Building Requirements

                                                  Jamestown Shores

                                   Build Requirement Overview

 

The intent of these restrictions is to provide a harmonious setting throughout the plat

and prevent expectations from not being met. Upon closing of a lot, the architectural

plans will need to be submitted and  approved by the Jamestown Shores Architectural Review

Committee (ARC).  Review fees apply($500 for off lake lots and $725 for on lake lots) and will be payable when plans are submitted for review/approval.  This committee has been formed by the developer to ensure design continuity, to protect all owners’ investments in their homes, and to facilitate a smooth process for approvals. The design standards described within the association guidelines set a precedent for a consistent architectural language, and a pleasant, compatible

image for the homes’ design.

 

Minimum Size Restrictions

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Parcels D, E, F, 11, 12, G, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, H, I - Off Lake Lots 

2,000 SqFt ranch 

2,400 SqFt 1-1/2 story (with a minimum of 1,500 SqFt on the main level) 

2,600 SqFt 2 story (with a minimum of 1,600 SqFt on the main level) 

 

Parcels: 1, 2, 3, 4, A, 5, 6, 7, 8, B, C, 9, 10 - On Lake Lots 

2,200 SqFt ranch 

2,400 SqFt 1-1/2 story (with a minimum of 1,700 SqFt on the main level) 

2,800 SqFt 2 story (with a minimum of 1,700 SqFt on the main level) 

 

*Garage requirement for all parcels: minimum of 2 stalls, attached

 

*Refer to the “Architectural Review Checklist” that is required for each property owner

to submit to the Architectural Review Committee prior to any construction commencing

on site.

 

Architectural Requirements

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Homes must have 30ft minimum of house width showing on the front of the

residence, not including face of garage, a side loading garage may be considered

in the house front.

Front loading garages may not be more than ten feet (10’) in front of the

residence. Angled garages and side loading garages may be allowed to exceed

10ft projection of house at the discretion of the Architectural Review Committee.

Front of home will have a certain percentage of natural materials or composite/

fiber cement siding. Vinyl Siding is permitted but not on front of home. Some

“return” wall planes on/near the front of the home that are highly visible from

the road should also be an approved material other than vinyl (at the discretion

of the review committee). The front and sides of home shall have a minimum

3.5” trim, composite or fiber cement, around front windows and doors (from

front corner to front corner). Aluminum wrapped trim is not permitted on the

front of the home.

There will not be a specific roof pitch requirement, though the roof pitches

should be similar and support the specific style of the home around all elevations

of the home – to the discretion of the review committee. All roof pitches to be

labeled in the drawings submitted to the ARC.

House color required for approval. All exterior colors must be labeled in the

review checklist that is to be submitted with the drawing set for ARC approval.

 

Site Requirements

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Tree Clearing: No Tree clearing within 20 ft of side yard property line and 40 ft of rear

property line. Pockets of existing trees are encouraged to be left in parts of the front

yard.

 

House Minimum Setbacks from property lines: Front setback = 50 feet (from right-of-

way), Side yard = 20 feet but 50 total between the 2 sides, Rear yard = 75 feet.  All homes on the lake will need final approval on set back from the lake.  It is our goal to have all of the homes have similar set back and not block any views.

 

Landscaping

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Must be completed within 3 months of home completion. Homes completed within the

no grow season (Nov – Apr) shall be allowed to delay until landscape season (May – Oct)

and complete within 3 months of season opening.

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Pools

 

Pools are allowed. Placement on the lot requires approval by the ARC committee. Fencing around pool is required by law. Style of fence requires approval. You may also have an auto cover installed.

 

Sidewalks

 

Lake side lots will be required to have sidewalks installed upon completion of your home.

 

Outbuildings

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Outbuilding/ accessory building setbacks from property lines: Side yard = 25 feet, Rear

yard = 75 feet.

Outbuilding siding colors to be submitted for approval.

Roadside of outbuilding to match exterior characteristics and design of the house.

Township Zoning requirements: Accessory building size is based on a lot coverage

percentage. 3% total lot coverage for the first 30,000 square feet of land area and 4%

for all land area over 30,000. Essentially its 900 sq. ft. for the first 30,000 square feet of

land area and 4% for all the remaining square footage of a parcel. Setbacks for accessory

buildings are 10’ minimum from all side and rear property lines and 10’ minimum from

the dwelling. Barns are not permitted without a house on the property. Accessory

buildings cannot be placed in front of the dwelling unless a special use permit is granted

by the planning commission.  Lake front lots will require the accessory buildings to be built on the road side.  Homes will be required to be on the lake. The minimum setbacks by Ordinance are as follows: Front= 50’ from the road right of way. Sides: 20’ minimum with two total of 50’. Rear yard =

75’. Refer to the township zoning requirements for all details. All accessory buildings/

outbuildings must be submitted to the township plan reviewer as well as the Jamestown

Shores ARC for review and approval.

 

*These are quick reference points for the design and planning of the Jamestown Shores

lot build-outs. Refer to the Declaration of Residential Use Restrictions for further details

and requirements. The Architectural Review Checklist and all drawings described therein

must be received by the Architectural Review Committee at the following email:

JSARCHITECTURALCONTROL@GMAIL.COM

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Jamestown Shores

September 22,2023

Architectural Review Checklist

Lot #:      ________________________

Date of submission:    ______________

 

1. Check made out to the Jamestown Shores Association for the following amount:

            -$500 for off-lake lot submissions

            -$725 for on-lake lot submissions

         *This is a one-time fee for the review of each home submission and approval process.

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   2.Build requirement overview:                                             (yes) ________                   (no) ________

          *Received and acknowledge requirements

   3.Floor Plans (all levels) submitted:                                     (yes) ________                   (no) ________

   4.Exterior elevations (all four sides) submitted:                  (yes) ________                   (no) ________

   5.Site Plan submitted:                                                            (yes) ________                   (no) ________

   6.Landscape plan submitted:                                                (yes) ________                   (no) ________

   7.Any accessory buildings?:                                                  (yes) ________                   (no) ________

                If so, please provide all drawings and information.

                If a future accessory building or patio/ deck is added in a future phase, drawings must be

                    submitted prior to installing.

 

                *All drawings must be submitted digitally, drawn to a scale (labeled on each sheet)

 

    8.Fireplace type, exterior materials, and venting location:                         ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

     9.Exterior siding, stone, or masonry type and color (describe all materials and colors):           ______________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________

 

    10.Roofing material and color: _______________________________________________________________

 

    11.Garage door manufacturer/ model and color: ________________________________________________

 

    12.Front entry door and window manufacturer/ model and color: __________________________________

    13.Other exterior materials (describe all): _____________________________________________________________________________________

 

     14.Please include any retaining walls, patio walls, privacy screening, or other site elements in the drawings with your submittal.

 

                           Submitted by: _______________________                  _________________________

                                                         (Printed)                                                           (Signed)

This completed form, along with the required items noted herein must be on file with the Jamestown Shores Architectural Review Committee (ARC) and approved before commencing with construction.  They can be emailed to jsarchitecturalcontrol@gmail.com.