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Architectural Guidelines
(Revised & Adopted 06/14/07)

The following architectural guidelines were adopted by the Board of Directors at their June 14, 2007 meeting. These guidelines will be used by the Architectural Committee in their evaluation of proposed improvements. They have also been furnished to the County of Kern Office of Building and Safety and will be referred to during their permitting process. 

A. GENERAL CONDITIONS

  1. Kern County Codes and Ordinances should be considered only as minimum requirements for Skypark design and construction.
  2. All exterior improvements on residential properties, whether new or existing, are subject to submittal to and written approval by the Architectural Committee prior to construction Ref: SECTION 9.02
  3. Construction of the residence, hangar, and certain site improvements, shall be done simultaneously, in accordance with the CC&Rs and By-Laws. Immediate construction upon purchase is encouraged. Ref: SECTION 9.01.1
  4. Any improvements on the Industrial and Commercial properties are subject to the previously approved Precise Development Plan M-2 P-D 234-2, entitled Aircraft Hangars Lot 11, Tract 4558, and Precise Development Plan C-2 P-DH 230-5/231-3, entitled Restaurant, respectively. Any improvements deviating from the approved Plans are subject to Reapplication and Public Hearing according to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Improvements of any kind are subject to the conditions of approval of the Precise Development Plan A-1 P-DH C-2 M-2 P-DH E-3 P-DH 230-3 and 231-1 for Tract 4558. Said deviations from the plan shall also be approved by the Architectural Committee and Board of Directors prior to commencement of construction.
  5. Any deviation from these Guidelines shall be approved in writing by the Rosamond Skypark Board of Directors. Ref: SECTION 9.08.
  6. For all major construction, plans submitted for approval shall be in permit-ready format. Ref. SECTION 9.02.

 

B. SITE PLANNING

  1. Two story residences allowed only with written concurrence of existing adjacent properties (all directions).
  2. All side yards shall be a minimum of ten feet (10').
  3. The front yard shall be at least equal to the minimum of the neighboring properties, and the average distance if they are different.
  4. Residences shall be placed in the front one-third (1/3) of the property, allowing sufficient space for the hangar to the rear forty percent (40%) of the property. The distance between residences and hangars shall be maximized.
  5. The type, size, construction and color of the hangar are governed by SECTION 9.01.1 of the CC&Rs.
  6. Vehicular access shall always be maintained between the public street and the rear of the property to avoid trespassing over taxiways or other common areas.
  7. The use of portable sheds of any kind or size is discouraged. One (1) garden tool shed matching the hangar or house in siding and color is acceptable.
  8. Additions or modifications to homes or hangars shall be compatible with original construction. Ref: SECTION 9.02
  9. A concrete or asphalt apron shall be provided at the entry to each hangar and shall be of sufficient size that at least one aircraft can be temporarily parked there without encroachment into the common area. In no event shall the apron be narrower than 40 feet wide at the door. No earth or desert mix paving will be allowed as a substitution for the required apron.
  10. Air Conditioning Condenser and/or evaporative cooler units shall be placed as far away from neighboring living areas as possible.
  11. Walls on property lines shall be concrete block or masonry.
  12. Walls and gates toward streets and taxiways should be masonry or wrought iron. No chain link fences are allowed in any location, except as a very temporary security measure.
  13. No permanent construction will be allowed in front, side or rear yards.
  14. The location of any antennas and satellite dishes are subject to review of the Architectural Committee for placement and height.
  15. Front yard landscaping, to the extent possible, shall include two (2) mature trees [at least fifteen (15) gallon].
  16. If residences and hangars are constructed on more than one (1) lot, the owner shall be entitled to one (1) vote for each lot and subject to assessment. Ref: SECTION 5.01(a)

 

C. RESIDENTIAL DESIGN

  1. Geodesic, modular homes or trailers shall not be permitted.
  2. Any visible residential roofs shall be clay or concrete tile.
  3. Exterior walls and the soffits of overhangs shall be cement plaster in earth tone colors similar to the existing construction. No open soffits shall be allowed, and overhangs on all sides shall be at least two feet (2').
  4. No through-wall air conditioning units are allowed on residences.  Through wall air conditioning or evaporative coolers may be used on hangars. Residential evaporative coolers shall be ground mounted with ducting run into residence close to ground or enclosed by stucco walls matching residence.
  5. Each home shall include a garage capable of accommodating at least two (2) cars, and at least one (1) garage bay shall be available and used for vehicle parking at all times, and no garages may be used as habitable space or converted to other uses. Ref. SECTIONS 11.05 and 11.08.
  6. Permanent, site-built residences with a minimum living area of 1400 square feet are required, and each residence so constructed shall concurrently include an aircraft hangar having a minimum enclosed area of 1500 square feet, reference CC&R SECTION 9.01.1.
  7. Recommended location for installation of Solar systems shall be on the roof of aircraft hangar.

 

D. LIMITED EXEMPTIONS FROM CC&R SECTION 9.02:

1.   A formal, written submittal for certain items is no longer required.

a.         Landscaping design, including improvements/upgrades provided they do not encroach onto the common area.

      b.         Security Fence installation (subject to Sections B.11. and B.12 above)

c.         Maintenance/upgrades to trim, existing fences & property walls, doors, windows.

2.   However, you should email the Architectural Committee secretary at rsac@skypark.org to receive approval. Approval may also be obtained by submitting plans to the secretary via US mail at P.O. Box 2617, Rosamond, CA 93560 (allow extra time for receipt by the secretary). This change in the process does not waive the requirement to comply with the Architectural Guidelines & the CC&Rs.  Please also remember that whatever you install you must maintain IAW CC&R Section 10.01.  If you have any questions as to how to comply with the requirements, please contact the Architectural Committee secretary.

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