Stonegate, A Condominium Association

Rules & Regulations

As Adopted by the Executive Board June 23, 2014

Objective

These Rules and Regulations are intended to provide all Unit Owners with a quiet enjoyment of their property and to promote a reasonable and uniform administration of the Condominium Association while at the same time preserving the value of the Unit Owner’s property. All Unit Owners agreed to abide by the Bylaws and Rules and Regulations when they purchased their units. Such agreement is recorded on the individual deeds. Therefore adherence to the Bylaws and Rules and Regulations is not optional but is a legal contractual obligation.The Association, acting through its Executive Board, reserves the right to alter, amend, modify, repeal or revoke these Rules and Regulations and any consent or approval given hereunder at any time by resolution of the Executive Board. Because a condominium combines proximate living with home ownership, it is imperative that each member of this community be aware and respectful of the rights of his/her neighbors and his/her own obligations. These Rules and Regulations are not designed to constrict lifestyles in any unreasonable manner, but rather are designed to ensure a clean, quiet, safe, and valuable environment for all.

I. Definitions:

  1. Unit Owners shall apply to the Owner of any Unit, to his family, tenants whether or not in residence, visitors and to any guests of such Unit Owner, his family or tenant. The Unit is that portion of the Condominium designated for separate ownership in the Declaration. A more detailed description of the Unit boundaries is found in the Declarations.
  2. The Limited Common Elements are all driveways, walkways, doorsteps, stoops, porches, patios, decks, outside doors and windows, other fixtures or garden areas designated to service only one Unit but located outside of the Unit’s boundaries.
  3. Common Elements are all portions of the condominium other than the Units and Limited Common Elements (all grassy areas).

II. Maintenance/Insurance Responsibilities:

  1. The Unit is to be maintained solely by the Unit Owner unless these rules stipulate otherwise. No Unit Owner may make alterations or improvements that impair the structural integrity or mechanical systems of the condominium. Each Unit Owner shall be liable for the expenses of all maintenance, repair, or replacement required for the condominium and caused by his willful, careless or negligent act, or the willful, careless or negligent act of his family, members, tenants, invitees or licensees, but only to the extent that such expense is not covered by the proceeds of insurance carried by the Association. Each Unit Owner shall afford to the Association reasonable access to their unit for maintenance.
  2. The Association is responsible for the maintenance of the Limited Common Elements (with the exceptions of decks, patios, the cleaning of driveways and walkways, and the care and maintenance of any plantings or decorations authorized by the Executive Board in those areas), and the Common Elements. No Unit Owner may change the appearance of the Common Elements or exterior appearance of a Unit or any other portion of the condominium without permission of the Association.
  3. The Association is required to carry insurance as a Common Expense for no less than 100% of the actual cash value of the Common Elements and Units, exclusive of the improvements and betterments made by the Unit Owner.
  4. Unit Owners are encouraged to obtain insurance coverage for their own benefit at their personal expense. The Association has no responsibility to insure the

improvements made by the Unit Owner nor their personal property.

III. Permitted Uses/Restrictions

  1. The Unit:
  1. Any unit owner may lease his/her entire Unit if:
  1. There is a written lease for a minimum term of 90 days.
  2. The lease has been approved in advance by the Executive Board which may deny approval for any reason.
  3. A copy of the lease must be delivered to the Executive Board within ten (10) days after it is executed.
  4. The lessee shall take subject to and be bound by all of the terms of the Declarations, Bylaws, and Rules and Regulations.
  5. The lease shall provide that the Association shall have a direct cause of action against the lessee if the lessee violates any provisions of the Declarations, Bylaws or Rules and Regulations.

2.No Unit, or any portion thereof, may be used for any purpose other than as a single family residence and in compliance with Millcreek Township zoning. No business or profession of any kind either full or part time may be conducted in the Unit. However, a Unit Owner may use their telephone for business purposes. No signother than a security system sign may be maintained on the exterior of any Unit, or on the Common Elements or Limited Common Elements with the exception of temporary Open House signs.For Sale and For Rent signs are strictly prohibited.

3.The exterior of any Unit may not be decorated, except for seasonal/holiday decorations and front door decorations, or altered in any way by the Unit Owner without the consent of the Executive Board. Please remove holiday decorations after the holiday. All trim and exterior doors shall be maintained by the Association on a schedule determined by the Executive Board. No Unit Owner is permitted to alter the color of trim and exterior doors. Exterior painting of garages will be done by the Association. Mechanics of garage doors and all screens are the responsibility of the Unit Owner.All decks and enclosed patios are to be maintained by the Unit Owners. No hot tubs, wading pools, privacy fences, burning containers, chimineas, etc. may be placed in the Common or Limited Common Areas.No structures, bird feeders or fences can be erected in the front of a Unit Owner’s property.

4.Unit Owners may elect to add storm doors to their Unit at their own expense. The Executive Board has approved a particular style “PELLA Full View. These doors may be purchased at Valu Home Center or Lowe’s. All requests for addition of storm doors must have the written approval of the Executive Board.

5.Nothing may be hung or shaken from the windows or placed upon the exterior window sills of the unit. All drapes, shades, curtains, blinds or other window treatments shall have a backing that is white or off-white in color or shall be colored white or off-white. All window screens are to remain on the window at all times.

6.No articles of personal property shall be left unattended in any parking areas, sidewalks, lawns or elsewhere in the Common Elements or Limited Common Elements of the Association. Unit Owners may keep normal porch furniture on their porches.

7.No Unit Owner may make or permit any noises (which may include but are not limited to barking dogs, loud music, etc.) that will disturb, annoy, or create a nuisance for the occupants of any other Unit. No Unit Owner will do or permit anything to be done which will interfere with the rights, comfort or convenience of other Unit Owners.

8.Each Unit Owner shall keep his Unit clean and in good repair. The Unit Owner will be responsible for washing of the exterior, removing spiders and webs, replacing light bulbs in exterior lights except outdoor garage lights, sweeping sidewalks, driveways, patios and decks. The Unit Owner shall keep the interior of the garage clean and orderly. Thegarage door should be closed as much as possible and Unit Owner’s are expected to utilize garage parking before driveway parking.The garage is intended for to be used for the primary parking of permitted motor vehicles. Storage of any objects in the garage that prevent the garage’s use for parking a motor vehicle is strongly discouraged.

9.No radio or television antennas, window guards, ventilators, fans or air conditioning devices may be installed on the exterior of the Unit without the consent of the Executive Board. Satellite devices are acceptable only if the location is appropriate and the installation is approved by the Executive Board.U.S. Flags are permitted on holders attached only to the garage. Awnings meeting Executive Board specifications may be purchased at Al’s Awnings and may be installed only after receiving approval by the Executive Board.

10.Pets may be kept only in accordance with the following standards. No more than two (2) dogs, two (2) cats or one (1) dog and one (1) cat may be kept by any Unit Owner or tenant. No Doberman Pinschers, Pit Bulls, Chow-Chows, Sharpeis or Rottweilers may be kept by anyone. Other domesticated household pets, such as birds or fish, may be kept in conjunction with the permitted dogs or cats. No exotic pets, such as snakes, ferrets, lizards, pigs, or other animals, may be kept in any Unit or anywhere within the Property. If any pet is kept in such a way that it constitutes a nuisance to another Unit Owner, any Unit Owner may complain to the Executive Board. The Executive Board shall then determine whether the animal in fact creates a nuisance to any other Unit Owner and what shall be done. Its determination shall be conclusive. Unit Owners shall keep the Common Elements clean and free of dog feces including cleaning up feces when walking a pet. Dogs and cats may not be allowed to run at large but must be restrained at all times in accordance with the Millcreek Township Ordinance. The Unit Owner, at the direction of the Executive Board, must repair any damage done to the exterior grounds or buildings by the Unit Owner’s pet. In the event that any treatment (i.e.veterinary or medical costs) due to personal injury caused by the pet, legal action, or proceedings become necessary the offending Unit Owner will be responsible for costs incurred.

11.All garbage and refuse from each unit must be deposited with care in garbage containers, which shall be kept in the Unit Owner’s garage. Recyclables shall be kept separately in the Unit Owner’s garage. Because of roaming animals garbage must be placed at curbside no more than 12 hours prior to garbage collection in closed, rigid garbage containers (no plastic or paper bags). All garbage containers must be removed from the curb as soon as practicable after the trash has been hauled but no later than twelve (12) hours after garbage pick-up.If you will be out of town please have a neighbor pull your garbage container by your garage. No inflammable, combustible, or explosive fluid, chemical or substance, shall be kept in any unit or Limited Common Element, except those necessary and suited for normal household use.

12.No vehicle belonging to an owner or to a member of his family or guest may be parked so as to block access to another Unit Owner’s driveway or garage.No vehicles may beparked on any streets. Workman are encouraged to use guest parking. If a Unit Owner must park his vehicle at any of the guest parking areas, please exercise consideration. Residents should not park for a prolonged period of time (more than 48 hours or on a daily basis for two(2) consecutive days).

13.No tractors, trailers, commercial trucks, mobile homes, camping trailers, self contained camping units, big box storage boxes, recreational vehicles, snowmobiles, boats, jet skis or other water craft or trailers for transporting any vehicles may be parked or stored on any Common or Limited Common elements with the condominium, except within a closed garage.

14.No vehicles shall be repaired, tuned, or otherwise mechanically serviced on Condominium Property, except that vehicles may be washed, waxed, vacuumed or otherwise cleaned on the Unit Owner’s driveway or in their garage.

15.No planting of any type including container pots is permitted in the Common Elements or Limited Common Elements without Board approval, the exception being porches and decks. Under no circumstances will vegetable and fruit plants be permitted when they are visible from the street. Unit Owners may plant in the Limited Common Elements only plantings approved by the Executive Board, following the list of annuals and perennials developed by the Stonegate arborist attached to the Rules and Regulations. Unit Owners must maintain any of these plantings. No other site or yard improvements including, but not limited to, the following may be placed in Common or Limited Common Elements without approval from the Executive Board: Electrical entryway/walkway lighting (see attached approved lighting standard), flags (other than the American flag properly attached to the garage), bird baths, house numbers, furniture, accessories, bird feeders, etc. Any approved items must not interfere with stairway or door access.

16.Unit Owners may elect to enclose their patio or construct a deck at their own expense. The Executive Board must approve a common set of plans and specifications for each patio enclosure or deck construction using the same materials and colors as are currently on the building to the extent possible and available. Prior to commencement of construction, the Unit Owner must:

(a)Obtain the Executive Board’s written approval of the contractor selected to do the construction, limit construction to 12 feet from the unit, and

(b)Deposit with the Executive Board $1,000 to assure the Association that the work will be done in a good, workmanlike manner. The $1,000 deposit shall be returned to the Unit Owner when the work is completed to the satisfaction of the Executive Board and the common area has been repaired to its previous condition, including re-sodding any areas of the lawn that may have been disturbed.

All enclosed patios and all decks shall continue to be part of the limited Common Area. However, the Unit Owner shall be responsible for all maintenance of this area, including both the interior and exterior. The exterior shall be maintained so that it conforms to other decks and enclosures. In order to maintain exterior conformity, all railings will be white in color.

17.Unit Owners shall be responsible for the actions of their family members, guests and pets. Any damage to other Units, Buildings, Common Elements or Limited Common Elements caused by a Unit Owner or his family members or guests shall be repaired at the expense of the Unit Owner responsible. This includes lawn damage caused by careless drivers. Adherence to all stop signs and speed limits will be strictly enforced.

18.The Executive Board shall retain a passkey to all Units. These passkeys will be held by the President or a Board Member. No Unit Owner shall alter any lock or install a new lock without the prior written consent of the Executive Board. Where such consent is given, the Unit Owner shall provide the Executive Board with an additional key for use by the Executive Board pursuant to its right of access to the Unit, within 24 hours of said change.

19.No Unit Owner may allow a minor or minors to be the sole occupant(s) of any Unit as a permanent resident.

20.Throwing any type of debris including grass clippings, etc., over the ravine or the slope off Granite Court is prohibited.

21. Routine maintenance of dryer vents is a service made available annually and paid by Association fees. It is mandatory to make units available for this service.

IV. Enforcement

To ensure compliance with the Rules and Regulations:

  1. Requests for interpretation of any of these rules or complaints from any Unit Owner regarding the violation of any rule must be made in writing to the Executive Board. No Single Board member has the authority to make a unilateral decision or take unilateral action.
  2. Complaints regarding the Buildings, Units or Common Elements or regarding actions of other Unit Owners shall be made in writing or via email to the Executive Board.
  3. In the event that there is a violation of these rules the following actions will be taken by the Executive Board:
  1. First, the Unit Owner will receive a phone call from a member of the Board about the complaint.
  2. If no resolution is obtained in a timely manner, the Owner and/or tenant will be advised in writingby certified mail of any violation of the Rules and Regulations and give 24 hours to correct the violation.
  3. If no corrective action is undertaken, the Unit Owner will be notified by Certified Mail allowing five more days from receipt of the letter of notification to take the corrective action.
  4. If at the end of the five (5)day letter of notification time frame, the violation has not been corrected, the Board will impose a fine of $50 per day (beginning with the date of certified mail, see C2 above) on the Unit Owner until such time that it is corrected.
  5. At the Board’s discretion, violation of these rules may require the physical removal of objects that do not belong in the Common Elements or the Limited Common Elements. If this is the case, the same notification process as stated above (see C 2,3,4) will be given to the Unit Owner. At the end of that time frame, the Executive Board may authorize, at the Unit Owners expense, the removal of those items. This will be disclosed in the letter of notification to the Unit Owner and require immediate action to rectify the issue. .
  6. To the extent the Association prevails in any legal action arising under these Rules and Regulations, brought by or against the Association, including, but not limited to an action to recover amounts assessed as fines for violations of these Rules and Regulations, the Association shall have the right to collect from the other party its reasonable costs and attorneys’ fees incurred in enforcing these Rules and Regulations or defending against any legal action.

Approved: 2000