First Jefferson Green HOA

About our association

Community Guide

Board of Directors

The First Jefferson Green Homeowners Association is governed by a Board of Directors consisting of 5 homeowners, like yourself. The Board of Directors administers the Declarations, By-Laws, and other legal documents of the Association. They manage the financial affairs of the Association, set the budget, develop policies, and are responsible for addressing both the current and future maintenance and replacement needs of the community. Board Members serve as volunteers and are elected at the annual meeting. Each Board Member is elected for a term of three years. The annual meeting is held in September of each year. All Homeowners are invited to attend and participate in the election of Directors to govern the business of the Association.

The Board generally meets once each month. Homeowners and residents are welcome. A special portion of the agenda is set aside to allow owners and residents time to communicate with the Board. Contact the management company for information on the dates and times of meetings.

Professional Manager

Our Association has hired a professional manager to handle our day to day business affairs. The Manager is
responsible for carrying out the directives and policies of the Association Board of Directors. The manager administers all accounting functions of the Association -- preparation of financial statements, collection and disbursement of funds, preparation of checks for Board signature, administration of the delinquency policy. The manager also oversees contracts, schedules maintenance and repairs, provides professional recommendations to the Board of Directors, and acts as a liaison between the Association and our various contractors and advisors. The Manager is the primary contact for liotineowners who may have questions about the
Association, their account, or need to place a maintenance request.

Insurance

The Association carries liability and property damage coverage on the common area. This insurance covers the exterior of the buildings which are maintained by the Association. Homeowners are encouraged to purchase a "homeowners" policy to cover the interior of the unit and to protect against fire or other losses which may be the responsibility of the owner. Landlords are encouraged to purchase appropriate insurance to cover their liability for the
interior of their unit. Resident or tenants may purchase a renters policy to cover their personal belongings.

Maintenance Responsibilities

Association - The Association is responsible for maintaining the common area (concrete, asphalt, pool/clubhouse, landscaping, snow removal), and the exterior of the buildings (roofs, siding, balconies, garage entry, overhead doors, and garage locks). The Association maintains any common (used by more than one unit) sewer or water lines; and the electrical service up to and including the meter box. The Association maintains common area lighting, common
lighting fixtures in the garages, and porch lights.

Homeowners - Homeowners maintain the interior of their homes, plus the three foot area around their home reserved for homeowner gardening. Homeowners are also responsible for windows and the entry doors to their homes. Water, plumbing lines, sewer, and electrical lines that serve an individual unit are the responsibility of the unit owner. Air conditioning equipment and service !ines are tile responsibility of the unit owner.

1.4 Fire Lane/No Parking Areas - No vehicle 1.5 shall be parked in designated "Fire Lanes", including areas directly in front of garage overhead doors. Parking is not allowed it-. designated "No Parking" areas or areas marked by yellow curbing.

Vehicles at no time shall be parked in such a manner as to impede access to fire hydrants garage doors, or sidewalks.

Vehicles at no time may be parked or driven on the sidewalk, lawn, or landscaped areas.

a. Vehicles parked in violation of this rule may be towed without notice and at the owner's expense.

b. Vehicles parked in violation of this rule may be subject to penalties and fines imposed by the West Metro Fire District, or the City of Lakewood.

c. Damages to property and the Common Area from vehicles shall be the expense of the vehicle owner.


1.8 The Association shall allow limited vehicle maintenance with the following restrictions:

a. Minor repairs are permitted such as:

(1) repair or changing of tires

(2) washing or cleaning of the vehicle; hoses must be disconnected from the outside faucet immediately following the car washing process

(3) adding fluids; owner is responsible for clean-up of garage floors and drive areas of any spilled fluids

(4) adding accessories (stereos, radios, lights, striping, etc)

(5) minor engine tune-up

(6) minor carburetor adjustments; at no time will the vehicle be allowed to run for a time period or in a fashion that would allow exhaust to accumulate in the garage area or negatively affect the air quality for surrounding residents

(7) brake overhaul or replacement

b. The following repairs are expressly prohibited:

(1) engine overhaul or replacement

(2) carbureation overhaul or replacement

(3) transmission overhaul or replacement

(4) differential overhaul or replacement

(5) bodywork or vehicle painting

(6) oil changes or lube jobs

(7) major tune-ups

1.9 Residents, guests, and invitees shall operate their vehicles at a safe speed (not to exceed 1 0 mph) taking into
account the conditions of the driveway and residents nearby.

1.10 Towing & Penalties - The following towing procedures, and penalties are established
for violation of rules under this section:

a. Vehicles parked without permission in an assigned outlying space may be towed at the discretion of the resident of
the assigned space.

b. Vehicles in violation of sections 5.2, 5.3, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7 and 5.8 of the rules shall be addressed as follows:

(1) Notice stating the violation or noncompliance with the rules shall be placed on the windshield of the vehicle not less than 72 hours before towing the vehicle;

(2) At the Association's discretion, a unit owner may be notified by regular mail of violation or noncompliance;

(3) Copies of such notification shall be retained by the Association and shall be the only proof required to certify notification

(4) Vehicles may be towed after 72 hours at the owners expense

(5) The Association may impose fines or other penalties on a case by case basis following notice to the appropriate party and an opportunity for a hearing before the Board of Directors or their designated agent.

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2.0 GARAGES

2.1 Each homeowner is designated one-fourth of the garage for a motor vehicle along with the locked storage area.
See Exhibit A showing the assigned use area of the garage for each unit.

2.2 Partitions to divide the space are not permitted. Storage of personal belongings is allowed underneath the locked storage areas, but may not impede access to the balance of the garage. No storage shelving may be placed or installed between vehicle spaces or attached to the ceiling of the garage. Stored items may not be hung from the ceiling of the garage.

2.3 It is the responsibility of the owner to keep their assigned area of the garage clean of debris and an accumulation of unused articles. Tile Association, its contractors, insurance agents, and code enforcement officials may enter the garage for inspection at any time.

2.4 Any electrical additions to the garage require prior approval of the Board of Directors and inspection by the Association.

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Recreational or Commercial Vehicles. No commercial or recreational vehicles, including but not limited to, trailers, mobile homes, detached camper units, utility and boat trailers, snowmobiles, race cars, watercraft or house trailers shall be parked, kept stored or maintained on the Common Area or driveway.

a. "Commercial vehicle" is defined as any vehicle use(] for commercial purposes with a weight of greater than 3/4 ton and a length greater than 18.5 feet.

Limited reasonable access is permitted for commercial vehicles in the community providing services to residents or the Association, i.e. moving vans, delivery vehicles, contractor vehicles, etc. Care should be taken in the parking of these vehicles to continue to provide emergency access and access for other residents.

b. The following "recreational vehicles" are permitted: mini motor homes not exceeding 4.0 tons in weight or 23 feet in length; camper units/camper shells mounted on a pickup truck not exceeding 3/4 ton in weight or 23 feet in length; conversion vans not exceeding 3 tons in weight or 19.5 feet in length.

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1.6 Abandoned or inoperable vehicles of any kind shall not be stored on any portion of the Common Area. All "abandoned or inoperable vehicles" shall be defined as follows:

a. a vehicle without current license or emissions sticker

b. a vehicle with a flat tire, or missing wheel

c. a vehicle not driven under its own propulsion for more than two weeks d. a vehicle in a condition that renders it not drive-able

Such vehicles may be stored in a resident's garage.

1.7 No vehicle shall be parked, stored, or maintained on the property that constitutes an "eyesore" which may negatively affect the overall appearance of the community.

No vehicle may be driven, parked, stored, or maintained in a condition which causes damage to the common area, i.e. vehicles with oil or fluid leaks.

The Association shall be the sole determinate of the acceptability of a vehicle's condition.