AMERICAN BEAUTY
CLASSICS I
OWNERS ASSOCIATION
RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. PETS
Dogs shall be kept on a leash at all
times when in the common areas, including the front area of the owner’s home. Homeowners
are responsible for cleaning up any mess made by their dogs or other pets.
Homeowners may be warned or fined for allowing a dog to bark continuously or
for an extended period of time in a manner that annoys the neighbors and
disturbs the peace and tranquility of the neighborhood.
2. SIGNS
Commercial signs of any kind are
prohibited from being displayed on common areas or affixed to homes, except for
one security warning sign and one “for sale” or “for rent” sign. The “for rent”
or “for sale” sign must be professionally lettered, no larger than 18” x 24”
and must be placed flush with the left side corner of the garage door. In
addition, three professionally lettered “open house” signs may be used: - one
placed in the front of the home and one each placed in the following open
common areas (“Common Area Signs”): (a) the open area on the southwest corner
of Rainbow Glen Drive and Gilbert Drive; and (b), at Gregory and Via Princessa.
All Common Area Signs must be removed before sundown each day they are
displayed. Political signs will be allowed in accordance with applicable City,
State, and Federal laws.
3.
Holiday lighting and decorations may be
displayed no earlier than 30 days before the holiday, and must be removed no
later than 30 days following the holiday. Homeowners who place lighting and
decorations in common areas (lawns, planters, sidewalks, etc.) do so at their
own risk and shall hold the Association harmless from and against any claim or
liability of any kind arising from Homeowners’ installation and/or use of any
lighting or decoration on the common areas. All lighting and decorations in
common areas are to be placed in a manner that shall not pose a risk to
pedestrians or adjacent homeowners.
4. VEHICLE USE
The term “Vehicle” shall include cars,
trucks, vans, boats, personal watercraft, motorcycles, recreational vehicles,
and any other apparatus that requires licensing and/or registration to operate.
Vehicle use is subject to the following restrictions:
A. Inoperable
vehicles may not be stored on any lot, unless completely obscured from view
from other residences and common areas. An inoperable vehicle is defined as any
vehicle that is not currently registered or otherwise street-worthy, or has not
been moved for twenty-one (21) consecutive days.
B. Recreational
vehicles are prohibited from blocking any common walkway or any areas in any
manner which would interfere with the normal flow of pedestrian or vehicular
traffic. “Recreational vehicles” shall include motor homes, boats, trailers, campers,
camper shells, and “fifth wheel” vehicles. No recreational vehicles shall
remain parked in driveways or streets for any continuous period exceeding 72
hours.
C. Homeowners
may perform reasonable routine maintenance on their own vehicles in their
driveways or on the street, provided that such work is in compliance with all
applicable laws and ordinances and is completed, and the project area cleaned
up within 48 hours. Such work is permitted on the personal vehicles of
Homeowners only.
D. Except
as otherwise specifically provided below, commercial vehicles are not permitted
to park anywhere within the Association, except in an enclosed garage. “Commercial
vehicles” shall include, but not be limited to, any truck or van with utility
bodies of any kind, limousines for hire, any vehicle with commercial markings
and/or any truck or van of any kind that is more than 10,000 pounds.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the following commercial vehicles shall be
allowed to park within the Association, subject to the restrictions as noted
below:
(i) Delivery,
utility and/or general service vehicles delivering specific goods or services
to Homeowners (including, but not limited to, professional moving vans,
furniture and/or appliance delivery vehicles, telephone company, electric
company and/or gas company vehicles, or cable/satellite provider vehicles),
provided that such vehicles shall be allowed to park within the Association
only so long as it takes to complete the intended service and in no event
between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. (emergency utility work excepted).
(ii) Commercial
vehicles which are in the custody and control of Homeowners during non-work
hours may be parked in the garage or the driveway of such Homeowner’s lot ONLY,
provided that such commercial vehicles must be of a size that does not exceed
the size of the driveway, and such commercial vehicles may not be parked in the
street at any time.
5. BASKETBALL HOOPS
Basketball hoops may be hung permanently
on residences with the following stipulations: prior Architectural Committee
approval is required; all fixtures must be secured properly, Homeowners shall
be responsible for all damage and personal injuries, and shall hold the
Association harmless from and against all liability and claims related to or
arising from the installation or use of the basketball hoop.
Portable basketball apparatus are
permitted for use in the common area under the following guidelines:
A. Must
be removed and placed completely out of sight from the street and neighboring
residences after each use, daily Monday through Friday by 6:00 p.m. or sundown,
whichever is later.
B. May
remain on the common area from 6:00 a.m. Saturday through sundown Sunday, or,
through sundown Monday, during three day holiday weekends.
C. While
in the common area, the base of apparatus must be completely filled with water
or sand and must be securely tethered to a building, light pole, or other fixed
structure by safety chain or other device, to prevent the apparatus from
falling, toppling, or being pushed over.
D. Homeowners
shall be responsible for and hold the Association harmless from any and all
liability and claims arising from all damage and personal injuries related to
the use of the portable basketball hoop.
6. DAMAGE TO COMMON AREAS
Homeowners shall be responsible for all
damages caused by family members, tenants, or guests to any common area,
facilities, and/or equipment of the Association. Responsible Homeowners shall,
after notice and a hearing, be assessed all costs of repairs or replacement.
7. UNSIGHTLY ITEMS
Homeowners may not place or store any
unsightly items in common areas or within view of common areas (including items
visible above the height of a fence, or through unscreened metal gates or
fencing). “Unsightly Items” may include,
but not be limited to, trash cans, hanging laundry, household furnishings,
equipment, or any other items deemed unsightly by majority vote of the
Association Board of Directors.
8. TRASH CONTAINERS
Trash containers may be placed at the curb for collection no
sooner than the day before collection day, and shall be removed and
stored
completely out of view by midnight the day after collection day.
9. LANDSCAPING
RULES
A. All
common area landscaping changes require review and approval of the Landscape
Committee and the Board of Directors.
B. Homeowners
may add plants from the Association pre-approved list in their front common
areas, and only in existing planters. Maintenance of Homeowner added plant
material shall be the responsibility of the Homeowner. If the Association
determines that Homeowner-added plant material is not being adequately
maintained, the Homeowner shall be given 30 days written notice to correct any
landscaping problems. After 30 days, uncorrected problems may be corrected by
the Association, with all costs assessed to the Homeowner as a Special
Assessment.
C. Landscaping
changes that could impact the Association water sprinkler infrastructure (such
as modifications to grass, trees, & planters, and walkway additions) must
be approved by the Board of Directors and coordinated with the current
landscape company.
D. Landscape
requests that include substantial hardscape (such as permanent sidewalks,
pathways, stairs, arbors, etc.) shall require Architectural Committee review
and approval of the hardscape component in addition to Landscape Committee and
Board of Directors approval. Homeowners are responsible for obtaining all
required permits prior to commencement of work.
10. POOL & SPA AREA RULES
A. Pool
& spa areas shall be open for homeowners use from 7 a.m. until 10 p.m.
(11:00 p.m. on weekends).
B. Homeowners
shall limit the number of guests in pool & spa areas to a maximum of 4.
C. No
children under the age of 14 are allowed in the pool area without adult
supervision. Any person in violation of this rule will be escorted from the
pool & spa area and their pool key will be confiscated.
D. Bicycling
and skateboarding, rollerblading, or use of other wheeled vehicles is strictly
prohibited.
E. No
glass containers are allowed at any time.
F. No
barbecues or grills.
G. No
“boogie boards” or inflatable rafts.
H. No
alcoholic beverages.
I. No
intoxicated persons.
J. No
smoking in pool & spa areas.
K. No
pets are allowed.
11. TENNIS & BASKETBALL COURT RULES
A. Tennis
shoes shall be worn at all times.
B. Tennis
& basketball court hours shall be 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
C. Bicycling,
skateboarding, rollerblading, hockey, or use of other wheeled vehicles is
strictly prohibited.
D. Pets
are not allowed on the courts at anytime.
E. Glass
containers are not allowed on the courts at anytime.
F. Each
Homeowner shall limit the number of guests on the tennis & basketball
courts to a maximum of six.
G. Tennis
courts are for tennis only and no other activities are allowed.
12. TOT-LOT AREA RULES
A. The
tot lot shall be open for use from 9 a.m. until sunset on weekdays and from 10
a.m. until sunset on weekends and holidays.
B. Pets
are not allowed in the tot lot area at any time.
C. Persons
over the age of 12 shall not be permitted to use the tot lot facilities.
13. FLAG & BANNER RULES
Homeowners may display the American
flag. Additionally, homeowners may
display one other flag or banner (seasonal, sports team, or foreign nation)
from poles attached to their homes. Such flags and banners may not be displayed
in such a manner as to permit them to be easily torn, soiled, or damaged in any
way. Such flags and banners may not be larger than 15 square feet, and must be
cleaned and mended as needed.
14. FINE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURE
Homeowners are responsible for payment
of all fines resulting from violations committed by any family member, tenant,
or guest. Homeowners will be notified of violations by first class mail. Homeowners
will be given at least 10 days’ written notice of a hearing before fines are
levied against them. This hearing may be
held in either open session or executive session, whichever is preferred by the
Homeowner.
For most violations, homeowners will
receive a courtesy warning letter on the first offense. Fines may be assessed after
notice and a hearing if similar violations occur, according to the following
schedule:
First Offense: Courtesy Letter
Second Offense: $50
Third Offense: $100
Each Additional Offense: $250
After a second notice, homeowners who
refuse to correct violations such as failure to paint, failure to make required
repairs or architectural corrections, for failure to turn in pool & tennis
court keys to the current management company, may be fined $5 per day until
corrections are made.
For the following violations, a Courtesy
Letter may be waived and fines assessed, after notice and a hearing, starting at the Second Offense level:
vandalism, glass containers or pets in the pool areas, willful disregard of Association
security officers, or making landscaping or architectural changes without
written approval (fine shall apply even if the change is later approved).
After notice and a hearing, Homeowners
who are delinquent in paying Association dues and fines shall have their pool
& spa and tennis & basketball court keys confiscated and recreational
facilities privileges suspended until their dues and fines are paid in full.
The Board of Directors reserves the
right to establish new rules at any time, as situations arise and are
evaluated, in the interest of the safety and health of all Homeowners and their
guests. Violations of these rules and regulations should be reported in writing
to the Board of Directors through our current management company.