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The goal of the Architectural Committee is NOT to prohibit satellite dishes or the reception of satellite signal. Our goal is to maintain our architectural standards by making these dishes as unobtrusive as possible, while ensuring that the homeowner receives a quality satellite signal.

 

The Architectural Committee requires that each DBS dish be placed in a location that is the least visible from the front of the residence. The specific location for this dish will vary based on the orientation of the home in respect to the DBS satellite. The preferred location is on the back corner of the home.

 

Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) installation contractors are typically paid a “flat rate” to install systems. In many cases, unless otherwise instructed by the homeowner, they minimize their installation costs (cable and labor) by installing the dish directly above the existing Cable TV entrance point. In almost all cases, this entrance point is on the side of the home near the front of the building. ARCHITECTURALLY, THIS IS NOT AN ACCEPTABLE LOCATION FOR THE SATELLITE DISH. The DBS dish must point directly at the satellite. However, the required elevation for Dish Network & Direct TV allows significant flexibility in the location of the dish.

 

The basic installation package from satellite providers, Direct TV and Dish Network, includes, at least, 120 feet of RG6 cable. It is your responsibility as a homeowner to insist that the dish be located in an approved location and that cables be neatly routed. This cost is included by both companies as part of their basic installation package and can be provided at no additional charge to the homeowner.

 

Fill out an approval form with an exact location of the dish to be installed. All dishes require prior written Architectural Committee Approval. Mounting of the DBS dish on the front of the home, on fences, or on structures in front of the residence fence is prohibited unless the homeowner can demonstrate that this is the only location suitable for satellite reception. Prior written Architectural Committee Approval is required.

 

HOA Covenant Restriction Section A. Exposed Mechanical Equipment: Heat pumps, propane tanks, solar devices, chimney flues, hot tub pumps, swimming pools pumps and filtration systems, satellite dishes, and similarly exposed mechanical equipment, shall be aesthetically concealed from view on all sides and shall be shielded in such a manner as to minimize noise safety concerns. Restriction Section A is specific about towers and antennas. IT SHOULD BE READ IN ITS ENTIRETY. This section describes in detail the guidelines that must be followed by the Architectural Committee in reviewing this improvement. The antenna must be placed in a location to minimize its visibility from the front of the residence. Typically, this placement will be behind the roof ridgeline or center point of the residence. The Architectural Committee will insist that the least visible location be used that allows capture of the satellite or television signal. The preferred location is on the rear corner of the home. Antennas must be of a non-gloss neutral color. Antenna lead-in cables must be located and/or painted to minimize their visibility.

 

All mounting of satellite dishes on a home require Architectural Committee approval PRIOR to construction or modification. Mounting on the front of the home, on fences, or on structures in front of the residence fence is prohibited unless the homeowner can demonstrate that this is the only location suitable for satellite reception.

 

All improvements require Architectural Committee approval PRIOR to construction or modification.