The Hamptons at Wedgewood

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1 The Hamptons at Wedgewood POWELL, OHIO Handbook of Rules and Regulations November, 2018

2 This handbook and reference guide was prepared by the Board of Directors of The Hamptons at Wedgewood to serve as a quick source of general information about the community, the rules and regulations by which we shall live and the Association that governs the Hamptons community. This is not a substitute for the Declaration and Bylaws, which should be read and understood by every unit owner. In the event of a conflict between this handbook and the Declaration and Bylaws, the Declaration and Bylaws are the controlling documents. Since many of our residents are living in a condominium for the very first time, this handbook will help you understand how you can fully enjoy the convenient and carefree lifestyle of your new home. Questions about this Reference Guide and/or the Declaration and Bylaws should be directed to the Board through the Association s Property Manager. Message from the Board of Directors Dear Fellow Homeowners and Residents, On behalf of the board, management, and all residents, we take this opportunity to welcome you to The Hamptons at Wedgewood. The Hamptons at Wedgewood is a premier condominium community. Each resident is important to the overall beauty and uniformity of our community. We are very proud of our community and all of its residents. To provide additional clarity and a better understanding of our association and its services, a number of frequently asked questions and answers are interspersed throughout this Rules and Regulations document. At The Hamptons at Wedgewood, like any other condominium community, the best interests and safety of the community may take precedence over the interests of an individual resident. We look forward to receiving your questions and/or suggestions on how we as a community and as a Board, can better serve each and every resident. All opinions are important and will be respected. All ideas are welcome. Welcome Home! The Hamptons at Wedgewood Board of Directors

3 The Hamptons at Wedgewood Condominium Association WHAT DOES THE ASSOCIATION CONTROL? THE ASSOCIATION CONTROLS THE EXTERIOR OF ALL CONDOMINIUMS INCLUDING: STREETS, LAWN, LANDSCAPING, AND THE ENTRANCE COMMUNITY. BASICALLY, THE OWNER CONTROLS THE INSIDE OF YOUR CONDOMINIUM AND THE ASSOCIATION CONTROLS EVERYTHING ELSE. THERE IS TWO EXCEPTIONS: AS IS STATED IN THE DECLARATION AND BY-LAWS, MAINTENANCE AND REPLACEMENT OF WINDOWS AND THE PATIO IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE HOME OWNER. IF YOU PLAN TO REPLACE WINDOWS, THEY MUST ADHERE TO THE CURRENT TYPE OF MATERIAL AND DESIGN OF THE ORIGINAL WINDOWS. NO CHANGE TO THE ARCHITECTURE CAN BE MADE CHANGING THE SIZE OR COMBINATION OF WINDOWS. THE MANAGEMENT COMPANY HAS RECOMMENDED PROVIDERS AND INSTALLERS ON FILE. WHAT AM I ALLOWED TO CHANGE ON THE OUTSIDE OF MY CONDOMINIUM? NOTHING! NO CHANGE MAY BE MADE TO THE STRUCTURE OR THE COMMON AREA SURROUNDING YOUR HOME WITHOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN APPROVAL OF THE HAMPTONS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS. MOST ASSOCIATIONS WILL ALLOW LIMITED MODIFICATIONS ASSUMING THEY CONFORM TO THE SPECIFICATIONS ADOPTED BY THE ASSOCIATION. EXAMPLES OF SUCH MODIFICATIONS ARE STORM DOORS OR SCREENED DOORS OR ADDITIONAL LANDSCAPING. REMEMBER THAT IN ALL CASES SUCH ADDITIONS OR MODIFICATIONS MUST BE REQUESTED IN WRITING AND REQUIRE APPROVAL IN WRITING FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, BEFORE ANY WORK IS COMMENCED. WHAT ARE THE SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE ASSOCIATION? -- LAWN CARE INCLUDING GRASS CUTTING, WEED AND FEED, MULCHING AND EDGING. -- LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE INCLUDING TRIMMING AND FERTILIZING. -- SNOW REMOVAL FOR DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS AND STREETS FOR ACCUMULATIONS OVER 3 INCHES. -- LIGHTING OF THE ENTRY. -- INSURANCE FOR THE STRUCTURES, EXCLUDING ANY IMPROVEMENTS MADE BY A RESIDENT AND ANY RESIDENT S PERSONAL BELONGINGS. -- PUBLIC TRASH COLLECTION AND RECYCLING. -- MAINTENANCE OF THE EXTERIOR OF YOUR CONDOMINIUM (EXCLUDING THE PATIO & WINDOWS). -- A RESERVE FOR FUTURE EXTERIOR REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS. -- PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT OF THE ASSOCIATION. WHO CONTROLS THE ASSOCIATION? THE OWNERS OF THE CONDOMINIUMS CONTROL THE ASSOCIATION AS SPECIFIED IN THE BY-LAWS. EVERY ADDRESS, IN GOOD STANDING, HAS ONE VOTE, BY THE OWNER OR BY PROXY OF THE OWNER, IN DETERMINING ASSOCIATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. ONCE EACH YEAR ALL OWNERS WILL BE INVITED TO THE ANNUAL MEETING FOR THE ASSOCIATION. AT THIS MEETING, OWNERS WILL ELECT A BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHO WILL OVERSEE THE OPERATION OF THE ASSOCIATION AS SPECIFIED IN THE BY-LAWS. 3

4 Board of Directors A condominium is a group of living units established under Ohio Revised Code Section 5311 and organized around a common plan of governance as set forth in the Declaration and Bylaws as amended. The Board of Directors is delegated by Ohio law and the Association Bylaws, with the responsibility for the operation and management of the Common Elements of the community and the Association affairs. The Board has the ultimate authority to make decisions and promulgate rules and regulations in an effort to create a harmonious living environment and help to maintain property value. Election The Board is presently comprised of 6 representatives of homeowners. Board members have term lengths of 3 years. The terms are staggered so that each year, two trustees will be elected at the annual meeting of the Association. Members of the board elect officers (President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer) at the first meeting following the annual association meeting. Board Meetings The Board meets as necessary, but in no event less than quarterly, to review the Association s finances and operations. Association Meetings At least one annual meeting of the Association membership will be called, in the second calendar quarter of each year, with a minimum of five days advance notice. Special meetings of the Association may be called as warranted. Committees Committees will be formed by the board to assist in the management of community activities and affairs. Volunteer Unit Owners will staff committees, with one committee member being designated as Committee Chairperson. One member of the Association Board will serve on each Committee in an ex officio capacity and will act in a liaison capacity between the Committee and the Board. All Unit Owners are encouraged to be actively involved in their community and volunteer for committee appointment. Committees can include: Landscape, Social, Webmaster, Rules & Regulations and Architectural Control and Building Maintenance. Property Management Company Towne Properties 777A Dearborn Park Lane Worthington, OH Barbara Bitler Association Manager Condominium Declaration and Bylaws Every Unit Owner received a copy of the Condominium Declaration and Bylaws at or before the closing on their unit. The Condominium Declaration and Bylaws are the basis by which a common plan of governance for the community was created and provides the rules and regulations by which the Association will be run. It is the responsibility of each Unit Owner to become familiar with the Declaration and Bylaws. The property management company will distribute the Bylaws and Declaration, Handbooks, Directories and Site Map through the transfer fee procedure to new residents. 4

5 Purpose of Rules and Regulations and Their Modification The purpose of the rules and regulations of The Hamptons at Wedgewood is to establish rules that will preserve our asset (the community), control operating and maintenance costs, and provide for a harmonious living environment for all residents, protecting the safety and welfare of our community. The Condominium industry recognizes that a source of a condominium s resale value lies in the well-kept and uniform appearance of the entire community and it is to this end that the Board, pursuant to the Declaration and Bylaws, adopted many of these rules and regulations. The Board may amend the rules and regulations from time to time, as conditions change. Such change will prompt a revision page or pages, to this handbook that is issued to each Unit Owner. Noncompliance Residents who have problems with other residents with regards to following the rules of the Handbook are encouraged to try to resolve the issues informally by discussing the issue. Any resident who feels that a rule has been violated may file a formal complaint form with the management company. Once that complaint is received, the Board and/or management company will review the complaint and, if warranted, will send a violation letter that covers in detail why the violation letter is being sent and what needs to be corrected to attain compliance. The resident receiving a violation letter has the following options: 1. Comply with the Handbook. Once officially notified, the resident will have 10 calendar days to comply to and notify the management company of their compliance If the management company does not receive notification by the end of 10 days, it will alert the Board. The Management Company will also contact the resident to understand the delay and report to the Board so that they can determine necessary actions. Not correcting a reported non-compliance issue entails an initial fine of $ Write a letter to the Board that explains why the 10 day period is insufficient. The resident must propose another date and explain the necessity for the delay. Once the Board receives this letter, it may decide to grant the delay or instruct the resident to comply with the rules within an additional 10 days. 3. Write a letter to the Board disputing the legitimacy of the complaint. The Board will rule on this. If the complaint is found to be illegitimate, the issue is over. If the complaint is found to be legitimate, the resident will be advised to comply with the rules within 10 days. 4. Refuse to comply. If the resident does not comply within the allotted time period and does not write a letter to the board requesting additional time or questioning the complaint, the Board may engage someone to perform the work necessary, and bill the resident for the cost. 5. The anonymity of the complainant will be protected 6. A $25 per incident fine will be levied by the Management Company, on behalf of the Association, for any failure to comply with the details of a violation letter. 7. Additional fines can be levied on repeat offenders; the Board will make this determination on an individual basis. 5

6 Interior Maintenance, Emergency Responsibility All interior maintenance, including that which is emergent in nature, is the responsibility of the Unit Owner. If The Hamptons at Wedgewood dispatches a maintenance technician to address an interior emergency maintenance item, the cost for that service call and maintenance is the responsibility of the Unit Owner. For non-emergency interior maintenance, The Hamptons may agree to perform the requested interior maintenance on a fee for service basis to the Unit Owner or may recommend a contractor for that service. The property management company is available ( ) 24 hours/day, seven days a week to address emergency situations. FINANCIAL MATTERS Association Dues Association Dues of $ are payable to The Hamptons at Wedgewood on the first of each month. A late charge of $20 will be added to any account delinquent after the 10 th of the month. WHO DETERMINES THE AMOUNT OF THE CONDO FEES/ASSOCIATION DUES? THE CONDOMINIUM FEES ARE SET BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE HAMPTONS AT WEDGEWOOD CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION (HWCA). SHOULD MY MONTHLY FEES INCREASE SUBSTANTIALLY DURING ANY ONE YEAR IN THE NEAR FUTURE? IT IS POSSIBLE THAT INCREASES WILL BE NECESSARY IN ORDER TO PROPERLY FUND OUR ANNUAL OPERATING EXPENSES AND THE RESERVES NEEDED IN THE FUTURE FOR CAPITAL EXPENDITURES, SUCH AS ROOF REPLACEMENT, PAINTING OR ROAD REPAIR. IT IS THE BOARD S INTENT TO KEEP THESE INCREASES AS REASONABLE AS POSSIBLE TO COVER OPERATING COSTS WHILE STILL PROPERLY FUNDING THE RESERVES. Returned Checks (NSF) Any check returned for non-sufficient funds will be 1. Charged back to the individual account 2. A $20 handling fee payable to the Association will be charged back to the Unit Owner. 3. Checks will be held until a replacement check has been cleared for payment. Delinquency Policy on Fees and Assessments Upon the eleventh day of the month, the property management company sends a delinquency notice to the Unit Owner and the Unit Owner s account is assessed a $20 late charge. Per the Declarations, a lien may be filed when an account becomes thirty days delinquent. Unless otherwise determined by the Board, a lien will automatically be filed when an account becomes sixty days delinquent. The Delinquent Unit Owner s account is charged the cost of filing the lien. The Unit Owner is sent a statement monthly until payment is made. Foreclosure action may be taken when the fees are in arrears by $500 or at any time prior thereto in the Board s sole discretion. If a foreclosure is initiated, attorney fees and costs are also added to the Unit Owner s account. Any additional cost or attorney fees are added to the delinquent Unit Owner s account and are recouped by the Association after adjudication or settlement. 6

7 Application of Payments: (A) (2) Indicates that the association shall credit payments made by a unit owner in the following order of priority: (A) First, to interest owed to the association. (b) Second, to administrative late fees owed to the association. (c) Third, to collection costs, attorney s fees, and paralegal fees incurred by the association. (d) Fourth, to the principal amounts the unit owner owes to the association for the common expenses or penalty assessments chargeable against the unit. All Community Association privileges will be suspended until such time as the account becomes current. The Unit Owner s Association voting privileges will be suspended until such time as the account becomes current. The property management company will handle the Association s delinquent policy. INSURANCE Association Insurance The Association will maintain appropriate levels of insurance according to Ohio State Law and The Hamptons at Wedgewood Declaration and Bylaws. Association Insurance Policy A copy of the Association s Insurance Policy can be obtained upon request from the property management company for the cost of copying and postage. Association Insurance Coverage Overview The Association maintains appropriate levels of insurance for the common elements of the community, as well as the basic structure (both interior and exterior) of the condominium units as they were at the time the units were first transferred from the developer (builder) to the initial owners at the time of closing. Homeowner s Insurance coverage Unit owners should consider obtaining individual homeowner s insurance, (HO6 policy), which would provide coverage for personal contents as well as any and all additions, improvements, betterment's, and upgrades added to the interior of the unit subsequent to when the unit was transferred from the developer (builder) to the very first Unit Owner at closing. Insurance Disclaimer The above is provided for informational overview purposes only. A Unit Owner is responsible for and is encouraged to determine their individual homeowner s insurance requirements upon consultation with a qualified insurance expert. To assist in that endeavor, a copy of the Association s Insurance policy is available from the property management company for the cost of copying and postage. UTILITIES Homeowner Responsibility Residents are responsible for maintenance and payment of their own gas, electric, water, sewer, cable television, telephone, and for calling to initiate service on the date of possession. Please note that the electric utilization associated with the front porch and back patio is on the individual Unit Owner s meter. 7

8 Street Lighting Street lighting is accomplished by the unit owners, who turn on their interior front porch light switch. An exterior light sensitive switch turns the light on at dusk and off at dawn. It is the responsibility of every unit owner to insure that the interior switch is left on, in order to provide a lighted community appearance, safety for quests, and emergency services. Association Responsibility The Condominium Association pays for the trash disposal and snow removal. Refuse and Recycling Collection The Association, through Local Waste Services, provides trash and recycling receptacles in order to keep our community clean. Receptacles must be kept in the resident s garage at all times except for collection days. Refuse in receptacles may be placed at the street no earlier than 6:00 pm. the evening before collection. Collection can begin as early as 6:30 am. Refuse containers shall be returned to the inside of the garage the evening of collection day. Please arrange with a neighbor or family member to place and/or remove your trash or recycling receptacles, as above, if you are not at home. COMMON AND LIMITED COMMON ELEMENTS Definitions Common Elements - Except that which is defined to be a unit, the common element is all of the condominium property. Limited Common Elements - Limited common elements are those portions of the common elements (the rear patio and garden area, front porch, driveway area) that serve one unit and whose use, benefit, and enjoyment is reserved for the lawful occupants of that unit. Purpose of Common Elements The common element is for the sole and exclusive use, benefit and enjoyment of the residents for the purpose and manner in which such elements and facilities are ordinarily used. All Unit Owners jointly own the common elements, including the limited common element. No one shall use the common element or limited common element in such a manner to disrupt others. Activity on Common Element There shall be no playing of organized sports on any part of the common elements. There shall be no personal property left unattended on the common elements. Activities on the common elements should terminate by 10:00 pm. Sunday Thursday and 12:00 am on Friday and Saturday nights. Activity on Limited Common Element (Patio/Drive/Porch Elements) It is expected that unit owners will demonstrate common courtesy to their adjoining unit residents relative to noise and activities on the patios, driveways and porches. Again, activities should be terminated by 10:00 pm Sunday - Thursday and 12:00 am on Friday and Saturday nights. Personal Property Personal property, such as bicycles, trashcans, firewood, etc. must be kept inside the garage or condo unit. Items such as lawn furniture & barbecue grills may be kept inside the patio area, as long as they are maintained in a neat and orderly manner. 8

9 Damage to Common Elements Unit owners are responsible for the maintenance and repair resulting from damage to the common elements caused by any negligent or intentional act by the Unit Owner, residents of a unit or guest of any Unit Owner or resident. Damage to Plank Siding or Stone Facing Do not drill into these materials for any reason. Do not hang anything from these materials or place anything against them. Exercise extreme caution, when hanging anything from the wood trim that will rub against the siding and cause damage. Modifications or Alterations to Common or Limited Common Elements. With the exception of flowers, most planting and modifications require Board approval. The Board encouragers Homeowners to landscape and is willing to approve projects that may be outside current guidelines. Approvals help avoid problems selecting plants that will grow too large for the site, shrubbery planted too close to the building, and invasive and noxious plants inadvertently selected. The Board needs to be concerned with future maintenance requirements of plantings that may not be appropriate. Modifications to Common Elements require action and approval of the HWCA Board of Directors. Board approval is also required for modifications or alteration to limited common areas. A number of items already approved by the Board to modify/alter limited common elements are listed in this document. Any Unit Owner or group of Unit Owners seeking approval to modify or alter a common element or limited common element must: pursue such approval via the following process: Submit detailed plans to the Management Company (including specifications showing the nature, kind, shape, height, material, color, location, and desired start and anticipated completion dates of proposed modification). An application form is provided at the end of this document. The Management Company will then present the proposed modification plan along with its recommendation) to the Landscape Committee. The Landscape Committee will review the request and present its recommendation to the Board of Directors. The Board will then vote on the proposal and the decision will be communicated to the owner(s) requesting the modification. As was stated earlier, Board of Director decisions are based on what is felt to be in the best interests of the community, and may take precedence over the interests of the individual resident. Potential reasons for which a request for modification and/or alteration may be denied include, but are not limited to: The proposed modification and/or alteration would interfere with common element maintenance (such as lawn mowing, etc.); The proposed modification/alteration would restrict or interfere with the ability of all Hamptons residents to safely enjoy or make use of the common element; or The proposed modification and/or alteration would be aesthetically inappropriate in that its appearance, color, character or materials would conflict with the character of the community. 9

10 In the event that a proposal for modification/alteration receives Board approval, the Unit Owner will sign appropriate documents prior to initiating the modification/alteration that will: Define the scope of the modification or alteration approved. Acknowledge that the granting of Board approval does not in any way constitute a change as to how the property being modified or altered is defined, and that it remains defined as common property. Make the Unit Owner, and any subsequent owners of that unit, responsible for all maintenance and or damage repair to the modification or alteration, irrespective of how that damage was created. The Unit Owner or subsequent Unit Owner is also responsible for any additional maintenance or repair costs realized by the Association as a direct result of the presence of that modification or alteration. Satellite Dishes When a Unit Owner wishes to install or have installed a Satellite dish, that Unit Owner must make an application to the Management Company for such an installation. Please refer to an example of that application in this handbook. A completed application does not in any way infer approval. The approval by the Board doesn t in anyway alter or limit the requirement of the Unit Owner to adhere to all applicable City or Township Codes and Regulations and those codes and regulations of other agencies governing such an installation. The Unit Owner is still required to obtain any and all permits, such as a building permit required by law. Satellite dish Installation Guidelines. Dishes shall be as small as possible, but in no case larger than 20.5 inches (some suppliers may have larger dishes, the board will need to be alerted if the proposed dish is larger) in diameter and shall not be affixed to or placed upon any exterior wall, roof or in the common elements unless approved by the Board in writing. The dish installation shall be of quality construction and shall conform to all applicable building codes and manufacturer s specifications. The Board reserves the right to have the dish owner paint the dish in a color that will blend with the surrounding building. Any variation in installation from that represented on the original approved application for dish installation must be submitted in writing for approval. Satellite dish Damage Issues. The Unit Owner is responsible for any damage to the exterior of the building or unit caused by the dish installation process. If any existing landscape, public improvements or utilities are damaged or destroyed during any phase of installation, the Unit Owner shall, at their expense, replace and/or repair such damage. With dish removal, the Unit Owner is responsible to repair any damage resulting from the dish having been installed. Satellite Dish Maintenance Issues. Dish maintenance and/or repair are the responsibility of the Unit Owner. The Unit Owner is responsible for any additional unit maintenance and/or repair costs incurred as a result of the dish installation. 10

11 Flowers and other Plants Owners have wide discretion in choosing annual and perennials and are encouraged to do so. Plants that are out-of- scale, noxious, invasive or otherwise inappropriate in the judgment of the Landscape Committee will not be permitted. If in doubt, check with the Committee. Owners are permitted to plant flowers in the mulched areas in the front and in the rear patio garden area of their Unit. They may also plant in the 2 foot strip adjacent to the side of the building with flowers of their choosing. With permission, small shrubs may be planted in front of foundation plantings provided their ultimate or trimmed height is no more than 30 inches. Larger shrubs can be planted on the side of the building. Extending the front or rear mulched elements is allowed if approved by the Landscape Committee. Flowers may be planted at the base of trees provided they are no taller than 15 inches and are cleared at the end of the season. Placement of decorative items around trees, along the sides of the building, and in the mulched driveway strip between Units A and B is prohibited. Creation of a mulched area or bed must be approved by the board. Should a unit owner wish to grow vegetable plants, (i.e... tomatoes, etc.), they must be grown in a suitable planter on the patio. Maintenance of the flowers is the responsibility of the resident, and dead annuals and/or perennials are to be removed at the end of the season. The property management company will notify a resident of dead annuals and perennials that have become unsightly and will provide a seven day notice for removal. If not removed, the property management company will remove the dead plants, and the cost for the removal will be assessed to the Unit Owner. The Use of Flowerpots Flowerpots of natural materials or giving the appearance of natural materials containing live plants are permitted on porches and patios. At the end of the season the dead plants must be removed. Pots may stay. One hanging flowerpot, containing live plants is permitted on the porch of each unit and may only be attached to the wood surfaces of the porch elements using appropriate hardware. The Unit Owner will be held responsible for all repair costs, either immediate or in the future, to these wood structures directly or indirectly caused by the hanging flower pot installations. At the end of the season, all hanging pots must be removed from view. Wind Chimes Wind chimes are permitted on the rear patio, only if approval is secured from surrounding neighbors. Should the wind chimes prove to be a nuisance to the neighbors, a complaint can be filed and the wind chime must be removed. They may only be attached to the wood surfaces of the Patio using appropriate hardware or hung from shepherd hooks or other device. The Unit Owner will be held responsible for all repair costs, either immediate or in the future, to these wood structures directly or indirectly caused by the hanging of the wind chimes. 11

12 Shepherd Hooks Shepherd Hooks will only be permitted in the rear limited common element mulched area. (Not the Fireplace mulched area!) Shrub and Tree Planting, Etc. The planting of any trees or shrubs is prohibited without prior approval. This rule is to ensure that the trees and shrubs are appropriate (especially in scale) and are planted a sufficient distance from the building as to avoid future problems..homeowners aren t permitted to prune, fertilize or spray for pests on shrubs and trees. The maintenance, trimming and replacement of trees, shrubs and other landscaping in the Common Areas are the responsibility of the Association. Foundation plantings in the front of each unit and around utility meters are the responsibility of the Board. When they become obviously diseased or die, the Unit Owner should contact the property management company. Trees and shrubs in the patio area, the rear mulched beds are the responsibility of the Unit Owner. Addition of new trees and shrubs must still be approved. Trees and shrubs on the side of buildings, which were not installed by the Board, are the responsibility of the Unit Owner. The maximum allowed height of shrubs is six feet in the patio area. Trees planted in this area should be ornamentals, typically 25 to 30 feet in height. Trees should be planted at a sufficient distance so they will not contact the building or otherwise threaten the structure when mature. The Association s Landscape Contractor will trim trees and shrubs in the Unit Owners area as part of general landscape maintenance, unless they are requested not to trim by the Unit Owner. However, the Association maintains the right to trim or remove any landscape component that becomes overgrown or unsightly as judged by the Landscape Committee. The Association will replace diseased shrubs, plants and trees, in areas where the Association has responsibility. The Association may replace the plant with a different plant, especially where the original planting was not appropriate (trees planted too close to the building, for example). Homeowners aren t permitted to prune, fertilize or spray for pests on shrubs and trees in the areas that are the Associations responsibility. Homeowners are permitted to fertilize in their area. The Landscape Contractor is contracted to spray and treat for landscape pests. Notify the Management Company if there is a problem. Individual homeowners will not interfere with landscape workers, while they are performing their duties. Complaints about a contractor should be submitted to the Board. Garden Water Hose Water hoses should be stored out of sight, preferably on a hose reel or in a container. Decorative Items (Statues, bird feeders, birdbaths, etc.) Statues and statuettes, of neutral colors, are permitted only in the back limited common elements. They are restricted to a 36 inch height, or less, and limited to no more than two per unit. Bird feeders and birdbaths are permitted anywhere in the rear limited common element. Lawn or yard ornaments of any kind are permitted anywhere in the rear limited common element. 12

13 Landscape Lights Landscape lights are only to be installed in the rear patio element of each unit. They must be no greater than 48 inches high and must be of a sufficiently low intensity so that the adjacent neighbors are not disturbed. The unit owner must maintain and repair any landscape lighting. If the lights are damaged in the normal course of property management, such as mulching, exterior repair etc., repair and replacement of damaged lights is the unit owner s responsibility. Landscape Stones & Stepping Stones Stone walkways may be added to the patio area, but design and materials must be approved by the Board. Only low profile walls will be approved. Flags The American Flag may be flown or displayed at any time following normal flag protocol. School and team flags may be displayed on weekends only. All flags may be flown from attached poles or vertically, but only from wood frame or porch or garage. Damage created by installation of flag holders, through the drilling of holes permitting water to enter and causing wood damage, whether immediate or in the future, is the responsibility of the Unit Owner. Signs One unlit professionally prepared, For Sale sign may be placed inside the window of a unit. The size of the sign is limited to 9 square feet. Units along Fairway drive may place a For Sale sign at the back window of their unit. A security system decal may be placed in the window and/or on a small sign designed for that purpose and placed in the garden element closest to the front and/or rear door. No other signs, brochure holders (including real estate data), political signs, team signs, etc. are permitted. Exterior Surface of Building-Window Coverings Unit Owners shall not cause or permit anything (except where it is expressly permitted in the handbook) to be hung or displayed on the inside or outside of windows (except interior neutral drapes, curtains or louvered blinds) or placed on the outside wall of any building, and no signs, awning, canopy, shutter, radio antenna, television antenna or satellite dish shall be affixed to or placed upon the exterior walls or roof of any part of any building without the prior consent of the Board of Directors. Front Porch Furniture Front porch furniture should be limited to wood, wicker or wrought iron. All front porch furniture must be of quality, maintained, and kept neat and orderly. Front Door Decorations One non-holiday related front door decoration of colors appropriate to the season, such as a wreath or door hanging is permitted. 13

14 Holiday and Seasonal Decorations (Front Porch & Patio) Holiday decorations are encouraged; however, they must be removed no later than 15 days after the holiday. If fasteners are used, we recommend the use of green floral wire found at the hardware, floral and hobby shops. Nails, screws, staple, etc. are not permissible and we ask that you limit the number of wire fasteners to as few as possible. A white spotlight highlighting your entryway or patio area is acceptable. Use of wreath, roping, greenery, bows and similar items are acceptable. Holiday decorations and/or lights are not allowed on the common property, such as the front lawn element and trees. The Association will be responsible for decorating the common elements, including the signs and gazebos at the entrance to the Hamptons. Other seasonal decorations are permitted under the same guidelines and may not be displayed more than one week before or one week after the season being observed. Garage Doors The garage doors and apron are part of the unit. Because damaged garage doors can significantly affect the appearance of the community, your Board has adopted the following garage door repair policy. Other than a community effort towards refinishing all of the garage doors, the Unit Owner is responsible for the timely repair of damaged garage doors. With notification of a damaged garage door by management, the Unit Owner will have 10 days to either have appropriate repairs made or to provide a copy of a work order that has been issued to address that repair. For each day over 10 days that the garage door is not repaired or a work order has not been created relative to that repair, the Unit Owner will be assessed a $15 per day assessment. Garage doors are to be closed when the garage or driveway is unattended for safety reasons. Newspapers/Flyers/Phone Books/Etc. Please arrange with your neighbor and/or family to remove these items from the front of your units, daily, if you are away from your residence overnight. Grilling on Patios and Porches Grilling is permitted on the unit s patio, but not under the roof overhang, or inside any building (Sec 307 and/or Sec 308 of State Fire Code). Your owner s manual will specify the minimum clearance for use. Ex. Char-Broil manuals specify 3 ft. outside any exterior wall or overhang and 10 ft. from any flammable material. Propane tanks and Grills may not be stored inside any unit, other than the garage. They should be placed close to the garage door to allow any leaks to vent outside. Grills may be stored on the patio, but not on the common elements or landscaped beds. Fire and smoke damage caused to the building exterior or interior is the responsibility of the unit owner. Outside Fire Receptacles/Pits The State of Ohio Fire Code and Liberty Township Fire Code, Sec 307 and Sec 308, state that they cannot be used within 15 feet of any structure. This restriction eliminates the use of any open fireplace on any units limited common element. Only the Association may provide for their use on the Common Element during community sponsored events, permit required. 14

15 Winter Considerations The use of salt on the concrete porches and patios is prohibited. Calcium Chloride or other nondestructive de-icing agent should be used. Residents who use deicers will be responsible for any resulting concrete damage. Snow Removal Streets and driveways are plowed after 3 of snowfall. Move cars off the street and driveway and, if possible, open garage doors when plows are in the area. Garage Sales Garage sales and tag sales are specifically prohibited, except where endorsed and approved by the Board of Directors as a community event. Parking The Hamptons Condominium Community is fortunate that during the building of the community expanded parking spaces were planned to meet the needs of all residents and visitors. Auxiliary parking is located around the circle to generally meet expected parking needs. Orderly parking contributes to the overall appeal and appearance of the community. We ask that residents keep in mind their neighbors and the appearance of the community overall when parking their vehicles. Parking by residents or visitors is recommended in the following order: Recommended parking of vehicle(s): inside the garage, on the driveway, in auxiliary parking (in that order), when possible. Visitors may park in the garage, driveway or in the auxiliary parking areas. Overnight visitors should park in auxiliary parking areas, the resident s garage, or driveway, when possible. Note: Long-term stationary parking is not permitted. Auxiliary parking is not intended as a storage facility. Vehicles that are not intended to be driven or moved for an extended period of time should be domiciled off premise or in the garage, not the driveway. Additionally, all vehicles are expected to be fully operational, with current registrations. Parking on the street is not permitted. The only exception is the 4 th of July, which attracts many visitors or if a resident is hosting a special event needing additional parking. The Management Company must always be alerted, 48 hours in advance of the event to allow the Board of Director approval. If approved at least 2 car lengths must be left on both sides of fire plugs for access purposes. Also, parking must take place only on one side of the street to allow for any emergency vehicles room to move through the community in case of an emergency. It is up to the individual hosting the meeting to communicate this guideline to their visitors. 15

16 Boats, trailers, motor homes, recreational vehicles, campers, travel trailers, etc. may be parked in the driveway or auxiliary parking for a period no longer than one 24 hour period per month. Major vehicular repairs are prohibited on common, limited common property or auxiliary parking areas. Vehicles that are inoperable (flat tires, dead battery, expired tags, registration, etc.) must not be parked in any area other than a garage except for short-term emergency service (changing a flat tire, battery jump, etc.). Owners and their visitors will make every effort to protect the common property element paving and limited common element property paving, such as using wood to distribute jack pressure, while completing repairs. Owners will be responsible for any damage created due to repair actions. Commercial Vehicles Vehicles with commercial plates and/or signage are not permitted to be parked on limited common elements (driveways), common elements or auxiliary parking at any time. Commercial moving vans and trucks or other commercial vehicles in the area to perform service or repair work for an Owner or commercial vehicles performing services or repairs requested by the Association Management Company are authorized exception for the length of time necessary to accomplish the service or repair work. Speed Limit The speed limit on Juliana Circle is 15 MPH. The intersection at Juliana Circle (the oval) is a Yield, slow down or stop and look both ways, before turning onto the circle. PETS - (Dogs Must Be Licensed & Vaccinated) Pet owners are responsible for promptly cleaning up after their animals. The condominium Common Elements are for the enjoyment of ALL Unit Owners and Residents. These elements cannot be fully utilized and enjoyed if animal wastes are left on the grounds. Pets are not allowed to run uncontrolled and off a leash as that animal, even if very docile, can represent an annoyance to or perceived threat by a fellow community resident. The following clarifies the rules governing pets in the community. Animals other than those classified as non-threatening household domestic pets are prohibited. Two dogs; two cats; or one dog and one cat, per unit, are allowed. Pets will not be bred or maintained for commercial purposes. Spaying and/or neutering of your animal/animals is highly recommended. All pets must be on a leash when in the common or limited common element. Frequent or long term noise by pets that is annoying to neighbors is not permitted. Pets shall not be tethered outside on the lawn, patio, and porch, limited common or common elements unless supervised by the owner. Animal houses or pens are not permitted on patios, porches, limited common or common elements. The installation of invisible fences is prohibited. 16

17 Animal wastes must be cleaned up immediately. Owners failing to clean up after their pets will be assessed the costs for grounds maintenance people to clean up after their pets. Owners consistently failing to clean up after their animals may be faced with removal of the offending animal from the condominium property upon written notice from the property management company. The cost of repairing any damage done to association property by an animal, such as to siding, etc., will be a special assessment of the Unit Owner responsible for that animal. This shall include damage to the common lawn element, and limited common garden element, caused by urination in the same location. In addition to any other remedy, pet owners may be assessed for violation of these policies, at the rate of $25 for each offense, after the first warning notice. (See Compliance Section) If pets become a persistent nuisance, they may be ejected at the discretion of the Board of Directors. Condominium Sales Any owner who sells or moves from their condominium is responsible for: 1. Making certain the property management company is aware of ownership changes at the time a closing date is established. 2. Making certain all condominium dues and assessments are current. 3. Only one For Sale sign measuring no more than 9 sq. ft. displayed in one window of a condominium. Units facing Fairway drive can display an additional sign in one of their rear windows. 4. Making certain new owners receive the Association Declaration, Bylaws and these Rules and Regulations. 17

18 The Hamptons at Wedgewood Formal Complaint Violator (s), if known: Address, Unit Number, If Known Car, Vehicle, License Plate Number, If Applicable: Pet or Animal Description, If Applicable Violation: Describe nature, location, date, time, etc. Signature: Date: Unit # Print Name Please make a copy of this form for use Please submit form to: The Hamptons at Wedgewood, 777A Dearborn Park Lane, Worthington, OH

19 Satellite Dish Installation Application Date Submitted: Name: Address: Telephone: Satellite Dish Request to Be Installed On: Unit Number Proposed Location of Satellite Dish Installation: Installation to Begin On: Installation to End On: Attach a plot plan showing exact location of installation. The Unit Owner and their designees (contractor) must comply with the following: 1. The installation guidelines and responsibilities as outlined in this handbook. 2. City or township other governing agency permits, building regulations, ordinances, etc., including any final inspection requirement. Management Company recommends does not recommend this installation for approval. Board Approved Disapproved By Date Please submit form to: The Hamptons at Wedgewood, 777A Dearborn Park Lane, Worthington, OH

20 The Hamptons at Wedgewood Exterior Modification Application Name Date Address Telephone Description of Modification Draw or attach a plot plan showing the exact location with respect to the condominium unit. Modification to begin on Completed by The owner(s) or their designees (contractor) must comply with the following: 1. The specifications as approved by the Board. 2. City, County or Township permits, building regulations, ordinances, etc. including a final inspection. 3. Contractor s one year warranty on materials and labor if applicable. 4. Repair of any damage to the common element or other condominium units. Management company recommends does not recommend this modification for approval. Approved Disapproved By Date Please submit form to: The Hamptons at Wedgewood, 777A Dearborn Park Lane, Worthington, OH