With spring inspection coming on or after May 1st (depending on weather), we’ve noted the rules that we will be focusing on:
III. BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES
1) All homes need to be maintained in good condition, skirted, clean, neat, and properly painted in a manner in keeping with the general appearance of the community.
2) Accessory buildings, porches, decks and skirting are to be kept painted and in good repair so the appearance of the home and lot are attractive overall.
3) Concrete blocks are not acceptable as stairs. All outside doors must have stairs with hand railing on the opening side in accordance with the town’s building code.
4) Only one utility building is allowed. Metal buildings are permitted. Any new structure is to comply to the following standards: a) may not exceed 12’ X 12’ or 144 square feet b) roof is pitched c) doors and windows stay in good repair and are able to be closed.
5) All buildings, additions, porches, sheds, towers, children’s play facilities, and decks are to have prior written approval by the Board of Directors, who must sign the Permit Request, and are to comply with the town building codes, and federal and state regulations. Homeowners are required to present a plan for any of the above structures, showing details of the structure and the location on the lot. A copy of the Town’s building permit is to be given to the Board of Directors before work begins, which will be placed in the homeowner’s file.
6) Pools and trampolines are strictly prohibited.
7) Commercial signs are not allowed.
IV. SITES
1) Freestanding clotheslines are permitted in side and back yards. Stringing lines between trees and/or the home is not permitted (except for lines in existence prior to cooperative ownership).
2) Rubbish removal is included in the lot rent. Said service shall be provided weekly, the exact date subject to change. All rubbish shall be placed in heavy-duty plastic bags inside the tote bin provide and should only be placed outside for collection the night before the day of rubbish pick-up. The amount of rubbish to be picked up is limited to the size of the container and only trash in the bin will be collected. All other trash and rubbish shall be removed at the Tenants’ expense. No burning or dumping of any rubbish is allowed on park property. Rubbish is to be kept in closed containers designed for that purpose and out of sight if possible. Tote bins are not to be left at the bottom of driveways. Residents are encouraged to recycle.
3) Yards are to be kept neat and free of debris. Lawns are to be kept trimmed and mowed. If a lot is neglected, the cooperative reserves the right to have the lot cleaned and paid for at the owner’s expense.
4) Appliances, large containers, motors, auto body parts, tools, building supplies, chemicals, drums, tires, and other discarded items may not be left on lawns or around homes. No furniture of any kind except for lawn furniture may be kept outside the home.
5) Outside burning of leaves, rubbish, etc. is not permitted. Gas and charcoal grills are permitted but permanent fireplaces and barbecue pits are not permitted. This rule does not supersede any and all applicable fire codes.
6) Fences may be used for decorative purposes only and no higher than four (4) feet. No lot perimeter fences are allowed. The Board of Directors has final approval on fences.
V. VEHICLES
1) Unregistered and/or un-inspected motor vehicles are not allowed in the community. No major automotive repairs may be performed in the community. Basic maintenance, such as oil changes, may be performed provided the resident uses appropriate ramps and catch basins, and disposes of the oil and filters appropriately. Any spills will be dealt with at the homeowner’s expense.
2) Parking spaces will be allocated to each home. There is no parking of any motorized vehicles on lawns. This includes campers, boats, trailers, or other motorized vehicles. Seasonal storage of recreational vehicles or boats is allowed provided you have room in your driveway. Parking is allowed on the streets during the day (8 am- 10pm) as long as it does not block snow plowing or emergency vehicles.
VI. ANIMALS
1) Domestic pets are allowed in this community with restrictions. Proper vaccinations/immunization and licensing with the town is an important responsibility of the homeowner. Placement of farm and wild animals on any cooperative property is not allowed.
4) Outdoor animals must be collared and tagged. Permitted animals will either be restricted to their lot or walked on a leash at all times. No animals should be left outside unattended. A barking dog may not be outside for longer than five minutes.
5) No free roaming cats. If a free roaming pet causes damages to any property, the homeowner will remove the pet and confine it to the inside of the home, and the pet owner will be liable for damages.
6) All solid wastes from pets are to be picked up by the owner immediately and disposed of in the proper manner.