ARTICLE VIII

Architectural Control Committee

Section 8.1.  Appointment and Membership
There is hereby constituted an Architectural Control Committee (the "ACC") consisting of not less than three (3) nor more than seven (7) persons. Until transfer of control as set forth below, the Developer shall have the right to select the members of the ACC. A majority of the ACC may designate a representative to act for it, which representative shall be know as the Control Architect. Upon the title transfer of the last house on the last Lot to an Owner other than a Builder Owner (or earlier upon written notice from the Developer), the right to appoint members of the ACC shall pass to the Board of Directors of the Association.

Section 8.2.    Guidelines
The ACC shall have the authority to adopt and amend written guidelines to be applied in its review of plans and specifications, in order to further the intent and purpose of this Declaration and any other covenants or restrictions covering the Property. If such guidelines are adopted, they shall be available to all Members upon request.

Section 8.3.    Duties
The ACC shall have the authority to review and act upon proposals and plans submitted and to perform other duties set forth in this Declaration.

Section 8.4.    Meetings; Compensation
The ACC shall meet as necessary to properly perform its duties, and shall keep and maintain a record of all actions taken at the meetings or otherwise. Unless authorized by the Association, neither the members of the ACC nor the Control Architect shall receive any compensation for their services. All members and the Control Architect shall be entitled to reimbursement for reasonable expenses incurred in connection with the performance of any ACC duties.

Section 8.5.    Nonwaiver
Approval by the ACC of any plans, drawings or specifications shall not be a waiver of the right to withhold approval of any similar plan, drawing, specification, or matter submitted for approval.

Section 8.6.    Liability
Neither the ACC nor any of its Members shall be liable to the Association or to any Owner for any damage, loss or prejudice resulting from any action taken in good faith on a matter submitted to the ACC for approval or for failure to approve any matter submitted to the ACC. The ACC or its members may consult with the Association or any Owner with respect to any plans, drawings, or specifications, or any other proposal submitted to the ACC.