OPERATING GUIDELINES FOR THE CONSTANT
FRIENDSHIP HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.

THESE GUIDELINES ARE FOR THE PROTECTION, BENEFIT AND WELL BEING OF ALL RESIDENTS OF THE CONSTANT FRIENDSHIP HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., HARFORD COUNTY, MARYLAND, AND THEIR GUESTS, AND ARE ADOPTED TO PROVIDE A SAFE, SANITARY AND PLEASANT ENVIRONMENT AT THE PROPERTY AND IN THE USE OF ITS FACILITIES.

An architectural application describing the nature, kind, shape, height, materials and location of a proposed building, fence, wall or other structure, exterior addition, change or alteration shall be submitted to the Board of Directors or the Architectural Committee in accordance with Article V of the Declaration prior to any construction.

Below is a non-exhaustive list of the common requests for changes which require architectural applications. Additional architectural changes may require architectural applications. If you have any questions, please contact the management company before you begin any construction. Diagrams relating to decks, fences, sheds and swing sets are attached hereto to provide you with additional reference material. They are not construction blueprints. Contact the management company for the approved stains and wood preservatives for use on decks.

CHIMNEYS - Pellet-stove chimney flues can only extend through back wall of a dwelling or side wall on end of group units and must meet all county requirements.

DECKS - An architectural application to build a deck must be submitted to the Board of Directors or Architectural Committee for approval.

1. GROUND LEVEL DECKS - An architectural application for a ground level deck shall meet Harford County Building and Zoning Codes and shall include a sketch noting overall dimensions and property line setbacks. Any change in height shall also be noted on the sketch. Ground level decks shall be constructed of pressure-treated lumber. Consult Harford County regarding the requirement for a railing around the ground level deck. Should a railing be required, it shall be constructed of 2" x 2" vertical pickets. The area beneath a ground level deck shall not be used for storage and shall be enclosed with a vertical slat treatment or pressure-treated lattice. Trex or other similar decking material is permitted.

2. UPPER DECKS - An architectural application for an upper deck shall meet all Harford County Building Zoning Codes and shall include a sketch noting overall dimensions and property line setbacks. Also include stair locations and dimensions if applicable. Upper decks shall be constructed of pressure-treated lumber. Upper deck railings shall be constructed of pressure-treated 2" x 2" vertical pickets. Should a decorative railing treatment be desired, (i.e. sunburst patterns, etc.) only two bays / sections are permitted per deck. Such patterns shall be constructed of pressure-treated 2" x 2" vertical pickets and shall be sketched and described in detail in the architectural application. Plant arbors are permitted at 45 degrees angles in the corners of an upper deck, but shall not extend beyond the perimeter of the deck or the height of the sliding glass or atrium doors (typically 6'-8'). Privacy screens are NOT permitted. Trex or other similar decking material is permitted.

Please see the deck diagrams. The application of a clear preservative is permitted. Any stain or color must be approved by the Board or Architectural Committee.

ATTIC FANS - The application shall include, size, color and a location on the rear portion of the roof. Fans are NOT permitted on the front elevation of the house.

**Note: Window fans may be used but shall not protrude outside the window or be attached from the exterior of the house. Written approval is not required as fans are considered temporary and shall not remain in windows during the months of September through May of the following year.

FENCES - Fences in front yards are NOT permitted.

The staining of fences is not permitted. However, the application of a clear preservative is permitted. A property border fence shall encompass the complete rear yard. Please see the fence diagrams.

1. BOARD-ON-BOARD: BUTT BOARD CONSTRUCTION - An architectural application for a border fence of this type shall meet all Harford County Building and Zoning Codes and include a sketch noting overall dimensions and property line setbacks. Border fences shall be constructed of pressure-treated lumber. The use of stains, paints or toners is NOT permitted. Only clear sealant and wood preservative treatments are permitted. The height of this style fence shall be four feet (4') or six feet (6'). It is recommended that a fence be stepped at a grade change rather than constructed to slope with the grade change. At a minimum, the exterior sides of the fence (those sides facing away from your property) shall be finished board-on-board or butt board construction.

A one foot (1') pressure treated lattice top panel may be incorporated into board-on-board or butt-board property border fences. Lattice panels may only be used with five foot (5') fences which are originally designed for such lattices.

2. SPLIT RAIL CONSTRUCTION (Two or Three rail) - An architectural application for a border fence of this type shall meet all Harford County Building and Zoning Codes and include a sketch noting overall dimensions and property line setbacks.

Border fences shall be constructed of pressure treated lumber. The use of stains, paints or toners is not permitted. Only clear sealant and wood preservative treatments are permitted. The height of this style fence shall be either three feet (3') or four feet (4'). It is recommended that the fence be stepped at a grade change rather than constructed to slope with the grade change. If desired, the addition of wire mesh shall be included in the architectural application and shall be galvanized, dark green or black in color. The wire mesh shall extend to, but not beyond, the top rail.

LANDSCAPING - This information is necessary for the property management company to keep accurate records of any alterations or additions to a particular lot. Note that the desire of homeowners to assist in the landscaping of the common areas is greatly appreciated, but permission from the Board of Directors is required.

1. LANDSCAPE BORDERS / BEDS - An architectural application for a landscape border / bed shall include the type of plant material, the type of ground cover, a description of the border material and a sketch depicting the areas included. Hedges shall not be used in front yards because they create physical barriers between properties.

2. VEGETABLE GARDENS - An architectural application for a vegetable garden shall include the size and location of the garden, the type of vegetables to be planted and a description of the border material, if applicable. A vegetable garden shall be located in the rear yard and shall not occupy more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the rear yard. No portion of a garden shall be placed on common areas.

LATTICE - Pressure-treated - Lattice shall not be used as a decorative element.

LIGHTING - Any electrical modifications shall meet all applicable County, State and Federal codes, laws and standards.

1. DECK LIGHTING - An architectural application for deck lighting shall include the location and quantity of fixtures as well as a description or photograph of the fixtures. All fixtures shall maintain a low profile.

2. LIGHT POSTS - Light posts in the front yard are not permitted.

3. SIDEWALK LIGHTING - An architectural application for sidewalk lighting in the front yard shall include the quantity of fixtures as well as a description or photograph of the fixtures. All fixtures shall be of a voltage not to exceed 24 volts AC, maintain a low profile. All wiring shall be concealed below ground.

4. SPOT LIGHTING / MOTION DETECTION LIGHTING - An architectural application for rear or side yard spot lighting or motion detection lighting shall include the quantity of fixtures as well as a description or photograph of the fixtures. Such lighting shall be installed so as not to shine into other yards or onto other homes. The lighting for such fixtures shall not exceed 150 watts.

5. FRONT/REAR DOOR LIGHT - Existing door lights may be replaced without prior written approval as long as they meet same style, color and shape. Au fixtures shall be constructed of brass.

PAINTING AND WRAPPING - Exterior

1. PAINTING - Front Door and Shutters - An architectural application to repaint the front door and/or shutters on a dwelling shall include the manufacturer name, color name, number and a sample of the paint color. New color choices may be those colors included in the individual builder's original color palette. Choosing a color that is immediately adjacent to your home on either side is not permitted as the original intent was to vary the accent colors with no two adjacent homes alike.

2. PAINTING -Trim - A trim color change is not permitted as each unit in every building shares the same trim color.

3. WRAPPING - Trim - Wood Trim may be wrapped with either aluminum or vinyl. The configuration or profile of the woodwork shall not be changed. The woodwork shall remain the same shape as before the wood is wrapped. In addition, the color of the product used, either the aluminum or vinyl, shall match the trim color of the other homes in the group.

PATIOS - An architectural application shall include overall dimensions and a description of the materials to be used. The patio size is limited to the confines of the deck located above. If an upper deck does not exist, the size of the patio cannot exceed the allowable upper deck dimensions. Patios constructed of noncombustible materials may extend from property line to property line. Patio constructed of combustible materials shall maintain the two foot (2') offset from each property line.

ROOFING REPAIR / REPLACEMENT- An architectural application shall include a complete listing of all materials with manufacturer names and color numbers. All materials shall match existing construction to the best extent possible.

SHEDS / STORAGE BUILDINGS - All sheds shall comply with the following locations, styles and standards set forth in this document. Only one shed per unit is permitted in the rear yard. Windows are not permitted on the shed or storage building. Sheds are to be no larger than four feet (4') wide, eight feet (8') long and six feet (6') high. Sheds shall have a six foot (6') high border fence adjacent to it.

Shed roof shall be clad with shingles of matching style and color to those on the dwelling. Shed exterior finishes shall be of either pressure-treated lumber (no stain), painted wood (to match dwelling siding and/or trim color) or aluminum or vinyl siding to match dwelling color. Exterior finish shall govern placement of shed within the property. Sheds shall have a solid and stable attachment to ground. Shed roof shall direct water drainage away from adjacent properties. Flat roofs are not permitted.

A one-hour firewall may be required. See Harford County Inspections Department for further details and requirements. Harford County is very specific regarding firewalls and their requirements shall be strictly adhered to. Additional fencing may be required depending on shed finish and placement selected.

Vinyl sheds such as Rubbermaid may also be used as long as they are 1) located as shown on the shed diagrams and 2) meet size guidelines.

Please see shed diagrams.

STORM DOORS - An architectural application shall include a complete description and photograph / manufacturer literature of the storm door. Only full-view glass storm doors will be approved.

SWING SETS - An architectural application for a swing set of pressure-treated wood construction shall include a sketch noting overall dimensions, property line setbacks and equipment to be included. A swing set shall be constructed of pressure-treated wood. Swing sets of metal or plastic construction are not permitted. Pressure-treated wood swing sets may be treated with a clear sealant / wood preservative. The use of paints, stains or toners on the wood is not permitted.

The maximum allowable dimensions are eight feet (8') in height, ten feet (10') in width, the centerline of the swing shall be fifteen feet (15') from the rear property line and shall be constructed to sit parallel to the house. The minimum allowable setback from the side property line is three feet (3').

A single slide shall be permitted, but no forts or playhouses shall be permitted. A shock absorbent ground cover is recommended beneath the swing set.

WADING POOLS - An architectural application for a wading pool is not required. A wading pool is considered any pool five feet (5') or less in diameter and one foot (1') or less in depth. Wading pools of this type are permitted as they are considered temporary. Pools exceeding these dimensions are not permitted.

HOT TUBS - An architectural application shall include a complete description and photograph of the hot tub and literature from the manufacturer. Hot tubs shall only be permitted in a fenced-in rear yard. The hot tub shall be placed under a deck or on a patio. Hot tubs shall not extend further than ten feet (10') from rear of a dwelling. A building permit shall be obtained from Harford County.

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

CONSTANT FRIENDSHIP HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATION, INC.

(Architectural Committee)

WHEREAS, Constant Friendship Homeowners Association, Inc. (hereafter the "Association") is a duly constituted association in accordance with Maryland law and the Association's the Declaration being filed among the Land Records of Harford County, Maryland in Liber 1382 at Folio 471, et seq.;

WHEREAS, Article VII, Section 1(c) of the Bylaws provides that the Board of Directors shall exercise all powers, duties and authority vested in or delegated to the Association that is not reserved to the membership;

WHEREAS, Article V of the Declaration and Article X of the Bylaws grant the Board of Directors the authority to designate a committee to approve or disapprove architectural applications;

WHEREAS, there is a need to designate an agent to assist in studying in advance the proposals by homeowners regarding additions or alterations to the Lots and to make recommendations regarding the same to the Board of Directors; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors desires to establish an architectural advisory committee in accordance with the Association's Declaration and the Bylaws;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors, on behalf of Constant Friendship Homeowners Association, Inc., duly adopts the following:

I. ESTABLISHMENT

The Constant Friendship Homeowners Architectural Advisory Committee (hereinafter the "HOAAC") is established pursuant to the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions which authorizes the Board of Directors to designate a committee which shall have the powers and duties conferred upon it pursuant to the provisions of Article V in the Declaration.

II. FUNCTION

HOAAC members are appointed by the Board of Directors. The function of HOAAC is to study proposals by homeowners involving any physical addition, removal, alteration or change upon any Lot areas prior to the commencement of any work, to oversee physical appearance in any such physical changes and subsequently, to make recommendations regarding such changes to the Board of Directors.

III. COMPOSITION

Members shall be appointed by the Board of Directors from a pool of volunteer Homeowners. Members shall submit their name and reason for wanting to serve on the HOAAC which reports to the Board of Directors. One member of the Board of Directors and two Homeowners shall be selected as minimal membership. A maximum of fifteen members may serve on the HOAAC. Vacancies shall be filled by the Board of Directors from a pool of volunteer Homeowners. Failure of members to attend three consecutive meetings shall be deemed a resignation from the HOAAC by the Homeowner and a replacement Homeowner shall be appointed.

IV. MEETINGS

Regular HOAAC meetings shall be held at 7:00 p.m. on the last Tuesday of each month (unless rescheduled in advance) at the offices of Trenton Property Services, Inc. Special meetings will be called as necessary by the chairman. It is the responsibility of the property manager to record minutes of each meeting and forward them to HOAAC members within seven days following a HOAAC meeting. Written minutes of the meeting shall also be furnished, along with any approved or denied applications, to all Board members prior to the ensuing Board of Directors meeting.

Correspondence with the HOAAC shall be sent to:

Constant Friendship HOA
126 S. Main Street
P.O. Box 767
Bel Air, MD 21014

A quorum of the majority fifty-one percent (51%) of the members must be present to hold a meeting / vote. No proxy votes shall be allowed. (Need some clarification)

All action must be performed by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Committee to:

A. recommend to the Board of Directors the adoption or promulgation of any of the rules and regulations which are referred to in the "Declaration of Covenants";

B. make any binding determination, ruling or order; or

C. issue any permit, authorization or approval pursuant to the provisions of this resolution.

ATTEST:

I hereby certify this Policy Resolution was duly adopted by the Board of Directors on _______________, 20__ and that I caused a copy of this Resolution to be mailed, or hand delivered along with a copy of the Constant Friendship Homeowners Association, Inc., Rules and Regulations which were adopted at a duly constituted meeting on _________ 2000, to the homeowners of Constant Friendship Homeowners Association, Inc., on this day of ___________, 2000.

This policy resolution shall become effective on _________________________, 2000.

CONSTANT FRIENDSHIP HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION

APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF ARCHITECTURAL IMPROVEMENTS