Architecture Guidelines
The Architecture Committee reviews all submissions made to Sterling Management for any additions, remodel, or replacements made to all WWL homes and grounds. Please complete the form and provide as much information as possible to expedite the approval process. We ask all homeowners to adhere to the process of approval before any work begins to ensure compliance and therefore avoiding any fines. The WWL Links will provide the information needed to ensure you are in compliance. You are welcome to email Sterling or any of the Board of Directors if further clarification is needed.
Frequently Asked Architectural Questions (FAQ)
This is a quick list of the most frequently asked questions from our residents. Please complete the online request to receive approval from the Architectural committee. Please refer to the Architectual Guidelines for a complete list of all guidelines.
Fences
Woodwind Lake properties are fenced with two types of fences. The requirement for fences that separate residential properties are as follows:
- Western Red Cedar Dog Ear Pickets with a maximum height of (6'6") feet tall made up of a 6' pickets and 6" rot board. Pickets may be left unstained or you may stain the pickets. Behr#DP533 Cedar natural tone, Behr wood finish #501 Cedar natural tone and Olympic #716 Cedar natural tone are all approved by the BOD.
- Exception: Homeowners who live on the perimeter of the community whose yard backs up to a main street, Gessner, Mauna Loa, Windfern, Fairbanks-North Houston, may replace their fence with an 8' fence made up of a 12" rot board and 7' picket..
Roof
- The approved architectural asphalt or composition shingles equal to or better than Prestique II Type 225lb.
- The color should be Weather wood.
- All roof vents and jacks must be painted to match the shingles. Provide brand, links or samples
Paint
The paint for all sections must be satin or semi-gloss (no flat or high gloss.) Garage doors should match the primary residence color). We encourage homeowners to look around their home to ensure no two homes next to each other are painted the same color. All paint requests must be accompanied with the brand names, at least (2)color samples or links to the brand that lists the colors for the committee to review.
- For Sections 1-3, each exterior color must be not only an earth tone, but also an acceptable shade of an earth tone color. As used in these guidelines, "earth tone" shall mean an acceptable shade of beige, brown or gray as shown in the MC's color chart.
- Section 4, each exterior color must be not only an earth tone, but also an acceptable shade of an earth tone color. A larger variety of colors may be approved in Section 4 but with prior MC approval only.
- Trim soffit, fascia board, shutters and window and door trim must also be an earth tone color; however, the shades of trim color shall accent the principal color of dwelling.
- Garage doors, including metal, shall be painted the same color as the principal dwelling, NO alternating colors (checkerboard) shall be allowed under any circumstances.
- Siding and trim must be replaced/repaired or added with materials approved by the MC. Acceptable manners: wood siding or Hardi-plank siding, as has always been the case. No plastic, metal or vinyl siding is allowed under any circumstances.