ATRICLE IX
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OBLIGATIONS
9.1 Maintenance Obligation of Association. Subject to the provisions of this Article, the Association shall maintain or provide for the maintenance, of all Common Areas and all improvements thereon, including fence, Common Area landscaping, and landscaping equipment.
9.2 Variance in Appearance and Design. Any Owner who has suffered damage may apply for approval to the Board of Trustees for reconstruction, rebuilding or repair of his/her residence in a manner, which will provide for an exterior appearance and design different from that, which existed prior to the date of the casualty. Application for such approval shall be made to the Board of Trustees. Changes should result in a finished residence as in harmony with exterior design of other residences on the Properties. The Board of Trustees may authorize variances. The variance will not affect in any way the Owner’s obligation to comply with all governmental laws and regulation affecting his/her use of the premises, including but not limited to, zoning ordinances and lot set back lines or requirements imposed by any governmental or municipal authority.
9.3 Time Limitation. The Owner or Owners of any damaged residence, the Association and the Board of Trustees shall be obligated to proceed with all due diligence hereunder and the responsible party shall commence reconstruction within six (6) months after the damage occurs, unless prevented by causes beyond their reasonable control.