AMENDED RULES and REGULATIONS for SOUTHGATE PARK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION

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1 Assessments AMENDED RULES and REGULATIONS for SOUTHGATE PARK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION Pursuant to Article VII, Section 7.1 of the Declaration and Article VI, Section 6.1 of the By-Laws, each Owner shall be deemed to have covenanted and agreed to pay the Association annual assessments or charges and special assessments for capital improvement and unforeseen expenses from time to time. Annual Owner assessments are due January 1 of each year. Assessments received after February 1 shall be deemed late and will be charged monthly interest fees in the amount of $ on the overdue balance. Such monthly interest fees may be changed from time to time at the sole discretion of the Board. Checks returned for lack of funds will be charged a fine of $. Owners who are delinquent in the payment of Assessments shall be subject to legal action in accordance with the provisions of the Declaration and By-Laws. Once legal action has commenced, all legal fees and costs incurred in the collection of delinquent assessments will be assessed to the delinquent Owner as provided for by the Declaration, By-Laws and Illinois law. Enforcement Procedures and Fining Policy In addition to the remedies available to the Board pursuant to Article X of the Declaration and Article VII of the By-Laws, if an Owner violates or is otherwise liable for a violation by guests, tenants, etc. of any or the provisions of the Declaration, Bylaws, and/or Rules and Regulations of the Association, the following shall occur: Upon a first violation, the Board will notify the Owner, in writing of said violation. The letter will describe the violation and give a time frame for the violation to be corrected by the Owner. Corrective actions may be required as determined by the Board. In the event any violation results in damage to any Common Area (as defined by Article I, Section 1.3 of the Declaration), repairs will be scheduled by the Board, and any costs incurred will be assessed to the Owner s assessment account. If any Owner feels that they have been wrongfully or unjustly charged with a violation, the Owner may proceed as follows: Within the time frame noted in the notification, the Owner shall submit a written statement to the Board explaining why they feel no violation was committed. o A hearing shall be set by the Board for the Owner to present and the Board to hear and consider arguments, evidence, or statements regarding the alleged violation from the Owner.

2 o Subsequent to the hearing, the Board shall provide the Owner with its final decision regarding the alleged violation. The decision of the Board shall be final and binding. Notification of the Board s decision will be submitted, in writing, to the Owner. If applicable, all attorneys fees and costs incurred by the Board as a result of the violation become due immediately by the Owner. Upon a second or continuous violation of the same offense/violation, a fine of $ will be assessed to the Owner s assessment account until such time the source of the violation is corrected or the violation is excused by the Board. In the event the matter is forwarded to the Association s attorney for appropriate legal action, all attorneys fees, and other costs incurred, will be charged back to the Owner s assessment account. Amended Mailboxes Any and all mailboxes bust be structurally intact in the ground. Damaged mailboxes must be replaced or repaired within 2 weeks of damage occurring. Failure of an Owner to replace and/or repair a damaged mailbox within this time frame may result in a fine assessed against such Owner. Repairs shall not include visible duct tape, additional supports to prop up the mailbox, etc. Repairs must be final and structurally sound. Any new mailboxes must follow Village and USPS regulations. Amended Snow Removal In furtherance of Article V, Section 5.2(A) of the Declaration, snow must be removed from each Lot s driveway and walkway within 48 hours of snow fall. Failure of an Owner to remove snow within the provided time frame may result in a fine assessed against such Owner. Amended Satellite Dishes In furtherance of Article V, Section 5.2(H) of the Declaration, satellite dishes, to the best of the Owner s ability, should be installed in a manner as not to be visible from the street. Dishes must be kept in an orderly manner (no rust, chipped paint, damage, dangling cables, etc). Failure to properly install and/or maintain satellite dishes may result in a fine assessed against such Owner. Amended Lawns/Landscape (7 days to remedy) In furtherance of Article V, Section 5.2(I) of the Declaration, Owner shall maintain the lawns and landscape of their respective Lots as follows: Grass height 3-4 length. No large bare dirt areas. Must be Mulch, stone, turf, or plants.

3 Must be weed free as observable from the street or neighboring properties. Front yard (not on parkway) Trees/shrubs/plants not to block the sidewalk and are to be trimmed to a uniform appearance. Prompt removal of dead trees/shrubs avoid dangling branches, and dried out shrubs. Brick work (pavers, walls, stoops, etc.) must be kept in good condition. No weeds between pavers. Walls must be intact and leveled as intended. No loose bricks which can be a trip hazard or fall on a foot, etc. Amended Fences In furtherance of Article V, Section 5.1 of the Declaration, any fence constructed on any Lot must comply with the following: The fence shall be constructed with wood, cedar, or vinyl boards only, not to exceed a maximum height of 5 feet, and chain link fence is prohibited. Must be properly maintained and painted or stained in a uniform appearance No unintentionally missing panel due to storm or other damage. Must be permanently installed in the ground according to code. Temporary lashings or supports must be replaced as soon as site conditions permit. Actual Houses (2 weeks to remedy, or provide proof of action) In furtherance of Article V of the Declaration, the following restrictions shall apply to each Lot: Garage doors functioning and able to fully close, free from visible damage. Must be remedied within 2 weeks. No missing/dangling face material (brick, siding, shingles, etc.) Temporary Window air units may not be visible from the street Screens can t be torn, rusty, or precariously attached or missing, and must be uniform in appearance. Windows cannot be broken, missing, fogged glass, etc. Painted exterior surfaces must be free from visible chipping and exposed wood grain and should be uniform or cohesive in appearance. Siding, shutters, doors, windows and other vertical surfaces must be stain free including algae/mildew/etc. Asphalt Driveways must be sealcoated at a minimum every two years in a manner to provide a uniform dark appearance free from cracks, graying and oil stains. All Driveways Free from cracks, spauling and oil stains, and weeds. Parking/Cars In furtherance of Article V, Section 5.2(F) of the Declaration, each Owner must comply with the following:

4 It against Village ordinance and SGP rules to block sidewalks Disabled vehicles may not be parked on driveways. For the purposes of this rule, a disabled vehicle would be any vehicle that does not comply with current village or state motor vehicle regulations, or is in non-working order, or does not have current license plates tags. No parking on grass No parking sideways in driveway Recreational vehicles (including, but not limited to campers, RVs, boats, etc.) shall be permitted for no more than 48 hours for the purposes of prepping for use, and not as a permanent storage solution. Residents who own commercial vehicles must meet the following criteria to park their commercial vehicles within the community. a) The commercial vehicle may not exceed 18 bumper to bumper b) The commercial vehicle may not have dual axels c) The commercial vehicle does not have any obstructions, protrusions or exposed tools, equipment or other material/substance that could pose a safety risk to the community Amended Garbage In furtherance of Article V, Section 5.2(E) of the Declaration, each Owner must comply with the following: Garbage placement at curbs is not permitted until the day before collection at the following times: o Not before 6pm May 1 st to Oct 31th o Not before 3pm Nov 1 st to April 30 th Be mindful of holidays that may impact scheduled pick up days. Empty containers must be removed from the curb by following morning. Anything not collected must be brought from the curb until the following collection period. No garbage/recycling cans or bags may be stored on the property in front of the home and visible from the street. Administrative In furtherance of Article VIII, Section 8.13 of the Declaration, each Owner must comply with the following: Owners are required to provide the Association with: Name, telephone, for at least one responsible contact person Proof of homeowners insurance with adequate replacement value. Information may be submitted via postal mail, , or via online form as available and must be submitted and/or updated by January 1 of each year.

5 Rentals (30 days to remedy/comply) Must follow Bolingbrook s Good Neighbor s Rental Policy ( and send same information to the HOA/Management including, or in addition to: o Copy of lease o Contact information for landlord o Contact information for responsible adult renter o Copy of insurance Same rule applies to owner-occupied rentals. What are the components of the program? 1. Landlords must be licensed by the Village of Bolingbrook 2. At the time of application they must certify that they have viewed the one-hour training video 3. Landlords must include a "Mandatory Addendum to Rent / Lease Agreement." The lease addendum spells out grounds for termination - it outlines what conduct is not consistent with being a "good neighbor" and gives landlords the tools needed to terminate the relationship. 4. All rental /leased units must be inspected by the Village of Bolingbrook Code Enforcement PRIOR to occupancy