QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1. What procedure must I follow before I make any changes or additions to my home or lot?

Answer: You must come to the Association Office and fill out an architectural request form describing your requested changes. Bring in any plans, sketches, color charts, pictures, etc., which will help identify what you are planning.

The following are some changes needing requests.

1. Exterior Painting - an approved color chart is available in the Association Office. If you are painting your house in the existing color you will need to submit a photograph of your house before you repaint.

2. Roofs - Any major roofing work needs a request. Color changes must be approved. Recommended color samples are available in the Association Office.

3. Fencing - Certain fences are not allowed. All fences facing a street or road must be concealed by hedges. Fence height cannot exceed 4 feet.

4. Additions - Pools, patios, room additions, screened areas, driveways and/or extensions, side­walks and walkways, garages, walls, or other structures. See Article V in O.R. 3080 Dec­laration of Covenants. No unattached exterior buildings are permitted - see Article VII. * County permits and approvals may be necessary.

5. Landscaping - Major landscaping projects that include re-sodding, tree removal or planting, bushes/hedges removal or planting and mulch or stone installation. Hedge height shall not exceed 5 feet. Mulch or stone areas must not exceed 20% of front, back or side areas (10% of each side area).

6. Other - TV aerials or satellite dishes, basketball hoops, playground equipment, flag poles, butane tanks, dog runs. *These may not cover all categories.

If you are planning on making changes please review the Declaration of Covenants OR. 3080 before proceeding. The request will be reviewed by our Architectural Committee, property manager, and if necessary, the Board of Directors. You will receive the decision within 30 days from the date of the request.

2. Deed Restrictions

A) Following are the most common types of deed restriction violations and we urge you to avoid them. Non-compliance with them could prove to be costly to the homeowner because all attorney fees and costs associated with the violation will become the responsibility of the homeowner.

1. Parking on the “unpaved” areas of the lot is not allowed. Parking on the street at all times and blocking the   sidewalks is a county infraction and should be reported to the county.   Our covenants disallow overnight parking on the roadway and should be avoided.

2. Parking of commercial vehicles is not allowed except those in the process of performing a service. Commercial vehicles are considered to be those privately owned with a business name or message on it. They may only be parked inside a covered garage.

3. Parking of boats, trailers, motor homes, campers, trucks and inoperable vehicles is not allowed.

4. Garbage cans should be hidden from view and not be put out for collection earlier than 12 hours of expected pickup.

5. Lawns should be periodically mowed. Grass height should not exceed eight (8) inches. Bare spots should not exceed 10% of any yard.

6. Garage sales are allowed only once a year. Homeowner Association approval is necessary.

7. Signs are not permitted on the property except For Sale or For Rent signs, and garage sale signs.

8. Hedge/bush height shall not exceed five (5) feet in height on any part of the property.

B) What should I do if I notice a violation of a deed restriction?

Answer Come to the Association Office and pick up a deed restriction violation form. You can fill it out at that time or you can mail it to the office. Your name will remain confidential during any investigative procedure. The Deed Restriction Committee will review the alleged violation and take the necessary action. It sometimes takes awhile to resolve problems especially if the Association’s attorney gets involved. It’s imperative that all homeowners report violations if we are to maintain our community appearance and market values.

C. When are assessments due? Answer: January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1. Any assessment not paid within 30 days after the due date is considered delinquent. A late fee of $25 is assessed on any assessment not paid within thirty (30) days after the due date.

D. If a homeowner is not required to be a member of the Association and sells his/her property, what must the new owner do to become a member and use the facilities at the re­creation center?

Answer: Come to the Association Office with a copy of his/her deed or other proof of ownership; sign a joinder form; obtain a new owner packet which contains important forms, and pay $8 for recording of the joinder.

E. Are there guest fees?

Answer: Yes. Guest passes can be purchased in the Association Office, from the Pool Attendant or Event Coordinator. Fees for overnight guests are $1.00 per week for adults and $.50 for children ages 12 and younger. Passes for day guests are $1.00 per day and $.50 for children ages 12 and younger.

F. Are tenants permitted to use the facilities.?

Answer: Tenants must have a signed “Relinquishment of Rights” on file in the Association Office in order to use any facilities. If the form has not been filed, tenants should contact the property owner regarding this. A form is available in the office, but the Homeowners’ Association does not perform this service for you.