ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES
The goal of the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) is to preserve and enhance the pastoral scenic beauty of the community. These Architectural Standards were developed to ensure that all lot owners are not distracted from enjoying the beautiful, natural forest setting that defines Swains Creek Pines. They are intended to supplement the requirements set forth in the Articles of Incorporation, Covenants, Conditions, Reservations, and Restrictions (CC&R’s), and Guidelines, Rules, and Regulations; however, they DO NOT embody those documents in their entirety. You are advised to read all applicable governing documents before submitting your ARC package for review. Click here to read the complete Approved Architectural Standards.
APPROVED FIRE PIT GUIDELINES
Camp Fires within the Cedar Mountain Fire Protection District must have an approved Fire Pit Permit document on Premises.
- Campfire must be contained within a pit 18 inches deep into the mineral soil, absent of roots or any other organic material or a solid ring made of a noncombustible material that is at least 18 inches in height that will contain the fuelwood or coals while shielding the ashes from being blown by the wind.
- Maintain 18-inch depth of the pit by removing build-up ash and other materials; assure disposed materials are completely extinguished. Do not dump hot ashes into dumpsters.
- Campfires must be at least 15 feet away from any combustible vegetation or structures, vertically and horizontally. Fire resistant vegetation as part of the landscaping is excluded.
- Six feet around the fire pit must be cleared to mineral soil.
- Six inches of gravel must be under the fire pit bringing the depth to 24 inches.
- One person 18 years or older must attend the fire at all times.
- Ten gallons of water or more must be dedicated and immediately available on site for fire suppression.
- At least one standard sized shovel must be dedicated and immediately available on site for fire suppression.
- Campfires must be completely extinguished, cold to the touch, when not attended. (Code 76-6-404.5).
- Persons responsible for escaped or unattended campfires are subject to prosecution and suppression costs. (Code 76-6-104.5)