot, is required during construction to contain all

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construction and builders refuse.

c. Site Upkeep

Debris. The lot appearance must be maintained throughout the

construction process and remain free of debris and trash. It is an

obligation of the property owner and builder to not have building and

construction debris, or litter, be an obvious detraction for others in the

community.

Construction Trailer. Subject to written ARC approval, a temporary

construction shelter or trailer may be located on the lot. The ARC approval

will include the length of time and location where the shelter or trailer may

remain on the lot

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Heavy Equipment. Heavy equipment (i.e. excavators, bulldozers,

backhoes, skid steers, etc.) or vehicles shall not remain on the lot when not

used to support construction for periods greater than a week. Storage of

such equipment and vehicles on the lot is prohibited.

d. Gas and Oil Tanks. All gas and oil tanks placed on the property must be

buried or screened in such a manner as to not be an obvious detraction

from all sides of your home

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e. Onsite Review. During construction, ARC members will conduct periodic

onsite reviews to ensure compliance with these guidelines and adherence to

the approved building plans.

f. Completion. The exterior of all houses must be completed within one (1)

year of the date of commencement of construction

3.06. Post-Construction

a. Construction Materials and Debris. Portable toilet, construction debris

container, etc. must be removed from the site within 30 days after

construction is completed, or when occupancy takes place, whichever

occurs first.

b. Landscaping. Landscaping (shrubbery around house, seeding or sodding of

non-wooded areas, etc.) must be completed within 120 days of completion

of construction, or when occupancy takes place, whichever occurs first.

c. Inspection. Upon final completion of home construction, landscaping,

proper installation of driveway culvert, completion of driveway, installation

of approved mailbox and other final requirements, the homeowners should

request a post-construction Inspection from the ARC. If there is no damage

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to the roads or road shoulders (using the photographs submitted with

Building Plan Package as a guide) or unauthorized trees removed, the

refundable portion of the road and tree bonds will be refunded. A check will

be made out by the Treasurer when the ARC forwards the request.

Section 4. Lot Improvements. No building, fence, wall, pool, outbuilding,

driveway, or any other accessory feature to the dwelling or any other structure

upon any lot shall be commenced, erected, placed, maintained or altered on any

lot or combination of contiguous lots until the complete construction plans are

approved in writing by the ARC. The ARC refusal or approval of plans may be based

upon purely aesthetic considerations, which in its sole discretion the ARC shall

deem sufficient, but approval shall not unreasonably be withheld

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. This includes

the removal of trees, installation of swimming pools, outbuildings, major changes

to landscaping such as the addition of or modifications to patios, sidewalks,

driveways, and house additions, etc. There is to be no parking of autos, trucks, or

equipment on the road shoulders. There is to be no unloading of equipment or

materials from the road or road shoulder. Materials must be delivered to a central

staging area on the lot.

4.01. Requests and Approval.

a. Meeting with ARC. An onsite meeting with the ARC is required prior to the

submission of improvement, modification, or tree removal requests and any

site work to assure a complete understanding of all requirements and lot

owner’s desires and needs.

b. Request. A plan detailing any planned lot improvement or modification shall

be submitted to the ARC and approval obtained prior to beginning

construction.

The request must include a description of planned improvement or

modification desired giving full details or purpose and/or reason, type and

color of materials to be used, and location on the property:

If the request is for a change in color, attach a sample and model number

of the paint or stain color.

If the request is for a structural change, outbuilding, fencing, pool, etc.,

attach a sketch or an architectural plan. The ARC encourages you to also

attach an annotated copy of your lot survey showing where the

improvement is being made.

Request should include photographs, site layout, and architectural

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drawings needed to detail the planned improvement or modification. A

fee will not be required for this review. One copy of all plans and related

data shall be furnished to the ARC for its records.

c. Construction Performance Bonds. Modifications that require several days of

construction may require a construction road bond (if heavy equipment is to

be employed), portable toilet, silt fencing and dumpster for the duration of

the project. The road bond in the amount of $500.00 for this additional

construction would be refundable if there is no damage to the road or road

shoulders. Lot owners are responsible for repair or damage done to roads

and/or road shoulders. The cost of such repair can easily exceed your road

bond. The ARC will determine if any or all the above would be required.

d. Approval. If no action is taken by the ARC within thirty (30) days after plans

are submitted to it, the owner may proceed to build without approval.

4.02. House Exterior

a. Changing the color scheme, appearance and style of an existing house

including shutters. trim, gutters, and screen, storm and exterior doors

requires ARC approval.

b. Replacement windows differing in style and size from the original require

ARC approval.

c. Roofs may be replaced with an architectural grade or style roof in a similar

color without ARC approval. Significant changes in color i.e., using a

different color not just a change in the color shade, require ARC approval.

d. Addition to the house (i.e., garage, room, and other additions)

Any additions require ARC approval.

Any proposed addition to an existing house shall have the outside walls

constructed of the same material as the existing house including doors,

windows, trim and roofing material. The color scheme of the outside walls,

doors, windows, trim and roofing materials shall match the existing house.

e. The roofing lines of any proposed addition shall be compatible with the

existing house.

f. Porches and decks.

Porches and decks, including modifications to or replacement of existing

porches and decks, not installed as part of the original house plans require

ARC approval.

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Porches and/or decks proposed by a lot owner shall be built from

redwood, cedar or pressure treated wood with natural finishes. Synthetic

building materials, such as TREX, are acceptable.

Prefabricated porches shall have the same color scheme or be

compatible to the existing house color scheme.

A porch shall have a roof line compatible with the existing house.

4.03. Tree Removal. Except within 20 feet of the main dwelling, no trees of any

kind greater than 6 inches in diameter at ground level may be removed from any

lot without prior approval of the ARC

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4.04. Outbuildings.

a. Outbuildings shall not be located between the house and the street.

b. Outbuildings made from sheet metal material shall not be permitted.

c. Outbuildings will normally have the same color scheme as the existing house

including trim and roofing material.

4.05. Fencing

a. Visible fencing may be approved by the ARC if it is found to enhance the

aesthetic integrity of the community. A description of the fencing height,

size, and placement on your lot, including samples of material or pictorial

brochures, must be provided to the ARC for their review and approval prior

to any fence construction.

b. Chain-link fence has been determined to be aesthetically unacceptable and

is, therefore, prohibited.

c. Dog lots are prohibited. A dog lot is defined as any separate or standalone

fenced in area, cage, or pen, regardless of shape or size, that is constructed

or used for the sole purpose of containing or housing dogs or any animals.

d. Nonvisible animal fencing (e.g. radio frequency, wireless, buried cable, etc.)

is allowed.

4.06. Pools

a. Installing a pool requires ARC approval.

b. There shall be no above-ground swimming pools unless approved by the

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4.07. Hardscape.

a. Hardscape improvements including walls, patios, outdoor fireplaces/pits,

outdoor kitchen, permanent grills/ovens, etc. and materials of construction

require ARC approval.

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b. Additions to the driveway and walkways require ARC approval and shall be

composed of concrete, asphalt, pavers, etc.

c. Outdoor lighting (i.e. streetlights, light strings, spotlights, etc. should not

adversely impact adjoining property owners.

4.08. Docks, Seawalls and Boat Ramps. All encroachments

, i.e. docks, seawalls,

and boat ramps, require Greenwood County Lake Management Department, 864-

943-2648, approval. The ARC would appreciate a copy of the county approved

dock plan and approval letter or permit for our records.

4.09. Completion. The normal period of completion time for outbuildings or other

improvements shall be presumed to be four (4) months

xxiv

Section 5. Other Standards

5.01. Mailboxes. There is a community-wide standard for roadside mailboxes.

Mailboxes must be consistent the guidelines at Enclosure 3. Mailboxes must be

installed according to the U.S. Postal Regulations.

5.02. Trash Containers.

a. All trash, garbage, or other wastes shall be kept in sanitary containers

xxv

b. Garbage and trash containers must be kept screened or maintained in such

a manner as to not be an obvious detraction from all sides of your home.

5.03. Clotheslines. No outside clotheslines shall be permitted

xxvi

5.04. External Antennas and Satellite Dishes. Antenna and satellite dishes must be

screened or mounted in such a manner as to not be an obvious detraction from all

sides of your home. Free standing towers or antennas are not permitted. If such a

device is required, plans of materials, placement, purpose, etc. may be submitted

to the ARC and they will review for approval as an ‘exception’.

5.05. Signage.

a. No commercial billboards or signs of any description shall be displayed upon

any lot except for those approved by the ARC

xxvii

b. Any ‘For Sale’ or “For Rent’ signs must be displayed at the wood line or at

least 30’ back off the roadside and adhere to the guidelines at Enclosure 4.

Similar signs may be placed at your waterfront when advertising waterfront

property.

An encroachment Is anything which extends from lake front property into the lakebed onto Greenwood County

property. (Greenwood County Lake Management website)

Crystal Bay Homeowner Association Home Construction, Lot Improvements,

and Appearance Guidelines

Section 6. Maintenance and Appearance

6.01. Undeveloped Lots. Lots will be free of trash and debris. Easements must

remain accessible and roadside easement will be maintained in good repair and

appearance. Clearing of underbrush and removal of trees less than 6” in diameter

is authorized.

6.02. Boats, Trailers, Large Trucks, and Heavy Equipment

xxviii

a. Unless located within enclosed garages, no boat or boat trailer, travel trailer,

motor home, tractor trailer truck or any other such vehicle shall be kept or

maintained or located upon any lot for greater than five days without prior

ARC approval.

b. No automobiles that are disabled or under repair shall be kept on any lot

unless located within enclosed garages.

c. Unlicensed automobiles, including antique cars, must be stored within a

garage.

d. Large trucks (e.g. non-passenger vehicle larger than a pick-up truck) shall not

be parked on a regular basis within the subdivision.

e. Heavy equipment (i.e. earthmovers, excavators, bulldozers, backhoes, skid

steers, etc.) or vehicles shall not remain on the lot when not used to support

construction or lot improvements. Storage of such equipment and vehicles

on the lot is prohibited.

f. Any vehicle or boat having a height greater than 8 feet stored with the

HOA’s storage lot should be parked along the perimeter fence to avoid blind

spots and provide maximum security camera coverage of storage lot.

6.03. Landscaping. Lawns, trees, and shrubbery should be kept mowed, dead

branches removed, and neatly trimmed.

6.04. Structures. All structures, including siding, trim, paint, roofs, etc., must be

maintained in good repair.

6.05. Driveways. Driveways must be maintained in good condition. Large cracks

and crumbling surfaces within view of the street shall be repaired.

6.06. Animals

xxix

a. No animals or poultry of any kind may be kept or maintained on any lot,

except a reasonable number of dogs, cats, and other indoor household pets.

b. Each owner must see to it that all dogs are kept on the owner’s property.

c. The HOA may have strays and dogs that are not leashed and found off their

owner’s lot picked up by governmental authorities.

Crystal Bay Homeowner Association Home Construction, Lot Improvements,

and Appearance Guidelines

Section 7. Revisions.

Enclosures (as stated)

Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions of Crystal Bay Subdivision, Article V, paragraph (a)

Crystal Bay Homeowner Association Home Construction, Lot Improvements,

and Appearance Guidelines

Ibid, paragraph (b)

iii

By-Laws of Crystal Bay II Homeowners Association, April 22, 2017, Article VIII, Section 2(j)

Declaration of Restrictive Covenants of Crystal Bay Subdivision, General Use Restrictions, paragraph 1

Ibid, paragraph 8

Ibid, paragraph 4

vii

Crystal Bay Board of Directors Position Statement: Vacation Rental, February 13, 2013

viii

Declaration of Restrictive Covenants of Crystal Bay Subdivision, General Use Restrictions, paragraph 10

Ibid, paragraph 2

Ibid, paragraph 12

Ibid, paragraph 3

xii

Ibid, paragraph 16

xiii

Ibid, paragraph 3

xiv

Ibid, paragraph 21

Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions of Crystal Bay Subdivision, Article V, paragraph (c)

xvi

Declaration of Restrictive Covenants of Crystal Bay Subdivision, General Use Restrictions, paragraph 11

xvii

Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions of Crystal Bay Subdivision, Article V, paragraph (e)

xviii

Ibid, paragraph 10

xix

Ibid, paragraph 14

Ibid, paragraph 9

xxi

Ibid, paragraph 7

xxii

Ibid, paragraph 21

xxiii

Ibid, paragraph 14

xxiv

Ibid, paragraph 9

xxv

Ibid, paragraph 15

xxvi

Ibid, paragraph 18

xxvii

Ibid, paragraph 20

xxviii

Ibid, paragraph 19

xxix

Ibid, paragraph 14

Building Plan Submission Form (08/17/2020) Page 1 of 5

CRYSTAL BAY, P. O. BOX 428, CROSS HILL, SC 29332

“PLAN SUBMISSION FORM”

Lot # _________ Date plans submitted: ______________

OWNER ____________________________________________________________

CURRENT ADDRESS __________________________________________________

CITY/STATE/ZIP ______________________________________________________

HOME PHONE ________________________ WORK PHONE __________________

CELL/PAGER _______________EMAIL: ___________________

HEATED SQ. FOOT REQUIRED 1,800 sq. ft. waterfront/1,550 sq. ft. off water

HEATED SQ. FOOT SUBMITTED ____________________

BUILDER: ___________________________________________________________

ADDRESS: __________________________________________________________

CITY/STATE/ZIP ______________________________________________________

PHONE: _________________ CELL/PAGER _______________EMAIL: ___________________

PLAN NAME AND NUMBER ____________________________________________________

No clearing, grading or construction should commence BEFORE written approval is obtained.

Once house plans are approved, the foundation must be staked out and an inspection ordered

and approval of location prior to final approval of the building plans. Please contact the CB

Homeowners Association for this inspection. This inspection does not preclude a land survey,

local and state required permits and approvals.

ALL ITEMS ON THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED. The Architectural Review fee, Road Bond,

Land Clearing/Tree Bond and all other related fees must be paid, and Homeowner Association

dues must be current before approval of any plans is given.

You must submit photographs of the entire road, road shoulders and ditches in front of the lot

and across the street from the lot to show the condition of the road, road shoulders and ditches

prior to clearing or commencement of any construction.

You must submit several photographs taken from the roadside, and several photographs taken

from the approximate center of the lot, facing the rear of the lot or toward the lakeside of the

lot, showing the entire width of the lot of the vegetation and trees.

If you own a waterfront lot, please take several photographs from the lake side toward the lot

showing the entire width of the lot along the shoreline and of vegetation and trees.

Building Plan Submission Form (08/17/2020) Page 2 of 5

HEATED SQ. FT. 1st Floor ____________________

(To be completed) 2nd Floor ____________________

Basement ___________________

Other _______________________

Total _______________________

EXTERIOR FINISH: (circle all that apply) Brick Stone Stucco Siding Other _______

EXTERIOR MATERIALS (Specify Manufacturer, Product name and color)

Brick ___________________________________________ Color________________________

SIDING _________________________________________ Color ________________________

ROOF__________________________________________ Color ________________________

(architectural shingles required)

TRIM _________________________________________ Color _________________________

DOORS/SHUTTERS _____________________________ Color_________________________

DRIVEWAY AND WALKWAYS____________________________________________________

OTHER:______________________________________________________________________

GARAGE REQUIRED: 2 car garage, 480 square feet minimum

GARAGE SUBMITTED ATTACHED OR DETACHED ____________SQ FOOTAGE________________

FIREPLACE: YES NO Quantity _______CHIMNEY: Type of material________________

OPEN DECK: YES NO Quantity _____________ Total Sq. Ft. ______________________

COVERED PORCH: YES NO Quantity ________ Total Sq. Ft. ______________________

House plans must include elevations, floor plans and roof pitch.

Site plan (drawn to scale) must be submitted showing location of house, driveway, walkways,

well, septic field, repair area (if applicable), including distances from property lines.

A Landscaping Plan must be submitted prior to commencement of any clearing, grading or

construction of any nature.

County Building Permit Number/Date: _____________________________________

Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal System Permit

Number/Date:_______________________________________________

Building Plan Submission Form (08/17/2020) Page 3 of 5

A fee of $350 must accompany one set of house plans submitted for review. This set of plans

will be retained for future use. Plans need to be sent to Crystal Bay Homeowners Association at

P. O. Box 428, Cross Hill, SC 29332. NOTE: Plan Package must include a completed Plan

Submission Form, one full set of the proposed house plans, (including elevations, floor plans

and roof pitch), site plan, to scale, showing house placement including distances from property

lines, driveways, walkways, septic and well placement, and a landscaping plan showing plants,

shrubs, decks, fencing, etc. Materials and colors used for the exterior of the above must be

approved.

CHECK # _____________ DATE:___________ PAID BY: ____________________________

It is a requirement that you, and your builder, provide protection for the Crystal Bay roads and

road shoulders. Installation of shoulder barrier at the roadway in front of the lot to protect the

road shoulders during construction must be installed. You must also provide and maintain a

construction driveway that is substantial and will protect the roads and shoulders from damage

and excessive mud and clay.

A check from the Builder or Owner, made payable to the Crystal Bay Homeowners Association

in the amount of $1,500. is required for the Road Bond. Five hundred dollars ($500.) of this

amount is refundable upon completion of the home construction, if road pavement and road

shoulders near and in front of the subject lot are maintained throughout the construction

process, and are in the same good condition as when construction began (and in addition to

other conditions as outlined below).

CHECK# _____________ DATE:__________ PAID BY: ______________________________

It is a requirement that you, and your builder, have read and understand the policies regarding

clearing and tree removal. No trees greater than six inches (6”) at the base may be removed

without prior approval by the Architectural Review Committee other than those trees within

the building site and an area not to exceed twenty feet (20’) from the exterior of the building.

Those trees located in the driveway area and septic leach field may also be removed.

A check from the Builder or Owner, made payable to the Crystal Bay Homeowners Association,

in the amount of $1,000. is required for the Land Clearing/Tree Bond. This amount is refundable

if the Covenants regarding tree removal are adhered to (penalty is loss of Bond, plus a $l,000.

fine, plus $250. per tree for each unauthorized tree removed).

CHECK# ______________ DATE:_________ PAID BY: ______________________________

NOTES:

No clearing, earthmoving or construction of any nature should be done that could damage the

approved septic and repair area. Check with the county health department prior to any

construction.

The property owner is responsible for placing and maintaining a stone driveway to facilitate the

delivery and distribution of building materials at a centralized staging area on the subject lot.

Building Plan Submission Form (08/17/2020) Page 4 of 5

Galvanized steel, double wall plastic or concrete pipe is required for a driveway culvert when

needed to facilitate natural drainage. No materials of any nature are to be unloaded or stored

in the road or shoulder. This driveway is to be used before and during construction to minimize

damage to the roads and shoulders of the roads caused by the repeated parking of vehicles,

heavy equipment and trucks. During construction and after completion of construction, a

Crystal Bay Homeowners Association representative will inspect the roads and road shoulders

near and in front of the subject property. The owner will be responsible for any necessary

repairs.

Upon final completion of home construction, landscaping, proper installation of galvanized

steel, double-wall plastic or concrete pipe driveway culvert, paving of driveway as approved,

and the installation of the approved mailbox, the homeowner should request an inspection

from the Crystal Bay Architectural Review Committee. All construction must be completed

before requests for your refundable portion of the Road Bond is made.

__________________________________ _____________________________________

Signature of Person submitting plans Person submitting plans (please print)

PLANS RECEIVED BY: ________________________________ DATE: __________________

Please contact CRYSTAL BAY HOA at the above address if there are any questions regarding

the information contained in this Plan Submission Form.

Important: Please complete the “Checklist” which follows:

Building Plan Submission Form (08/17/2020) Page 5 of 5

PLAN PACKAGE CHECKLIST

The following checklist is a breakdown of all items which must be submitted to constitute “A

Complete Plan Submission Package” for the Architectural Review Process to begin:

1. ______ One (1) Complete set of house plans.

2. ______ Completed & signed Plan Submission Form.

3. ______ Road Bond $1,500.

4. ______ Architectural Review Fee $350.

5. ______ Land Clearing/Tree Bond $1,000.

6. ______ Pictures of road, shoulders, and lot (front & rear).

7. ______ Copy of South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC)

issued Permit to Construct Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal System.

8. ______ Detailed and dimensioned site plan to scale. (You may wish to have your surveyor

prepare this for you.)

9. ______ Landscape Design Plan.

10. Color Samples (Manufacturer’s color brochure will be acceptable in place of actual material,

unless otherwise requested for purpose of clarification.)

______ Siding Material

______ Architectural Roofing Shingles

Owner’s Statement: I have read and understand the following documents: Pre-Construction

Site Work, Crystal Bay Homeowner Association Home Construction, Lot Improvements, and

Appearance Guidelines, and the Plan Submission Form.

_________________________________ _________________________

Signature of Owner Date

General Contractor’s Statement: I have read and understand the following documents: Pre-

Construction Site Work, Crystal Bay Homeowner Association Home Construction, Lot

Improvements, and Appearance Guidelines, and the Plan Submission Form.

__________________________________ ________________________

Signature of Contractor Date

Building Plan Submission Form (08/17/2020) Page 1 of 2

PRE-CONSTRUCTION SITE WORK

The Homeowners Assoc. and your volunteer BOD in no way wishes to limit your use and

enjoyment of your property here at Crystal Bay; however, as you know, this is a restricted

community and we (the BOD) are charged with upholding these restrictive covenants which are

a condition of ownership in a controlled community such as ours. We believe that you will find

us willing and fair to work with, especially if the Crystal Bay Homeowner Association Home

Construction, Lot Improvements, and Appearance Guidelines and order of procedures are

followed. This will make things run smoother for all of us. Please plan ahead.

SEPTIC SYSTEM Location and Permit. This is one of the first and most important permits to

obtain as it may affect, limit, or dictate the location of your driveway, home or garage. Permits

are issued by South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Greenwood

County office. Their phone number is (864) 227-5915. This permit is critical before any site work

is planned or started.

A STONE CONSTRUCTION DRIVEWAY (with approved culvert pipe, where needed to facilitate

drainage) and a Road Bond and a Land Clearing/Tree bond are Required before any major site

work can begin, before any construction vehicles or equipment of any kind could damage the

road edges, the road shoulders and/or the grass areas. Please remember that these areas

represent the community’s greatest maintenance costs.

CLEARING OF BRUSH or small trees (under 6” at ground level) by hand is permitted and no

architectural review is needed; however, cleanup is required.

RETAINING WALLS & DOCKS require pre-approval by Greenwood County Engineering Dept.

(864) 943-2648. A copy of the Dock Plan and Approval Letter need to be submitted to the

Architectural Review Committee, P. O. Box 428, Cross Hill, SC 29332 for our records prior to the

start of any dock or retaining wall construction.

LOCATION OF HOME ON LOT will need approval as part of the Architectural Review process

when you submit a “Complete” Plan Package. We strongly recommend you have a surveyor

accurately locate property boundaries, establish elevations, “stake out” your home, and

prepare an accurate “to scale” site plan, thereby ensuring compliance with the setback

regulations. This “Site Plan”/Plot Plan will be required as part of your Plan Package.

REMOVAL OF TREES BEFORE HOME PLAN APPROVAL will require a meeting with an ARC

Member for removal of any trees over 6” at ground level, i.e. driveway construction or access

for dock and/or retaining wall construction. An approved septic permit will be a prerequisite for

this type of work. A Land Clearing/ Tree Bond will also be required.

REMOVAL OF TREES AFTER HOUSE DESIGN APPROVAL. Except within the building footprint, or

within twenty feet (20’) of the main dwelling, the driveway and septic leach field, no tree of any

kind in excess of six inches (6”) in diameter at ground level may be removed from any lot

Enclosure 2

Building Plan Submission Form (08/17/2020) Page 2 of 2

without prior approval from the Architectural Review Committee. Clear-cutting is strictly

prohibited. A meeting must be scheduled with the ARC after the home is staked out and the

driveway area and septic field area are clearly identified to determine and mark any trees which

are additionally authorized for removal. A Land Clearing/Tree Bond will be required.

Unauthorized tree removal could result in the assessment of a fine in the amount of $1,000.

plus $250. per tree, in addition to loss of Land Clearing/Tree bond. We are here to work with

you to avoid any such action.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS. A silt fence (erosion barrier) is required in conjunction

with any site work that will disturb the ground and present the possibility of soil erosion. Silt

fencing is required to protect the lake and your neighbors’ property.

ROAD & SHOULDER DAMAGE MAY RESULT IN THE LOSS OF YOUR ROAD BOND AND/OR THE

ASSESSMENT OF ADDITIONAL CHARGES. This can easily be prevented by stressing to your

builder that there is to be NO unloading of equipment or materials from the roadway. The

shoulders are to be protected from parking of trucks or equipment.

PLEASE ALSO READ AND UNDERSTAND THE “CRYSTAL BAY HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATION

HOME CONSTRUCTION, LOT IMPROVEMENTS, AND APPEARANCE GUIDELINES” for additional

information, procedures and requirements. If you have questions we are here to help.

This Guide is in no way intended to be a complete list of the Restrictive Covenants; it is,

however, an attempt to clarify some areas which in the past have been overlooked, neglected,

misunderstood or ignored. Our road system and shoulder maintenance are the single largest

cost and investment of the Homeowners Association. It is for that reason that we wish to try to

avoid all unnecessary stress, damage, and related expenses. With your cooperation we feel this

goal can easily be accomplished. Thank You for your anticipated cooperation.

All approvals must be in written form. No Verbal commitments can be honored.

Please refer to “Crystal Bay Homeowner Association Home Construction, Lot

Improvements, and Appearance Guidelines” for greater details

Mailbox Design Guidelines.docx Page 1 of 2

MAILBOX DESIGN GUIDELINES

The following is information for the custom designed mailbox approved for Crystal Bay. This

design provides a newspaper box below the large mailbox. Mailboxes must be installed

according to the U.S. Postal Service Regulations.

Mailbox size: Large, 23 ½” deep x 11 ½” wide x 15” high. (available at Lowes)

Color: Black only.

Mailbox post: Pressure treated or cedar lumber.

House numbers: Are to be 3 to 4 inches high with a white reflective surface and placed on both

sides of the upright post below the cross arm.

Mailbox placement: The post should be sunk approximately 24” into the ground so that the

bottom of the box is 46” above the road surface and cannot extend into the roadway. US Postal

Regulations should be followed. Position the post so that the front of the box is 12 inches back

from the edge of the road and no closer than 6 feet from the side of your driveway.

Material List

• 4 x4 x 8 ft. pre-treated post

• 5/4 x 6 X 12 ft. pre-treated post

• Large black mailbox

• Sets of reflective house numbers

• Deck Screws (10) - 3 ½” and (24) – 2 ½” screws

• One bag concrete mix

Cut List

• (1) pc. 4 x 4 x 8ft. with top cut to a point at 45-degree angle

(upright post) (1) pc. 5/4 x 6 x 17” (newspaper shelf)

• (2) pcs. 5/4 x 6 x 30 ½” (top) cut to 35 degrees on both ends. (cross arms)

• 2 pcs. 5/4 x 6 x 3 ½” (fillers to be placed between post and cross arms)

• 4 pcs. 5/4 x 6 x 10 ¾” (mailbox support shelf)

Contact any member of the Board if you are unable to build your own mailbox. There are many

carpenters in the neighborhood who can assist you in putting this together. Mailboxes must be

kept in good condition/appearance and are checked annually by the Architectural Review

Committee.

Enclosure 3

Mailbox Design Guidelines.docx Page 2 of 2

Mailbox Post

Revised August 2018

For Sale Sign Policy.docx Page 1 of 1

For Sale Sign Policy

The For Sale sign in Crystal Bay must follow the below format, regardless if the property/home

is being sold by a real estate company or homeowner.

24"

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