Zion Manor

Following is a summary of some of the items that will be included in covenants which will apply to Zion Manor and will be recorded in the Centre County Courthouse:

A homeowners association will be formed that will have a five-person board of directors that will meet quarterly to attend to the business of the association and community. The developer will control the association until 90% of the lots have been sold. The homeowners association is not a condominium association since each property owner will have a fee simple deed to their property.

Grass cutting of all private lawns and common areas as well as snow removal on all public and private sidewalks and driveways will be provided as part of a lot owner’s membership in the homeowners association. Initially, it is expected that the monthly homeowner’s association fee for this service will be $85-100 per month. Homeowners will be responsible for maintaining their own trees, shrubs, flowers, garden, etc.

A professional property manager will be employed by the homeowners association to collect all of the monthly assessments. In addition the property manager will enforce the covenants, hire the contractor to cut the grass and plow the snow and maintain the stormwater management facilities.

Each property owner will receive and be responsible for their own utility bills for water, sewer, cable, propane, trash, electric, internet, phone, etc.

Homes built in Zion Manor must have a minimum finished floor area, above the road grade, of 1,400 square feet. Finished basement areas are not included in this area. The developer reserves the right to approve plans that may be less than 1,400 square feet under special circumstances. The architecture of the homes is expected to be of a modern contemporary home. No raised ranches, bi-levels or what a commonly called Prairie Homes are permitted. It is strongly encouraged that individuals build homes with front porches so that they can sit on their front porches and say hello to their neighbors as they walk by on the public sidewalks.

Any exposed masonry foundation materials (i.e., poured concrete, concrete block, etc.) must be covered with stucco, brick, stone or the same building material used on the house.

Lots cannot be combined or subdivided.

Fenced areas and swimming pools are permitted and must meet architectural guidelines as well as placement requirements. Issues regarding fences will be defined in the final covenants.

Lots are generally intended to be sold to individuals who intend to build within Zion Manor within one year after the purchase of the lot.

Public sidewalks along both sides of all public streets will be constructed by the individual lot owners as their home is being built. Once completed the sidewalks will be maintained by the property owner’s association.

No mobile home, shack, metal fence or temporary structure shall be kept, maintained or allowed on the premises except children’s tents or swing sets, nor shall any motor homes, campers, boats, recreational vehicles, uninspected vehicles, trailers or similar vehicles be kept or stored on the premises except in a garage. An outdoor storage structure may be allowed with the approval of the developer.

No doghouses or kennels may be erected on the premises. All pets must be kept inside the home.

An outdoor light post that is direct wired to the circuit panel and controlled by a photocell is required to be installed near the driveway and the public sidewalk on each lot.

All driveways must be paved and can be constructed of bituminous or concrete.

Homeowners are encouraged to have side load garages where possible.

Garages shall have the ability to house one to three cars.

The Developer reserves the right to alter or amend the above covenants at his discretion.