EXHIBIT 10.26 DOMINION HOMES, INC. 2003 STOCK OPTION AND INCENTIVE EQUITY PLAN RESTRICTED STOCK AWARD AGREEMENT Dominion Homes, Inc., an Ohio corporation (the "Company"), hereby grants its common shares, without par value (the "Shares"), to the Recipient named below, subject to the restrictions contained herein. The terms and conditions of this grant are set forth in this cover sheet, in the attached Agreement, the Dominion Homes, Inc. 2003 Stock Option and Incentive Equity Plan (the "Plan") and in the Plan prospectus. Copies of the Plan and the Plan prospectus are attached. Date of Grant: October 22, 2003 Name of Recipient: David S. Borror Recipient's Social Security Number: ________________ Number of Shares Granted: 20,000 Shares Vesting Start Date: October 22, 2003 Vesting Schedule: Subject to all of the terms and conditions set forth in the attached Agreement and the Plan, the restrictions on your Shares will lapse as follows: (i) the expiration of three (3) years from the Date of Grant; and (ii) the Company's achievement of a book value per share of $30.00 (without adjustment for the impact of dividends and dilution). The restrictions on your Shares will lapse and the Shares will fully and immediately vest if the Company terminates you without cause. Otherwise, termination of your employment for any reason will not result in a lapse of the restrictions on your Shares. By signing this cover sheet, you agree to all of the terms and conditions described in the attached Agreement and in the Plan, a copy of which is also enclosed. Recipient: /s/ David S. Borror ------------------------------------------------- David S. Borror Company: /s/ Robert A. Meyer, Jr. ------------------------------------------------- Robert A. Meyer, Jr., Senior Vice President DOMINION HOMES, INC. 2003 STOCK OPTIONS AND INCENTIVE EQUITY PLAN RESTRICTED STOCK AWARD AGREEMENT The Plan and Other Agreements The text of the Plan, as it may be amended from time to time, is incorporated in this Agreement by reference. This Agreement (which also includes the cover sheet) and the Plan constitute the entire understanding between you and the Company regarding this grant of Restricted Stock. Any prior agreements, commitments or negotiations concerning such grant are superseded. In the event that any provision in this Agreement conflicts with any term in the Plan, the term in the Plan shall be deemed controlling. Certain capitalized terms used in this Agreement are defined in the Plan. Vesting The Shares granted under this Agreement shall initially be unvested, and, unless and until they vest in accordance with the Vesting Schedule on the attached cover sheet, they shall be subject to forfeiture. Termination of Service Upon your Termination for any reason other than by the Company without cause (including Termination by reason of your death or Disability), any Shares which have not vested on or before your Termination shall be forfeited, and no Shares granted under this Agreement will continue to vest after your Termination. In the event that your employment is Terminated without cause, any shares which have not vested on or before your Termination shall fully and immediately vest. Tax Deduction Limitations Notwithstanding any provision contained in the Plan, this Agreement or the attached cover sheet, if the vesting of any of the Shares in any taxable year of the Company would prevent the Company from deducting the then fair market value of such Shares for federal income tax purposes in such taxable year under any applicable provision of the Code, then, such Shares shall not become vested in such taxable year of the Company. Instead, any such Shares which would have become vested shall vest as of the first day of each succeeding taxable year of the Company, as to the maximum number permitted in each such year which would allow the Company to deduct the then fair market value of such Shares for federal income tax purposes. Transfer Restrictions Until the Shares are vested in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the attached cover sheet, they may not be sold, assigned, transferred, pledged or otherwise encumbered. 2 Certificates issued in respect of the Shares which are unvested shall be registered in your name and deposited by you, together with a stock power endorsed in blank, with the Company. Upon the vesting of Shares, such restrictions on transfer will terminate with respect to such vested Shares and the Company shall deliver to you the certificates issued in respect of such vested Shares. Voting and Dividend Rights Unless and until any unvested Shares are forfeited pursuant to the applicable provisions of this Agreement and the attached cover sheet, you shall have all voting rights with respect to the Shares. Any dividends associated with unvested Shares will be retained in an escrow account and distributed to you when the Shares vest or forfeited if the Shares are forfeited. Income Tax Election If you make an election under Section 83(b) of the Code, you shall provide to the Company a copy of such election within thirty (30) days of the filing of such election with the Internal Revenue Service. Withholding Taxes The Company shall be entitled and is authorized, if the Committee deems it necessary or desirable, to withhold (or to secure payment from you, in lieu of withholding) for any federal, state or local income taxes payable, as may be permitted under the Plan. No Employment Rights This Agreement does not give you the right to continue in the employment of the Company or any Subsidiary. The Company and each Subsidiary reserves the right to Terminate you at any time and for any reason. Adjustments The Committee may adjust the number of Shares covered by this Agreement under certain circumstances as provided in the Plan. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, the Shares granted hereunder (and the vesting thereof) shall be subject to the terms of the agreement of merger, liquidation or reorganization in the event the Company becomes subject to such corporate activity. Applicable Law This Agreement will be interpreted and enforced under the laws of the State of Ohio. By signing the cover sheet of this Agreement, you agree to all of the terms and conditions described above and in the Plan. 3