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COVENANTS, COND]rT~ONS AND
RESTRICTIONS
FOR
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DIVISIONS NO. 12
STATE OF ~OMD~G )
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~~AS, CX~ence L. Re~an and Dorothy I. Re~an are the sole o~¢~{~.~
Nordic Ranches as the same appears as pall of tha~ described ~n the nofice~<~urcWaserg~[nterest
of record the office of the Clerk of L ncoln County described t plat
record ~n the sa~d office for the Nordic R~ches Divisions No. 12.
WHE~AS, the underdgned desires to place ce~ain Covenants; Cond'~fions, ~d Restrictions on
s~d Ranches ~n L~ncoln County, Wyoming, for the benefit and pmtecfi0n of the'unders~ed and
those purchasing lots whh~n said Nordic R~ches.
~E~AS, the undersized desires that this instrument shall define the Covenants, Conditions,
and Restrictions upon sa~d Ranches and sha~1 be inco~omted into the deeds and contracts to
persons purchasing lots 2n sa~d subdivision w~th sa~d Covenants thereby intended to apply to
each lot and to mn with the land t~ough subsequent transactions.
NOW, THE~FO~ ~OW ALL MEN BY THESE P~SENT that ~11 iOts Jn Nordic R~nches
SubdMs~on, ~nclud~ng all phases, above desc~bed ~re subject to the following 1~sted Covenants,
Conditions, ~d Restfictions~ to-w~t:
(1) GOVE~XNG BO~ Ciarence L. Rei~m, Dorothy I. Red,ah, and G~elle B.
Edwards, are the sole governing bo~d for Nordic R~ches Subdivision for the pu~ose of
devebping Nordic R~ches Subdivision and for the pu~ose of e~ancing ~d protection
of the value, desirability, and attractiveness of the real prope~y and eve~ pa~ thereof.
Lot owners may ~dvise the Governing Board on matters 1hat concern their health, safety,
. welfare, or residential emc~ent singularly or concu~ently, directly or t~ough an
,appointed representative, they shag be in writing (2 copies) and s~gned by each owner
favoring the stated proposals or suggestions. A decision shal~ be rendered and returned
within 90 days and said decision sh~li be binding in the future to all pahies.as a
reaffimmfion or a change to our Covenants, Conditions, ~d Resections. A change to
our Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions may occur only as a result of approval by a
simpte majority of lot owners based on one vote per lot owned. It is the express wish of
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the developers that Nordic Ranches Subdiv~smn remmn a low density, residential
development w~th a pfimaw concern for maintaining environmental quality.
At such time as the developers are no longer the majority prope~y owners in Nordic
Ranches Subdivisions, all phases~ then the developers m~y, m their d~scre6on, establish a
Home Owner's Assoc~afio~ based on voting fights of ~ {~ne) vote per lot owned w~thin
Nordic Ranches Subdivisions, ~11 phases.
HOWEVER, unfi~ such time as the Governing Board may establish an Owner's
Association, regular appointed meetings of the Board may not be an occu~ence unless
such meetings may be specifically requested by prope~y owners W~th~n Nordic Ranches
Subdivision.
(2) ROADWAYS The developem shall provide pfivme roadway access to all lots within
N~rd~c R~ches Subdivisions N~. ~ 2, a~ phases. Roadways provided by the
developers, though private, sh~ll be const~cted to meet county standards at the date of
approwl. Mainten~ces of those roadways provided by the developers shall be at the
d~scre6on ~f the developers based On usage requirement of lot owners serviced by said
roadways.
Snow remowl ~om private roads constructed by the developers shall be at the
d[screfian and expense of lot owners se~ed by said roadways. Should lot owners so
elect to maintain sa~d private marls ~ee of snow, then they shal~ do so ~n a manner so as
to not create a hazmd or d~ge to the developer's roadways, ut~i~fies wtfich may eccur
w~thin roadway easements, ~r privately owned prope~ies adjoining said roadways.
Indiv[dua~ lot ewners sh~l~ maintain their lots free of noxious weeds by keeping full lot
seeded w~th appropriate grasses. This shall ~nc~ude area of lot within that pa~ of lot
covered by roadway easements~
?fivate roadways constructed by developers~ ~s shown on the finaI plats of Nordic
Ranches Subdivision, shall be considered to be pe~anent easements. Easements shall be
of the ~ength~ width, and cimumference as described on the final pl~t of Nordic
Ranches Subdivision.
Driveways from the private roadways or cu-de-sacs shall be constructed and maintained
solely at the expense of tEe individual lot owner. Said driveways shall be constructed
only after written approval of the Governing Board upon submission of sight plans.
· Driveways shall be constructed in such a manner as to no~ create a hazard of damage to
adjacent property owners or roadways ~hrough dust or drainage.
DOMESTIC WA~TER Water will be provided by deep wells located within the
subdivision. D~stribufion of water from said wells shall be constructed by the deve!oper
to the tot lines. Hook-up shall be at the owners expense. Hook-UP fee which will include
meter pit and meter must be paid to Nordic Ranches Water Association at time of
purchase. Rates will be provided by the Water Association. Each consumer shali be
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billed for the water used, proportionate share according to usage of the costs of repair,
electrical, and other maintenance costs that must be apportioned out to the shared usage.
Water that is from these wells are to be used for domestic water only. Reporting and
testing of these wells to insure water quality will be done by chosen members by the
Lot owners. Water as provided by the developers shall not be for use in irrigation
nor for the filling of artificial streams, lakes, or ponds as may be~constructed by the lot
owners.
Should owners at a future time choose to, at their own expense, and as permitted by
county, state, and federal regulations, construct any separate water system, NO allowance
will be made for their non-usage of the system.
Whereas, Clarence'L0 And Dorothy I. Reinhart, as developers, have provided deep wells
located upon the plats and have provided distribution of water from such wells to the
various properties,' and may additionally in the course of further development of such
Nordic Ranches provide additional wells and distribution systems, the owners
acknowledge and understand that the wells and distribution systems placed in service or
to be placed in service by the developer shall (upon sale by developers of Nordic
Ranches, all phases) become the undivided property of the lot owners o£ record, ti~eir
heirs and assigns. .,
At such time as alt lots are sold in all of Nordic Ranches Subdivision all phases, said
subdivision wells and distribution systems shall automatically revert to the lot owners
who shall upon such occurrence and at such time, from either a homeowners association
or a welt and water distribution association to then service, maintain, repair, and manage
such wells and distribution systems.
Upon such occurrence (the sale of all lots within all of Nordic Ranches' Subdivisions, all
phases) the control, ownership, and responsibility of said wells and distribution system
shall be that of the lot owners, their heirs and assigns at which point the developer shall
not have further responsibility for the maintenance, upkeep and/or servicing of such wells
and distribution system and shall under no circumstances be held liable for same~
This shall be binding on Nordic Ranches Subdivision, all phases, and all individual lot
owners who purchase from the developer as well as subsequent individual lot owners
who sha~l purchase the remaining tots in Nordic Ranches SUbdivisions, all phases and
including all future phases.
IRRIGATION RIGHTS IN D!VISiONS NO. 11 & NO. ', ? In accordance with the
~Irfigafion Company guidelines, 33 irrigation heads are allowed on each 40 acres
comprising Nordic Ranches, Units 4 through 9. Under these guidelines, each lot owner is
allowed ~ 1.5 g.p.m. Flow for outside irrigation. Two inch pipes will be stubbed into each
lot to allow this quantity to be used. No irrigation pipe larger than two inch w~ll be
allowed in any private lot within the subdivision. Irrigation water use may be regulated
or eliminated completely by the InSgafion Company in times of low water. Agricultural
use will have first priority in low water periods.
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(4) ELECTRICITY AND TELE?HONE These services shall be provided by the developer
to the lot line. Any costs of the required improvements will be borne by the lot owner.
All repair from within the lot distribution as well as the installation shall be at the
responsibility of the lot owner. These will be constructed in agreement between the
consumer and the public utilities companies. There shall be allowed no above ground
transmission lines of any nature upon lots within the Nordic Rauches Subdivision.
(5} ASSESSMENTS Assessments stroll be made from time to time upon each lot within
Nordic Ranches Subdivision. Assessments shall be made by the Governing Board or
Home Owners Association, whichever is in force at the time t3t assessments, and shall be
collected as fair reimbursemer~t for services rendered. In the event that assessments
should exceed actual cost of services, the additional monies may be equitably redisbursed
to the lot owners or may be retained to create an operating ~und for services or
improvements within the subdivision.
Should a majority of lot owners (as determined by a vote of one vote per lot owned) deem
certain improvements necessary within Nordic Ranches Subdivision which may enhance
the quality and/or property value of all lots within said subdivision, then said
improvements shall be deemed as cost assessable to all lot owners on a.per lot basis.
Should certain services or improvements be made to one lot owner and not another, the
owner/owners served shall be assessed separately.
A. Roadways shall be assessed for ~n general to each let served by said roadway for any
maintenance as may be pr°vialed by the Governing Board or Association.
B. Water shall be assessed for each lot served, to be determined by gallons used as
indicated on separate water meters. The pxSce per gallon sh~tl be established as regulated
and priced by county or state regulation.
C. Electricity and telephone are not assessable by Nordic Ranches Subdiv~skm when
delivered to the individual lot owner. However, any costs of electricity to run the wel~s,
etc. shall be charged to owners served in proportionate share to the gallons of water
consamed.
Assessments on lots within Nordic Ranches Subdivision are expressly made for
maintenance, extended services, and reasonable improvements within the subdivision. It
is not the intent of the developers to use the above stated assessments for personal proof.
Assessments may be made on a regular monthly or annual basis or may be levied as
specific one time assessments. Rate of assessments may vary from time to time
dependent upon the cost and nature of the service or improvement being assessed for.
It should be understood by:all present and future lot owners, their heirs ~md assigns, that
all [ots within Nordic Ranches Subdivision are subject to assessment. And, that all
assessments levied upon lots specifically or generally within the Nordic Ranch
Subdivisions shall be considered as legal and reasonable cost to specified lot owners.
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And it is understood that lot owners shall have a reasonable and lawful time of 30 days
from date of posting said assessment billing in the United States Postal System to pay
said assessments. And should such assessments not be promptly paid, then the
Governing Board or Home Owners Association reserves the fight to charge interest on
the unpaid balances due at a maximum legal rate of interest or may elect to discontinue
service for which reimbursement has not been made. Under no circumstance shall the
Governing Board or Home Owners Association be required to make or provide services,
maintenance or improvements within Nordic Ranches Subdivision free of charge to lot
owner or owners.
(6) Every owner shall have a right and an easement of enjoyment in and to the roads and
forest access, areas and such easement, shall be appurtenant to the respective lot or lots for
which each owner holds sudh interest and shall pass with the title to every lot, subject to
the folk>wing provisions:
A. The fight of the Developers and/or Declarants to dedicate or transfer or grant
right-Of-ways to all or any part of the roads of forest access areas to any public agency,
authority, or utility for such purposes as the Developer or Declaram deems i~ his sole
discretion, beneficial to the property and lots so long as such dedication or transfer does
not unreasonably interfere With the owners right to ingress or egress to arid from his lot or
.forest access areas arid the enjoyment thereof. .
(7) BUILDING AND STRUCTURAL IMPROVEMENTS All tots with Nordic Ranches
Subdivision are limited to not more than one single family dwelling and not more than 4
(four) additional, detached secondary structures as garages, barns, stables, etc.
No residential structure shall have a ground floor area exclusive of one story porches,
carports, or garages of less than one thousand (1000) square feet on the main tloor unless
the house is a split entry and in that case a minimum of eight hundred (800) square feet of
living area is required or in the case of a split entry each level with a minimum of two
levels finished can be less than six hundred (600) square feet of living area exclusive of
porches, garages, or carports. Alt residences shall have a garage. Any deviation of this
must have approval of the. Governing Board or Home Owner's Association.
No structure shall exceed three (3) stories in height above finished grade level.
It has not been the intent of the developers ~[o consider the use of"Manufactured Homes"
· or "Modular Homes" on the lots. However, the Governing Board, in an effort to be fair,
~would on a case by case do an evaluation on a submitted design or plans and if/hey felt
they would meet the criteria, could give permission for building. The Board's decision
would be final. Approved metal siding would be allowed, and wood siding would be
considered. An attached carport or double garage would be required.
However, for not more than one year (1.2 months) a camper or mobile recreational ve~icle
type unit shall be allowed to be put on a lot during the construction phase of/he single
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family dwelling. Upon completion of the construction or lapse of twelve (12) months,
whichever occurs first, the camper or mobile type unit shall be removed from said lot.
This allowance is made only for the construction phase of the permitted single fam~'ly
dwelling and not for the construction phase of any additional outbuildings.
However, one recreational unit may be stored in the storage area so long as the unit is
not being used to live in. One trailer may also be stored in the storage area for sUch use
as a horse trailer. Any additional storage should be housed in a permanent shed for that
purpose.
No manufacturing, commercial~ or business operation other than ar~s crafts; or
professionS operated solely by members o£ the family actually occupying the residence
shall be conducted on any lot: no advertising other than a temporary sign no exceeding
fifteen (15) inches by twenty-five (25) inches shall be exhibited on any lot: nor shall tots
be used in any manner nor for any purpose which may endanger the health, or
unreasonably disturb the holder of any other lot.
Nc building shall be located on any lot nearer ~han twenty (20) feet to any proper~y
boundaries, and adjacent to aghcultural lands: this set back shall be twenty-five (25) feet.
As a general guide to lot owners, it is required that structures constructed on any lot,
whether far residential use or storage or shelters, be of good architectural style with
consideration given to the surrounding environment of mountains, foresl, and farm lands.
It is no~ the Developers desire to discourage individuality unless such individuality were
to create an obvious conflic~ with the surrounding envirorm~ent or be of a nature as to be
considered objectionable by adjoining property owners. It is further the desire o£the
Developers that the structures on any one lot show a degree of harmony to one another
both in styling and in color°
Any building permitted to be constructed within Nordic Ranches Subdivision shall have
exterior construction completed in not less than twelve (12) months fi.om time of
beginning. Interior completion shall be at the option of the owner.
No structures on any lot, where residential or outbuilding shall be permitted to be i~a a
state of disrepair. Ali structures shall be properly maintained as any prudent prope~y
owner would normally do. S~ould the Governing Board or Home Owner's Association
find a lot or structure thereon to be objectionable due to disrepair, disorderliness, or
disregard the owner of the said lot or structure shall take prompt action to repair the same.
][t is the Developers in~ent to protect property values within Nordic Ranches Subdivisioa
through controlled private development. /~nd, no private development shall be allowed
to occur on any lot which through design construction, Or maintenance might devalue
adjoining properties.
(8) GENERAL CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS No gas or oil drilling or mining,
gravel operation or quarry operation of any kind shall be permitted .on any lot; nor shall
any offensive aCtivity or condition be created or permitted to exist 'on any lot which
maybe or become, an annoyance or nuisance to adjacent property owners. All trash and
waste shall be kept in sanitary containers, except upon written permission by the
Developers and they shall not grant permission when it may be or becomes an annoyance
to' adjacent property owners..
All lot owners within Nordic Ranches Subdivision are guaranteed the right to quarter,
raise, or pasture 1 and ½ grazing animals per acre of lot owned. The quartering, rai~ng,
or pasturing of any other livestock shall be at the option of the lot owner unless:
A. The quartering', raising,' or pasturing of said additional livestock can be shown to be
damaging to the land through overgrazing or becomes objectionable to other properly
owners due to odor, no/se, or appearance.
B. The quartering, raising, or pasturing of the livestock is for commercial purposes or is
for the purpose of feeding or boarding animals beyond the immediate needs of the
property owner and their immediate family members.
In such event that additional livestock on any lot should.fall into eiti~er category A or B
above,, then, upon written notice of the Governing Board of Home Owner' s Assoc~ation~
the proper~y owner at fault shall promptly, within 30 days cf receipt of notice, remove
the objecfional livestock and not replace the same without written consent of the
Governing Board or Home Owner's Association.
It is the intent of the Developers to allow owners the maximum degree of choice and
flexibility of land use while retaining a means to control land usage should the necessity
arise !brough the imprudence of a lot owner. In the event that a lot is used for the
quartering, raising, or pasturing of livestock of any kind then the lot owner shall make
adequate provision for the shelter, feeding, watering and proper maintenance of the same.
And any appurtenances erected specifically for the care and maintenance of said animals
shall be constructed only upon signed approval of the Governing Board or Home
Owner's Association and will be weli maintained so as to not detract from the family
residence and adjoining property.
No lot shall be resubdivided.
'All garbage shall be stored sithin sanitary containers until hauled from the premises. No
outside burning of any material shall be allowed at any time of fire hazard or at times or
in a manner likely to cause, damage to vegetation or improvements on any other lot, or at
any time or in any manner prohibited by the County of Lincoln.
Should any iot owner elect to have horses or livestock animals as permitted in these
covenants, then the owner of the same shall be required to construct fencing lo contain
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said animals. A post and rail design shall be allowed. Post and rails may be constructed
of wood, metal or vinyl so long as they are of a natural coloration. Other products and
colors would be considered, but must be approved in advance by the Governing Board.
Posts shall be of a five (5) foot height with three (3) or four (4) horizontal rails. One,
two, or three strand(s) of barbed wire shall be allowed in conjunction w/th, but not as an
alternate to the horizontal rails. ]Fences shall be maintained in a good state ofrepak. Any
other design of fencing, whether in height or style as for corrals shall be constructed only
upon consent for the Governing Board.
Storage of vehicles, machinery and large toys shall either be within an enclosed shelter or
in a neat and defined area rather than randomly.
It is the Developers desire that all lots with the Nordic Ranches Subdivision be well
planned, constructed, and' maintained and that there should be made no waste thereof. It
is intended that these Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions be of a protective nature
rather than a prohibitive nature, protective both toward ire investment of lot owners and
toward the natural environment.
(9) IN the event that any one or more of the Covenants, Conditions, Or Restrictions herein
set forth shall be held by any court of competent jurisdiction to' be null or void, all
remaining Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions set forth herein shall continue
unimpaired, and remain in full force and effect.
(10) AMEND1NG~CHANGINQ, OR NULLIFXCATION of these Covenants will be solely at
the discretion and the right of the Developers until such time as the Developers may elect
to create a Home Owner's Association..Any amendment, change or nullification of these
Covemmts shall be considered to be in effect from the time of recording an shall be
applicable to all lots within this phase within Nordic Ranches SubdiviSion.
(~ 1) DURATION OR TERMINAT]iON OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, AND
REST]CdCTIONS. The foregoing Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions will term/~ate
twenty-five (25) years fi.om the date of recordation. However, the Governing Board or
Home Owner's Association if they so desire, may extend the effective period as they
desire.
(i2) This instrument of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions shall be binding on Nordic
Ranches Subdivision, Divisions No. ~ 1 and No. 12.
~N WITNESS WHEREOF, THE PARTIES SET THEIR HAND THIS / ~l DAY O]F
~ a~renc~-L. ~einhart ~'"~' L/ / Dorothyl. i~5~inhart
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STATE OF bt) ~o )
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County of )
On this I '{ day of }~.~ , 2000, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public.in and
for said State, personally appeared ~21arence L. And Dorothy L Reinhart, known to me or
identified to me to be the persons whose names are subscribed to the within instrument, and
acknowledged to me that they executed the same.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal the
day and year firstabove Written. ·