All RNH homeowners are required to properly maintain the exterior of their home, including painting wood surfaces, etc. (see Section 3 for more details). The color of the exterior of any home in the development shall not be changed without RNH Board approval. This includes garage doors, front doors, capping, windows, landscaping ties, etc.
NOTE: Please refer to the Building Specifications for approved manufacturers and colors regarding exterior paint, capping, siding, roof shingles, storm doors, etc., for specific homes/clusters. If a specification looking for is not listed, contact the management company for guidance before proceeding.
NOTE: No modification/alteration work may be initiated by a RNH homeowner without written permission from the RNH Board. RNH homeowners who perform property revisions without prior written A&E form approval may be fined at the discretion of the RNH Board of Directors and penalties may include a directive to restore the property to its original condition and/or a condition within community standards/specifications.
RNH homeowners wishing to alter the exterior of their home or its landscaping must submit a written request for permission via an A&E (Architectural & Environmental) form (including details of the project, sketches, pictures, brochures, etc.) prior to beginning work. This form is available through the property management company (see section 1B for contact information) or can be printed from The Ridings at Northampton Web site at https://www.ridingsatnorthampton.org
NOTE: It is the RNH homeowner’s responsibility to obtain all necessary township/municipal permits/approvals required for the renovation project.
A&E form submissions shall be submitted to the current RNH Residents Association property manager (address is noted on the A&E form) and will be reviewed as promptly as possible by the RNH Board and within thirty (30) days. A&E forms submitted as emergencies will be reviewed as necessary.
RNH homeowners, residents, and tenants are welcome to schedule an opportunity to attend a RNH Board meeting to help answer questions and clarify their request. The Board will reply in writing to all A&E forms received.
NOTE: A&E form approvals remain in effect for six (6) months. All work must be completed within that time. A&E form extensions may be granted only with the submission of another A&E form.
CLOTHESLINES
Clotheslines of any type are not permitted in The Ridings community.