An Exterior Alteration Application must be submitted for any repainting, staining or residing, excluding the re-use of existing color, with actual paint/stain samples on wood or an actual piece of proposed new siding.

A change in the color of one's residence is an alteration which can have a dramatic impact on the neighborhood. A "change" in house color includes any variations in shade, lighter or darker, from the original builder-approved and applied color as well as the addition of stone or masonry trim.

The number of colors used should be limited to one for siding, one for trim, with a compatible accent door color allowed. Garage door color must match either siding or trim. Care should be taken to compliment the roof color.

When repainting or re-staining, medium to dark earth tone colors (browns, grays, tans) are encouraged. Very bright or pastel colors will not be approved. Trim should remain close to, but not lighter than, house siding color. Only "flat" finish paint or stain is to be used except semi-gloss may be used on front doors. Duplication of colors used on neighboring homes must be avoided and the RHAC will take this into consideration when approving a color change. In general, house foundations must be painted the color of siding, not trim, when repainting occurs. Residing with aluminum or vinyl must follow the same guidelines as for house repainting as to color and an actual sample is required. Vertical siding is preferred and shutter additions will not be allowed. All window and door trim must remain contemporary in style.

Application Requirements:

Submit a site (plat) plan as well as paint/stain on wood or a piece of the proposed new siding and samples of all colors selected.