Blue River Run Homeowners' Association
Rules and Regulations
Revision Approved September 8, 2001
The Bylaws of the Blue River Run (BRR) require that the Executive Board establish, make and enforce such reasonable rules and regulations as may be necessary for the operation, use and occupancy of the development with the right to amend same from time to time.
Purpose
To create a harmonious and attractive development and to promote and safeguard
the health, comfort, safety, convenience and welfare of Unit Owners, and Occupants
in the development.
Definitions
The terms "Common Element," "Executive Board," "Occupant,"
"Unit," and "Unit Owner," when used in these Rules and
Regulations, shall have the meanings designated in the Declaration of Covenants,
Conditions, Restrictions and Easements for Blue River Run.
Ownership & Occupancy
1. No Unit shall be used for other than residential purposes, except that
home occupations, which conform with Summit County zoning regulations, may
be approved by the Executive Board.
2. No Unit shall be partitioned, subdivided or combined with another Unit
either by legal process or physical alterations without the prior written
approval of the Executive Board.
3. No Unit Owner shall offer to sell any interest under a "timesharing"
or other "interval ownership" plan without the prior written approval
of the Executive Board. Ownership of a home, townhouse or duplex unit by a
partnership or other legal entity comprised of four (4) or fewer families
or individuals, all of whom are identified to the Executive Board, shall not
be deemed to be a "timeshare" or other "interval ownership"
as prohibited herein and in the Declarations.
4. All leases or rental agreements shall be submitted to the Executive Board
if requested by the Executive Board for compliance with all pertinent Rules
and Regulations.
5. Except for short-term occupancies of less than fourteen (14) days, occupancy
shall be limited to two (2) persons per bedroom.
Health, Safety & Quiet Enjoyment
1. No loud or objectionable noise, obnoxious odor, or bright light shall be
permitted to emanate from any Unit which may be a nuisance to the Unit Owner(s)
or Occupant(s) of any other Unit. No exterior horns, whistles, bells or other
sound devices except security devices used exclusively to protect the security
of the property or improvements, will be placed or used on any portion of
the Property.
2. No fireworks of any kind shall be carried, stored, displayed or exploded
on or over the development
3. No fire hazard, unsightly object or nuisance shall be placed, erected,
constructed or permitted within the development, nor shall any Unit Owner
or Occupant endanger the health or safety of any person or interfere with
the peaceful possession and quiet enjoyment of any other Unit Owner or Occupant.
4. A dumpster is provided for the disposal of normal household waste. Use
of the dumpster for the disposal of bulky, hazardous or toxic materials, including,
but not limited to, construction debris, paint, flammable liquids, furniture,
appliances, carpet, carpet pad and tires is prohibited.
5. Waste not suitable for dumpster disposal, accumulations of refuse and other
unsightly objects or materials shall be removed immediately at the owner's
expense.
Exterior Appearance
1. Except for the items set forth in 2, below, no item of any kind, including,
but not limited to, charcoal barbeque grills, skis, bicycles, skateboards,
rugs, furniture, trash, construction equipment, ladders, hoses, snowblowers,
lawnmowers and other lawn and garden equipment, shall be kept or stored on
or under balconies, porches, decks or any other location visible from outside
the Unit.
2. Gas and electric barbeque grills, outdoor ("patio") furniture,
bird feeders and decorative items compatible with the design and style of
the development may be placed and kept outside the Unit without the prior
written approval of the Executive Board.
3. No clothing, swimsuits, towels, laundry or unsightly items shall be placed,
hung or kept on balconies, porches, decks, railings or any other location
visible from outside the Unit.
4. Sheets, blankets, bedspreads, towels and similar materials shall not be
used for window coverings. Window coverings shall be maintained in good repair
and present a color of white, off-white or natural wood when closed and viewed
from outside the Unit.
5. Garage doors shall be maintained in good repair and remain closed except
when vehicles are entering or exiting a Unit's garage or for short periods
of time in connection with nearby outdoor activities.
6. No exterior television or radio antenna or satellite dish shall be placed,
erected, constructed or maintained within the development without the prior
written approval of the Executive Board.
7. No signs of any kind will be displayed to the public view on or from any
portion of the Property except: a) signs of Declarant or its affiliates, assigns
or designees established during the period of Declarant Control: b) "For
Rent" or "For Sale" signs provided that no more than one sign
is erected and such sign does not exceed a total face area of six (6) square
feet unless otherwise approved in advance by the Executive Board; c) other
signs approved by the Executive Board
8. No enclosure, structure, outbuilding or facility of any kind, including,
but not limited to, fences, barriers, animal pens, posts, poles, clotheslines,
mailboxes, ditches, trenches, driveways, walkways, stairs, playhouses and
sheds, shall be placed, erected, constructed or maintained by any Unit Owner
or Occupant. However, fences and hot tubs are permitted with prior written
approval by the Executive Board and must be consistent with those approved
additions already in place.
9. No tree, shrub, bush, other vegetation or landscaping element shall be
cut, trimmed, pruned, removed, relocated or otherwise disturbed, nor shall
any surface contour be graded, regraded, altered or otherwise disturbed, without
the prior written approval of the Executive Board.
Vehicles & Parking
Parking in the development is limited by covenant and by zoning regulations.
Outdoor parking is limited to not more than one permanent vehicle per Unit.
The primary parking spaces for the exclusive use of each Unit are in the Unit's
garage and the driveway immediately in front of the garage. Some Units also
have a secondary parking space on the outside perimeter of the paved circle
directly in front of the Unit, adjacent to the Unit's driveway. The spaces
adjacent to the development's entrance are reserved for short-term visitor
and guest parking.
1. Parking is prohibited on the street at all times and in designated snow
storage areas during the winter months
2. Outdoor parking of motor homes, vehicles with tandem axles, trailers of
all types, boats, snowmobiles, ATV's, motorcycles, or any similar vehicle
deemed inappropriate by the Executive Board is prohibited.
a. When motor homes are used as the only means of transportation, they may
be permitted in the parking area provided they meet all other criteria of
these Rules and Regulations, are not being lived in, are parked in the primary
or secondary parking space of the Unit occupied by the motor home owner or
operator, and do not obstruct the normal flow of traffic or access to other
parking spaces; however, in no case shall motor home parking exceed seven
(7) consecutive days.
b. Trailers may be permitted in the parking area when used in conjunction
with Unit occupancy provided they meet all other criteria of these Rules and
Regulations, are parked in the primary or secondary parking space of the Unit
occupied by the trailer owner or operator, and do not obstruct the normal
flow of traffic or access to other parking spaces; however, in no case shall
trailer parking exceed seven (7) consecutive days.
3. The parking or operation of motorized vehicles in landscaped areas is prohibited.
4. Mechanical work of any kind, including changing of oil and oil filter removal,
is not permitted.
5. The following vehicles will be towed away immediately at the vehicle owner's
expense or at the expense of the unit owner when that information can be determined.
a. Vehicles that are inoperative or not properly licensed.
b. Vehicles obstructing traffic, snow removal or trash collection.
c. Vehicles obstructing access to another Unit's parking spaces.
d. Vehicles parked in posted "No Parking" zones and by fire hydrants.
e. Vehicles parked in the lane adjacent to the landscaped circle.
f. Vehicles parked in landscaped areas.
6. Vehicles parked in one spot for 48 hours will be tagged. If not moved within
seven (7) days after being tagged, the vehicle will be presumed to be abandoned
and will be towed away at the vehicle owner's expense.
7. Any member of the Executive Board shall have the authority to redirect
or restrict the parking of any vehicle to facilitate traffic flow, parking
access, snow removal or trash collection.
Structural Alterations
1. No significant structural alteration to any Common Element or Unit, including,
but not limited to, the removal or relocation of any interior wall or the
construction, reconstruction, replacement, removal or addition of any skylight,
window, door, wall, deck, railing, air conditioning or heating unit, hot tub,
awning or light fixture visible from outside the Unit may be made without
the prior written approval of the Executive Board.
2. Any Unit owner desiring to make any alteration shall submit plans and specifications
to the Executive Board showing the nature, kind, shape, height, materials
and location of the proposed alteration(s) in sufficient detail so that the
Board may make an informed decision. Any reasonable costs incurred by the
Board in making such decision shall be assessed to the applicant.
3. Tradespeople, workers or contractors hired to perform work within the development,
including individual Units, shall be licensed and insured pursuant to Summit
county building codes and other applicable regulations.
4. All work shall be performed in accordance with applicable Summit County
building codes.
5. All construction debris shall be removed from the development at the Unit
Owner's expense and shall not be deposited in the BRR dumpster.
6. Noise from construction is prohibited from 7:00p.m. to 6:59a.m. daily.
Animals
1. No animal of any kind shall be raised, bred or kept within the development,
except that dogs and cats may be kept in combination not to exceed four (4)
in number, provided, however, that not more than two (2) may be dogs. In addition,
small caged birds and small pet fish such as goldfish and tropical fish may
be kept. No other animal may be kept without the prior written approval of
the Executive Board.
2. All dogs over the age of three (3) months shall have a valid Summit County
Pet Animal License after having been kept on the premises for any consecutive
fourteen (14) day period.
3. Dogs shall be kept inside a residence or garage. All dogs when outside
shall be on a leash not to exceed ten (10) feet in length, under direct control
of the dog's owner or such owner's authorized representative. No dog runs,
kennels or fenced-in areas for confinement of animals shall be permitted
4. Pets shall not be allowed to endanger the health or safety of any person
or animal, nor shall they be allowed to annoy any Unit Owner or Occupant,
or disturb the peace of any other person by habitual barking, howling, yelping
or whining or by being obnoxious in any other way.
5. Pet owners must clean up after their pet(s) by picking up the feces in
a sanitary bag and disposing of it in a dumpster.
6. To minimize chances of attracting nuisance wildlife on the Property, dogs
and other pets shall not be fed outside.
7. Damage to any landscaping, Common Element or Unit caused by any pet shall
be repaired at the pet owner's expense.
Enforcement & Penalties
1. Unit Owners shall be responsible to inform Occupants, tradespeople, contractors
and workers of the contents of these Rules and Regulations.
2. Situations not covered by these Rules and Regulations shall be resolved
by the Executive Board in its sole discretion.
3. Violations of these Rules and Regulations, as well as violations of the
Declarations of BRR ("Declarations") and Bylaws of BRR ("Bylaws")
shall subject the Unit Owner to the following potential penalties at the discretion
of the Executive Board:
a. First Violation: A warning notice to have a violation corrected within
ten calendar days or a fine of up to $25 per day.
b. Subsequent Violations: A warning notice or a fine of up to $50 per day
for each additional violation within a 90-day period or continuing violations
which are not corrected within ten calendar days of notice so long as the
violation continues unabated.
4. A Unit Owner notified of a violation shall have 30 days from the postmark
date of any notification to file a written protest and shall have the right
to appear in person, by representative or written response at the next Executive
Board meeting.
5. The decision of the Executive Board shall be final. All fees, charges and
penalties imposed by the Executive Board and costs incurred by the BRR in
enforcing these Rules and Regulations, the Declarations and Bylaws shall be
considered assessments enforceable against Units and Unit Owners.
6. The Executive Board shall have the authority to take any additional remedial
action it deems appropriate, including, but not limited to, the filing of
a lien, the filing of an action for injunctive relief or money judgment, or
the filing of a suit for unlawful detainer.
Delinquency
Any Unit Owner delinquent in the payment of monthly dues or special assessments shall be assessed the following fees and penalties:
After 30 days: Payment of a $20 late fee for each 30-day period.
After 60 days: Disconnection of cable T.V. service to the Unit.
After 90 days: Filing of a lien against the Unit.
Adoption & Amendment
These Rules and Regulations were duly adopted by the Executive Board of the
Blue River Run Homeowners' Association on June 21, 2000, and amended by the
Executive Board on September 8, 2001. They are subject to amendment by the
Executive Board or by a vote of the Unit Owners at any Annual Meeting.
This page last updated February 24, 2004