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202002679 4.21 Screening Materials. All screening materials, whether fences, hedges, or walls, on the Lots shall be maintained and replaced from time to time by the Owners thereof in accordance with the original construction of such Improvements by the Declarant or a Designated Builder or as approved by the DRC pursuant to Article 3. 4.22 Lights. Except as initially installed by the Declarant or a Designated Builder, no spotlights, floodlights, or other high-intensity lighting shall be placed or utilized upon any Lot that in any manner will allow light to be directed or reflected on any other property, except as approved by the DRC. 4.23 Window Cover Materials. Permanent draperies or suitable window treatments shall be installed on all front -facing windows within sixty (60) days of occupancy. No reflective materials with a reflectivity greater than 20%, including but not limited to aluminum foil, reflective screens or glass, mirrors, or similar type material, shall be installed or place upon the inside of any windows. 4.24 Maintenance; Landscaping. Maintenance, upkeep, and repairs of any Residence or other Improvements on each Lot shall be the sole responsibility of the Owner thereof and shall be kept and maintained in a clean and first-class condition and state of repair. All water and sewer lines, pipes, equipment, and connections installed within and servicing any Lot shall be maintained and kept in repair by the Lot Owner. All gas and electric pipes, conduits, equipment, and connections installed within and servicing any Lot shall be maintained and kept in repair by the Lot Owner commencing at the point where the gas and electric pipes, conduits, equipment, and connections are connected to the metering device for the Lot installed by the respective gas or electric company. All landscaping shall be aesthetically pleasing and reasonably consistent with the landscaping of the surrounding Lots. Weather permitting, all Lots shall be reasonably landscaped as soon as possible after a Residence is built on the Lot but in no event more than three (3) months after such Residence is built. All landscaping shall be in accordance with any requirements of the DRC and shall be subject to approval of the DRC. All such landscaping shall be fertilized, watered, and trimmed so as to maintain a first-class, healthy, and attractive appearance. Shrubs, trees, or similar items shall be erected or maintained in a manner that will not obstruct traffic vision. Plantings (excepting grass) and decorative items shall not be placed within five feet (5') of the curb or any adjacent Residence or related Improvements. Lawns shall be mowed, fertilized, watered, and edged to maintain a first-class, healthy, and attractive appearance. All grass and weeds shall be cleaned out of cracks in sidewalks, patios, and driveways. All residential plantings must come from the approved plant palette for the Property, which plantings were selected to maintain consistency in the community character while allowing sufficient diversity in residential planting themes. A list of the pre -approved plantings is contained in the Minimum Planting Requirements hereafter set forth. All landscaping shall be maintained in accordance with reasonable standards established by the DRC. All landscape plants shall be maintained by a fully -automatic underground watering system, and care should be taken to avoid over -spray on hardscape, structures, windows, and adjoining properties. The use of metal edging or borders between planting areas or lot lines is prohibited. The use of solid plastic sheeting or polyethylene over ground areas will not be permitted. If landscape fabric is used, it must allow the free flow of air, water, and gases to and from the soil. Comparable materials may be used only with prior approval of the DRC. All mounds and/or berms shall be no higher than thirty-six inches (36") and shall not alter the original drainage pattern of the Lot. All Landscaping plans or amendments to an approved landscaping plan must be submitted to the DRC in accordance with the instructions set forth on Exhibit A to this Declaration. Page 24 of 52