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Avalon Beach - Introduction

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The intent of these guidelines is to help make Avalon Beach a community of custom homes that are all built tastefully and are aesthetically pleasing. This includes the use of long-lasting materials, high construction standards, and quality landscaping.

The primary function of the Architectural Review Committee (hereinafter referred to as ARC) is to review and approve or disapprove plans for any proposed construction, modification, addition or alteration to existing lots, buffer areas, open spaces, and common areas within Avalon Beach. The covenants grant the ARC broad discretionary powers regarding design, construction, and development including: architectural style, colors, textures, materials, landscaping, overall impact on surrounding property, and other aesthetic matters.

The ARC has prepared these guidelines to aid builders and homeowners in designing and constructing homes and other improvements within Avalon Beach. Specifically, they:

●Provide a systematic and uniform design review process.

●Ensure the siting and design of structures is compatible with existing terrain and complement the community.

●Ensure all dwellings comply with the covenants and these guidelines.

●Ensure landscape plans provide pleasant surroundings.

These guidelines are in addition to all building, use, and other deed restrictions placed on Avalon Beach. All homeowners and builders should familiarize themselves with the provisions of the covenants.

The ARC’s right to approve or disapprove any proposed matter supersedes guidance in these guidelines. The ARC will be evaluating each application for total effect, including the manner in which the homesite is developed. This evaluation related to matters of judgment and taste that cannot be reduced to a simple list of measurable criteria. It is possible, therefore, that a house plan might meet the individual criteria in these guidelines and still not receive approval if the ARC determines the overall aesthetic impact to be unacceptable. The approval of an application for one homesite shall not be construed as creating an obligation on the part of the ARC to approve applications involving similar designs pertaining to different homesites.

Approval by the ARC does not constitute approval by any public permitting agency. St. Lucie County requires building permits for home building that will need to comply with local and state building codes.

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