COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

18816 Four Peaks Blvd. Rio Verde, Arizona 85263

480-471-2068

REVISED ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES

NOVEMBER 20, 2008

RIO VERDE ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES

INDEX

Item

APPLICATION PROCESS

GENERAL DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS

Design and Planning Phases

Acceptable Design Items

Unacceptable Design Items

BUILDINGS

Page

2.

3.

3.

3.

Minimum Footage 4.

Setbacks 4.

Maximum Finished Floor Height 4.

Exterior Equipment 4.

Exterior Paint 4.

Roofs 5.

Animal and Bird Structures (Separate Structures) 5.

FENCES, WALLS AND DRIVEWAYS 5.

GRADING AND DRAINAGE 5.

SWIMMING POOLS 6.

PROPERTY OWNER AND CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Property Owner Responsibilities

Contractor Responsibilities

MISCELLANEOUS

6.

7.

"For Sale" Signs 8.

Solar Equipment 9.

Satellite Dishes and Antennas 9.

Flag Poles 9.

Windows and Awnings 9.

PROCEDURES AND ENFORCEMENT 9.

DISCLAIMER 10.

SCHEDULE 1- APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS 11.

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RIO VERDE ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES

In addition to the provisions of the Restated Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Rio Verde dated March 23, 2006 (the CC&Rs) and recorded concurrently herewith in the records of Maricopa County, Arizona, the following Architectural Guidelines have been adopted by the Architectural Committee and approved by the Board for use by the Architectural Committee in reviewing and/or approving plans for proposed Improvements in Rio Verde. Capitalized words used in the Architectural Guidelines shall have the same meanings as are set forth for such words in the CC&Rs.

All new exterior construction and landscaping work, including modifications and additions, are subject to review and approval by the Rio Verde Architectural Committee, as authorized by the Rio Verde Community Association ("RVCA"). Written material in the RVCA Bylaws, Articles of Incorporation, CC&R's and Architectural Guidelines describe the will of the community with regard to the final form of such work and permitted activities in the accomplishment thereof.

APPLICATION PROCESS

1. Improvement, alteration, excavation, landscaping or other work, including repainting, which in any way alters the exterior appearance of any portion of the Property, and/or the improvement located thereon, requires the PRIOR written approval of the RVCA Architectural Committee, except as otherwise provided in RVCA Bylaws, CC&Rs, and Architectural Guidelines.

2. An application for approval of any proposed Improvement shall be submitted to the Architectural Committee in the form and containing the items described on Schedule 1 attached hereto, and approval of such application shall be obtained prior to making any Improvements in Rio Verde.

3. No grading, excavating, land clearing or removal of desert growth should be undertaken prior to approval of the application.

4. No changes or deviations to approved plans/specifications are permitted without such written approval.

5. Easements for minor encroachment, not to exceed one (1) foot, may be permitted under some circumstances for construction, settlings, overhangs and/or reconstruction.

6. Description and color samples of all proposed exterior materials, including roof, must be submitted before a final approval will be granted. The Architectural Committee may request a paint test sample be applied to the property prior to color approval.

7. Pursuant to Article II of the Rio Verde Rules, a $250 fine may be levied for any person making alterations to their property prior to architectural committee review and approval.

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GENERAL DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS

Design and Planning Phases 1. Develop design character compatible with Southwestern Region.

2. Anything which is visible from the exterior should be pleasing to you and, in the judgment of the Architectural Committee, the eye of your neighbors and Rio Verde visitors.

3. An architectural theme, method, or design which is employed on the main or front elevation should be carried out on all other elevations.

4. During the designing and planning phases, certain design factors should be considered including but not limited to: • Alter the site as little as possible. • Consider the appearance of the structure from all angles and if a remodel, confirm its

roofline complements existing structure. • Have regard for the architectural character of the neighborhood. • Use exterior materials with texture and color in harmony with the desert environment. • Buildings and structures should be built to blend with the natural terrain. • The use of imitation materials should be done with great care and knowledge of good

architectural treatment. • •

Use desert type landscaping and make every attempt to save trees and specimen cacti. Walls and plantings should allow clear view at intersections.

• Provide appropriate drainage from house and lot to street, wash or golf course m accordance with Maricopa County Flood Control District Drainage Plan.

Acceptable Design Items The Committee considers the following items to be compatible with Rio Verde environment:

• Slump block adobe brick, stone and sand castings. • Skip trowel stucco. • Heavy timber beams, rough wood siding and fascia. • Clay or cement tile roofs and territorial style roofs. • Wide roof overhangs. • Methods, materials, windows and fascia which create strong shadow patterns. • Suggested minimum support columns to be 8 inch by 8 inch wood or 12 inch x 12 inch

masonry.

Unacceptable Design Items The Committee considers the following items to be unacceptable:

• "Tract style" building without a distinctive design theme. • Bright, highly reflective exterior surfaces. • Metal, composite or wood shake shingles. • Room additions or extensions with a "tacked-on" appearance

The above list is not all-inclusive and other items may be disallowed on a case-by-case basis.

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BUILDINGS

1. Minimum Footage Homes are to be Single Family residences with at least (a) 1,800 square feet of living space under roof, exclusive of carports, garages and covered patios, if a detached Dwelling Unit, or (b) 1,200 square feet of living space under roof, exclusive of carports, garages and covered patios, if a townhouse, villa or similar Dwelling Unit. Guest house and servant quarters may be included, without food preparation facilities.

2. Setbacks Single family dwellings ordinarily will be constructed within an envelope measuring 10 feet from each side lot line and 20 feet from the front and back lot lines. Setbacks from the golf course property line must be a minimum of 25 feet or per recorded deed restrictions.

3. Maximum Finished Floor Height II Structures will be limited to single story, maximum height 18 feet above finished floor

level. II

II

Buildings must be designed to fit the site rather than altering the site to fit the building. Maricopa County determines the "Finished Floor" elevations for all lots and their measurements must be followed.

4. Exterior Equipment Exterior appliances and equipment of every kind and nature shall be architecturally concealed from public view and, to the maximum possible extent, placed on the ground. Presently installed exterior appliances, not enclosed, must be enclosed when making any other exterior structural changes.

5. Exterior Paint II Up to 25% of the exterior structure and adjoining walls may be painted to match existing

color as routine maintenance including LRV in excess of 65 without prior approval from the Architectural Committee. This type of maintenance painting may be conceded one time per property. If it is determined more than 25% of the structure and adjoining walls are to be painted, the project is subject to current Architectural Paint Guidelines with a maximum of 65 LRV and an application for Committee Approval must be submitted.

II A pre-approved color pallet is available for review in the Community Association office. These colors will be automatically approved within 24 hours of application submission. Other colors may be submitted for approval and will be processed at the next regularly scheduled architectural committee meeting.

II The pre-approved color pallet still requires an application for Architectural Committee Approval Form be submitted prior to paint being applied to the property. In the event an application is not submitted prior to painting beginning, the property owner will be subject to the same fine outlined in the Rio Verde Rules; Article II; Architectural Guidelines.

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6. Roofs II Roofs should blend with their background. Neither roofs nor flashing should be bright or

reflective. II All parapets should be constructed to reflect a total enclosure. II Clay or cement tile and territorial roof styles are acceptable. II Metal, composite or shake shingle roof materials are not acceptable.

7. Animal Structures and Bird Cages No structure for the care, housing or confinement of any animal or bird shall be maintained that is clearly visible from neighboring property, the golf courses or common areas.

FENCES, WALLS AND DRIVEWAYS

1. Fence materials, design and related plantings should be aesthetically pleasing and in harmony with surrounding property and structures. Chain-link fences are not allowed in residential areas.

2. No solid wall shall exceed thirty (30) inches in height within twenty-five (25) feet of Golf Course property. Other perimeter walls and fences shall be limited to five (5) feet in height. The wall must follow the contour of existing ground height. The existing ground height may not be altered either prior or post construction for measurement purposes. The height of the wall will be measured at the outside of the wall. In the event wall height cannot be accurately measured from existing ground height, the measurement may be taken from the finished floor level i.e. when the wall is built upon a retaining wall.

3. Architectural features on the wall may exceed the wall height restriction for a length not to exceed five (5) feet in length. Gates and entrances may not exceed the wall height restriction for more than ten (10) feet in length.

4. All perimeter wall construction must have survey data defining the property lines accompanying the application for architectural committee approval form.

5. Privacy walls will be considered and approved on a case-by-case basis.

6. Driveways shall be constructed of concrete or paving stone set in concrete or loose-laid pavers. Crushed granite as driveway material or for additional parking spaces is not permitted. Existing asphalt driveways must be replaced with approved materials rather than resurfacing with another layer of asphalt.

7. Driveway coatings must be approved by the Architectural Committee prior to installation.

GRADING AND DRAINAGE

1. Soils examination. Where expansive soil exists, properly designed foundations, landscaping irrigation and final lot drainage are extremely important. A soils test by a competent agency is strongly recommended.

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2. New construction plans submitted must include proposed grading plan for the entire lot. The grading plan shall indicate the location of the drainage swales, the elevation of their high points, low points, and changes of grade, if any. If the proposed grading plan alters in any way the "as built" Flood Control District approved drainage plan shown on the construction drawings for the unit of which the lot is a part; a drainage clearance from the Flood Control District of Maricopa County must accompany the proposed grading plan.

3. Changes to grading and drainage on existing construction must comply with the 'as built' Maricopa County Flood Control District approved drainage plan or a drainage variance must be obtained from Maricopa County Flood Control District prior to any alterations.

SWIMMING POOLS 1. Location of swimming pools, spa and water handling equipment must be carefully selected so

that grades and walls required around pools, etc., will blend into contiguous land areas. "Back­wash" and drainage water must be plumbed into the sanitary sewer system. When pool or spa is drained completely, the water must be conducted into the sewage system and not run onto streets or golf course.

2. A pool or spa plan from the contractor must be provided along with an application for approval to build. The plan will show the location of the pool or spa, water handling equipment on the property and elevation of pool relative to home finished floor level and contiguous land areas. The pool contractor, his sub-contractor and personnel will not encroach upon neighboring land or golf course.

3. The contractor's plan will detail sewer and backwash lines.

PROPERTY OWNER AND CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Property Owner Responsibilities 1. Prior to commencing construction, each Property Owner must sign a "New Construction Deposit

Agreement" the form of which shall be available at the Association's office, and shall post a refundable $1000 deposit as required by the Construction Deposit Agreement. The deposit will be refunded upon final inspection and approval of all construction improvements by the Architectural Committee and Property Appearance Committee as required by such Agreement. This provision does not apply to repainting a residence. Owners shall be responsible for any post-construction site clean-up and it must be completed before the deposit is refunded.

2. Cable communication, television, electrical and telephone equipment: Obstructions, including but not limited to, fences, trees, shrubs, or similar large vegetation, and large rocks, shall not be permitted to block the access side of any cable communication, television, electrical or telephone equipment.

3. Water Meters: The area within two (2) feet of a water meter box shall be kept free of all obstructions including vegetation, overhanging or spreading plant growth, large rocks, fencing, decorative materials or other features impeding access.

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4. The homeowner is responsible for the project commencement date to be no later than within three (3) months from the approved date on the Application for Architectural Committee Approval. In the event the commencement date is later than said date, homeowner must request a project commencement extension in writing to the Architectural Committee.

If the homeowner does not obtain a written project commencement date extension, and homeowner begins the project without the extension, the homeowner will be in violation of Architectural Controls Rules and subject to a $250 fine.

The project completion date shall be no longer than one year from the approved date on the Application for Architectural Committee Approval. In the event the completion date is later than said date, homeowner must request a project completion extension in writing to the Architectural Committee.

If the homeowner does not obtain a written project completion date extension the homeowner will be in violation of Architectural Controls Rules and subject to a $250 fine. Additional fines may be levied subject to Board approval.

Contractor Responsibilities

1. Signs containing permit and building information must be professional in appearance, pursuant to Article IV, Section 2(T), during the construction of any improvement on any lot, tract or parcel. One (1) job identification sign not larger the six (6) square feet (3feet by 2 feet) may be erected or maintained on that lot, tract or parcel. If an owner wishes to display more than one such sign, prior approval must be obtained from the Architectural Committee for new or major construction. Contractor must remove any construction sign(s), when, a certificate of occupancy for the improvement is granted. For all other construction, contractor must remove any construction signs upon final inspection and approval by the committee.

2. The contractor and sub-contractors must keep the area free of trash, cleaned up daily and provide trash container(s) and/or dumpsters. Dumpsters must be placed at the job site and must be emptied when the trash reaches the height of the dumpster.

3. The contractor must provide a portable sanitary facility for its workers and a fresh water supply. The sanitary facility must be placed at the job site and must be removed within seventy-two (72) hours of completion of construction.

4. The contractor must make arrangements with the proper utilities for water and electricity or provide his own facilities.

5. Working hours for each construction site will be as follows: Monday through Saturday and Holidays - quiet work only before 5:00 AM and after 5:00 PM; Saturday, Sunday and Holidays - quiet work only. Workers cannot be present on the job site prior to 4:30 am. Exceptions such as concrete pouring or other site work may begin earlier with prior notification to the Community Association Office and affected neighbors.

6. Concrete suppliers and contractors may not clean their equipment on other peoples' property, streets, or other common areas.

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Cont. Contractor Responsibilities 7. Contractors will keep all trucks and equipment off neighboring property and should be parked in

such a way so as not to obstruct emergency vehicles on streets.

8. Contractors' vehicles are expected to observe all posted speed limits on roadways.

9. Blue Staking: Owners or their representatives must check for underground utility locations before any excavation is commenced except in an emergency. Persons not in compliance with State Law and regulations with respect thereto may be held responsible for damages and possibly subject to a $2000 fine payable to the State of Arizona. In addition, failure to contact Blue Stake Center, cable provider, and Rio Verde Utilities, except in an emergency, before commencing excavation and proceeding before the area is staked or causing damage to a staked underground utility may subject an individual to additional personal liability.

MISCELLANEOUS

1. "For Sale" Signs A. Quantity

• Only one For Sale sign per property.

B. Signs and Riders • The sign shall not exceed Real Estate industry standard sign size of 18" x 24" or 432

square inches. • There may be one rider attached to the sign and not exceed the industry standard of 6" x

24" for a total of 144 square inches. • There may be one information tube or box attached to the signpost. • Signs will be professionally produced and hand lettering or stenciling on the sign will

not be allowed.

C. Signpost • The signpost may be wooden, metal or composite material. The shape will be one

vertical post no higher than forty-eight (48) inches above ground with one horizontal post no longer than thirty-six (36) inches. The sign will hang from the horizontal post.

• The signpost may not exceed four (4) inches by four (4) inches in width and depth. • The signpost may not be double-leg design. • The signpost color may be an earth tone, white or black.

D. Placement of Signpost and Sign • The signpost may not be installed any closer than ten (10) feet from the front street and

the measurement will be from the pavement edge nearest the property. The 'front street' is considered the address street of the property. This ten (10) foot limitation is as a consideration of utility easements as well as appearance. The property owner may contact the Architectural Committee for an exception to placement when landscape materials or other conditions prevent visible placement of the sign.

• Property owner will be responsible for contacting Blue Stake for identification of utility lines prior to sign placement when permitted within the ten (10) foot setback by the Architectural Committee.

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Cont. "For Sale" Signs

• The signpost will be installed so that the sign view is parallel to the street. The front street is determined by the property address.

• One sign may be placed on the above described signpost or; • One sign may be placed inside an interior front window or; • In the case of a townhouse with no visible front window or with less than ten (10) feet

frontage and no suitable location for a sign, the sign may be attached to the front of the carport or garage at a height not to exceed eight (8) feet.

• 'For Sale' signs will not be permitted on the golf course side of the property.

E. Removal of Sign and Signpost • Signs and posts must be removed within forty-eight (48) hours of Close of Escrow or

termination of the listing.

2. Solar Equipment The placement of solar equipment will be within guidelines of solar energy law ARS 33-1816.

3. Satellite Dishes and Antennas Satellite dishes and antennas of every kind and nature shall be, to the maximum possible extent, architecturally concealed from public view and/or placed on the ground.

4. Flag Poles • Flag poles shall not exceed 25 feet in height and as close to the main structure as possible. • United States Flags must be displayed in compliance with accepted display methods.

5. Windows and Awnings • Total window replacements must be a color that blends with exterior of the residence. • Window awnings and patio sun shades must be earth tone colors. No bold stripes or patterns

will be allowed.

PROCEDURES AND ENFORCEMENT

1. The Architectural Committee may adopt, amend and repeal the guidelines, instructions and regulations subject to the approval of the Board, and may fix fines for failure to abide by such guidelines and regulations; such fines to be levied by the Association. The fine schedule can be found in the Rio Verde Rules; Article II; Architectural Controls.

2. Approval by the Architectural Committee of any plans, drawings, specifications, etc., for any work done or proposed, shall not be deemed to constitute a waiver of any right to withhold approval of similar plans, proposals of work, subsequently submitted for approval.

3. In the event the Architectural Committee fails to approve or disapprove any design or location within sixty (60) days after said plans and specifications have been submitted to it, the approval

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will not be required and the applicant shall be deemed to have fully complied with RVCA requirements; provided, however, that each applicant shall be required to inquire in writing as to the status of any such plans and specifications thirty (30) days after submission.

4. If there shall be a violation or threatened violation of the RVCA CC&Rs and/or Architectural Guidelines, the person or persons, violating or attempting to violate, shall be liable for reasonable attorney's fees and all other costs and expenses which may be incurred in enforcement of remedies provided therein.

5. In the event of any disapproval by the Architectural Committee, the Property Owner has the right to submit their request for approval to the RVCA Board of Directors. Upon the Property owner's written request to the Association Office, the application will be placed on the next RVCA Board meeting agenda and presented at the Board Meeting.

DISCLAIMER

No member of the Rio Verde Architectural Committee shall be responsible in any way for any defects in any plans and/or specifications submitted in accordance with the contents of these Architectural Guidelines, nor for any structural defects in any building or structure erected according to such plans and/or specifications.

Architectural guidelines have changed and evolved over the thirty plus years Rio Verde has existed. Do not base your future architectural changes on an existing example. All future changes must conform to current guidelines.

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SCHEDULE 1

APPLICA TlON FOR ARCHITECTURAL COMMITTEE APPROVAL RIO VERDE, ARIZONA

INSTRUCTIONS: Submit the following to the Architectural Committee, which shall be considered as a Property Owner's application for approval of a proposed Improvement.

1. Textual description ofthe proposed Improvement.

2. One (1) copy ("24 x 36" or larger) of a site plan, drawn to scale, with North arrow, showing all applicable items listed below: • Complete legal description. • Address. • Small scale site location map. • Lot dimensions. • All buildings and structures, location, size, height and proposed use. • Yards and space between buildings, with dimensions shown. • Buildings, walls and fences: location, height and materials, etc. Color schemes should be described, i.e.:

body color of house or fence, trim color, and roof tile color. • Easements and location of utilities servicing development. See guidelines for size and location of water

service lines. • Location and dimensions of all mechanical equipment (air conditioning, heating, solar, etc.). • Statement of Use - a letter of intent to start building within three (3) months of application acceptance

and to complete within nine (9) months. • Submit copy of letter to Rio Verde Utilities requesting water and sewage connection. • Pool or spa permit shall be applied for by pool contractor. • *Off-street parking: location, number of spaces and dimensions of parking areas, arrangement of spaces,

internal circulation pattern, landscaped areas, spaces to be covered by structures, and types of structures. • * Access - pedestrian, vehicular, and service: points of ingress and egress. • *Signs: proposed location, size, height and colors. • *Loading: location, dimensions, number of spaces, and internal circulation. • *Lighting: location, height, general nature and design, hooding devices, and detail. • *Outdoor storage and activities, where permitted: type, location, colors and height of screening devices. * Applicable to Commercial Lots only for commercial building approval.

3. One copy of floor plan.

4. One copy of the building elevations showing all sides of all buildings, including minor and accessory (carports, recreation building, walls, fences, etc.). The drawings must be an accurate representation of the finished building showing mechanical appurtenances, etc., which are an integral part of the building design. Types of materials are to be labeled and color swatches or identified manufacturer's color identification numbers to be submitted. One copy will be required to remain on file with the Architectural Committee.

5. Letter of Intent to Landscape signed by the Property Owner. Copy of landscape plan should be submitted for approval within four (4) months from start of construction. Landscaping must be completed within four (4) months of occupancy.

6. Grading plan for the entire Lot. The grading plan shall indicate the location of the drainage swales, the elevation of their high points, low points and changes of grade, if any. If the proposed grading plan alters, in any way, the "as built," Flood control District approved, drainage plan shown on the construction drawings for the subdivision which includes the Lot, a drainage clearance from the Flood control District of Maricopa County must accompany the proposed grading plan.

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