Building Requirements

It is the purpose of the Committee to insure that structures comply with the Restrictive Covenants and are in harmony of external design and location in relation to surrounding structures and topography. Compliance with the Twin Lakes Association Restrictive Covenants does not necessarily mean that you have met the requirements of the City of Rogers City or the County of Presque Isle or the State of Michigan. You should check with these units of government before plan submittal.

TWIN LAKES ASSOCIATION

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS

 Architectural Control Committee

Review and approval of all construction within the Association is the responsibility of the Architectural Control Committee pursuant to Articles VI and VII of the Twin Lakes Association Restrictive Covenants.  The Committee shall review Association site and building plans for compliance with applicable sections of the Restrictive Covenants and issue a recommendation for approval/disapproval within 30 days of receipt of  plan submission by the petitioner.

The Committee site and building approval process shall evaluate petitioners compliance with the following specifications as approved by the Board.

Building Specifications and Restrictions

The Committee shall review all structures for compliance with the current standards as adopted by the Association.  Additional specifications and requirements unique to Association building sites are as included below:

1. All lots not otherwise specifically designated upon a recorded plat or recorded Declaration by Developer shall be used for residential purposes only, and no business, commercial or manufacturing enterprise shall be conducted on said premises. 

2. No building shall be erected, altered, placed or permitted to remain on any lot other than one single family dwelling not exceeding two and one half stories in height, and one private garage or boathouse, or combination garage and boathouse for family automobiles and boats.

3. The outside finishing of all buildings must be completed within one (1) year after construction has started, and no asphalt shingles, imitation brick, building paper, insulation board or sheathing or similar non-exterior materials shall be used for the exterior finish of any such building; exterior finish shall be wood or asbestos shingles, siding, logs, brick, stone or concrete.

4. Every dwelling shall have a foundation and not less than 600 square feet of enclosed living space exclusive of porches, breezeways, carports, patios, pool areas, garages and other accessory uses.

5. No basement, tent, shack, garage, barn or other outbuilding shall at any time be used as a residence, temporarily of permanently, nor shall any structure of a temporary character or any building in the process of construction, be used as a residence.

6. No signs of any nature not previously approved by the Architectural Control Committee shall be permitted on any lot.

7. No animals, livestock, or poultry of any kind shall be raised, bred or kept on any lot, except that doge, cats or other household pets may be kept provided that they are not kept, bred or maintained for any commercial purposes.

8. Noxious or poisonous weeds shall not be permitted to grow on any lot.

Site and Building Approval Procedures

The Architectural Committee review shall include all proposed buildings, garages, storage buildings, septic tanks, wells, docks, fences, signs (permanent or temporary) and additions or exterior changes to existing buildings or approved plans.  It is the purpose of the Committee to protect the property owners from buildings that are not in harmony in design or location as related to surrounding structures and topography and to assist property owners in obtaining a residence in accord with the Covenants. 

The Committee authority does not extend to details of construction, and assumes no liability for construction deficiencies or errors.

Property owners are directed to mail or deliver two sets of the property site and building plans to:

Kurt Dean

Architectural Control Committee

2658 Bembridge Rd.

Royal Oak, MI  48073

HomePhone (248) 549-8852

E-Mail - kdean5188@wideopenwest.com

Plans shall comply to and include the following information:

1. A plot plan of the property showing the proposed locations of the building or buildings, driveway, septic system, well and any other proposed construction. This plan must be drawn to scale and shall indicate all property lines, lake and/or road frontage with dimensions from structures to the property lines.

2. The well and septic system must be separated by a minimum horizontal distance of 50 ft. This includes any well and septic on adjacent property.

3. Septic tank capacity must be stated in gallons. Minimum liquid capacity for single and two family dwellings: 1 or 2 bedroom - 800 gallons. 3 or 4 bedroom - 1000 gallons. 5 or more bedroom - Add 250 gallons per bedroom

4. Floor plans for each level of the structure must be drawn to scale.

5. Front, rear, and side elevations of the building must be drawn to scale.

6. A typical wall section drawing must be submitted as a part of the plans showing detail of the footing, foundation wall, framing, the materials to be used and dimensions.

7. Plans and specifications must be identified with the name, address, and telephone number of the property owner as well as the lot number.

8. The name, address and telephone number of the builder or general contractor must also be included with the plans and specifications.

9. Approximate starting and completion dates for construction must be included.

It is the Committee’s intent to make decisions on plans as soon as possible; however, the Restrictive Covenants allow a 30-day limit for the decision.  A satisfactory set of plans and specifications will be checked “APPROVED,” and one set will be returned to the owner.  If the plans are not approved, the owner will receive the Committee’s reason and recommendation for their correction.  

Changes to approved plans are not permitted until re-submitted for approval.

After plan approval, permits may be obtained from the following:

The Architectural Control Committee may inspect the property during construction.

It is the purpose of the Committee to insure that structures comply with the Restrictive Covenants and are in harmony of external design and location in relation to surrounding structures and topography.  Compliance with the Twin Lakes Association Restrictive Covenants does not necessarily mean that you have met the requirements of the City of Rogers City or the County of Presque Isle or the State of Michigan.  You should check with these units of government before plan submittal.

TWIN LAKES ASSOCIATION

Plan Review Standards

The Architectural Control Committee shall not approve construction plans if they are inconsistent with Twin Lakes Association Restrictive Covenants, current governmental ordinances or are not in harmony with the surroundings.