Alterations by Unit Owner

Section 9: Additions, Alterations or Improvements by Unit Owner

9.1 To the Common Elements. After the completion of the improvements included in the Common Elements which are set forth in this Declaration, or which are contemplated by the Developer in Common Elements (which by definition includes the Limited Common Elements), except as authorized by the Board of Directors and approved by not less than 75% of the vote of the Unit Owners. In addition to the foregoing requirement, no alterations or additions may be made involuntarily to the Limited Common Elements of any particular Unit if such alteration or addition will adversely affect or prejudice the rights of such Unit Owner unless his consent first has been obtained. The cost of the foregoing shall be assessed as Common Expenses unless otherwise provided herein.

9.2 To the Units. Except as otherwise reserved by the Developer or detailed in Sections 3.4 or 18 herein, no Unit Owner shall make any alteration or improvement to such Owner’s Unit except in accordance with this Section 9.2. A Unit Owner may make alterations and improvements to the interior of the Unit so long as such alterations or improvements are not visible from the outside of the Unit or the Buildings, do not impair the structural integrity of the Unit or the Buildings, do not otherwise violate the terms of this Declaration, and are in compliance with all applicable building codes and laws. A Unit Owner may not expand, enlarge or relocate his Unit, except to combine adjacent units and then only with the written consent of the Developer. Other alterations or improvements to a Unit which are not discussed in this Declaration may be made only if prior approval in writing is obtained from the Board or a committee designated by the Board and headed by an officer of the Association.

9.3 Indemnification by Unit Owner. A Unit Owner making or causing to be made any such additions, alterations or improvements to the Unit or the Limited Common Elements as contemplated herein agrees, and shall be deemed to have agreed, for such Owner, and such Owner’s heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns, as appropriate, to hold the Association and all other Unit Owners harmless from and to indemnify them for any liability or damage to the Condominium Property and expenses arising therefrom, and shall be solely responsible for the maintenance, repair and insurance thereof from and after that date of installation or construction thereof as may be required by the Association.

9.4 Power of Developer to Veto Certain Proposed Modifications. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, the Developer, having the intention in its development of the Condominium to maintain a uniform external appearance to the Buildings, shall have the power. until such time as the Association is transferred from the Developer to the other unit owners or when the Developer no longer offers units for sale, to veto any proposed improvement as contemplated by this Section.