RULES AND REGULATIONS OF APACHE DREAMS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

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1 RULES AND REGULATIONS OF APACHE DREAMS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION The Board of Directors goals are to help promote a friendly, courteous community with everyone that lives within the Apache Dreams Community Association. We believe that you have the right to use and enjoy your home. However, because we are a small community of attached townhomes, how people live and what they do has a major impact on neighbors. We ask that all residents be courteous and think about how their actions may affect your neighbors. The Board of Directors has the authority to issue rules or regulations concerning the use of the common areas. These rules and regulations shall apply equally to all residents, guests and/or tenants within the Association. The Board has the right to establish charges for violations of these rules or regulations. The following rules and regulations are to be voted upon for approval by a vote of the majority of homeowners. We encourage residents to call the appropriate authorities immediately if any work, behaviors, items, persons violates any law or any City, County or State Code/Ordinance. 1. PARKING & DRIVEWAYS: a. Apache Dream way is to be kept clear for use by emergency vehicles. Dream Catcher Lane parking on the South side is permitted in the gravel area where marked. b. No parking is permitted overnight by either residents or guests in the private streets, including the marked permitted area. c. No parking is permitted from 10pm to 8 am in the private streets. d. No parking is permitted in any landscaped areas. e. Only guests can park in private streets for a maximum of 3 hours. f. All vehicles that are parked in driveways must be currently licensed and in good operating condition. g. No disabled cars are to be kept on the driveway. h. Driveways are to be kept clean of vehicle leaks. i. Garage doors are to be kept closed to within 6-inches when not in use. 2. PETS: a. There is a limit of two pets per household. b. Existing residents that have more than two pets can keep their pets. However, residents will not be allowed to replace pets that total more than two. 3. PATIOS & YARDS: a. All changes to your property that affect the outward appearance of the dwelling or landscaping require approval from the management company before work begins. Work that is considered maintenance or maintaining the status quo does not require approval.

2 b. Patios and front yards are to be kept neat and clean. c. Only one barbeque is permitted in the patio area. d. Patios are not to be used as a storage area. e. Trash is to be picked up from both front and patio areas (including cigarette butts). f. Be considerate of neighbors when cooking or smoking on your patio, make sure you are not filling their home with smoke, odors and/ or gas fumes. g. Over watering near structures will remove the chemical barrier that protects homes from termites. You might become responsible to pay to retreat or repair termite damage to your home or neighbor s home. h. We do not recommend any plants adjacent to the foundations or if there is, that you regularly check for termites. 4. LANDLORDS & TENANTS: Owners that are renting or leasing their properties are required to provide the HOA with the following information in writing. a. The name, mailing address and phone number of the owner. b. The name, mailing address and phone number of the management company, if any. c. The names of all persons (adults and juveniles) to be staying in the home. d. When the lease expires. e. All owners must provide a copy of the rules and regulations and make it a part of the rental lease with their renters. f. It is the owner s responsibility to keep this information current with the HOA. g. Reminder only three units at a time may be rental units, be sure to check with the management company before renting your unit. 5. MISCELLANEOUS: a. No climbing on roofs, perimeter fences, pool fences, gates or trees. b. No blocking open gates or jamming the locks on gates to the common area or pool area. c. No tin foil or sheets on or in the windows. d. Window tint must look professional. e. Window coverings visible to the public must be maintained in a clean and operational manner. 6. MONEY SAVING TIP: If you don t clean up after yourself when you use the pool, bathrooms, or barbeque areas, the Association has to pay someone to clean it up. Save yourself some money and pickup after yourself.

3 POOL RULES The use of the pool and recreational areas are restricted to Residents and their guests. No more than four guests accompanied by the Resident are allowed at any one time. Residents are responsible for their guests actions. Pool keys are not loaned to nonresidents. The pool gate must be kept locked at all times per Pinal County Ordinances. Please turn off lights and lock bathroom doors upon leaving the pool area. Weekday pool hours are 7:00 am to 11:00 pm. Weekend pool hours are 7:00 am to 1:00 am. Persons using the pool after 9:00pm must keep all noises to a minimum. NO LIFEGUARD IN ON DUTY!! Swimmers assume personal risk for themselves and any guests. An adult MUST accompany persons under the age of 16. THE FOLLOWING IS NOT ALLOWED IN THE POOL AREA AT ANY TIME: NO food, alcoholic beverages or smoking. No intoxicated persons. NO glass containers or breakable items NO pets (pool or common areas) NO radios, CD s or televisions. NO diving, jumping, running, undo splashing, horseplay, obscene language. NO suntan oils, which are harmful to the pool filters. Oil less sun blockers and greaseless lotions are permitted. NO cutoffs, this applies to adults and children. Proper swimming attire must be worn in the pool. Children under the age of three must wear swimming diapers with a swimming suit. Regular diapers are not allowed. NO persons having skin diseases, infections, etc. It is YOUR responsibility to pick up trash in the Pool and Bathroom areas upon leaving and clean the bathrooms after you and your guests have used them. Patio furniture is for use in the Pool and Cabana Areas only. Furniture shall not be removed from these areas. Cushions are to be cleaned after use and stored in the bathrooms. The pool and cabana areas may NOT be reserved for private parties. The Board of Directors may hold certain functions that take up the pool/cabana areas for HOA meetings and activities. PERSONS NOT IN OBSERVANCE OF THE ABOVE POOL RULES MAY BE REMOVED FROM THE POOL/CABANA AND ALL POOL/CABANA PRIVLEGES RESTRICTED AND FINES LEVIED.

4 ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING CUIDELINES ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING COMMITTEE: ALL CHANGES to your property that affect the outward appearance of the dwelling or property, including landscaping, require prior approval of the A & L Committee before the changes are made. ARTIFICIAL PLANTS: Artificial plants are permitted only on enclosed patio areas, front and back must be maintained in good condition. Any item placed on a shared ledge must have consent of both homeowners. BOULDERS: Rock boulders are permitted upon approval of the A & L committee. FENCES AND FENCE SCREENING: Additions to existing fences or walls must be submitted to the committee for approval prior to construction. No additions are to exceed the height of the existing fence. GARDENS: GUTTERS: No vegetable plants in the front area. Gutters and downspouts are permitted upon approval of the A & L Committee. HOUSE/YARD DECORATIONS: Exterior house decorations attached to homes are permitted. The decorations shall blend in with the exterior house design and the Homeowner must maintain the decorations in good condition. No yard decorations are allowed so as not to impede landscaper access to the grounds and to maintain continuity of our community. Potted plants are allowed in 12 or larger sized basic shaped pots; such as, round, square, oblong, or rectangular shapes. The landscaper or The Association is not responsible for damage of pots or plants placed on the yard area. Maintenance of the plant will be the responsibility of the homeowner. LATTICE AND TRELLISES: Lattice and trellises are permitted upon approval of the A & L Committee.

5 HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION RESPONSIBILITIES: The Architectural and Landscaping Committee (A & L Committee), by setting standards and approving proposed additions and alterations will assure a continuity of design which will help maintain appearance and enhance the overall value of everyone s property. In the event that an A & L Committee has not been formed, the property management company will be the entity to go through, requests may take up to 30 days for approval. The Committee, working together with the Landscaping Contractor, is dedicated to making the grounds and common areas a pleasing environment. The Architectural and Landscaping Maintenance Program include all grounds outside of the walls of buildings and patios and is responsible for the proper maintenance of all yards and common areas including plants, trees, bushes, the drip system and weed control. The Homeowners Association is responsible for plant and tree replacement only if maintained by the Landscaper. HOMEOWNER RESPONSIBILITIES: The Homeowners hereby releases the Homeowners Association and its agents from damages caused during routine maintenance to their outside property due to areas not being properly cleared. The Homeowner is responsible for damage done to buildings and property caused from their plantings or any additions made to their home. Homeowners are to keep the front yard and patio areas neat and clean. Homeowners may replace a tree or shrub with the same type of tree or shrub without the approval of the A & L Committee. Other plantings by Homeowners would need A & L approval. The committee would determine if the Homeowner or the Association would be responsible for regular maintenance of these plantings. The Homeowners Association and Landscaper will not be responsible for plant or tree replacement if the homeowner is watering and/or maintaining plantings in any way. Under no circumstances should a Homeowner or Resident ask for individual service from the Landscaper. The time of the landscaping crew is to be used for the benefit of all residents. Homeowners can contact the Board for landscaping requests, problems or information. PATIO FLOORS: Patio floors must be constructed of concrete, masonry or pavers. Concrete floors may be coated with cool decking. Indoor/outdoor carpeting and wooden patio decks are not approved patio floors. Homeowners who currently have indoor/outdoor carpeting on their patios will be grandfathered in.

6 PATIO TREES OR BUSHES: All new Patio trees or bushes must be in pots. Patio trees or bushes must be one foot away from walls and fences for building maintenance. They are not to restrict the view of the adjoining neighbor(s). The Board will request the removal of an existing patio tree if in its opinion the tree or its roots are a danger to the walkways, building, concrete, plumbing, or any other dangers. The Homeowner must pay the expense of removal. No vines can come in contact with the stucco or fencing. The Homeowner s Association is not responsible for damage done to homes by trees and plantings that are planted by the Homeowner. RIVER ROCK: River rock is not permitted unless it is for drainage upon approval by the A & L Committee. SECURITY AND SCREEN DOORS: Security and screen doors are permitted upon approval of A & L Committee. SUNSCREENS: Sunscreens are permitted for windows, doors and patios upon approval of the A & L Committee. WALKWAYS: Sidewalks, patios shall not be used in any manner that will limit ingress or egress from any unit or detach from the neat appearance or décor of the project as a whole. No hoses are to be left lying on the ground; they are to be neatly stored. WATER FEATURES: All fountains and waterfalls must be submitted to the A & L Committee for approval, prior to instillation. There is to be no standing water.

7 INSTRUCTIONS AND CONDITIONS 1. All changes to your property that affect the outward appearance of the dwelling or property, including landscaping, require prior approval of the Architectural Committee before the changes are made. Work that is considered maintenance or maintaining the status quo does not require approval of the committee. Examples of maintenance would be replacing a tree or shrub with the same tree or shrub. 2. All work must conform to the latest version of the Architectural Standards for Apache Dream Townhomes as approval by the Board of Directors. The Architectural Committee will subjectively evaluate work that is not described or included in the architectural standards. 3. Description of work proposed should be in sufficient detail that will fully describe the nature and intent of the work. Separate drawing and descriptive literature including catalog cuts should be attached to the submittal. Particular attention should be made to describe colors and/or appearance of the work proposed. 4. Attachments to the submittal should be identified with owners name and address in case of separation form the submittal form. 5. Request forms may be turned in at the H.O.A. Monthly Board Meeting or mailed to the property management company. If a third party represents the owner, the owner agrees to accept any condition made by the representative. 6. The owner accepts full responsibility for all parties for actions and/or results of work pursuant to this project. The homeowner further agrees to correct any property damage or disruption of service to other properties, including common areas that result from actions commensurate with performance of this work. Failure to correct damages and/or restore property to original conditions will result in corrective action initiated by the Homeowners Association. 7. It is strongly recommended that only bonded and licensed contractors and/or agents be employed and that final payment not be made until all work is satisfactorily completed. 8. The owner should make copies of the submittal as the approval form and all attachments will be retained and become a permanent record of the homeowner s file. 9. The owner may appeal any decision of the Architectural Committee to the Apache Dream Board of Directors. Decision of the board of Directors will be considered final. 10. If additional time is required to complete the project, the Architectural and Landscaping Committee should be notified at the Monthly Board Meeting. 11. All work areas need to be neat and clean when not actively being used.

8 APACHE DREAMS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION It is the Board s belief that when neighbors talk and get to know each other, most problems can be avoided or resolved without the Board s involvement. We also realize that this method will not always resolve an issue. The following is the procedure when an official complaint is brought to the Board. Our goal is to listen, understand all sides of the issue and to provide due process for all parties involved. Please keep in mind each step escalates the complaint to a new level.