Presumption of Approval

"The Architectural Control Committee (ACC) and the Board of Directors shall operate with a binding presumption that an Owner's application for exterior modifications, outbuildings, fences, or hardscaping should be approved. The ACC is expressly prohibited from denying an application based on subjective interpretations of aesthetic taste, 'harmony,' or visual preference. Any denial by the ACC must be issued in writing and must identify a specific, objective violation of municipal building codes, subdivision setbacks, or explicit textual restrictions contained within this recorded Declaration. The burden of proof for denying any architectural request rests entirely upon the ACC, not the homeowner."