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ARTICLE 3 ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL 3.1 Introduction. 202002679 Copper Creek Rodney Leon Subdivision is planned as a residential living community, and the Declarant will be incorporating its planning and development experience in applying criteria to the development of this residential living community. Because Copper Creek Rodney Leon Subdivision will develop over many years, its development philosophy, goals, and objectives have been crafted to guide development and design well into the future in a way that accommodates the full spectrum of community needs. The design guidelines provide an overall framework for (a) achieving visual harmony; (b) enhancing harmony with the built environment by stimulating a natural, agreeable, and appropriate diversity of style; and (c) establishing a review process appropriate to ongoing development and major changes within the community. Neighborhoods and architecture should be unique and discernible. A commitment to distinctive residential architecture provides a strong influence at this residential living community. Design Guidelines provide an overall framework to allow the community to develop and progress in an orderly and cohesive manner, implementing planning and design concepts that are both required by regulatory agencies and desirable to its Residents. Design Guidelines include minimum standards for the design, size, location, style, structure, materials and color of architecture and landscaping, and relevant criteria for the construction or modification of all Improvements made by any party other than the Declarant. They also establish a process for the judicious review of proposed improvements or alterations. However, Design Guidelines are not the exclusive basis for decisions of the Design Review Committee ("DRC"), and compliance with these Design Guidelines does not guarantee approval of any application. These Design Guidelines have been prepared by the Declarant and adopted by the Association. All terms used but not defined herein shall be given the meanings ascribed to such terms in the Declaration and any supplements or amendments thereto, unless the context requires otherwise. These Design Guidelines will be administered by the DRC pursuant to this Article 3. In the event of conflict between these Design Guidelines and any government ordinance, building code, or regulation, the more restrictive standard shall prevail unless otherwise mandated by such ordinances, codes, or regulations. In the event of conflicts between these Design Guidelines and the Declaration, the Declaration shall control. These Design Guidelines shall not apply to any activities of the Declarant. 3.2 Approval Required. As used in this Article 3, "Construction" means any devegetation, excavation, or grading work or the construction, erection, or installation of an Improvement on a Lot; and "Modification" means an addition, alteration, repair, change, or other work that in any way alters the exterior appearance of any Improvement located on a Lot. No Construction or Modification shall be made or done without the prior written approval of the DRC. Any Owner desiring approval of the DRC for any Construction or Modification shall submit to the DRC a written request for approval specifying in detail the nature and extent of the Construction or Modification that the Owner desires to perform. The request for approval must be accompanied by plans or specifications showing the nature, kind, color, shape, height, materials, and location of the Improvements and such other information as may be required by the Design Guidelines. Any Owner requesting the approval of the DRC shall also submit to the DRC any additional information, plans, and specifications that the DRC may request. In the event that the DRC fails to approve or disapprove a complete application for approval within forty-five (45) days after the application, together with any fee payable pursuant to Section 3.7 and all supporting information, plans, and specifications requested by the DRC, have been submitted to the DRC, approval will not be required and this Section will be deemed to have been complied with by the Owner who requested approval of such plans. Approval by the DRC of any Page 13 of 52