Turtle Cove

Property Owner's Association

Telephone:  (706) 468-8805
Fax:  (706) 468-9355

E-Mail:  turtlecovepoa@bellsouth.net

6.01  Architectural and Environmental Control Committee

For the purpose of protecting and preserving the values, amenities and qualities of the development, architectural and environmental control shall be exercised by the Architectural and Environmental Control Committee of the Association (the "Committee").

6.02  Composition and Appointment of the Committee

The Committee shall be composed of three individuals, who need not be Members of the Association.  Two members of the Committee shall be appointed by the Board, to serve at the pleasure of the Board; the third member shall be appointed by the Georgia Power Company, to serve at the pleasure of the Georgia Power Company.  Two members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum for the exercise of the Committee's business, and action shall be determined by a majority of the whole Committee; provided, however, that in the case of any plans submitted for approval pursuant to Paragraph 4.01(b) above which concern improvements on land leased by the Association from Georgia Power Company, such majority shall include the member appointed by the Georgia Power Company.

6.03  Powers and Functions of the Committee

The Committee shall have the powers and functions conferred upon it by this Article and other provisions of this Declaration and any Supplementary Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions, as well as such other powers and functions as the Board may confer upon it from time to time.  It shall be the policy of the Committee to encourage the use of natural or dark roofing materials, natural exterior stains, and flat painting of exposed metal surfaces so as to insure structures that are compatible with the natural landscape.

6.04  Construction or Improvement Permit

No construction or improvement involving any modification of the overall appearance of any Lot or any area to be developed or held as Condominium Property shall be commenced without a written permit issued by the Committee.  At least thirty (30) days before the contemplated commencement of any such construction or improvement, the Owner(s) of the Lot(s) shall submit or cause to be submitted to the Committee a written application for a permit.  The application shall be accompanied by two (2) complete sets of plans and specifications for the proposed construction or improvement.  The plans shall include Lot (area) plans showing location of all structures or improvements existing on the Lot (area) and the proposed construction or improvement.  The plans and specifications for construction or improvement shall also depict the elevations of existing and proposed exterior materials, and indicate the extent to which trees are to be cut and the topography of the Lot (area) altered.  The Committee shall render its decision regarding the permit within fourteen (14) days after the receipt of the application and after examining the plans and specification and viewing the proposed site.

6.05  Liability of the Committee

Neither the Committee nor any agent thereof, nor the Developer, nor the Board, nor the Association shall be responsible in any way for any defects in any plans, specifications or other supporting materials submitted to it, nor for any defects in any work done according thereto.