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1. Introduction and General Information

Virginia Run and The Ridings of Virginia Run are carefully planned communities,
which include the community facilities and 1,406 residences, from here forward,
known as Virginia Run. The Virginia Run Community Association (VRCA) is a
nonprofit corporation to which all property owners in Virginia Run are members. A
Board of Trustees (the Board) elected by the members of the Association, is
responsible for the operation of the Virginia Run Community.

This document describes the function and purpose of the VRCA relating to
architectural policies, as well as the applicable rules, regulations and standards for
new construction and external change and improvements to properties within the
Virginia Run Community. Enforcement of these rules is the responsibility of
Virginia Run Management and the Board and not the Architectural Review Board
(ARB). The ARB reviews applications and approves, approves with stipulation or
rejects each one according to this set of architectural standards.

The Virginia Run Community Association’s mission is to preserve and enhance the
property values, amenities, and opportunities in the community. It contributes to the
health, safety, enjoyment and welfare of all residents and is charged with maintaining
the common properties and ensuring that the plan of development for the community
is preserved. Although each lot is owned privately, and the common areas are for the
use of all members of the community, there are certain restrictions and standards for
the use, improvement and alteration to the properties within Virginia Run. By
monitoring the exterior design of improvements within Virginia Run and by
regulating the use of properties within the community, the Association is able to
maintain a high standard of aesthetic quality, community identity and functional
cohesiveness that enhances property values and promotes a harmonious community.

The Architectural Standards set forth in this resolution have been created by the
ARB, reviewed by the residents, and approved by the Board for the purpose of
informing all owners within Virginia Run of the applicable regulations for new
construction, alterations and improvements to properties within the Community.
They have also been amended periodically in response to issues that have arisen in
their enforcement and implementation.

Under the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (the Declaration) that governs the use and development of all properties within Virginia Run (which remains in full force and effect, and as propagated by these ARB Standards), the guiding principle is that, “no improvements, alterations, repairs, change of paint
colors, excavations, change in grade, or other work which in any way alters the
exterior of any property or common area or the improvements located thereon
from its natural or improved state may be made or done without the prior
written approval of the ARB.” Further, the Declaration provides that no building, residence, or the structure, fence, wall or landscaping may be commenced, erected, maintained, improved or altered, on any property without the prior written approval of the ARB. (Reference Declaration, Article VI. Section 1.c.) Some improvements described in this document do not require a formal application. These exceptions are described in the Standards and identified as “Pre-Approved.”

Therefore, it is the policy of the Board that all new construction and/or improvements
made to any property within Virginia Run will be subject to the prior written
approval of the ARB. New construction and/or improvements will be in accordance
with the Founding Documents of the Association, all rules and regulations of the
Association and the standards contained in this document. Reference Declaration
Article III. Section 4. Furthermore, under Policy Resolution #6, all non-applicants
are entitled to a 10 - day period in which to appeal a decision of the ARB granting
approval for an improvement. For this reason, “Proof of Notification” of adjacent
neighbors is required for all improvements. Alternately, copies of the Exterior
Alteration Application must be mailed to the adjacent neighbors. In this case, a copy
of the form, which was mailed to the neighbor and a certified Mail Return receipt,
must be substituted for signed copies of the application.

Under the Declaration, it is the duty of the ARB to approve, approve with stipulation
or reject the application for all improvements to preserve and enhance values and
maintain a harmonious relationship between structures and the natural vegetation and
topography.

In the event the ARB fails to approve, modify, or disapprove in writing a correctly
filed application within forty-five (45) days, approval will be deemed granted. Total
or partial disapproval will include the reasons for such disapproval.

An applicant may appeal an adverse ARB decision to the ARB or the Board within
ten (10) days of notice of the disapproval of the application. The ARB or the Board
may reaffirm, reverse, or modify such decision.

2. Maintenance Requirements

Property owners are responsible for the maintenance of all grounds and structures on
their property. This includes, but is not limited to, such items as mowing grass, removal
of trash, removal of dead trees, removal of dead or weed type vegetation (including but
not limited to clover, chickweed, dandelions, etc.) structural maintenance and overall
appearance. Dumping of debris or lawn clippings on common areas/open space and
parkland is prohibited. Violations of maintenance standards will be considered
violations of Virginia Run Declaration reference Article VI, Section 2.

Maintenance includes replacement of like items with like items. For example,
replacement of brass exterior lighting with lighting of similar design, style and size in
brass requires no application prior to replacement. Maintenance of common areas
and/or storage of personal effects on common areas by individual lot owners are
prohibited unless written authorization is obtained from the Board.

3. County, State and Federal Regulations and Codes

Applicants are responsible for compliance with all local, state and federal laws and
regulations, such as county setback requirements, right of way restrictions, etc. and
for obtaining all approvals and county permits for all alterations, reconstruction and
new construction upon any privately owned property within Virginia Run. Any
acknowledgement or approval by the Association of a lot owner’s request is not
intended to indicate or represent that lot owners or residents have complied with
county, state, and federal laws.

4. Variances

In rare instances, the ARB or Board may approve variances from the Standards when
there is justified rationale for doing so.

5. Basic Application Procedures and Standards

An application is required for most exterior alterations, as defined by the
Architectural Standards. Applications are not required for routine maintenance of the
homeowner’s property where items are repaired or replaced with comparable or like
items. Where the Standards indicate “Pre-Approved”, an application for certain
improvements is not required so long as the homeowner complies with the standards
pertaining to the specific improvement. When granting a pre-approved status to a
specific Standard, the assumption made by the ARB is that the homeowners will
comply with not only the letter of the Standards, but also the spirit of the Standards.
The ARB has chosen this pre-approved status to minimize the level of effort required
to receive approval for routine repairs and simple changes to homeowner’s
residences, and to also reduce the paperwork required and processed by the
homeowners, ARB, Board, and the Management Company.

The application shall be submitted to the onsite Management Office no later than
4:00 PM the Friday before the regularly scheduled Tuesday ARB meeting. The ARB
typically meets the first Tuesday of each month to process homeowner applications.
All applications will be reviewed and results of the review provided to the
homeowner as soon as practical, allowing for holidays, volume of applications and
other delays.

A completed application packet includes all required documentation as outlined in
the Standards, including but not limited to:

• the application with appropriate signatures of affected neighbors;
• photographs, catalogue illustrations, drawings, renderings etc.; 
• properly annotated plat;
• Property Color Comparison Chart, when required; or 
• Other supporting documentation as defined in the Standards

Packets determined by Management or the ARB to be incomplete will be returned to
the homeowner.
In the past several areas have caused problems for homeowners relative to submission
of the application. They include:

• non-compliance with specific requirements of the appropriate section of the Standards;
• missing plat/site plan;
• misrepresented, inaccurate or erroneous location relative to the residence;
• missing or inappropriate signatures of affected neighbors;
• black and white photos, drawings or rendering used to explain color changes;
• applications lacking dimensions, such as height, width and length, elevation changes;
• missing distance from residence and lot lines;
• incomplete or indeterminable color descriptions on Property Color Comparison
  Charts.

To ensure your application’s acceptance it is recommend that the homeowner
carefully review the Standards, prepare the application accordingly and review again
prior to submission. The goal of the ARB to is to approve all applications the first
time and minimize the modifications required.

Failure to submit an application for exterior modification to the grounds or structures
may result in an assessment against the homeowner. The Board may impose a $50
assessment for each offense that you have completed without ARB approval. These
charges may be treated as a delinquent assessment by the Association if not paid in a
timely manner. In addition, your use of the common areas and your ability to vote at
meetings of the Association may be suspended, and the Association may seek
removal and compensation from the courts.

Homeowners are reminded to contact Miss Utility and “call before you dig”.