sun valley west condominium association, inc. rules & regulations

SUN VALLEY WEST
CONDOMINIUM
ASSOCIATION, INC.
RULES
&
REGULATIONS
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RULES AND REGULATIONS
SUN VALLEY WEST CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION
INTRODUCTION: It is to the benefit of all owners and residents that rules and
regulations for the common good and enjoyment of members are implemented. The
protection of the owner’s investment, enhancement of property values and the
improvement of the general environment are goals. These rules and regulations are
implemented and adopted by the Board of Directors under the authority of Page 11,
Paragraph 17 of the Covenants and Article 1V, Section 4.3 of the By-laws for Sun Valley
West.
These rules and regulations supersede any and all previously adopted. These were
adopted unanimously by the Board of Directors.
1. PETS
A. No animals are allowed to be kept on any part of the Project except
domesticated dogs weighing less than thirty pounds, cats, birds or fish.
B. Dogs are not allowed on the Common Elements unless on a handheld
leash. Dogs are not permitted to be chained or tied to fences, trees, posts, stakes,
etc.
C. No household pets shall be housed or maintained anywhere in the Project
except inside an individual residence and not on patios or balconies or Common
Elements.
D. Each owner or resident who owns or is in the control of any animal within
the development shall be personally liable for any damages caused by the animal
to the property of another and any damage caused by the animal to the common
area and grounds of the Sun Valley West development.
E. No pet may be kept, bred, maintained for any commercial purposes.
F. Any overly aggressive, mean, or vicious actions from a pet should be
reported to the police immediately.
G. Pet owners and residents are required to clean up after their pets
immediately. Owners or residents are not permitted to allow their dogs to roam
unattended and or off leash. This is in compliance with Lakewood City Animal
Control ordinances.
2. MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITY
A. Owners or residents shall maintain, clean and keep in a neat and clean
condition the area adjoining and or leading to a Unit.
B. No noxious, offensive, hazardous or annoying activity shall be carried on
or upon any part of the Project.
C. No owner or resident shall keep or store anything on or in any of the
general Common Elements including stairways and entryways to a Unit.
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3. PARKING
A. No part of the Project shall be used as a parking, storage, display or
accommodation area for any type of house trailer, camping trailer, boat trailer,
hauling trailer, boat, large truck or recreational vehicle except as a temporary
expedience for loading, delivery, emergency, etc.
B. All vehicles parked at Sun Valley must be in operable condition and
display current license plates.
C. No excessively noisy vehicles shall be permitted on the premises.
D. There shall be no repair of vehicles on the premises except in the garages.
Any damages caused to any part of the project shall be the responsibility of the
owner or tenant.
E. A resident shall be defined as anyone spending three (3) nights per week
or more at Sun Valley West.
F. Residents who use Visitor Parking spaces for their own cars or for storage
of automobiles will be subject to ticketing, towing or fines.
G. Visitor parking is for temporary parking for non-residents only with an
eighteen hour maximum. Anyone who is defined as a resident above or parking
for more than eighteen hours in visitor parking will be subject to fines and/or
towing.
H. Residents must keep garage doors closed and locked when not in use.
I. There shall be no parking in the fire lanes.
ENFORCEMENT
1st Offense - WARNING (For parking violations - this can be either a written
notification through the mail or a sticker placed on the vehicle).
2nd Offense - $25 fine issued
3rd Offense - $50 fine issued
4th Offense - $75 fine issued
5th Offense - $100 fine issued
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4. POOL RULES
A. Swimming pool hours are 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday. The
poo1 will remain open until 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
B. The pool will be closed when the weather conditions deem it necessary
(lightning, hailstorm or temperature below 65 degrees).
C. Reckless play, running, spitting, undue splashing, excessively loud radios
or cassette players are not allowed.
D. Frisbees and balls are not allowed due to the small size of the pool area.
Inflatable beach balls are allowed.
E. Floatation devices are allowed only if they do not interfere with other
swimmers.
F. Guests must be accompanied by an owner/tenant. The maximum number
of guests at any one time is two.
G. For safety, children 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult 18
years or older at all times when in the pool area.
H. Diapers, whether cloth or disposable, must be covered with rubber pants.
I. Proper swim attire is required; no cutoffs or jean shorts.
J. The pool may be reserved by an owner or resident for parties after 7 p.m.
with a limit of 20 people, and the homeowner or resident must be present. Youth
(persons under 14) may attend parties only if accompanied by an adult 18 years or
older.
1. A $100 damage deposit is required for all pool parties. No
exceptions.
2. Said deposit will be refunded to the homeowner if the pool
committee representative does not report any damage to the pool area.
3. All reservations must be made one week in advance by contacting
the Board at the Sun Valley West Phone Line at 720/562-2238 or the email
at info@sunvalleywest.org.
4. It is understood that even if the pool has been reserved for a party,
any homeowner may use the pool at the time of the party.
K. Persons with communicable or infectious diseases, open sores, cuts,
bandages or recent vaccinations should refrain from using the pool while these
conditions exist.
L. Glassware, gum, candy or chewing tobacco are not allowed in the pool
area at any time.
M. Bicycles, tricycles, skateboards, roller skates, or other play equipment are
not allowed in the swimming pool area.
N. Pets are not allowed in the swimming pool area. They are not to be in any
part of the common area around the pool, whether leashed or unleashed. The
owner will be asked to leave and take his/her pet home.
O. Pool furniture is on a “first come, first served” basis. However, if
availability of furniture is minimal, the furniture should be reserved for use by
adults first.
P. Owners and residents will be financially responsible for any damage to the
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pool, pool area or pool furniture, due to negligence on their part or on the part of
their guests.
Q. Jumping the pool enclosure fence is prohibited. Violators will be
prosecuted. Entry into this pool area is by unlocking the gate only. Do not prop
open the pool gate.
R. At no time will any owner or resident or guest attempt to readjust the pool
equipment including the pool heater, filter, etc. All requests for adjustments will
be processed through the Board of Directors.
S. It is the responsibility of each resident using the pool to clean up after
themselves.
T. Persons will swim at their own risk. No lifeguard will be on duty and the
gate must be locked at all times.
5. PROCEDURE FOR ALTERATION OF STRUCTURES
A. If any owner desires to alter the structure in any manner, including screen
doors, window air conditioners, central air conditioners, hanging planters, wires or
cords that protrude through the walls or the roof of the Project, any external
modifications, he/she shall employ the following procedure prior to beginning the
alteration:
1. A detailed plan of the alteration, together with specifications, shall
be provided in writing to the Board of Directors. Any cost or savings to the
Association should be noted.
2. The Board of Directors shall give written disposition of the request
to the owner. Approval or denial will be given in writing mailed within 30
days of receipt of the request.
3. Upon receipt of written approval by the Board of Directors, the
owner may implement the alteration.
4. The owner must maintain the alteration in consonance with the rest
of the common area. Failure to do so may require restoration of the
alteration at the owner’s expense. Such action would require 30 days
written notice from the Board of Directors of the Association prior to the
start of the restoration.
6. MISCELLANEOUS
A. Any violations of the above Rules and Regulations should be reported to
the Sun Valley West Phone Line at 720/562-2238 or the email:
info@sunvalleywest.org
B. To report parking violations, please note the license number and make of the
car.
C. Owners are responsible for the actions of their tenants or lessees or their
guests.
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D. The Board may suspend any owner voting rights in the Association during
any period during which any assessment against his/her Unit remains unpaid.
E. The Board may impose a fine on any owner for each such violation or act
of non-compliance by any owner or his tenant or lessee or their guest, after
notification by placement in the U.S. Mail First Class.
F. Garage door repairs will be the responsibility of the homeowner; if not
repaired within 30 days, the Association will arrange for the repair and bill the
homeowner.
G. All leases for non-owner residents must contain a set of these Rules and
Regulations as well as a copy of the Declarations. Off-site owners are required to have on
file with our office a form stating that their tenants have received a copy of the Rules and
Regulations as well as a copy of the Declarations of Sun Valley West Condominium
Association. Please send those forms to: Sun Valley West Condos, Michele Giometti,
P.O. Box 280631, Lakewood, CO 80228.
H. Window coverings to show a neutral color from the exterior.
Your monthly maintenance fee is due the 1st of each month and is late after the 19th, at
which time a $10 late fee is added. At any time a homeowner is 60 days past due, the
entire year’s assessments become due and payable.
All maintenance requests and concerns should be called in to the Sun Valley West Phone
Line - 720/562-2238 or email at info@sunvalleywest.org. Requests should be in writing
whenever possible; however, for any emergencies during non-business hours, please call
the emergency phone line at 720-562-2238, option 1 (24-hour 7-days per week).
Remember: Maintenance problems inside the unit are the responsibility of the
homeowner. The Association is responsible for the upkeep of the Common Area only. If
you have any questions regarding these and/or other concerns, please contact the Board
through the Sun Valley West Phone Line: 720/562-2238, email: info@sunvalleywest.org or
by mail.
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