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NEW LAMARTINE
RULES & REGULATIONS
REVISED 01/03

 


GENERAL
1. Condominiums shall be used exclusively for single-family residential purposes. A family shall mean a group of persons who maintain a common household and either:
a. are related to each other by blood;
b. are legally related to each other by marriage or adoption; or
c. consist of not more than three persons not so related, inclusive of their domestic servants.
2. All requirements of the local or state health and all other governmental authorities must be observed.
3. No owner shall permit or cause anything to be done or kept which will increase the rate of insurance or result in the cancellation of insurance, or which will obstruct or interfere with the rights of other owners.
4. An owner may install gas logs in his fireplace, at his own expense. Owner must obtain Board of Directors approval, a building permit, and pay a surcharge of $15.00 per month. Piping must be concealed from view on the outside of the building.


APPEARANCE
1. Balconies must be kept neat and clean at all times. Balconies are not to be used as storage areas for motorcycles, motorbikes, refrigerators, freezers, or automotive equipment. No hoists, pulleys or other such devices may be attached to the balconies or buildings. Balconies shall not be used for hanging garments or birdseed feeders. Hummingbird feeders are permitted.
2. There shall be no exposed storage deposited, accumulated, or preserved. Trash must be placed in the dumpsters. Use of dumpsters for the disposal of bulky, hazardous or toxic materials, including, but not limited to, construction debris, paint, carpet, carpet pad and tires is prohibited. Violators of this rule will be fined $100 with no warnings issued. The aforementioned items must be taken to a permitted landfill and properly disposed as well as paying disposal fee.
3. No exterior installation of any type, including but not limited to television or radio antennas, satellite dishes, patio or balcony covers, wiring, air conditioner, or clothesline, shall be constructed, erected, or maintained on any residence without prior approval of the Executive Board. Satellite dishes will be confined to owner's balcony but owner must submit a plan and obtain approval of the Executive Board.
4. No basketball standards or fixed sport apparatus shall be attached to any residence, without prior written approval of the Executive Board.
5. Outdoor patio or lounge furniture, plants, and barbecue equipment may be maintained pursuant to these rules and the rules and procedures of the Executive Board. Only gas fired or electric barbecue equipment is approved. NO CHARCOAL GRILLS ARE PERMITTED.
6. All sheets, shower curtains, and beads are prohibited as window coverings.


NUISANCES
1. Owners shall be accountable for the conduct and behavior of persons residing in or visiting their condominiums.
2. No horns, whistles, bells, or other sound devices, except security devices used exclusively to protect the security of a residence or its contents, shall be placed or used in any residence.
3. Loud and objectionable noises are prohibited. No noxious or offensive activities shall be allowed. No noxious odors or smoky vehicles shall be permitted.
4. No fireworks of any kind shall be carried, stored, displayed, or exploded on or over the condominium project.
5. The Board of Directors shall have the right to determine if any noise, vehicle, odor, or activity producing such noise or odor constitutes a nuisance.


PETS
1. No animals, livestock, reptiles, or poultry shall be kept in any residence except that usual and ordinary domestic dogs, cats, fish, and birds (in inside bird cages) may be kept as household pets within any residence provided they are not kept, bred, or raised therein for commercial purposes or in quantities of more than one (1) dog or two (2) cats.
2. Tenants are allowed to have a dog only with written permission of the owner, as well as the permission of the Board of Directors or their designated representatives.
3. Animals must be kept within an enclosure, an enclosed patio, or on a leash being held by a person capable of controlling the animal. The enclosure must be so maintained that the animal cannot escape there from and shall be subject to the approval of the Architectural Committee.
4. Animals found unattended out of the enclosure and not being held on a leash by a person capable of controlling the animal may be removed to a pound or animal shelter.
5. Any animal owner shall be absolutely liable for any unreasonable noise or damage to person or property caused by any animals brought or kept within the Community by an owners or by their family, guest, or tenants.
6. It shall be the absolute duty and responsibility of each animal owner to clean up after such animals.


VEHICLES
1. Vehicles parked in one spot in the common/limited common (carports) areas for 72 hours or more will be tagged. If not moved within seven (7) days from tagging, they will be towed at the vehicle owner's expense. (Vacations are exempt; notify the Management Company)
2. All vehicles kept on the limited common (carports) area property must be licensed, operable, and used as the primary transportation source of the unit occupant. Violation will result in towing the vehicle at vehicle owners or unit owner's expense seven days after tagging.
3. The following vehicles will be towed immediately (WITHOUT WARNING) at owner's expense:

a) Vehicles that are inoperative or not properly licensed and parked in a common area.
b) Vehicles obstructing traffic, snow removal, or trash collection.
c) Vehicles improperly parked in carports or obstructing access to another Unit's parking space.
d) Vehicles parked in posted "No Parking" zones and by fire hydrants.
e) Vehicles parked in landscaped areas.
f) Vehicles under repair for more than 48 hours. (Repairs are allowed that are of an emergency nature and require no longer than 48 hours. No restoration work is allowed).
4. Any member of the Executive Board shall have the authority to redirect the parking of any vehicle to facilitate traffic flow, parking access, snow removal or trash collection.
5. Vehicles other than normal modes of transportation may not be stored on the parking lot or in carports. This includes parking of motor homes, vehicles with tandem axles, trailers of all types, boats, snowmobiles, ATV's, or similar vehicle deemed inappropriate by the Executive Board. Parking of snowmobiles, boats, ATV's and dirt bikes on trailers is permitted for temporary stays of seven (7) days or as permitted by the Executive Board.
6. The carports shall be used for parking vehicles only and shall not be converted for living, recreational, or business purposes. Expense for cleaning carports/parking lot (including but not limited to automotive spills, stains from oil, etc.) will be charged to the unit owner at a rate of $50.00 per hour.
7. Primary parking spaces in the project are considered to be those assigned to each unit. Most carports are large enough to park 2 vehicles in-line if the first vehicle is pulled forward all the way. Judgment should be used if a vehicle extends beyond the garage opening; do not allow the vehicle to impede normal traffic flow. The unassigned parking areas should be used primarily for guests.


PENALTIES
First Offense: Warning
Second Offense: $50.00 fine to Unit Owner
Third & Additional Offense: $100.00 fine to Unit Owner


COLLECTION POLICY
1. A $20.00 late fee will be assessed on any assessment that is owed to the Association that is not paid within 30 days of the due date.
2. Cable TV will be disconnected on any assessment that is owed to the Association that is not paid within 60 days of the due date.
3. A lien will be filed against the property on any assessment that is owed to the Association that is not paid within 90 days of the due date.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This page last updated May 17, 2004