Can I build a picket fence, sun room, and/or paint my house orange?
No alterations to the exterior of any buildings are permitted without written board approval, and the charter of the board is to maintain the original design and appearance of the community. Permission is regularly granted to build privacy fences around the back yards of patio homes, as long as the fence design is consistent with existing fences, and the boundaries do not exceed the basic footprint of the house. Permission is regularly denied for modifications that the board feels may change the look & feel of the community, such as window air conditioning units, hot tubs, screen porches, exterior conduits, etc. Many of these items are explictly banned in the MTC Declaration and By-Laws. Failure to get the board’s approval for exterior modifications places you at risk of having to pay to restore the original appearance of the unit. Removal of trees and shrubbery also falls under this category, as they are considered common property.
