These rules apply to and govern the actions of all homeowners, tenants, guests, and all other persons occupying a property within the community. The rules and fines become effective on the date stated above and will remain in force until amended or repealed by the Board. All terms used herein shall have the same meaning ascribed to by the Association Covenants and Bylaws. The Board of Directors and/or the management agent have full authority to enforce these rules and regulations and to impose fines according to the attached schedule.
1. Residential Use: No lot shall be used for any other purpose than as a single-family residence. Only ancillary businesses shall be permitted upon any properties.
2. Lot/Home Rentals: Short-term rentals are not permitted. Leases must be a minimum of six (6) months. Owner must notify BOD/Management of intent to rent and receive written consent form the BOD/Management prior to giving possession to the proposed lessee/renter. Owner must provide a copy of the rental agreement/lease to Management prior to lessee/renter taking possession. A copy of the Rules, Regulations & Enforcement must be provided to the lessee/renter by the owner prior to moving in.
3. Antennas/Satellite Dishes/Solar Panels: ARC approval required for installation of any type of Telecommunications or Solar Panel equipment.
4. Nuisances: No obnoxious or offensive activity that may become a nuisance to the neighborhood is permitted. Examples of such offensive activities shall include but not be limited to: on site vehicle repairs, emission of any loud noise or vibrations, outside storage of personal property (including but not limited to toys, motorcycles, off road vehicles, bicycles, wood piles) on porches, patios, terraces or yards and similar unsightly activity (such as outdoor clothes drying lines).
5. Temporary Buildings: No structure of any temporary character, including but not limited to car ports, barns, trailer, camper, mobile homes, or recreational vehicles shall be placed on any lot at any time.
6. Permanent Building: Storage sheds are permitted following ARC application
submission and approval by the HOA.
7. Animals: No animals, livestock or poultry of any kind are permitted except that dogs, cats and other household pets are permitted. Pets for the purpose of commercial use are not permitted. The number of pets considered to be outside pets, such as dogs and cats is limited to two (2). Pit Bull Terriers, German Sheperds, Boxers or any other dog breed deemed by Declarant to be an aggressive breed are expressly prohibited. Dogs must be kept exclusively upon his/her lot; provided that such dog may be taken off the lot if it is restrained by a leash. You are required to immediately clean up after your dog. Dogs are not permitted to be left outside unmonitored causing a disturbance to neighbors due to continuous barking/yelping.
8. Signs: No signs or other advertising devices are permitted to be displayed without the prior written consent of the ARC with the exception of a “For Sale” sign not to exceed 18” x 36”.
9. Garages: Garages cannot be converted to living space. Garage doors shall be kept completely closed unless in active use. When garage doors are open, the interior should be maintained in a manner that does not detract from the streetscape of the community.
10. Yard / Home Maintenance: Yards must be maintained in a manner that will not detract from the natural beauty of the property. Grass must be mowed, edged, and clippings cleared from the street and sidewalks. Landscaping must be maintained on a regular basis. Power washing of homes and fences must be completed at minimum on an annual basis.
11. Trees at curb/tree lawn: Trees planted by the Developer in the easements of front yards can not be removed. They must be maintained and cared for. They are a city requirement and must be replaced by like kind if they die.
12. Landscape Decorations: No artificial vegetation or plastic animal decoration, such as pink flamingos, etc. is permitted unless placed temporarily by a church or charitable organization in connection with fund raising purposes. Exterior sculpture, fountains, flags, birdbaths, birdhouses and similar items must have ARC approval.
13. Parking: All vehicles must be parked in driveways or garages. No overnight parking in the street or parking on the grass is permitted. Inoperable vehicles shall not be left on property. No trailers, water crafts, ATVs, or golf carts shall be maintained on any property outside of the garage.
14. Trash storage: Trash and recycling containers are not to be placed at the curb before 6:00pm the day before pickup. Containers are to be reclaimed from the curb by the following morning. Trash containers must not be visible from street view. They must be stored in the garage, behind a fence/trash bin enclosure. No trash or debris shall be allowed to remain on any lot outside of an enclosed structure. No burning of rubbish or trash is permitted.
15. Play Equipment: All play equipment requires ARC approval and must be located in the rear of the lot where it is not visible from street view. This includes but is not limited to trampolines, play sets, basketball goals, swimming pools, hot tubs, portable spas and ramps. Basketball goals are permitted in driveways, adjacent to driveways with pavers underneath. Basketball goals are not permitted on storm drains, sidewalks, in the street or facing the street where game play would impede traffic.
16. Firearms/Fireworks: The use of firearms is prohibited on the Property. This includes but is not limited to B-B guns, pellet guns, bow and arrows, slingshots and small firearms of all types. Discharge of firecrackers, fireworks or other explosive devices is expressly prohibited.
17. Holiday decorating: Holiday decorations must be removed no later than 30 days following the holiday.
Residents in violation of the community policies will receive an initial notification letter and have five (5) days to comply with violations with the following exceptions: Residents will have three (3) days to comply with landscaping violations. Unleashed pets, failure to clean up after your pet, noise disturbances, trash cans left at curb, garage doors left open, overnight street parking, basketball goals and discharge of firearms/fireworks must be addressed immediately.
In the event of continued non-compliance, a fine notice will be sent. A fine will be
assessed if immediate correction has not been completed within the time limit provided above.
The first violation will incur a $25.00 fine. If the violation is not corrected immediately a fine for $100.00 will be assessed. Continuing $100.00 fines will be assessed until the violation is corrected.
Only one courtesy notice will be sent for each type of violation. If the same violation occurs at a future time, an immediate fine will be assessed.
Violation notices and fines will be sent by both Postal Service and email.
Should the homeowner disagree with the findings, please contact the Association
Management in writing within ten (10) days of the initial notice. The dispute will be
reviewed and ruled upon within thirty (30) days.