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Rules and Regulations

Rules and Regulations

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
The Board of Directors (“Board”) alone shall direct the day-to-day business of Northridge Village Homeowners Association (“Association”).
The Board is composed of five (5) members elected at the annual meeting. Any owner is eligible to become a Board member provided 1) that such owner is current on maintenance fees and 2) his or her voting rights are not under suspension. In order to participate in the Board’s affairs, Board members shall remain current on their account. Board members volunteer their time to Northridge Village, and no Board member shall be paid for serving on the Board.

MEETINGS:
The Annual meeting is in the fall of each year; 30 days advance notice will be sent to each owner.
Unless otherwise specified, the Board meets at various locations every other month. Date and times for the Board meetings will be announced in the minutes from the prior meeting that are mailed out to the members. Owners are allowed to attend all portions of such meetings except those portions designated as executive session pursuant to A.R.S. 33-1804. Guests and tenants of an owner are not allowed to attend Board meetings unless permitted by the Board. If an owner desires to speak at such meetings, prior arrangements must be made with the Board President. The Board, in its sole discretion, is entitled to allow you to speak, limit your time or refuse such request altogether. If an owner improperly disrupts a meeting of the Board, the Board, without any prior notice to such owner, may impose any fine applicable for each such violation. All meetings will be run using parliamentary procedures.

VOTING:
Owners shall have voting rights at the annual meeting and at any duly-authorized special meetings, but not a Board meetings. Voting rights shall be suspended during any period in which any assessment, fee, fine or other amount owning to the Association is delinquent. Voting rights also may be suspended for up to 60 days for any uncured violations of the use restrictions or these Rules and Regulations, when applicable by vote of the Board.

LEASING AND RENTING:
In accordance with our CC&R’s, renting or leasing of homes is not permitted except under extenuating circumstances with board approval.

ASSESSMENTS:
To provide funds for the maintenance of Northridge Village, all properties are subject to monthly assessments. Such assessments are due on the first business day of each month. Collection shall be handled in a manner that the Board, in its sole discretion, deems appropriate. This may include, but is not limited to: personal lawsuit, lien foreclosure, garnishment, attachment and seizure of property. Any costs, including court costs, attorney fees and/or any fees necessary for collection purposes, are also charged to the delinquent owner and may be collected in the judgment or in addition thereto.

INVOICES:
The Association may, but shall not be required, to send an invoice to each owner concerning the obligation to pay assessments and/or other charges. An owner’s non receipt of an invoice does not relieve the owner of the obligation to pay the amount due by the due date.
LATE CHARGES:
Failure to pay by the 15th business day of each month shall subject the Owner to a late charge in the amount of $15.00. By majority vote of the Board, such late charge may be waived for good cause. The late charge shall be the personal obligation of the owner(s) of the unit for which such assessment or other charge is unpaid. The late charge also shall constitute a lien on such Unit. Such late charges are not interest and shall be collectible as an assessment. All late charges shall be due and payable immediately, with notice or demand.
APPLICATION OF PAYMENT:
Payments received from an owner will be credited, at the Board’s option, in the following order of priority:
Charges for legal fees, court costs and other costs of collection.
Late fees, interest and all other charges by the Association as a result of any violation of the CC&Rs or these Rules and Regulations.
The monthly assessment for a unit, including any then-due special assessment, as applicable, payments for which will be applied toward the oldest month(s) then owning.

ATTORNEY’S FEES:
As an additional expense permitted under the CC&Rs, Articles, and/or Bylaws, the Association shall be entitled to recover the reasonable attorney fees and any costs incurred in the collection of assessments or other amounts due in the enforcement of the use restrictions or these Rules and Regulations. The reasonable attorney fees incurred by the Association shall be due and payable immediately upon demand.

RETURN CHECK CHARGES:
In addition to any and all charges allowed under the CC&Rs, Articles, Bylaws and these Rules and Regulations, a twenty-five dollar ($25.00) fee shall be charges against an owner for any check or other instrument that is not honored by the bank or is returned by the bank for any reason whatsoever, including, but not limited to, insufficient funds. This returned check charge is not interest and shall be collectible as an assessment. Such return check charges shall be due and payable immediately upon demand. The Association also shall be entitled to all additional remedies as may be provided by applicable law. If two or more of a unit’s checks are returned unpaid by the bank within any 12 month period, the Association may require that all future payments, for a period of one year, be made only by certified check or money order.

COLLECTION LETTERS:
The first attempt to collect unpaid assessments and charges will typically be sent to a delinquent owner on the 16th of the month of the delinquency. The second attempt to collect typically will be sent on the 30th day of such month. If payment has not been received by the 16th of the following month, a third letter typically will be sent with a breakdown of all fees and charges owed, including late fees. If the delinquency remains after the 30th day of the second month, a lien may be placed on the unit without further notice or demand. Thereafter, such delinquent accounts should, in the Board’s discretion, be referred to an attorney. All lien fees and related attorneys’ fees will be charged to the delinquent owner’s account and all such expenses must be paid in full to remove the account from the attorney and to have the lien released.

Lien Fee: $100.00
Minimum Attorney Charge: $55.00
Release of Lien Fee: $18.00

LIENS:
Non-payment of an assessment or any other amount owing to the Association shall subject the owner to a lien fee of sixty ($60.00) dollars, plus any and all costs of collection, including attorney fees. If, in the Board’s discretion, the recording of a notice of lien is necessary or desirable at any time sooner than as provided above, the Board may cause such notice of lien to be recorded. A copy of the recorded notice of lien shall be mailed to the delinquent owner and may be mailed to his or her purchase money lender. To the greatest extent permitted by law and by the CC&Rs, the Association shall be entitled to assert its lien rights whether or not a notice of lien is recorded.

REFERRAL OF DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS TO ATTORNEYS:
The Association may, but shall not be required to, refer delinquent accounts to attorneys for collection. Once an owner’s subsequent communications concerning such matter shall be referred solely to the attorney.

FINES:
If a violation of the CC&Rs or these Rules and Regulations is noted or occurs, any member of the Association, including Board members, may notify the Board in writing stating the address of the lot involved or the street location or common areas involved and the nature of the violation. Owners shall be accountable for violations committed by their tenants or guests. The Board shall advise the owner in writing of the complaint.

Right to Appeal Notice of Non-Compliance:
Please be advised that you have the right to appeal a notice of non-compliance with the Board within 14 days from the date of any notice of non-compliance. The appeal must be made in writing and forwarded to either the Management Company or the Board. You will receive a written response to your appeal.

1st Notice of Non-Compliance:
Written notice is being sent to an owner that a violation exists. Corrective action (compliance) must be taken by the owner within 14 days from the date of the 1st notice. This notice includes notification of a $25.00 fine upon the receipt of the 2nd notice.

2nd Notice of Non-Compliance:
Written notice is being sent by certified and regular U.S. mail to the owner that the violation continues to exist. Corrective action (compliance) must be taken by the the owner within 14 days from the date of the 2nd notice. A $25.00 fine has been assessed to the homeowners account. This notice includes notification of an additional $50.00 fine upon the receipt of the 3rd notice.

3rd Notice of Non-Compliance:
Written notice is being sent by certified and regular U.S. mail to the owner that the violation continues to exist. Corrective action (compliance) must be taken by the owner within 14 days from the date of the 3rd notice. A $50.00 fine has been assessed to the homeowners account. This notice includes notification of an additional $100.00 fine upon the receipt of the 4th notice.

4th Notice of Non-compliance:
Written notice is being sent by certified and regular U.S. mail to the owner that the violation continues to exist. Corrective action (compliance) must be taken by the owner within 14 days from the date of the 4th notice, after which time if violation continues to exist, a fine of $10.00 per day will be assessed to the homeowner’s account. A $100.00 fine has been assessed to the homeowners account.Failure to pay any fine will be treated as a delinquent assessment and will be collected by placing a lien on the homeowner’s property and forwarding the account to collections. The homeowner will be responsible for all costs related to collection of the fines.

The Board reserves the right to determine the amount of the fine depending on the degree of severity of the violation.
In addition to the foregoing remedies, the Board may remedy parking violations by immediately causing the vehicle to be towed at the expense of the owner of the vehicle.
Without limiting the foregoing, the Association may take any and all legally appropriate action to correct the violation, including the initiation of a lawsuit. The violating owner shall, after notice and an opportunity to be heard, be responsible for all costs, including attorneys’ fees, associated therewith.
GENERAL RULES:

1. Within 30 days of taking title, the owner shall report to the Association his or her name and the name of all other residents, and the owners’ residential and mailing address(es), and telephone number.

2. No owner, resident or guest may regularly use any unit for any commercial purpose, including the performance of a service, the storage and/or dispensing of products or merchandise for sale at Northridge Village or elsewhere, or the reception of clients or customers.

3. The common property elements may not be used for the storage of privately-owned property. Any items stored in back yards must be kept below the level of the fence wall.

4. Advertising signs, billboards, etc. are not permitted. “For Rent” or “For Sale: and security and political signs of an appropriate size may be placed at the front entrance of the unit.

PETS:

5. Only domestic pets are allowed at Northridge Village. No other animals or live stock may be kept. No breeding of pets is permitted.

6. Pets must be kept on a leash no more than 10 feet in length and under the direct control of a responsible person when outside their units. Pets are not permitted to run loose unsupervised on the common areas. The owner of the unit and the owner of the pet shall be responsible for all damage to persons or property caused by the pet.

7. Residents are required to clean up promptly after their pets and ensure that animal waste does not litter the walks or the common areas or create an unsanitary, unsightly or otherwise noxious situation.

8. Pet owners are required at all times to monitor the activities of their pets so that such pets do not create a disturbance or constitute a nuisance to neighboring residents.

9. Pets must be confined to individual units and yards and must not be tied up on the common areas.

10. All owners, residents, tenants and guests shall treat pets humanely.

VEHICLES AND PARKING:

11. To preserve curb appeal and reinforce a sense of community pride, all vehicles of residents shall be parked in the closed garage of the resident’s unit, except as provided below, There shall be no parking of any vehicle on the common areas. The designated visitors’ parking areas shall be for visitor parking except as provided below. Garage doors must be kept closed except they may be open for ingress, egress, or servicing.

12. No light vehicle work, tune-ups or oil changes may be performed other than in or near the owner’s garage. Oil or other residue must immediately be cleaned up and disposed of off the property. No major vehicle work may be performed anywhere at Northridge Village.

13. No vehicles may be stored or parked in any driveway or common area. A vehicle may occupy a driveway or common area only for loading, unloading or service purposes, and then only for the length of time required to load, unload or service, and provided that at no time shall the vehicle block or hinder other residents from the operation of their vehicle. All vehicles must have a current registration and/or license plates and must be in operating condition.

14. Guest parking is allowed on common areas for a special event provided the resident posts a notice of the event on the pool area bulletin board seven (7) days prior to and during the event containing the name of the resident or person responsible for the event; and the phone number of the responsible person during the time of the event; and guest parking shall in no way obstruct or hinder the ability of other residents to operate their vehicle or have ingress or egress from their property. Vehicles blocking resident’s ingress or egress shall be moved immediately after notifying the person responsible for the event, or the vehicle will be towed.

15. Motorized vehicles are not permitted on the sidewalks or grass.

16. Recreation vehicles, camper, trailers, boats, large commercial vehicles and the like are not to be kept at Northridge Village except in an owner’s garage.

17. A visitor’s vehicle may be parked in the visitor parking area for up to 48 hours at a time, but in no event more than 96 hours per month. No spouse, resident or tenant of an owner shall be deemed, for purposes of this rule, to be a visitor.

18. The vehicle of an owner, the spouse, permanent resident or tenant thereof may be parked in one of the three reserved parking spaces provided they have applied for and obtained permission from the Board to rent the space for $25 per month, paid in full in advance of the rental month. Reserved parking spaces are granted on a first come first served basis, and in a non discriminatory manner for a reasonable, uniform fee, and shall be valid for a period not to exceed six (6) months. Reserved parking spaces are not renewable unless no other resident requests one. No more than three reserved parking spaces shall be approved at any time. Reserved parking spaces shall not be assignable or transferable and shall be revocable by the Board for violation of any parking restrictions. The owner of the unit wherein the vehicle owner resides or where the vehicle owner is a guest shall be responsible for ensuring that no oil, grease, dirt or debris is left in the parking area.

19. Notwithstanding anything else to the contrary, and in addition to any applicable fine, the Association may cause any improperly-parked vehicle to be towed at the expense of the owner thereof.

20. The maximum speed limit in Northridge Village is 15 miles per hour.

POOL RULES:

21. The pool facilities are for the use of owners, residents, tenants and guests only. Owners will be responsible for anyone to whom they or their tenants provide pool access.

22. Gates must be locked at all times even when the pool or cabana is being used. Gates shall never be propped open.

23. Children under the age of fourteen (14) must be accompanied and supervised by an adult (18 years or older) at all times when in the pool area.

24. Persons using portable radios in the pool area must maintain the volume at a level that cannot be heard beyond their immediate area.

25. Persons using rubber rafts or other flotation devices shall not interfere with other using the pool.

26. Infants or young children must wear rubberized pants while in the pool.

27. No pets are allowed in the pool area.

28. No glass bottles or glassware of any kind are allowed in the pool area.

29. No running, yelling, horseplay, jumping, diving, or obscene language is allowed in the pool area.

30. No skateboards, bicycles, or other wheeled vehicles shall be permitted in the pool area.

31. Remove oils and non-water soluble suntan lotions before entering the pool. (They cloud the water and could result in a failed inspection of the pool and shutdown.)

32. Swim at your own risk - No lifeguard is on duty.

33. Pool parties may be arranged by placing a note near the mailboxes indicating a desire to reserve the pool area. Such notes should be posted at least one week prior to the event, and the first person to post such notice will have priority to the facilities. The Board may place any reasonable condition on such parties. Owners, tenants or residents having a pool party must leave the facilities clean, neat and orderly, and the trash containers must be emptied following the party.

34. Climbing on the fence, cabana, etc. is prohibited.

35. Anyone damaging the pool facility, equipment or pool furniture will be responsible for replacement or repairing all damage.

36. The Board may suspend the pool privileges of any unit for up to 60 days after any three (3) violations of these pool rules within a twelve (12) month period.

37. All using the pool must wear appropriate swim wear. Cut-offs or other clothing with loose or frayed edges are prohibited. (They clog the filter and could cause the pump to overheat.)

38. Only the Board’s agent is authorized to adjust any pool equipment. The pool is not heated.

39. Do not remove pool furniture from the pool area. Leave pool area in a clean, neat and orderly condition.

40. All persons shall obey all other posted pool signs. (They are there for our safety.)

41. Please turn off the gas barbecue and clean it after using it and replace the cover.
TRASH:

42. All trash, garbage and rubbish of a unit shall be placed in that unit’s trash receptacle provided by the City.

43. Residents wanting to throw away large items must make their own arrangements with the City of Phoenix for special or bulk trash pick-ups.

44. Trash and trash receptacles shall be stored in the garage or back yard of a unit except for a reasonable time before and after trash pick-up.
GRASS AREAS AND VEGETATION:

45. The Association alone may control landscaping in the complex with the exception of back yards, atriums and courtyards. It is the homeowners responsibility to keep all vegetation growing above patio walls that can be viewed from the common area, adjoining property or the street kept neat and trimmed.

46. Landscaping in front of each units front patio wall or gate is maintained by the Association. The Association will maintain the lawns, bushes, and trees in front of each units front patio wall or gate. Areas behind each units patio wall or gate are the responsibility of the homeowner as well as any annual flowers. Trees and plants should be placed so as not to encroach neighboring lots, sidewalks, streets or street signs.

47. Residents wishing to alter the landscaping of their front yards must fill out an Architectural Request Form for approval by the Board. Residents may not plant vegetation that creates additional maintenance for the Association. No olive trees may be planted anywhere on the property.

48. Vines must not adhere to the exterior walls of your home. Vines may be attached to a trellis but must be kept trimmed to the size of the trellis. The Association retains the right to determine when a vine must be trimmed, maintained and/or removed.
PEST CONTROL:

49. No owner shall permit any thing or condition to exist upon any property which shall induce, breed or harbor infectious plant diseases or noxious insects. Owners shall comply with Board requests for periodic Termite inspections and must exterminate any infestations found and provide proof of inspection and/or extermination.
Homeowners must keep their homes free of pigeon droppings by cleaning, repainting and/or using nonpoisonous, preventative control methods.
ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES:

50. The exterior of your home must always be kept in a good state of repair, including items such as exterior paint, garage doors, fences and walls, etc. Every owner is expected to ensure all landscaped areas are kept neat and well maintained at all times.
51. The governing documents of Northridge Village provide for a Board appointed Architectural Committee to ensure a high level of architectural consistency and harmony in the community.
52. Any work which alters the exterior appearance of the home or landscaping must be approved by the Board or the Architectural Committee before the work begins.
Before undertaking any project affecting the exterior of your home, it is necessary to complete a written application and submit it to the Board. The forms can be obtained from the Board or the Management Company. In scheduling your planned improvement, please allow time for the review of your application . Written approval must be received prior to commencing work. Governmental permits, if required, shall be obtained prior to work being done.
All such work shall be performed by a duly licensed contractor when licensing is required by Arizona Law. In Arizona, all contractors who perform residential or commercial construction, remodeling or repair must be licensed. One exception, however, applies to work performed where the labor and materials total less than $750, there is no building permit required and the work is not a part of a larger project. All required permits must be posted in window before any construction begins. A copy of the permit must be provided to the Board.

53. The Association shall have the right, after thirty (30) days notice to an owner, to repair, paint, or otherwise maintain the exterior of any property or improvement (and without notice in the event of an emergency) which the Association, acting through its Board, determines in its discretion is in violation of the CC&Rs and Rules and Regulations.
54. No item whatsoever may be hung on or over the walls and fences such that the item can be viewed from the common area, adjoining property, or the street. Patio shades, patio covers, awnings, skylights or structures of any kind cannot be erected or utilized without prior written approval of the Board or its designated Architectural Committee. Statues or ornamental items in front of the unit are allowed only upon prior approval of the Board’s Architectural Committee.
55. Homeowners are responsible for painting the exterior of their homes. It is recommended that each homeowner paint their wood trim every 3 years and their stucco walls every 5 years. In the event that the Board’s Architectural Committee must give you a notice to paint, you will have a 90 day time frame in which to complete the painting of your home or portions of your home. Homeowners are required to use Dunn-Edwards Acri-Flat W704 paint in the following approved colors:

Stucco: Adobe SP41
Accent Wood: Canyon Abyss DE3166
Wood Trim: Cocoa SP74
56. In the event that any of the subdivision perimeter fencing is damaged or destroyed, it shall be the obligation of the owner to rebuild and or repair such perimeter fence so that the exterior surface will match in material and color the surface of the perimeter fence of the subdivision.
57. Screen doors and security doors are subject to approval of the Board’s Architectural Committee and must meet the following specifications. Color - dark brown or black, metal, self-closing and shall not be ornate.
58. Reflective sun screens are not allowed if they can be seen from the common areas. Dark, non-reflective sun screen or window film is allowed.
59. Gutters and downspouts must match trim or house color.
60. Fireplace chimney covers may only be replaced by chimney covers of the same kind.

61. The 1996 Federal Telecommunications Act allows homeowners to install one (1) satellite dish, up to one meter (39”) in diameter. You must submit for placement approval prior to installation. Screening may be required, including painting the dish to match the house or plantings. You must, to the greatest extent possible, locate the dish so that it is not visible from the street or common areas. The dish must be installed and maintained so that it is as visually appealing as possible under the circumstances, and does not interfere with the use or enjoyment of neighboring residences, nor create an unreasonable hazard or nuisance.
62. Roof-mounted electrical conduit is not permitted. Exterior conduit must be approved for placement and must be painted to match the surface it is mounted on.
63. Television cable entry point into residence shall conform to City Code. Cable must be painted to match color of house or trim.

64. Exterior security systems must be approved by the Board’s Architectural Committee. Exterior mounted electrical boxes and conduit shall be painted in matching colors.
65. Roof shingles shall meet specifications approved by the Board’s Architectural Committee.
66. Any homeowner who is delinquent in their Association assessments will not be granted a request for architectural change.
67. Owners shall make all reasonable efforts to avoid disputes concerning these architectural and aesthetic regulations. All questions of interpretation and application of these regulations shall be resolved by the Architectural Committee or the Board.
DAMAGES AND PAYMENT:

68. If any common element or Association property is damaged or destroyed through the negligent or culpable act of an owner, his or her guest, tenant, resident, invitee, household member, or contractor hired by an owner, the Association may make all necessary and proper repairs, and thereafter bill the owner for all costs incurred. Payment must be made with (10) days.


NORTHRIDGE VILLAGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
Areas of Responsibility Pursuant to the Govering Documents

INDIVIDUAL HOMES:
Homeowner Responsibilities include:

Interior maintenance/repair
Exterior maintenance/repair, including roofs
Attriums and backyards
Perimeter walls
Exterior home lighting
Individual driveways
Plumbing from homes main shut off valve including valve
Electrical associated with home
Association Responsibilities include:
Sidewalks
Landscaping in front of home’s front wall
COMMON AREAS:
Association Responsibilities Include:
Landscaping
Trees
Sprinklers
Pool
Club House
Streets
Sidewalks
Lighting
Plumbing in Common Areas
Electrical in Common Areas
Perimeter walls in Common Areas

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