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      1. Business, trade or manufacturing is not permitted. (See Guideline No 4 below for exceptions)

2. Any improvements, including additions, other structures, roof or siding material changes, repainting a different color, screens, walls, fences, etc., can be undertaken only after prior written consent of the Covenant Committee of the FHA or the Service Group.

3. No tree measuring six inches or more in diameter at four feet above the ground may be removed without the prior consent of the Covenants Committee of the FHA.

     4. Dogs and cats shall be confined to the premises or, if off premises, shall be on a leash (and) or under control.

5. Horses or mini‑bikes are not permitted, except on such common areas as may be designated for such use by the FHA. No such area has been so designated.

6. Commercial vehicles, trailers, or motor homes are not to be parked in the Village except for the purpose of loading or unloading.  No tents or other temporary structures are permitted.

7. No noxious or offensive activity is permitted, or anything tending to cause embarrassment, annoyance, or nuisance to the neighborhood.  No junk cars may be abandoned or discarded in the Village.

      8. No commercial signs, including “for sale” or “for rent” signs shall be placed in the yards or within the street right-of-way except by permission of the FHA or Fitch Creations, Inc.

9. No newspaper receptacles or mailboxes are permitted in front yards or within street rights of way.

10. Garbage cans shall be screened from view.

11. Lots shall be kept free of unsightly growths or objects.  No plants, animals or devices shall be maintained which may destroy or diminish the enjoyment of other property.

12. Lot owners are liable for an annual assessment (dues) by the FHA.

GUIDELINES:  Although not specifically mentioned in the Covenants, there are other responsibilities and rights of Fearrington residents, which have been generally recognized.  The following common understandings have been reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors of the FHA: 

1. Garage or yard sales or auctions should not be held within the Village.  In the rare event of the sale of an entire household contents through an estate or tag sale, provision should be made for the handling of traffic and parking so as not to interfere unreasonably with emergency vehicles or the rights of neighbors.

2. Any droppings by a dog being walked off a resident's lot should be promptly removed by the pet owner.

3. Excessive dog barking that might trouble neighbors should be minimized by confinement within a home or by the use of devices such as anti‑bark collars.

4. The conduct of business from the home which does not draw excessive traffic and which has no impact on neighbors, e.g., consulting work, private teaching, is not deemed prohibited by the Covenants.

5. Placement of dish antennas (no larger than 19" in diameter) requires the approval of the appropriate Covenants Committee.

6. Bush Creek and The Woods Single Family Homes

This guideline gives further definition to these areas of “single-family” homes.

The following Covenants interpretations apply to Lots 801 through 930 in the Bush Creek area and the entire Woods area.

     -- No accessory building shall be built, whether as an addition or as part of initial construction.

     -- No kitchen is to be installed in an existing building. A kitchen is defined in the state code as a place for the preparation of food.

     -- No dwelling is to be modified to provide for a second family living independently and no existing dwelling may house a second family living independently.