(A) Covenants designed to preserve the character of the subdivision and to help retain its stability, permanence, and marketability are encouraged to be provided by the proprietor. Such covenants should be recorded with the plat and should be blanket covenants that apply to the entire subdivision, Such covenants are intended to complement the village's continuing regulation of the subdivision through its zoning and building code powers.
(B) Blanket covenants may contain, but not be limited to, items such as land use control; architectural control, including walls and fences as well as buildings; yard and setback requirements; minimum lot size; prohibition of nuisance; regulation of signs; control of type, duration, location, etc. of temporary buildings or vehicles, such as travel trailers, etc., to be stored on each site; scenic or open space easements; and other similar controls.
(C) Covenants shall be discussed with the Planning Commission during the initial procedures and/or preliminary plat stages and shall be coordinated with existing or anticipated public police power controls.
(D) Covenants should be recorded prior to the sale of any lot within the subdivision.
(1984 Code, § 5.596)