No. 2317 approving an amendment to the Declaration of Protective and Restrictive Covenants of the Blackthorn Corporate Center and Blackthorn Center Development Guidelines

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7.4.1 Common Areas. All those areas shown as "Common Areas" on Exhibit "D" initially will be landscaped and certain decorative Improvements constructed thereon by the Association. However, the Owner of developed lots may supplement these plantings on the Common Areas adjacent to their site. After initial installation, the landscaping shall be maintained by the Association in accordance with the provisions of this Declaration and the Guidelines. The lawn in the Common Areas between the outer-edge of the curb and the right-of-way line of all Public Rights of Way, when adjacent to a developed Blackthorn Site, will be maintained by the Owner of said Site. 7.4.2 Landscape Easement Areas. All those areas shown as "Landscape Easement Areas" on Exhibit "E" initially will be landscaped and certain decorative Improvements constructed thereon by Owner in accordance with the plans and specifications submitted to and approved by the Committee. After initial installation the landscaping in such areas shall be maintained by the Owner until such landscaping has remained healthy for a minimum of twelve (12) consecutive calendar months. Thereafter, the Association shall maintain landscaping in accordance with the provisions of this Declaration and the Guidelines. 7.4.3 Open Space and Parking Landscape Areas. All those areas described as Open Space and Parking Landscape Areas in the Guidelines shall be landscaped by the Owner in accordance with the plans approved by the Committee. The landscaping in such areas shall be maintained by the Owner until such time as a Certificate of Completion is issued. Thereafter, the lawn in the Landscape Easement Area will be maintained by the Owner of said Site. The plantings in the Landscape Easement Area will be maintained by the Association in accordance with the provisions of this Declaration and the Guidelines. 7.4.4 Conservation Easement Areas. Conservation Easements are established in this Declaration to preserve and protect the natural systems found in Blackthorn. No Improvements or alterations of any type are to be made to the Conservation Easement Areas. The Owner must protect the natural systems found in the Conservation Easement from any external, man-made interference; including without limitation; construction processes, site and parking lot drainage, lawn chemicals and snow storage. Artificial maintenance of the vegetation in said Conservation Easement Areas is prohibited without prior written approval of the Committee. 7.5 Owner's Rights of Enjoyment. Every Owner shall have a right and easement of enjoyment in and to the Common Area which shall be appurtenant to and shall pass with the title of portions of the Property, subject to the following: a. All provisions of this Declaration and of the Bylaws of the Association; 17 Blackthorn Corporate Park Covenants and Restrictions 5/30/01