3. All Exterior lighting must be ARB approved and installed so as not to disturb
neighbors or impair vision of traffic on nearby streets.
a. The use of exposed, non-hooded spotlights is prohibited.
b. Exterior lighting should be limited to areas where there will be pedestrian
movement and should be extinguished when not in use.
c. The source of exterior lights should not be visible from property lines or
streets.
4. Noise generating exterior equipment including but not limited to chillers, pool
equipment, and multiple unit air conditioning stands must be baffled, so that
the sound does not infringe upon neighbors.
5. Visible “Yard Art” or any other decorative element or object must be approved
by ARB. Yard art including but not limited to such items as fountains, columns,
columnar adornments, sculptures of all types, certain light generating
structures, weathervanes, flagpoles, etc. that are placed in yards or on the
outside of houses (that are not part of the approved plans), must be located
within the privately used area of that property and not visible from the street or
neighboring views.
6. Silk or artificial flowers or plants are not allowed in landscape beds or containers
that are visible from the street or neighboring views.
7. Holiday displays may be displayed no earlier than ten (10) days prior to the
holiday and must be removed no later than seven (7) days after the holiday.
a. Winter holiday (Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanza, etc.) displays including
but not limited to lights, greenery, wreaths, etc. may be displayed
between Thanksgiving Day and January 31.
b. They must not interfere with the quiet enjoyment of the residential
homes within the surrounding area.
G. KICA’s Right to Maintain to Minimum Standards in accordance with covenants compliance
rules (statement of covenant compliance responsibility, KICA will enforce its rules &
regulations): The deterioration and unsightliness of any member’s property and landscape
adversely affects the property of other members and KICA. In the event that a member
fails to maintain his/her property’s landscape on Kiawah Island in accordance with KICA’s
guidelines, rules and regulations, KICA may, but is not obligated to, enter onto a
member’s property and perform landscape maintenance necessary to achieve KICA’s
minimum standards. The member shall be solely responsible for the costs of such services
and shall promptly pay KICA’s invoice for the same. KICA’s exercise of this right to enter
and maintain does not impose a continuing obligation to do so. KICA shall not be
responsible for property damage in the event it exercises its rights hereunder. Each
member is solely responsible for the condition and safety of his/her property.
H. Some prohibited activities at Kiawah include:
1. The use of any stationary sign, including but not limited to dog fences, home
security (except stickers placed in windows or glass doors), pest control or the
purpose of identification, renting or selling a property is prohibited unless
authorized by the ARB.
a. Approved signs must be removed promptly following completion of work.
b. Unauthorized signs may be removed by KICA Security.
2. Littering or throwing of trash, limbs, grass, etc. into lakes, onto a neighbor’s
property, or onto other private or common property.
3. Removal of vegetation from KICA property and easements, near lakes and
native plant areas, or dunes and beachfront property absent written approval
from KICA and/or ARB.
4. Hanging beach towels, bathing suits, etc. where visible from the outside.
5. Parking on unpaved or lawn areas of property.
Revisions Approved on Nov. 1, 2010 and Published Nov. 18, 2010
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