(Rewrite May 2017) CARTER RANCH HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION Coolidge, Arizona RULES AND REGULATIONS These rules and regulations were established by the Board of Directors in accordance with the Carter Ranch Bylaws and the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (hereafter referred to as the DCCR s).
Carter Ranch Homeowners Association Rules & Regulations Table of Contents/Reference Guide PAGE SUBJECT REFERENCE 1 ANIMALS/PETS DCCR Section 3.12 1 ANTENNAS DCCR Section 3.5 2 BASKETBALL BACKBOARD DCCR Section 3.22 2 CLOTHES DRYING FACILITIES DCCR Section 3.8 3 FLAGS/SIGN DISPLAYS AZ Law 33-1808 DCCR Section 3.14) 4 GARAGES & DRIVEWAYS DCCR Section 3.19 4 GENERAL NUISANCES R&R 5 LOT/PROPERTY MAINTENANCE DCCR Section 7.2 5 PAINTING HOMES/WALLS/GATES R&R 6 PARKING DCCR Section 3.16 6 POOLS and SPAS R&R 7 SECURITY DOORS (Front Doors) R&R 7 STORAGE SHEDS R&R 7 TRASH CONTAINERS/COLLECTIONS DCCR Section 3.7 7 WATER HOSES (Garden) R&R 8 WINDOW COVERINGS DCCR Section 3.25 R&R: Rules and Regulations Bylaws: Amended/Approved rules for the governance of the HOA DCCR: Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Conditions
Carter Ranch Home Owner s Association Rules & Regulations may be subject to change based on Board guidance, Homeowners recommendations, and changes in local and state ordinances. Periodic changes made to the Rules and Regulations will be distributed to all Homeowners via postings on the HOA website and flyers. In event of regulatory conflict, DCCR s and Bylaws shall supersede these Rules and Regulations. ANIMALS/PETS (DCCR Section 3.12) No animal, bird, fowl, poultry, reptile or livestock may be kept on any Lot except a reasonable number (as determined by the HOA Board, if unsure, request clarification), of animals recognized as Permitted Household Pets. (Permitted Household Pets may include fish, dogs, cats, birds. The HOA Board shall be contacted for all other animals). All Permitted Pets shall be confined to the Owners/Renters Lot at all times with the following exception: A dog may accompany an owner if it is kept on a leash at all times, said leash not to exceed 6 in length. No pet may be permitted to enter any other Lot without prior permission. Allowing pets to urinate or defecate on private property or HOA common areas may lead to a fine. Animal Owners are required to pick up all feces or be held responsible, including clean-up costs. Bags are available within Carter Ranch common areas. No pet shall be allowed to make an unreasonable amount of noise, i.e. continuous barking or howling. Members are encouraged to call the Coolidge Police Department directly and make a Disturbing the Peace Report. No structure for the care, housing or confinement of any Permitted Pet shall be constructed as to be visible from neighboring property. Upon written request from an Owner, Lessee or Resident, the Board shall determine, in its sole and absolute discretion, whether, for the purposes of this Section, a Permitted Pet and/or the number of Permitted Pets in a Lot, is considered unreasonable. Any decision rendered by the Board shall be enforceable in the same manner as other restrictions set forth in the DCCR s and Bylaws. ANTENNAS (DCCR Section 3.5) Except as permitted under Design Guidelines, no antenna, aerial, satellite television dish or other device for the transmission or reception of television or radio signals, or any other form of electromagnetic radiation proposed to be erected, used or maintained outdoors on any portion of the residential lot, whether attached to a residential unit or structure, shall be erected or installed without the prior written approval of the Architectural Review Committee. Page 1
ANTENNAS (DCCR Section 3.5) (continued) Once written approval is obtained: The approved antenna must be placed on the Lot in such a manner as not to be visible from any other lot, Common Areas or from the street. Exception being failure to receive a signal from the provider. In this case every attempt will be made by the Board to contact adjacent homeowners for coordination. Antennas, and associated equipment and cables shall be painted a color as to blend in with background. Exception being if it impairs the receiver s ability to properly obtain a signal. BASKETBALL BACKBOARDS (DCCR Section 3.22) No Basketball hoop, goal or backboard, whether permanent or semi-permanent, shall be constructed or installed on any Lot without prior written approval of the Architectural Review Committee. Portable basketball hoops are permitted within these guidelines: They are stored properly when not in use! The equipment may not be left out overnight. The equipment must be stored lying down alongside of the garage, behind backyard gates or in the garage. They may be used in driveways, so long as they are not blocking sidewalks and pedestrian traffic. For safety purposes, all equipment must be in good condition and well maintained. Portable basketball hoops are only allowed to be used from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm. The equipment may no longer be used in the street after sunset. CAUTION! Warning for Parents: Parents are responsible, as always, for the actions of their family members and guests. There is no specific restriction on placing the basketball equipment in the street as long as it does not block traffic or presents a danger to players or vehicles. It is the parent s responsibility to ensure children playing in the street remain safe. The Carter Ranch HOA can take no responsibility for their safety. CLOSE DRYING FACILITIES (DCCR Section 3.8) No outside clotheslines or other outside equipment or facilities for drying or airing clothes shall be erected, placed or maintained on any Lot so as to be visible from any neighboring property, common area or street. FLAG DISPLAY and SIGNS (DCCR Section 3.14) References: This section contains excerpts from Arizona Law 33-1808: Flag Display, political signs; caution signs; for sale, rent or lease signs; political activities. Page 2
FLAG DISPLAY and SIGNS (DCCR Section 3.14) (Continued) Authorized Flags: As per the Arizona State Law referenced above, the only flags authorized to be flown anywhere within Carter Ranch are listed below: The American Flag or an official or replica of a flag of the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps or Coast Guard by an association member on that member's property if the American flag or military flag is displayed in a manner consistent with the federal flag code (P.L. 94-344; 90 Stat. 810; 4 United States Code sections 4 through 10). POW/MIA Flag. Arizona Indian Nations Flag. Arizona State Flag. Gadsden Flag. Display of Flags: Flags may be displayed without prior approval by the Board if they are displayed on a traditional flag pole or mast (see definitions at end of this section) not exceeding 6 long and attached to the main structure. All other masts or flag poles must be approved by submission of an Architectural Request Form to the Landscape Committee regardless of where they are to be mounted. DESCRIPTIONS Display of Political Flags/Signs: The association shall not prohibit the indoor or outdoor display of a political sign by an association member on that member's property, except that the association prohibits the display of political signs earlier than seventy-one days before the day of a general election or later than three days after an election day. No more than two signs/flags may be displayed on a Lot with a total maximum aggregate dimensions of all political signs on a member's property not exceed nine square feet. For the purposes of this subsection, "political sign" means a sign that attempts to influence the outcome of an election, including supporting or opposing the recall of a public official or supporting or opposing the circulation of a petition for a ballot measure, question or proposition or the recall of a public official. Political signs are not required to be commercially produced. Display of For Sale/For Rent/Open House/For Lease Signs: A sign that indicates the member is offering the property for sale by owner. The size of a sign offering a property for sale, for rent or for lease shall be in conformance with the industry standard size sign, which shall not exceed eighteen by twenty-four inches, and the industry standard size sign rider, which shall not exceed six by twenty-four inches. This subsection applies only to a commercially produced sign, and the Association may prohibit the use of signs that are not commercially produced. GARAGES & DRIVEWAYS (DCCR Section 3.19) Garages situated on Lots shall be used only for the parking of vehicles and shall not be used or converted for commercial use, living space or recreational activities without prior written approval of the Architectural Review Committee. Garages may be used for the storage of household related materials so long as the storage items allow sufficient space for the parking of a least one (1) motor vehicle. Page 3
GARAGES & DRIVEWAYS (DCCR Section 3.19) (Continued) Garages and Driveways situated on Lots shall not be utilized for vehicle repairs, other than small emergency repairs. No commercial or major repairs may be performed in garages or driveways. (See Vehicles and Parking (DCCR 3.16) for further restrictions). GENERAL NUISANCES (R&R) General nuisances are defined as events/occurrences that negatively affect neighbors or other residents within the Association Community. Music and Parties: Music and parties should be kept at a reasonable level. Loud music and loud parties should cease on Sundays through Thursday by 10:00 P.M. Friday and Saturdays by 1:00 A.M. the following morning. Noise: The first and best response is for residents to bring the noise problem to the attention of the violator. The second is to call 911 and report the incident. It is recommended that the location, time and duration of the incident be written down. Pets: (See Animals/Pets Section) (R&R) Speeding: The 25 MPH speed restriction within the community should be strictly observed. Every street has very small children playing. Observed or reported violations should reported to law enforcement for possible follow-up fines or reckless endangerment charges. Guns and other Weapons: No guns may be discharged within Carter Ranch except within legal use by law. No air guns, pellet guns, paintball guns, BB guns or other such weapons may be used within Carter Ranch. Drones: For the safety and privacy of all residents, no drones or other remote controlled aerial equipment may be flown low-level over Carter Ranch property boundaries. Lighting: No spotlights, flood lights or other high intensity lighting shall be placed or utilized upon any Lot that will in any manner allow light to be directed or reflected unreasonably upon any other lot. LOT/PROPERTY MAINTENANCE (DCCR Section 7.2) (In part) All grass, hedges, shrubs, vines and plants of any type shall be irrigated, mowed, trimmed and cut at regular intervals so as to be maintained in a neat and attractive manner. Trees, shrubs, vines, plants and grass that die shall be promptly removed and replaced with living foliage. No yard equipment, wood piles or stored items may be maintained so as to visible from neighboring property. Page 4
PAINTING of HOUSE/WALLS/GATES (R&R) Coordination: It is highly recommended that ALL planned painting or repainting projects are coordinated with the Architectural Review Committee. The coordination and response time from the Board is very quick. The intent of the Review Committee is to assist home owners and not to overregulate or control planned projects. Although highly recommended, repainting homes in the original exterior colors options does not require approval from the Review Committee. New colors are authorized and available on the Association web site, If you need a color brochure from Sherman Williams, go to their web site, click on Associations and click on Carter Ranch. You can also write us at carterranchas@gmail.com and we will obtain a color chart for you and explain the steps to complete the Architectural Submission Form. Re-staining gates the same natural wood color as provided by the builder shall not require approval of the Review Board. All other modifications, such as new gate, color, location or replacement to the Gates will require approval of the Review Board. PARKING (DCCR Section 3.16) No truck, mobile home, travel trailer, tent trailer, trailer, camper shell, detached camper, recreational vehicle boat, boat trailer, non-operational automobile or other similar vehicles or equipment may be: Parked on any lot or common area so as to be visible from any neighboring property, common areas or street. Temporary parking of a motor home, camper, recreational vehicle boat or boat trailer on concrete driveway of a Lot is allowed for a period of time not to exceed seventy-two (72) hours within any consecutive seven (7) day period for the sole purpose of loading or unloading such vehicles or equipment. No temporary vehicles or equipment parked on concrete driveways may extend over sidewalks, blocking pedestrian traffic, or be more than seven (7) feet in height. Residents are responsible for informing and ensuring guests follow all parking rules within Carter Ranch. Parking on any unpaved portion of Lots and common areas is prohibited. PLAY EQUIPMENT (R&R) All play equipment placed on Lots, i.e. swing sets, trampolines, or other play structures shall require approval of the Review Committee if they exceed the following criteria: Equipment exceeds 8 in height from the ground. It is not placed a minimum of 10 from neighboring boundaries. Climbing platforms and slides are not placed higher than 2 below the top of neighboring walls to protect the privacy of neighboring yards. Page 5
PLAY EQUIPMENT (R&R) (Continued) The Review Committee may consider if the equipment: Play equipment exceeding the height of 6 and at least 5 from adjoining property, street, or common areas if screened by shrubs or trees equal to the height of the equipment. Said shrubs/trees shall be expected to grow to screening height within a reasonable period of time. The Review Committee may require play equipment to be painted a color compatible with the house or Lot. Brightly colored canopies, roofs or other visual distractions that are attached to the play equipment shall not be visible from neighboring property, common areas or street. No flood lighting or nighttime illumination of the equipment shall be allowed with the exception of low-level ground mounted lighting not visible from neighboring property, common areas or street. POOLS and SPAS (R&R) Construction of Pools and Spas shall not require pre-approval from the Architectural Review Committee. Access to the rear yard for construction shall only be gained by removing a front wall adjacent to the property. Any removal of a Common Wall (opening on the side or back wall to adjoining common property) shall require approval from the Review Committee. All walls must be restored to their original state (including repainting, at the owner s expense as soon as possible. Homeowners are responsible for costs of repairs and replacement to any damaged landscaping on common property. Reasonable care for the safety of others must be given by the homeowner and contractors during the entire project. Any pool equipment, such as slides, that are visible from neighboring properties or common areas shall require written approval from the Review Committee. Consideration will be given to the proximity of pool and pool related equipment to the adjacent neighbor s walls and property. Backwashing (draining) for pools and spas onto adjacent property or common areas is prohibited. Drainage will only be made into properly installed drainage system. SECURITY DOORS (R&R) Security Doors installed on the front door of homes shall be properly/professionally installed, kept in proper repair and be painted in the color scheme of the main structure or black. (Security doors require approval from Architectural Review Committee). Page 6
STORAGE SHEDS (R&R) Storage sheds that no not exceed the height of boundary walls and are not visible from neighboring property, streets or common areas require no approval from the Review Committee. The Architectural Review Committee May approve sheds not meeting the above criteria if: The Review Committee may require the shed to be painted a color compatible with the house or Lot. Storage shed exceeds the height of 6 and not placed within 5 of neighboring boundaries and shall screen the equipment with shrubs or trees equal to the height of the shed. Said shrubs/trees expected to grow to screening height within a reasonable period of time. TRASH CONTAINERS (Bins) and TRASH COLLECTION (DCCR Section 3.7) No garbage, trash, debris or garden clippings shall be allowed to be placed or stored on a Lot except in an approved trash bin supplied by the City of Coolidge. Containers (bins) shall be kept clean and sanitary and stored out of sight in either the garage or behind garden gates. All household trash is required to be bagged prior to placing it in containers to prevent loose trash from blowing around the neighborhood. Trash containers (bins) shall only be placed on the street for the shortest reasonable period to facilitate collection. Trash containers may not be placed on the street until after 6:00 P.M. on the evening before trash day. Trash containers must be removed from the street and placed out of view as soon as possible after pickup but not later than 10:00 P.M. the day of collection. Violation notices may be issued and/or fines levied. Trash containers may be left out in view only during periods of routine yard maintenance. WATER HOSES (R&R) Water hoses that are visible from the street and neighboring property shall be properly stored on a hose wheel attached to the structure, on a hose reel on ground or in a hose pot when not in use. WINDOW COVERINGS (DCCR Section 3.25) No windows that are visible from neighboring property shall at any time be covered with aluminum foil, bed sheet type material, newspapers or any other like materials. Window blinds with aluminum style backing are also not permitted. Page 7