Design Rules

Full text of the Oceana Marin Association Design Rules may be viewed in clicking on this PDF link.

The rules reference the following appendices:

Appendix "A" - Application Form: New Construction, Additions & Remodels

Appendix "B.1" - Performance Agreement: (New Construction or Major Revision)

Appendix "B.2" - Performance Agreement: (Minor Alterations or Additions)

Appendix "C" - Notification of Design Rule/CCR Violation

You may view and print these by clicking on this PDF link.

OCEANA MARIN ASSOCIATION DESIGN RULES

P.O. Box 65, Dillon Beach, California  94929

INTRODUCTION

The COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, and RESTRICTIONS (hereinafter referred to as the CCRs) of the OCEANA MARIN ASSOCIATION (OMA), an amended version of the Bodega Bay Preserve Restrictions, which apply to all owners of property in Oceana Marin, and the related Oceana Marin Association Bylaws, provide for a Design Committee CCR Article XIII and By-laws Article VII(3). The Design Committee is appointed by the Board of Directors of the OMA.  It shall direct owners in the designing of homes complying with the CCRs of the Oceana Marin Association.

All improvements to property, including all new construction, all major landscaping and all exterior modifications to existing construction (except for minor maintenance items which do not change the exterior appearance, as specifically noted in the rules) require Design Committee approval both prior to their initiation and prior to their completion. Interior modifications that do not change the appearance of the property are exempt.

A copy of these Design Rules, and of the CCRs of the Oceana Marin Association in the current approved form shall be obtained and read by every prospective home builder, remodeler or renovator.  Attention is particularly called to Article II, "Property Rights."

One of the principal reasons for building at Oceana Marin is to be able to enjoy the views of the ocean and surrounding environment.  However, since many lots and buildings are involved, each lot owner must expect that these views will be shared rather than being the exclusive property of any single property. This expectation applies to existing homes, proposed homes, and future homes. This concept is the primary focus of the Design Review Committee.  The consideration of this requirement will be evaluated during the preliminary design review process. The standards established for heights/massing are maximums and are not entitlements or guaranteed. Each project will be reviewed and evaluated on its own merits.