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Old 02-19-2025, 08:47 PM
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I think the ARC can over ride the deed restriction, BUT only if the violation is “minor” But that is only for adherence to specification of construction in the deed (e.g. the slope of the roof)
Minor is not defined - a future ARC can probably revoke the override, on the basis that a shed is not minor.
Also, the deed restriction says any storage buildings must be attached to the house - the ARC can not overrule that.

You have ARC approval, you can build, but someone can report you, and if taken to court, you most likely will lose.
Like BrianL said, you will most likely P**$ some neighbors off, and we all agreed to like according to the deed restriction.