MOON LAKE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION RULES FOR RENTERS MODIFICATION TO THE EXTERIOR OF THE UNIT Making changes to the exterior of the unit is not permitted without the Board s approval. This includes painting, fences, and decks. TRASH 1. Weekly trash must be in covered containers when it is placed at the curb the evening before or the on the morning of our waste pickup. Nonperishable trash in bags or open containers are to be placed at the curb on the morning of our waste pickup only. All Renters are required to have at least one covered trash container. Our current waste pickup day is Monday unless a legal holiday falls on Monday of that week, in which case the pickup will be on the following day. 2. Weekly recycling pickup is on the same day as our weekly waste pickup. Each Renter is responsible for having a recycling bin. 3. Renters must retrieve their empty trash containers and recycling bins and store them the same day as the weekly pickup. PETS 1. Pets must be on leash when outside. 2. Renters must carry a refuse bag for waste at all times. 3. Pets are not to be left outside on a tether. 4. Renters must assume responsibility for immediately removing their pets waste in any area. 5. Renters must assume full responsibility for the action of their pets in any area, including damage, injury, noise, etc. 6. Dog houses, fences, pens, ropes and chains are prohibited from any common areas. They may not be affixed to exterior porches, walls or landscaping. 7. Exotic, savage, or dangerous animals are prohibited. 8. The Association may remove or cause to be removed any animal from the condominium complex grounds which has been determined to be in violation of these restrictions. VEHICLES AND PARKING Page 1 of 9
1. No mopeds, scooters motorized or otherwise, motorcycles, house-trailers, recreational vehicles, or similar vehicles, such as commercial vehicles, boat trailers, boats, camping vehicles, camping trailers, mobile homes, dune buggies, motor homes, all terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, snowmobile trailers or vehicles other than mini vans, automobiles, sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks may be parked upon the condominium premises unless specifically approved by the Board of Directors. Commercial vehicles and trucks shall not be parked in or about the premises unless while making deliveries or pick-ups in the normal course of business. Commercial vehicle means any vehicle that has any of the following characteristics: (a) more than two axles; (b) gross vehicle weight rating in excess of 10,000 pounds; (c) visibly equipped with or carrying equipment or materials used in a business; or (d) carrying a sign advertising or identifying a business. 2. No inoperable vehicle of any type may be brought or stored upon the condominium premises either temporarily or permanently. 3. Renters shall park their cars in the garage space provided and shall park any additional car which they own in the driveway space immediately behind the garage space in the driveway or in the designated additional spaces in the court. 4. Overnight parking in any place other than designated parking spaces in the condominium complex is prohibited. 5. Guest vehicles must park in the space provided in each court. A Renter may not have more than one guest car parked overnight on the premises unless approved in writing by the Association. 6. No maintenance work may be done on any car except in the Renter s garage. Vehicles may be washed in your driveway area only. 7. Renters are advised that our streets and parking areas fall under West Bloomfield Ordinance, Chapter 22. If anyone notices an illegally parked car, please call the West Bloomfield Police at (248) 975-9200. LIGHTING Spotlights 1. Only one (1) double outside spotlight may be installed per unit. 2. The spotlight may only be installed on the back of the unit and may not be installed higher than nine (9) feet off the ground. 3. The spotlight shall only be directed on the Renter s patio area and shall not interfere with the comfort of their neighbors. Exterior Light Fixtures Page 2 of 9
1. The exterior light fixtures shall not be replaced without the approval of the Board of Directors. The exterior lights by the front door and the garage are the responsibility of the Association. 2. If the bulbs in the light fixtures on the front of the unit go out, please submit a work order to the Management Company to have replaced. 3. Additional exterior light fixtures or light posts must be approved by the Board of Directors. No light posts will be permitted on the front of the unit. Holiday Lights 1. Holiday lights may be displayed after Thanksgiving and must be removed by January 20 th. 2. In order to avoid wear on roof shingles, no holiday lights may be placed in areas which would require walking on roof shingles (e.g., second floor). WINDOW TREATMENTS 1. Any temporary window covering (e.g. sheets) should remain no longer than four (4) weeks. 2. External retractable awnings are permitted with the approval of the Board of Directors. 3. Any sunshade films should be applied only to the inside of the glass and should be light gray in color. BIRD FEEDERS 1. A total of two (2) bird feeders may be placed in the area immediately surrounding the unit. The bird feeders must not infringe on the comfort of neighbors. 2. No bird feeders on poles are permitted. 3. Only one (1) bird feeder is allowed in the front of the unit. 4. Only one (1) bird feeder is allowed in the back of the unit. 5. Bird feeders and the surrounding area must be well maintained. WATERING HOSES 1. Hoses and hose reels that can be seen from the outside of the unit are to be well-maintained and kept in good order by the Renter. 2. Any length of hose is permitted for use in the back of the unit. The hose must be coiled at the end of each use if it can be seen from the outside of the unit. Page 3 of 9
3. A maximum hose length of 25 feet is permitted to be used in the front of the unit. This hose may not be contained on a hose reel that is attached to the unit, though it must be coiled at the end of each use. FLOWER POTS/BASKETS/BOXES 1. Suspended flower boxes must be hung from the top of the deck railing or patio wall using removable brackets (with no screws or nails) made of rust resistant material. 2. Flower boxes which sit on the top of the patio wall, deck or deck railing may not exceed eight (8) inches in height. Any flower box over three (3) feet in length must be submitted to the Management Company for approval by the Board of Directors. 3. Window flower boxes on the front of the unit must be in general conformance with the appearance of the unit. 4. Flower pots shall be a simple cylinder or standard clay pot shape. 5. Flower pots shall be neutral, terra cotta, brass or white, made of clay, plastic, or glazed pottery or other weather resistant materials. 6. The contents of the hanging flower baskets/boxes and flower pots must be removed no later than November 15. 7. Evergreen potted plants may be left out year round. These containers may be larger to accommodate the plant. 8. All hanging flower baskets/boxes and flower pots are to be wellmaintained and kept in good repair by the Renter. FLAGS 1. Flags may not exceed 3 feet by 5 feet in size. 2. The flagpole may not exceed 72 inches in length or ¾ inch in diameter. 3. The flagpole holder may be brass, stainless steel or aluminum and of a style that will hold only one flag. 4. The flagpole will be mounted on the right-hand side of the den s front window trim or the left-hand side of the kitchen s window trim (the window nearest the front door) 58-60 inches above the brick sill. 5. Only one flag per unit will be permitted. 6. No flags will be permitted to be hung or draped over the patio, deck railing, or privacy fence. 7. Flags, flagpoles, and flagpole holders must be well maintained and kept in good repair by the Renter. Page 4 of 9
BASKETBALL BACKBOARDS AND RIMS 1. No basketball backboards or rims are permitted to be hung or attached to any exterior portion of the unit. 2. No permanent or portable basketball poles, backboards, or rims are permitted on driveways, grass or court drives. DECORATIVE/MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS 1. Placement of objects including hose reels, wreaths, decorative or statuary items which are to be mounted on any outside building or privacy screen wall are prohibited unless a request has been submitted to the Management Company for approval by the Board of Directors. For approval, the Renter must submit a written request, including a scaled drawing of the item along with the location, size, weight, and color of the item to be mounted. A photograph of the item is desirable. 2. Wind chimes are permitted as long as they do not disturb neighbors. 3. No trellises for climbing vines are permitted. 4. No aerials or antennas will be permitted on the exterior of the unit. Satellite dishes must not be attached to the unit but are permitted and must be submitted to the Management Company for approval by the Board of Directors. Installations must not be higher than 6 feet 6 inches from ground level (see Bylaws). 5. No electronic mosquito/insect/bug zappers are permitted. 6. Patios without privacy fences must be kept in a neat and orderly manner. LANDSCAPING 1. No Renter shall perform any landscaping (includes trimming) or plant any trees, shrubs, or flowers or place any ornamental materials upon a Common or Limited Common Area without written approval of the Association. Common Areas are the grounds outside of the area immediately in front of the units. Limited Common Areas are areas such as the front porch, the rear patio, the sidewalk in front of the unit and the driveway. 2. Each Renter shall be responsible for damages or costs to the Association from negligent damage to or misuse of any common area caused by the Renter, Renter s family, or Renter s guest. 3. The cost of maintenance, repair, and replacement of each patio and porch and their contents shall be borne by the Renter, provided that the materials and planting used by them is determined solely by the Association. Page 5 of 9
4. Flower beds may use bark, peat, mulch, or ground cover plants as background. 5. All plants, shrubs, trees and bed flowers must be planted in the ground or in approved planters. No artificial flowers, artifacts or ornamental objects will be permitted. Renters will be asked to provide documented, written approval for any items in question. 6. Renters wishing to plant shrubs and trees must have approval from the Board of Directors prior to any planting being done. 7. All flower beds, decks and yards must be left in a clean and neat condition by November 1 st each year. 8. It is hoped that all Renters will beautify their flower beds. The only requirement is that there be no weeds and that all plants and shrubs be kept pruned to allow no greater height than 4 feet. GROUND LIGHTING 1. Outdoor walk lights require that plans be submitted to the Board of Directors indicating location of installation, number of lights, distance the lights will sit above the ground and direction the lights will be facing. Outdoor walk lights shall be installed in the area immediately surrounding the unit and the sidewalk only. Solar lights are recommended. 2. No more than six walk lights may be used and they must be placed at least three feet apart. 3. Lights must be low voltage, must focus to light walks and may not be focused to light door or house. 4. Lights must be installed with no wires showing. 5. The maximum height of finished lights shall be no more than twelve inches with a maximum diameter of six inches. MOON LAKE POND 1. No boating, fishing, swimming or ice skating will be allowed on or in the pond. MOON LAKE 1. No swimming is allowed. 2. Fishing is allowed from the pier or boats, but ice fishing is prohibited. No motorized boats are allowed. 3. Ice skating is not allowed. Page 6 of 9
4. Children under sixteen (16) years old are not permitted on the pier or on Moon Lake unless accompanied by a Moon Lake Renter over sixteen (16). 5. Use of Moon Lake and the pier is at Renter s risk. POOL RULES AND PROCEDURES 1. Hours of operations 10 AM to 9 PM. However, the Pool may be closed at any time at the discretion of the Management Company, the Board of Directors, or the Clubhouse Manager in the event of equipment breakdown, operational breakdown, or inclement weather. 2. The Pool may be used by: Renters, and Up to four (4) guests at any one time per Renter family who must be present at the time the guests are using the Pool. 3. Each Co-owner is provided with an electronic fob to open the Pool gate. If the fob is lost, a replacement may be obtained from the Management Company for $10. The code on the lost fob will be deactivated. Opening the gate for anyone who does not have a fob and who is not a guest of a Co-owner who is present is a violation of the Pool rules and may be grounds for loss of Pool privileges. 4. Everyone using the pool will have to have some kind of identification with them. Anyone who is asked for their identification and refuses or who acts in an uncooperative manner will be politely asked to leave. Any Renter or Renter s guest, who refuses to leave when requested, is subject to fines and suspension of pool privileges for the rest of the summer. Of course, anyone who is not a Renter or guest of a Renter may be considered a trespasser. 5. Children under sixteen (16) years old are not permitted at the Pool unless accompanied by a Moon Lake Renter over sixteen (16) years old. 6. Children three (3) years old and under are permitted in the Pool area providing they wear tight fitting rubber pants and providing their parent(s) or guardian eighteen (18) years of age or older is in constant attendance while they are in or near the water. 7. Admission may be refused to all persons having colds, open sores, inflamed eyes, infections, or bandages. 8. No horseplay, diving, running on pool deck, glass containers or breakable objects, radios or CD players without earphones, profanity or obscene behavior will be allowed at the Pool. Examples of horseplay include use Page 7 of 9
of pump type water guns, wrestling in or around the pool, and loud or vulgar behavior. Any Renter who violates this or any other pool rule is subject to fines or suspension of pool privileges for the rest of the summer. 9. Persons using the Pool must shower before entering the Pool. 10. No pets are allowed in or around the Pool area or tied to the fence. 11. Smoking is not permitted in the Pool area or restrooms. 12. No alcoholic beverages are allowed. 13. No glass containers are allowed in the Pool area. 14. The telephone, life preserver, and spine board are for emergency use only. 15. All trash must be put into containers provided. 16. The Pool is to be used at your own risk; the Association assumes no responsibility for any accident or injury in connection with your use of the Pool or for any loss or damage to personal property. All persons using the Pool will hold harmless the Association and/or its agents for any injury or accident that may occur in or within the Pool area. Renters are responsible for the actions of their children and guests at all times. CLUBHOUSE RULES AND PROCEDURES 1. The Clubhouse may be rented by: Moon Lake Co-owners who are current on their monthly maintenance fees and any other financial obligations to the Association, and Other parties who satisfy the conditions of the Board of Directors. 2. Pool privileges are not included in the Clubhouse Rental 3. When the Clubhouse is rented by a Renter, the Renter must be present during the entire function. 4. The function may not disturb other Co-owners or Renters. Loud singing, amplified music, boisterous talk or other disturbing actions are prohibited. Any member of the Board of Directors may terminate a function if the function is deemed to be a disturbance to other Co-owners or Renters. 5. The Clubhouse must be returned to its original condition by Noon the day following the function. This includes removal of all food, debris, decorations, and rental furniture, and replacement of all furniture to its original location. 6. The Renter is responsible for any damages which may occur to the facilities, supplies and equipment in the Clubhouse or any landscape damage outside of the Clubhouse. Expenses incurred for any repair will be deducted from the deposit and any amounts which exceed the deposit Page 8 of 9
must be paid immediately upon billing by the Association. Functions which result in excessive damage to the facility and/or grounds may also result in loss of future rental privileges. 7. Since the parking capacity of the Clubhouse and the road leading to it is approximately 15 cars, the Renter should make arrangements to accommodate the transportation needs of his/her additional guests. 8. All functions must end by midnight and all persons must be out of the building by then. 9. Renters with a confirmed Clubhouse reservation and in the process of preparing for their function will have exclusive use of the Clubhouse. Noninvited Co-owners or Renters (other than a member of the Board of Directors) may not enter the Clubhouse for any purpose until the function has ended. 10. The maximum capacity of the upper level is 63 people. The maximum capacity of the lower level is 42 people. 11. Smoking is not permitted in the Clubhouse. 12. Alcohol is permitted at Clubhouse functions, but only when the Renter supplies proof of insurance showing at least $500,000 of liability coverage on their homeowner s insurance policy. 13. The party renting the Clubhouse is responsible for securing the front door keys from the Clubhouse Manager and returning them by Noon the day after the function. 14. The party renting the Clubhouse is responsible for accepting all deliveries for their function. 15. Rental Fees: Contact McShane Management at 248-855-6492. Page 9 of 9