GARAGES

Under all circumstances, a garage owner must utilize his or her garage as the primary parking space.


If a garage owner has one vehicle, the owner must utilize the garage as a parking space for that one vehicle. 


All garages must be used for the housing of a vehicle.  No storage or any other uses will be allowed.


All garage doors must remain closed at all times.


All garage interiors must be maintained in a safe clean manner.


All locks, hardware and other movable parts are the garage owner’s responsibility to be maintained in a working aesthetically manner.


Garage exteriors cannot be altered.  Walls and floors cannot be altered from the original construction plan without written approval from the Board of Directors.

NOTICE, FINING SCHEDULE AND APPEAL

Notice of violation shall be served on the Resident by: 1) mail; 2) in person; 3) posting at Unit entrance; or 4) posting on vehicle(s).  Homeowners are responsible for their tenants following all Rules and Regulations.


The fines for violations of the above-listed Rules and Regulations, Townhome Declarations or Bylaws, shall be:


First Offense and/or Violation:  A written notice and/or warning letter to Owner/Resident and Tenant.


Second Offense and/or Violation:  A written notice requesting owner to appear at a hearing with the possibility of a $25-fine being assessed against the Owner/Resident based on the results of that hearing.  Failure to appear at any hearing results in automatic default and fine.


Third Offense and/or Violation:  A written notice requesting owner to appear at a hearing with the possibility of a $50-fine being assessed against the Owner/Resident and Tenant based on the results of that hearing.


Fourth and Subsequent Offense and/or Violation:  A written notice requesting owner to appear at a hearing with the possibility of a $100-fine being assessed against the Owner/Resident and Tenant based on the results of that hearing.


The Board may impose additional fines for habitual offenders.


A Resident shall have the right to appeal to the Board at a regular monthly meeting and shall advise Management of the intent to do so, not less than twenty-four (24) hours prior to a scheduled meeting.


The Resident shall be personally liable for all fines and/or penalty assessments.  In the event said fine and/or penalty assessments are not paid within fifteen (15) days, the Association may thereafter commence an action at law, or in equity, or both, against any Resident personally obligated to pay the same, for recovery of said assessment, plus a $20 late charge, as foretasted.  The prevailing party shall be entitled to recover its reasonable attorney’s fees and associated costs and expenses incurred in connection with such legal proceedings.