The CCRs refer to the Block and Lot numbers shown on the plat map. Click on this link to view the Plat Map of Silver Sands.
There has been some interest expressed in seeing the covenants in a convenient format. Here is a re-typing of the covenants for Silver Sands I. Covenants for Silver Sands II are essentially the same, only with different lot number references, and a few additions which are bracketed in italics.
1) That all protective covenants and all conditions enumerated in this instrument shall run with the land and shall be binding on all parties and all persons claiming under them until April 15, 1989, at which time said protective covenants and said conditions shall be automatically extended for successive periods of ten years, unless, by a vote of the majority of the then owners of various tracts in said property, it is agreed to change said covenants in whole or in part, if the undersigned or any of the successors in interest in and to any of said tracts or their heirs of assigns. Shall violate or attempt to violate any of the said protective covenants, it shall be lawful for any person or persons owning any real property situated within the hereinbefore described real property to prosecute any proceedings at law or in equity against the person or persons violating or attempting to violate any such protective covenant, and either to prevent him or them from so doing or to recover damages or other dues for such violation. Invalidation of any one of said protective covenants by judgment, decree or court order shall in nowise affect any of the other provisions which shall remain in force and effect.
2) That all lots or tracts in the hereinbefore described real property which shall be sold by said undersigned a (with the exception of said lot 1, Block 1) shall be known as residential tracts or lots and no structures shall be erected, altered, placed or permitted to remain on any tract or lot other than one detached single family dwelling and a private garage for not more than three cars, and outbuildings incidental to residential use of the tract or lot. That blocks 3 and Lots 13 and 14 in Blocks 1 and 2 of said subdivision shall be further restricted in that any such dwelling, garage or outbuilding constructed thereon shall be limited to one story construction, excluding basement, with a maximum height above ground level not to exceed 15 feet, and further restricted in that shrubs, hedges and fences thereon shall not be permitted to exceed six (6) feet in height. [The restriction for shrubs, hedges and fences is four (4) feet for Silver Sands II lots on Block 3 and lot 13 of block 4 and lot 15 on block2.] That no existing or used house or other structure shall be moved onto any said lot or tracts.
3) That the construction of any residential structure upon any of the said tracts or lots shall be fully completed, including exterior painting, not later than eighteen months from and after the commencement of any portion of the construction thereof. [Covenants for Silver Sands II add: A Lincoln County building permit must be approved prior to initiating construction, if at said time, said county has a building permit ordinance.]
[4a) Covenant for Silver Sands II: That any residential structures constructed on said tracts or lots shall have a continuous concrete footingand a full concrete or building block foundation.]
4) That the ground floor area of the main structure of the dwelling erected on any lot, exclusive of one-story open porches and garages, shall be not less than 600 square feet.
5) That no structure of a temporary nature, trailer, basement, tent, shack, garage, barn or other outbuildings shall be used on any lot at any time as a residence, either temporarily or permanently. [Silver Sands II: …except during the construction period of residence thereon, and a period of such use shall not exceed one (1) year.
6) That no noxious or offensive activity shall be carried on upon any lot. Nor shall anything be done thereon which may be or may become an annoyance or nuisance to the neighborhood.
7) That no livestock or fowl will be permitted on said property, but this is not to exclude the keeping of inoffensive house pets in reasonable numbers as long as they are not deemed a nuisance.
8) That, except such signs as are erected or placed on the property by the Declarants, no sign of any kind shall be displayed to public view upon any lot, except one (1) sign of not more than five (5) square feet advertising the property for sale or rent. That this provision shall not apply to said lot 1 of block 1.
9) That it shall be the duty of any owner of any lot or building site to maintain said lot or building site to the street or lot lines in good and clean condition and free of hazards to the adjacent property or the occupants thereof.
10) That dwelling houses and garages erected on said property shall have a minimum setback of fifteen(15) feet from all streets as platted in said subdivision, with this provision being applicable to two sides of corner lots, and not less than five (5) feet from each side and rear line of the lot on which it is erected.
11) Silver Sands 2: [ That dwelling houses and garage on said property shall have a minimum setback of twenty (20) feet from all streets as platted in said subdivision, a minimum setback of five (5) feet from each side line, and a minimum setback of twenty (20) feet from each rear line of the lot on which it is erected, except that corner lots shall have a minimum setback of twenty (200 feet from each street line and five (5) feet from all other lines, and further excepting lot 12, block 4, Lots 6,7, & 8 Block 3, and Lot 16, Block 2 which shall have additional setback requirements as set forth as follows:
Lot 12, Block 4 shall have a thirty (30) foot setback from the south line.
Lot 8, Block 3 shall have a fifteen (15) foot set back from the south line.
Lot 7, Block 3 shall have a fifteen (15) foot setback from the north line.
Lot 6, Block 3 shall have a fifteen (15) foot setback from the south line.
Lot 16, Block 2 shall have a thirty (30) foot setback from the north line.
The existing residential structure on Lot 24, block 2, is excluded from the setback requirements as set forth above.]
12) That no lot, or parts thereof, with the exception of said Lot 1, block 1, shall be used for any commercial purposes.
13) That no individual sewage disposal system shall be permitted on any lot or upon any of the said property unless the system is designed, located and constructed in accordance with the requirements, standards and recommendations of Lincoln County Public Health Authorities. Approval of such system as installed shall be obtained from such authorities and the Planning Committee. All septic tank drain fields shall have a minimum capacity to serve a septic tank of 750 gallons. Pipe shall be placed in trenches [that] have a minimum width of 24 inches.
12) Silver Sands 2 [All bathroom, toilet and sink convenience and connection shall be built indoors and connected by underground pipes with a septic tank until a general sewer is constructed. Also, all standards required by Lincoln County authority having jurisdiction over such matters shall be met.]
