PREFACE

The St. Augustine Shores Service Corporation Board of Directors, hereinafter referred to as the
BOD, on _________________, has approved this manual outlining the requirements, and
guidelines contained herein as intended for the use of the property owners in the St. Augustine
Shores Sub Division, hereinafter referred to as the Shores. As the community has evolved and
changed, additional requirements have been added by the Architectural Control Committee,
hereinafter referred to as the ACC and, at the direction of the BOD, incorporated in the
Declaration of Restrictions for St. Augustine Shores. These guidelines are included to aid the
property owner in obtaining other permits, such as County Building, Health, etc. and to help the
owner make intelligent decisions regarding contractors and procedures.These requirements further
define the specifications in the St. Augustine Shores Declarations of Deed Restrictions, By-Laws,
and Articles of Incorporation as filed in the Official Records of the County of St. Johns at various
times.

The ACC does not concern itself with County requirements, Southern Building Code requirements,
or other regulatory agency requirements, but does advise the property owner when these permits
are also required. These agencies will advise the property owners of their requirements and will
perform their own inspections.

The ACC, in granting a variance from the applicable deed restrictions does not concede this same
variance in other cases. Each case must be judged individually. An application for a variance must
have a statement of hardship, purpose or reason. Claims of financial reasons, in themselves, are not
necessarily considered a hardship.

At the completion of all work the ACC will perform an inspection of the property to insure that the
requirements of the committee have been met.

OVERVIEW

PREFACE & INDEX

INTRODUCTION & ARCHITECTURAL AUTHORITY

SETBACK REQUIREMENTS & NEW HOUSE REQUIREMENTS

FLORIDA ROOMS AND PORCHES

FOUR OR MORE OF THE SAME HOUSE PLAN

SWIMMING POOLS

STORAGE SHEDS

FENCES

WELLS

COMMUNICATION DEVICES OR SATELLITE DISHES




INTRODUCTION

The ACC is established under the authority of the duly recorded Declaration of Restrictions
applying to St. Augustine Shores. The ACC Chairperson and one member of the BOD is
appointed to serve each year by the BOD. The ACC Chairperson nominates all other members of
the committee and the BOD then reviews and approves the ACC membership annually. Regular
meeting dates and times are scheduled by the ACC and announced to owners and other interested
parties.



ARCHITECTURAL AUTHORITY

No residences, additions thereto, add-ons, accessories, pools, fences, hedges or any other such
structures, shall be erected, placed, constructed, altered or maintained upon any portion of said
lots, unless a complete set of plans and specifications there for, including the exterior color scheme,
together with a plot plan indicating the exact location on the building site, shall have been submitted
to and approved in writing by the ACC appointed from time to time by the BOD of the St.
Augustine Shores Service Corporation, (a non-profit Florida corporation), hereinafter referred to
as the Service Corporation or its duly authorized subcommittee or agent, and a copy of such plans
as finally approved are deposited for permanent record with the ACC. Said ACC shall consist of a
minimum of two persons neither of whom shall be required to own property in the Subdivision.
Such plans and specifications shall be submitted in writing and for approval, over the signature of
the owner or his duly authorized agent, on a form which may be prepared by and shall be
satisfactory to the ACC and receipted there for. The approval of said plans and specifications
may be withheld, not only because of their noncompliance with any of the specific restrictions
contained in this and other clauses hereof, but also by reason of the reasonable dissatisfaction of the
ACC or its agent with the grading plan, location of the structure on the building site, the engineering,
color scheme, finish, design, proportions, architecture, shape, height, style or appropriateness of the
proposed structure or altered structure, the material used therein, the kind, pitch or type of roof
proposed to be placed thereon, or because of its reasonable dissatisfaction with any or all other
matters or things which, in the reasonable judgment of the ACC or its agent, would render the
proposed structure inharmonious or out-of-keeping with the general plan of improvement of the
Subdivision or with the structures erected on other building sites in the immediate vicinity of the
building site on which said structure is proposed to be erected or altered.

The ACC, with the approval of the BOD, shall be authorized to establish further reasonable rules
and regulations for approval of plans as required by this Manual and for approval or interpretation
of other matters and things requiring the approval or interpretation of the ACC as otherwise set
forth in these restrictions.

The approval of the ACC for use on any lot of any plans or specifications submitted for approval,
as herein specified, shall not be deemed to be a waiver by the ACC of its right to object to any of
the features or elements embodied in such plans or specifications if and when the same features or
elements are embodied in any subsequent plans and specifications submitted for approval as herein
provided, for use on other lots.

If, after such plans and specifications have been approved, no building, fence, wall or other
structure or thing shall be altered, erected, placed or maintained upon the lot otherwise than as
approved by the ACC. Any such alteration, erection, maintenance etc. shall be deemed to have
been undertaken without the approval of the Committee ever having been obtained as required by
these restrictions.

Any agent or officer of the Service Corporation or the ACC may from time to time at any
reasonable hour or hours, in the presence of the occupant thereof, enter and inspect any property
subject to these restrictions as to its maintenance or improvement in compliance with the provisions
hereof; and the ACC and/or any agent thereof shall not thereby be deemed guilty of any manner of
trespass for such entry or inspection.


For the purpose of making a search upon, or guaranteeing or insuring title to, or any lien on and/or
interest in, any of said lots and for the purpose of protecting purchasers and encumbrances for
value and in good faith as against the performance or nonperformance of any of the acts in the
restrictions authorized, permitted or to be approved by the ACC, the records of the ACC shall be
prima facie evidence as to all matters shown by such records; and the issuance of a Certificate of
Deed Restriction Compliance status by the ACC showing that the plans and specifications for the
improvements or other matters herein provided for or authorized have been approved, and that
said improvements have been made in accordance therewith, or of a certificate as to any matters
relating to the ACC shall be prima facie evidence and shall fully justify and protect any title
company or per sons certifying, guaranteeing or insuring said title, or any lien thereof and/or any
interest therein, and shall also fully protect any purchaser or encumbrance in good faith and for
value in acting thereon, as to all matters within the jurisdiction of the ACC. In any event, after the
expiration of two (2) years from the date of the completion of construction for any structure, work,
improvement or alteration, said structure, work, improvement or alteration, shall, in favor of
purchasers and encumbrancers in good faith and for value, be deemed to be in compliance with
all the provisions hereof, unless actual notice executed by the ACC of such no completion and/or
noncompliance shall appear of record in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of St. Johns
County, Florida, or legal proceedings shall have been instituted to enforce compliance with these
restrictions.

In the event the ACC or its duly authorized agent fails to take official action with respect to
approval or disapproval of any such design or designs or location or any other matter or thing
referred to herein, within thirty (30) days after being submitted and receipted for in writing, then
such approval will not be required, provided that the design and location on the lot conform to
and are in harmony with the existing structures on the lots in this Subdivision. In any event, either
with or without the approval of the ACC or its agent, the size and setback requirements of
residences shall conform with the requirements contained in these restrictions.

Any act, decision or other thing which is required to be done or which may be done in accordance
with the provisions of these restrictions by the ACC, may be done by the duly appointed agent or
agents of the ACC which authority may be further delegated.

Requests not covered specifically by the Manual and Guidelines, or not approved by the ACC,
may then be referred to the BOD, by the property owner.



LOT LINE SETBACK REQUIREMENTS


Setback requirements as indicated in the Deed Restrictions for each unit are as follows:

NOTE:
Unit 1-8 Setbacks measured to wall.



SPECIAL RESTRICTIONS:
Unit IV Those lots on the Matanzas River shall have no building erected nearer than twenty (20)
feet to rear line. (Book 386/Page 636)

Unit VI There shall be a conservation and preservation easement along the rear property line of the
following described lots for the purpose of protecting and preserving a natural stream bed which
runs along the boundary of said lots. No construction or alteration including the placement or
removal of all fill materials or the construction of any fence, wall, or similar obstruction shall be
permitted within any portion of any lot lying within such easement. (Book 482/Page 201)

There shall be a (30) foot conservation and preservation easement across the entire rear property
line of the following lots: Lots 10,11, 12, 13, 17 and 18 of block 172.

There shall be a twenty (20) foot conservation and preservation easement across the entire rear
property line of the following lots: Lots 19, 20, and 21 of block 172.



NEW HOUSE REQUIREMENT


A. Each residence shall be not less than 1300 square feet in ground floor area, exclusive of
porches , patios, garages and carports. Variances may be granted. Applicants should be aware
that approval by the ACC does not alter any easement right. Any structures built within easements
are subject to removal without compensation during utility repair or construction.

B. Thirty (30) days for review and approval or rejection of submitted drawings by the ACC will be

allowed.

C. St. Johns County and St. Augustine Shores Service Corporation Building Permits must be
prominently displayed at front of property and be visible from the street. No other signs may be
erected without approval of the ACC.

D. When the ACC approval has been received, no changes, additions, or deletions are to be made
without written approval fromthe ACC. Plans of proposed changes must be submitted to the ACC
for their approval.

E. Certificate of occupancy will be granted by the St. Johns County Building Department.


F. Contractors must appear and provide the ACC with one working drawing including the

following:

1. Site and landscape plan (1"=20’) showing the following:


a. Proposed building or buildings (to be shown on drawings) including
setbacks from all property lines. A picture or architectural rendering of the
front must be provided, as well as a grading plan of the property showing the
proper drainage.


b. Driveway shape and size.


c. All sodden (front, sides, rear and swales) and landscaped areas (showing
type, quantity and location of landscaping)and location of trees sought to be removed
should be on the drawing. All lots should be cleared; however, specimen trees
should be kept if possible. Stones or bushes in lieu of sod are not desirable;
however, appropriate landscaping will be considered.


2. Foundation plan (1/4" = 1’) will show square footage of heated and air-conditioned living space,
exclusive of porches, patios, garages and other non-living areas. Square footage of non-living areas
shall be shown separately.

3. Floor plan (1/4" = 1’)


4. Typical exterior wall section (3/4" = 1’)


5. Four (4) exterior elevations (front elevation ¼" = 1’) ; others may be 1/8" = 1’)


G. One Service Corporation application form completed and signed by owner and contractor

must be provided.

NOTE: Additional drawings are needed for the County. AWorking drawings@ are defined as the
minimum required by the St. Johns County Building and Zoning Department.

H. Requirement Details:


1. The proposed structure must be harmonious and in keeping with the general plan for
improvement of the area and with structures on building sites in the immediate vicinity.
Setbacks must be in accordance with Deed Restrictions of the relevant unit.

2. Structure must be a single family home with an attached two-car garage.


3. Exteriors of all structures shall consist of wood, brick, stone and/or stucco.


4. Roofs should be asphalt, fiberglass, wood shake shingle or Spanish type tile. Skylights,
wind turbines, and solar panels are acceptable. Roof pitch must comply with applicable
code specifications.

5. Elevations of structures should not have more than three treatments, i.e. wood, brick, stone
or stucco. Doors, windows and garage doors are not considered as treatments.

6. All swales and lots (front, sides and rear) must be sodded. In-ground sprinkler systems are
permitted on lots. Wells are encouraged, for which appropriate permits must be obtained.

7. To preserve the beauty of the environment, trees not prohibiting construction should be
preserved. Trees or shrubbery shall not be planted on swales. (County Ordinance 90-11).

8. Temporary portable toilets used during construction should be placed on the rear portion of
the lot behind the home being constructed. In no case may they be placed on the swales
surrounding the house.

9. All structures must have:

a. A level, damage free, concrete sidewalk, four (4) feet wide, parallel to the street, in front of the
property, from side property line to side property line.

b. A level ground contour conforming to the concrete sidewalk. A concrete or other approved
driveway, pitched from garage, leveled at the sidewalk, and thence pitched to street so as to enable
a proper water runoff, thus conforming to St. Johns county specifications.

c. Termite protection under the foundations for homes, pools, decks or patios. If a foundation is to
be used for a Florida Room with windows of glass, footings roof supports approved by the
Southern Standard Building Code are required.



FLORIDA ROOMS AND PORCHES


Florida rooms and porches (and enclosed screen porches or porch additions) may be approved if

they meet the following criteria:

1. The requirements of all the Building Codes must be met.

2. Minimum height: 8’ from floor to bottom of rafter or bottom of structural supporting beams.
Fifty per cent (50%) of room must be over 7’ high.

3. Access: Must have access to house through at least one doorway and have an exterior
doorway. Doorway locations to be shown on plot plan.

4. Setbacks: Setbacks to front, rear and side must conform to unit setback requirements.

5. Roof Color, Style and Material: Must be in harmony with the house.

6. Exterior must match existing portion of house.

7. Construction drawings must show compliance with above requirements.

THIS INFORMATION MUST BE FURNISHED TO THE ACC. WITH APPLICATION




FOUR OR MORE OF THE SAME MODEL HOUSE PLAN


The ACC must review and approve (or disapprove) the application to build the first model of any
house. A picture or architectural rendering showing the building from the front is to be provided.
The applicant may obtain approval of subsequent applications for the same model, provided the
following criteria are met:

1. The contractor must appear and identify his model by name or number and location where
prior approved structure was built. An address providing owner’s name and address, etc. is
required.

2. The subsequent unit may not be adjacent to a like model with the same front elevation.
All elevations must have a previous approval of the ACC.

3. The contractor must avoid repetition of exterior colors with those of adjacent houses, and

must show this.

4. A site plan is to be provided to assure compliance with setback requirements and landscape

requirements.

5. A description of the Block and Lot number and the street address and names of the owners

(if available) is to be provided.

6. The Contractor need not submit complete plans with application for approval of sub-sequent
units (except where a variance is granted) of a model previously approved unless required by the
County or unless there are design changes of any kind. The ACC will retain the set of plans
originally approved and require only a site plan with the application form. Changes to elevations of
previously authorized models must be approved by the ACC.


THIS INFORMATION MUST BE FURNISHED TO COMMITTEE WITH APPLICATION .




SWIMMING POOLS


Approval is required for all swimming pools above or below ground. Approval will be granted
provided the following criteria are met:

1. All pools must meet all Building Code requirements.


2. Location of in-ground and above ground pools and enclosures must comply with lot line set-
back requirements as outlined in Unit Deed Restrictions for St, Augustine Shores.

3. Excavation must avoid endangering foundation of house. Edge of pool from building
(excluding decking) must be no less than the depth of the pool at the point closest to the
house. Depth is determined by the angle of repose (minimum of the depth nearest structure).
Termite protection should be provided under pool and decking.

4. Enclosure around pool and decking must be a minimum of four (4) feet high with at least one
self latching exterior entrance. Refer to Fences (Page 10), for type of fences allowed.

5. Above ground pools must meet same requirements as in-ground pools and have a removable

ladder.

6. Screening around and over pool must meet minimum setback requirements.




THIS INFORMATION MUST BE FURNISHED TO THE ACC WITH APPLICATION.


STORAGE SHEDS


Construction or installation of storage sheds may be approved if the following criteria are met:


1. The ground area covered must be limited to a maximum of one hundred (100) square feet.
Only one shed permitted per residence.

2. The height of the structure from ground level to peak may not exceed nine (9) feet nor extend

above the fascia of the house.

3. Color must be white or in harmony with the house color.


4. The location must be to the rear of the house and shown on a plot plan; it must meet setback
limitations of a minimum of three (3) feet from sideline and three (3) feet from rear lot line. If the
shed is within ten (10) feet of house, it must conform to unit setback requirements. In any case,
sheds located within established electrical or other easements are subject to removal at owners
expense.

5. Sheds must conform to County Building Code requirements.

6. Any exceptions must be approved by the ACC.



THIS INFORMATION MUST BE FURNISHED TO ACC WITH APPLICATION.




FENCES

Fences may be approved if they meet the following criteria:

1. Lot survey stakes are clearly located to establish lot lines.

2. Finished side of wood fence shall face outward, as close as possible to inside of property line.


3. Fences may extend from the real property line but not forward of a line parallel and adjacent to
rear line of the house (excluding porches or Florida rooms).

4. If fence encloses yard, a minimum of one gate must be provided.


5. Maximum height of fence shall not exceed six (6) feet.


6. Fence may be constructed of ) chain link, b) wood, or c) masonry.


7. Masonry fences shall be constructed in accordance with all Building Code requirements and
located so that by zoning regulations such fence could not be used as a wall of a building and
shall be constructed as follows:

(a) Fences of not more than five (5) feet in height shall be eight (8) inches thick and shall
not be required to have tie columns but shall be required to have coping; or such fences
may be four (4) inches thick with tie columns and coping not less than eight (8) inches thick.

(b) Fences exceeding five (5) feet in height (but not exceeding six (6) feet) shall be not less
than eight (8) inches thick, shall have tie columns as required for exterior walls and shall have
coping.

(c) One gate must be installed.


(d) Color must be in harmony with the color of the house.


8. Trellises/arbors must meet the above described criteria for fences and generally shall be
considered the same as a fence.

9. Front courtyard must be harmonious with house.


10. Fences on golf course, lake front, or intercostal lots shall not interfere with site line view of

same.

11. Refer to Page 5 (Setback Requirements) for special setback restrictions in Units IV and VI.


12. Fences may be attached to fences of adjacent property owners with the written approval of
the owners.

13. The determination as to whether any feature is a fence, wall, hedge or continuous planting shall
be the decision of the ACC.



THIS INFORMATION MUST BE FURNISHED TO THE ACC WITH THE APPLICATION.




WELLS


No individual well will be permitted on any lot or tract except for irrigation, sprinkler systems,

swimming pools or air conditioning.

1. Well will not be used for drinking water, dishes or laundry washing.


2. Well will not be within easement lines of lot.


3. Well will not be drilled so close to house that undermining could become potential problem.


4. Appropriate permits must be obtained.




COMMUNICATION ANTENNAS OR SATELLITE TV DISHES




1. Antennas or TV dishes of more than one (1) meter in diameter must meet the following criteria in
order to receive approval for installation:

A.) Installation on any roof is prohibited.


B.) Installation in front yards, side yards and in areas that are deemed to be inappropriate is
prohibited. If TV dish is installed at ground level, it must be suitably landscaped

C.) Height of an antenna or TV dish shall be no higher than needed for reception, but in no
case may it exceed ten (10) feet above the peak of the house.

2. Placement of satellite dishes of one (1) meter or less, representing a new and developing
technology, will be accepted on a case by case basis judged on general aesthetics, neighbors
comments, and location. The preferred location is the rear of the house; if signal reception in
the preferred location is inadequate, the following is the order of preference of location:

1. In the side yard


2. In the front yard