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Load bearing structural components shall be steel or structural concrete; provided that materials of greater strength may be used if expressly allowed by the Architectural Review Board. Architecturally and aesthetically suitable building materials shall be applied to, or used on, all sides of all buildings which are visible from streets or from the front of abutting lots. Exterior walls of iron, steel, aluminum, other metal, asbestos, or wood will be permitted only with the specific written approval of the Architectural Review Board. Exterior walls of masonry, concrete, and glass are encouraged. Colors shall be harmonious and compatible with colors of the natural surroundings and other adjacent buildings. All exterior wall finishes on any building shall be any one or a combination of the following: a. face brick; b. natural stone; c. specially designed precast concrete units, if the surfaces have been integrally treated with an applied decorative material or texture and approved by the Architectural Review Board; d. decorative concrete block, if used with brick, stone, or glass and approved by the Architectural Review Board; e. architectural metal accent panels, generally with a value greater than precast concrete units, and as specifically approved by the Architectural Review Board; f. other materials as approved by the Architectural Review Board and in conformance with existing design and character of the property. 2.4 Maintenance. Each owner and Occupant of a lot or parcel shall fully and properly maintain and repair the exterior of any structure located on such lot in such a manner as to enhance the overall appearance of the property. The exteriors of all buildings and the parking, driving and loading areas shall be kept and maintained in a good state of repair at all times and be adequately painted or sealed or otherwise finished in accordance with the guidelines established by the Architectural Review Board. All lots and parcels shall be kept free of debris of any kind and all landscaping must be kept in good repair. All landscaped areas shall be graded to provide proper site drainage. Landscaped areas shall be maintained in a neat condition, lawns mowed and adequately watered in summer, hedges trimmed, and leaves raked. All dead or infected trees, shrubs, hedges, plants, and other natural growth shall be promptly moved and replaced with healthy substitutes of reasonable height and size. 2.5 Construction. Construction or alteration of any improvements on a lot shall be diligently pursued and shall not remain in partly finished condition any longer than is reasonably Page 3 of 9