BUILDING RESTRICTIONS AND REGULATIONS

Building Permits

1. Information required for approval of permit for building construction:

a. Site plan showing all existing and proposed structures with dimensions of buildings and distance to lot lines.

b. Copy of current survey, lot lines must be clearly marked.

c. Drawings of proposed structure including floor plan with dimensions.

d. Construction materials to be used for exterior finish and roof.

2. Any individual requesting a deviation from the building restrictions must submit an application for variance. All variances must be approved by the Operations Committee. If no variance is received, it is assumed that all structures on the owners property will be built in compliance with the Hiawatha Club's building restrictions. It is the owner responsibility to maintain compliance.

3. Joint ownership of the Building Site & Building is permissible with spouse or child, providing said spouse or child has a membership in their name or become a member of the Club, pursuant to the procedure as set forth in the by-laws, previous to assuming full possession of building site & building. Any building which extends beyond designated setbacks or onto an adjoining lot requires the ownership of the affected lot and the building so constructed be vested in the same party or parties.

4. Sanitary disposal: A permit from the Luce-West Mackinac Health Department in Newberry is required for all drain field or well drilling.

Site Plan

5. Size restrictions for dwellings: Minimum square feet, first floor, including covered porches but excluding attached garages: 768 feet (24'x 32').

6. Size restrictions for outbuildings: None to exceed 832 square feet (26'x32'); not more than one outbuilding, excluding boathouses or boat shelters; boathouses or shelter require special permit. Portable sheds, gazebos, ground mounted satellite dishes and fences are considered outbuilding and require a building permit. Portable sheds shall not exceed 96 square feet (8' x 12').

7. Minimum setbacks for all structures: Frontage (water side for first tier lots or the road for second tier lots) 25 feet from front lot line but not less than 10 feet from high water line within the lot due to erosion. Approved exceptions are specifically permitted where this setback would preclude a view of the water on which the building site fronts. Rear line (including garage, outbuildings or other adjacent structures) - 20 feet. Side lines - 10 feet each side.

8. Site: Must conform or be compatible with surrounding area.

Construction Codes

9. Construction: Roofing must be Class C or better (no roll roofing, with a 4/12 roof pitch; electrical and plumbing must comply with State Code. Chimney must be Class B or better, and comply with State Codes; heating apparatus must have UL label; all fireplaces must have spark arresters and a hearth with a fireproof foundation.

10. Mobile homes and pole barns are prohibited. All enclosed areas must be set on a concrete foundation. All modular homes must be constructed to B.O.C.A. standards (Building Officials and Code Administrators).

11. Construction must begin within 90 days of issuance of permit. Contractor must notify Club office on starting date.

12. Completion: Exterior of building must be completed within one calendar year from beginning of construction; clean up of "contractor's rubbish" must be completed within 30 days of completion of exterior; repair of site must be completed within one year of completion of exterior.