GREENRIDGE TOWNHOMES ASSOCIATION RULES AND REGULATIONS

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1 GREENRIDGE TOWNHOMES ASSOCIATION RULES AND REGULATIONS The following constitutes the Greenridge Townhomes Homeowners Association Rules and Regulations adopted by the Governing Board (Board) at its meeting held 3 June, These Rules and Regulations, together with the Declaration of Protective Easements, Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) recorded with the Utah County Recorder on July 10, 1998, and amended on January 26, 2012, constitute the regulations, covenants, and conditions under which Greenridge Townhomes are to be operated as a planned residential development under Title 57, Chapter 8 of the Utah Code. These Rules and Regulations are empowered by the CC&Rs and thus, by Utah State law, and are binding upon all owners and tenants of Greenridge Townhomes. The cooperation of all owners, residents and guests is required in order to assure that Greenridge will be the kind of community in which all members would desire to reside. I. GENERAL RULES a. Owners are responsible to assure that they, their tenants (if applicable), their family members, their guests, and any service people they engage comply with these Rules and Regulations. Owners and tenants are responsible at all times for the reasonable behavior of their family members and guests, and are responsible for any damage caused by them. b. No resident shall make or permit any unreasonable noise which may disturb the occupants of any of the other units or do or permit anything which will interfere with the rights, privacy, comfort or convenience of the residents of any of the other units. c. Motorized equipment, such as automobiles, trucks, all-terrain vehicles, motorcycles, and snowmobiles shall not be driven nor used in any way upon the landscaped areas owned by the Association, including lawns, flower beds, etc. The only exceptions shall be lawn and garden care equipment used by Board-authorized landscape and lawn care personnel and wheel chairs used by physically handicapped persons. This rule shall be in effect during all seasons of the year. d. Flammable oils, gasoline, or other materials hazardous to life, limb or property shall not be used or stored in or around any unit. Small quantities of such materials as my reasonably used for garden tools, barbeques, etc. may be stored in the garden sheds [provided that he container has an Underwriters laboratory approval label or has been approved by the Payson Fire Department. If damage results from the use or storage of any such material, regardless of the amount or the type of container in which it is stored, the owner of that unit will be liable for the damages. e. Violations of the provisions of these Rules and Regulations may result in imposition of a penalty, up to or equal to the unit s monthly maintenance fee, for each month the violation continues. Lines will be filed against the property if such penalty is not paid within thirty (30) days following notification of the imposition of such a penalty. The

2 II. III. governing Board may also use additional legal means to stop violations of these provisions. USE OF UNITS a. No unit shall be used, occupied, or altered in violation of law or in such a way as to detract from the appearance or value of any other unit, jeopardize the safety or support of any other unit, jeopardize the safety or support of any other unit, create a hazard or nuisance to any owner or interfere with the rights of any other unit owner, nor shall any owner or resident behave in a way which would, or might, increase the cost of any insurance covering the Townhome properties, the Homeowners Association, or the personal properties of any other unit owner. b. The common areas and facilities shall be used only in a manner consistent with their designed purpose and with their community nature, respecting the rights and privacy of other unit owners and residents, and consistent with the rules and regulations applicable to the residential units. c. Any structural alteration of the exterior or the interior of any unit must have prior written approval of the Board. d. All units shall be used only for single-family residential housing as provided by the CCR s and by the zoning ordinances of the City of Payson. For purposes of this document, family means: i. One person living alone; or ii. Two or more persons related by blood within two degrees of consanguinity (blood relationship), by marriage or adoption; or iii. No more than three related or unrelated single adult persons living and cooking together as a single housekeeping unit; and iv. (For 1, 2 and 3, above) Providing that such persons have no more than two vehicles per unit. For any number of vehicles per unit in excess of two to be allowed, written approval of the Board must be obtained. e. No unit shall be used for commercial or business purposes contrary to Payson City Ordinances or contrary to these Rules and Regulations, and no unit shall be used for any purpose that is illegal or unlawful. f. No unit may be subdivided into separate areas to be let as a separate rental. Guest occupancy of any part of any unit shall be limited to temporary use, as temporary use shall be defined by the Board. USE OF COMMON AREAS a. The term common area refers to any property owned by the Greenridge Homeowners Association which is made available for the use of any and all of the residents. Common areas are not for the use of non-residents, except as invited guests of Association members. b. The term limited common area refers to any property owned by the Association but reserved for the use of a certain unit or a specific owner to the exclusion of other units, such as a reserved parking area, the fenced patio space back of each unit, or a rented space in the recreational vehicle parking area.

3 c. Any resident using the common area for himself/herself and/or family or guests is responsible for cleaning up after such use and for any damage resulting from such use. For example, if a resident uses the picnic area for a picnic, he/she must leave the area clean after use. The Association does not provide clean up services for the common areas. d. Residents may use the common areas and invite guests for parties and other events on a first-come basis, provided that proper clean up is done after the event, and provided that no activity becomes an annoyance to other residents, and provided that, if the number of persons attending such an event is to exceed twenty (20) persons, prior permission shall be obtained from the Board. No outside organized groups shall be invited to use the common areas, either on a one-time basis or on a regular basis, without prior notification of and written permission from the Board. e. Each unit and its related limited common areas (See paragraph B, above) shall be utilized and maintained by the owner so as to not detract from the appearance or sanitary condition of the Greenridge Townhome Community and so as to not have any adverse effect on the value or usability of any other units. This means that the cleanliness and maintenance of the patio area and the covered parking space assigned to each unit are the responsibility of the unit owner or resident. They must be kept clean and orderly. f. The Common Areas, including front entrances, walks, driveways, picnic areas, and lawns shall not be obstructed by, or used for storage, either temporary or long term, of bicycles, toys, equipment, child car seats, or any other personal items. g. If any common area becomes littered or obstructed through the activities of any resident (e.g. Children doing chalk talk on the sidewalks or leaving toys scattered around the common area), the owner of the respective unit is responsible to see that the area is promptly cleaned and objects causing litter are removed. Such items left overnight on common areas are subject to disposal. h. Carport roofs and garden shed roofs are not designed to carry any weight other than snow load. No furniture or other objects may be stored or placed on them. No persons are allowed to be on the parking area roofs or garden shed roofs, except qualified service personnel. Any damage to such roofs, including structural damage, caused by the actions or negligence of an owner or resident, will be charged to the owner. i. Motorized or non-motorized recreational toys or vehicles shall not be used on Association owned walkways or sidewalks in such a way or at such a speed as might cause personal injury or property damage to others or in such a way as to interfere with the rights of others to use the walkways. j. No awnings, window guards, ventilator fans, air conditioning units, satellite dishes, or other structural elements which materially alter the appearance of Greenridge Townhomes shall be given unless prior written approval has been received from the Board. k. All interior window dressings shall be neat, well-maintained and aesthetically appealing from the outside.

4 IV. l. No signs, posters, or banners of any kind shall be posted in the yard, hung from the building, or displayed in any window, with the sole exception of one or two dignified, well-designed and printed real estate signs. Such sign(s) must be placed within two (2) feet of the owner s own unit. If a sign does not meet the approval standards of the Board, the Board may require any such sign to be removed. m. No owner shall do any painting or other refinishing of the exterior of any unit, or the patio, fence, carport or storage area without the express, prior written consent of the Governing Board. If any such painting or refinishing is done without the proper consent, replacement of the painted item may be done by the Board at the owner s expense. n. The Board is responsible for the supervision of any contract yard work or exterior work on the units. Owners are requested to contact the management company if there is anything amiss or if there are any suggestions to be made. Owners should not supervise contract personnel. o. The Board is responsible for maintaining all common areas. However, Owners may elect to care for and maintain their own front yard area at their own expense by contacting the management company and requesting a yellow card. A yellow card will be issued and the Owner must place the yellow card in their front window. The Owner is then fully responsible for the care and maintenance of their front yard area provided that the area is maintained in a manner that is in keeping with the rest of the community. The Board reserves the right to revoke the yellow card at any time. Any damage caused by neglect or improper care of the front yard area while an Owner has a yellow card in their window will be the responsibility of the Owner. VEHICLES AND PARKING a. The speed limit in Greenridge parking areas and on Association-owned roads is ten (10) miles per hour. b. Parking by red curbs is prohibited at all times. c. Resident, guest, and service vehicles shall not be parked in a place or in a manner which (1) interferes with another s access to his/her reserved carport space, (2) obstructs street or driveway access to others, or (3) obstructs emergency or service vehicle access. d. The Association homeowner s fee provides for parking for each residence, limited to two (2) vehicles per residence, one of which shall be parked in the assigned covered parking space and one shall be parked in the assigned uncovered parking space, both space which are clearly marked with resident s unit number. No parking space may be used for inoperative or derelict vehicles, or for vehicles which are not in regular use. Any vehicle left unused for a period exceeding thirty (30) days may be towed at the owner s expense. If a resident has need for parking for a third vehicle, the Board may allow a third parking space, based upon the Board s assessment of the need and availability. If such extra space is allowed, an extra fee may be assessed by the Board. e. Any vehicle left in Association parking spaces for more than one week, which cannot be identified as belonging to one of the owners or tenants, may be towed. (For rules concerning extended parking of guest vehicles, see paragraph H, below)

5 f. No trailers, recreational vehicles or other objects may be stored in Association-owned parking spaces, except that trailers may be parked temporarily only while in use for such purposes as moving in or out or while using them for yard work. Trailers and recreational vehicles may be parked in the recreational vehicle parking area as provided in these rules and regulations. (See paragraph I, below). g. No automobile mechanical or repair work may be done in Association-owned parking areas, except for quick adjustments which can be completed in less than one day and which do not require the dismantling of the automobile. h. Guests may use the parking spaces marked guest on a first-come, first-serve basis, provided that, if a guest is going to be staying for more than one week, the owner must obtain approval from the board by ing greenridgepayson@gmail.com. i. The Association owns a fenced Recreation Vehicle Parking Area. The Board may, at its sole discretion, charge a fee to rent space in the Recreational vehicle Parking Area. Rental rates will be fixed by the Board and will be based on the size of the vehicle and availability of space. Such rental charges may be added to, and will be payable with, the homeowners fee. The recreation vehicle parking area is for the convenience of the owners and shall not be used for storage of vehicles not belonging to a resident. Any owner or resident renting space(s) therein must sign an agreement releasing the Association from all liability for damages to the vehicle while it is in storage, while it is being paced in storage, or while it is being removed from the storage area. They shall also agree that, if their vehicle causes damage to any other vehicle while it is in the RV parking area, the respective owners of the vehicles must resolve the liability between themselves without recourse to the Association. V. PETS a. Pets must be leashed when in any of the common areas and shall not be allowed to roam freely. The owner must stay with their pet while it is in any common area and must immediately clean up any droppings. Owners must keep their enclosed patio area clean of any pet waste materials and keep the patio are free from pet odors and in such a condition that it will not be a sanitation hazard. b. Owners area responsible for the behavior of their pets. Being unable to control a pet is not a sufficient reason to permit its obnoxious behavior. Pets must not be allowed to create disturbances to other residents. This is especially true of dogs that bark or howl. c. If a resident has an obnoxious pet, he/she will be requested to correct the situation. If the situation is not corrected, or if the resident cannot be reached, the City Animal Control unit will be called. They will then handle the matter according to their established procedures. If any infraction of these rules persists, the Board may fine the resident or owner as provided in Section I, Paragraph E of these Rules and Regulations. VI. GARBAGE DISPOSAL a. All garbage must be carefully deposited in the containers provided by the City of Payson. If any resident needs to dispose of cardboard cartons, the cartons must be broken down so as to take up as little space in the garbage container as possible.

6 VII. VIII. b. If any resident needs to dispose of large items or large amounts of garbage, more than will fit into the container, the resident must take such items to the city disposal facility. RESIDENTS MAY NOT LEAVE ANYTHING ON THE GROUND OUTSIDE THE CONTAINER. The City garbage disposal crews WILL NOT pick such items up EVER. The Association, in order to keep owners fees down, does not employ anyone to clean up around the garbage cans or to dispose of large items. c. It is requested that each resident help to keep the garbage area clean. If there are persistent problems with overflow and unsightly, improperly disposed of trash in the garbage disposal areas the Board will have to hire someone to keep the areas clean, and the homeowners fees will go up, so please do your part. MAINTENANCE FEES Note: The homeowner s fee is a legal and moral obligation which each owner accepted when he purchased his home. a. Home Owners Maintenance Fees are due on or before the first day of each month and area payable to Greenridge HOA. i. Homeowner s fees (assessments) are due on the first of each month. They will be subject to a late charge of 5% if not received by the tenth of the month, and interest will be charged at a rate of 1% per month from the due date of the assessment. ii. Members whose payments are over sixty (60) days past due will be sent a notice of intent to file a lien in thirty (30) days and charged a $50 fee. iii. Members whose payments are more than ninety (90) days past due will be turned over to an attorney for collection and charged a $100 fee. INSURANCE AND OWNERS RESPONSIBILITIES FOR DAMAGE TO UNITS a. The Homeowners Association maintains a hazard insurance policy which covers losses from damage to the buildings from various catastrophic events, such as fire, weather damage, etc. The exteriors and the basic structure of the buildings are covered. b. Contents of the units (furniture & personal belongings of the residents) are not covered. It is the owner s (or renter s) responsibility to provide coverage for contents. c. ALL claims are to be made through the Board. No home owner is to call the insurance company either to file a claim or to discuss a claim. It is the Board s prerogative to decide whether to involve the insurance company in any matter of property. d. The insurance provides for a $5,000 deductible on each claim. For claims pertaining to damage inside the unit or to damage outside the unit for which the owner is responsible, the deductible will be paid by the owner. e. Owners who cause damage to the exterior of the building, or to a neighboring unit, will be held liable for such damage and will have to pay the deductible on any claim or, if the damage is not covered, will have to pay the whole cost of repairs. f. In winter months, owners must always maintain an indoor temperature of at least 60 degrees. Water lines in the walls and under the unit can freeze in cold weather if the unit is allowed to become too cold. Freeze-ups cause severe damage, sometimes to large areas, including neighboring units. Water damage caused by an owner s or resident s negligence will be charged to the owner.

7 IX. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES a. As provided by the CCR s, the Governing Board shall be elected by the unit owners at their annual meeting, held in September of each year (or another months as deemed appropriate by members). Board members have staggered terms to provide continuity. b. At the annual meeting of the Association, the Board is required to present a budget covering (1) maintenance and operating expenses for the coming year, (2) recovery of deficits from prior years, and (3) establishing of funds for an appropriate reserve. The budgeted amount is assessed to each Owner as a percentage of the total budget, as provided in the CCR s. c. Complaints and requests must be submitted in writing to sandra@parker-brown.com. d. Any consent or approval given under these Rules and Regulations is on a case-by-case basis and does not extend to anyone except the person to whom given. Such consent and approval may be revoked by action of the Board at any time. e. The Governing Board may impose reasonable fines for failure of any owner, tenant, or occupant of any unit to comply with these Rules and Regulations. f. In the event that court action is necessary for enforcement of these Rules and Regulations, for the collection of any fees, or for collection of fines assessed for violations, the owner shall be liable for all costs associated with such action. g. Except for matters set forth in the CCR s, these Rules and Regulations may be altered, amended, or repealed by the Governing Board.