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 Cherdon Estates Deed Restrictions

CHERDON ESTATES SUBDIVISION
WAKEMAN, OHIO

COVENANTS RUNNING WITH THE LAND

1. Easement and Rights of Way

a. The Grantors expressly reserve for themselves, their heirs, administrators, executors and assigns forever, an easement and right of way over, under, upon and across the several lots of the Subdivision for street and highway purposes, the location and limits of such easement and rights of way being more particularly set forth and delineated on the plat of this Subdivision as Riverbend, such description being incorporated herein by reference; the right to enter upon and improve such lands for such purpose and to dedicate or cause the same to be accepted for the use of the public generally for ingress and egress to the several lots of the Subdivision. Further, the Grantors expressly reserve for themselves, their heirs, administrators, executors and assigns forever, and over and across the aforesaid lands, or under or upon the same, easements and rights of way for the installation of electric and telephone pole lines, wires and fixtures; for the installation and maintenance of sewers, swales, ditches and conduits for storm waters and sanitary sewage; for gas and water mains and for any other utility, facility or service which they deem necessary or merely convenient for the service and betterment for the several lots in this Subdivision and the lands adjacent thereto.

b. The Grantors expressly reserve for themselves, their heirs, administrators, executors and assigns forever, easements and rights of way over, under, upon and across a strip of land ten (10) feet in width parallel to and adjacent to the side lines of each and every lot for the installation and maintenance of electric and telephone pole lines, wires and fixtures, and for the installation and maintenance of sewers, swales, ditches and conduits for storm waters and sanitary sewage.

c. The Grantors reserve the right to assign any or all of the aforesaid easements and rights of way to any person, firm, corporation or other legal entity, public or private, furnishing one or more of the aforesaid utilities, facilities, or services but nothing herein contained shall obligate the Grantors to furnish any of the same save and except the street or road over and across the lands described in paragraph (a) supra provided that their obligation to maintain such road, once constructed, shall cease and determine upon its incorporation into the public highway system of the State of Ohio or that of any of its political subdivisions.

2. Land and Buildings

a. No lot shall be used except for residential purposes. Grantees, their heirs and assigns shall not sublot any part of any lot.

b. No building shall be erected, constructed, placed or permitted on any lot other than one single family dwelling, with brick or ornamental brick front, not to exceed two and one-half stories or 35 feet in height and a private garage for not more that three (3) and not less that two (2) vehicles, provided that such garage is attached to the dwelling and shall not exceed one (1) story or 15 feet in height. Once construction is commenced, it shall be completed within a period of three (3) years. In any event, no modular or double trailer shall be permitted on any lot. Each driveway shall be of hard surface.

c. A private swimming pool and a cabana or bath-house to be used in conjunction therewith is also permitted provided such cabana or bath-house is no more than one (1) story in height and such facility is used exclusively by the owner of occupant of the lot and his guests.

d. No accessory or outbuildings are allowed.

3. Building Size and Quality

a. All buildings and other structures shall be constructed of new materials of good quality and in a workmanlike manner.

b. The area of any dwelling, exclusive of the garage and basement, shall be not less than 1450 square feet.

c. No building or structure of any kind whatsoever shall be erected or placed on any lot until the plans, specifications and location thereof have been first presented to and approved by the Grantors in writing as to the outward appearance and design, location and finished grade.

4. Sideline and Setback Restrictions

No building or any part thereof, except the steps, balconies, bay windows or any other unusual projection thereof, shall be erected or placed on any lot within 75 feet of the front line of said lot or within 15 feet of any side lot line.

5. Front Lawn Area

a. No front lawn, viz., that part of a lot lying between the improved portion of the street or road and the front of the dwelling located on said lot, shall be used except for certain utility purposes as heretofore provided in Paragraph 1 (a) or for a lawn. But nothing herein contained shall prevent the use of the front lawn for walks or drives, or for the growing of ornamental flowers, plants, shrubs or trees or for the placement of statues, fountains or other ornamentation provided that such artificial structures shall not exceed four (4) feet in height. But no vegetables or grains of the garden or field variety shall be grown in such front lawn area and the same shall be kept neatly mowed and trimmed at all times.

b. Each owner or occupant of a vacant lot shall be required to plant and maintain a grass lawn. If the owner of occupant of a lot fails to keep the same properly trimmed and mowed and the lawn thereby becomes unkempt and unsightly, then and in that event, the Grantors may cause the same to be mowed and trimmed at the expense of and as agent for the owner or occupant, the cost of such work to be due and payable on the first of the following month.

c. No walk or driveway shall be extended to the improved portion of the street or road, nor shall any work be done on any lot, which will in any way interfere with or impede the flow of surface waters over and across said road or lot into the swale or drain adjacent said road.

6. Restrictions Against Manufacturing or Commercial Enterprises

No manufacturing or commercial enterprise, or enterprises of any kind for profit, shall be maintained upon, in front of, or in connection with any lot or lands in this Subdivision, nor shall any lot or lands be used for other than residential purposes.

7. Restrictions Against Nuisances in General

No noxious or offensive trade or activity shall be carried on upon any lot, nor shall anything be done thereon which may be or become a nuisance or annoyance to the neighborhood.

8. Restrictions Against House Trailers, etc.

No house or camping trailer, tent, basement, garage or other outbuilding shall be used as a residence, either temporarily or permanently nor shall any dwelling be occupied for such purpose until it is 90% completed. No house trailer, commercial truck or commercial vehicle shall be stored or parked on any lot, unless the same can be housed in the garage.

9. Restrictions Against Signs and Billboards

No signs, billboards or other advertising devices, except those advertising the sale or rental of the lots on wich they are located shall be placed on any lot or building in this Subdivision.

10. Restrictions Against Keeping Animals or Chickens

No cow, hog, goat, or similar animal shall be kept or maintained on any lot nor shall any chicken yard be maintained thereon. Small domestic animals or house pets may be kept in any home provided that no more that 2 cats, dogs, or other small animals and their increase under 6 months of age shall be so kept or maintained.

11. Fence Restrictions

No fence constriction shall be permitted except a fence constructed for ornamental purposes or a fence constructed around a swimming pool. Such construction of said ornamental or swimming pool fences shall NOT be made of wire, exception only for swimming pool fence which can be cyclone fencing or its equivalent.

12. Sewer Restrictions

Should a sewer be erected on any lot, the Grantors herein have the right to design, inspect and approve said sewer. This clause does not apply in the event the Village constructs a sewer system.

13. Sidewalks

Sidewalks shall be required on all future street frontage at the descretion of the Grantors.

14. Underground Wiring

All utility wiring such as telephone and electric shall be required to be underground, if the utility companies provide underground wiring along the street frontage.

15. Partial Invalidity and Other Matters

a. It is expressly stipulated that if any covenant, condition or restriction or any portion thereof heretofore set forth is invalid or void, such invalidity or voidness shall in no way affect any other covenant, condition or restriction.

b. The several restrictions, covenants and conditions heretofore enumerated shall be and remain in full force and effect up to and includeint the 31st day of December 1998, and may be altered only for an additional period of 25 years from and after said date, if prior thereto, and agreement to so extend such conditions or such part of them as is deemed desirable has been executed by persons (including mortgagees) owning not less that 2/3 of the lots in this Subdivision with the same formalities as a deed and such instrument, so executed, has been recorded on or before said termination date.

16. Grantors only have the power to construct and rent or sell apartments and/or condominiums north of the proposed street located on the northern boundary of the Hines property. The foregoing covenants and restrictions do not apply to said apartments and/or condominiums.