Rules Short List

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***Please note that this does not change or replace any rules as stated in the Declaration and/or By-Laws for Independence Homeowners Association, Inc., but is intended solely as a “short list” for reference.  Refer to the complete Declaration for all rules and regulations and see the stated paragraph number in said Declaration for a complete definition of those stated herein (information for obtaining a complete copy is on the last page of this packet).  Also refer to your Lease for restrictions***

Paragraph 12. Leasing of Lots -  Tenants are subject to screening and approval of the Board of Directors. Such Lease shall contain  or shall nonetheless be deemed to contain a covenant that the Lessee acknowledges  that the lot/unit is subject to Community Documents and is familiar with the provisions hereof and the uses and restrictions contained therein, and agrees to abide by all such provisions. 

Paragraph 5.4 Single Family Units -  Each unit shall only be occupied by no more than one family.  The term “family” means related by blood, adoption or marriage together with any children entrusted to the care of such persons.  At no time shall the total number of persons residing in a dwelling exceed eight persons.

Paragraphs 4.1.1  & 5.5.11 Maintenance of lot and dwelling – All units are to be cared for completely at the expense of the owner/tenant that the property must be maintained at all times, repair or replace improvements as needed including but not limited to the dwelling, driveways, sidewalks, mailboxes, lighting, fences, utility lines, ducts, conduits, pipes, wires, utility fixtures and landscaping (except that Cove units landscaping is provided by the Association).  Said property is to be in “first class appearance”.  Failure to maintain said premises shall be subject to a notice by the management company with a 10 day correction period, after which a lien shall be placed against the property and the security deposit. 

Paragraph 5.2.1 Alterations and Improvements  - No construction or remodeling of unit (other than within the dwelling unit) shall be permitted to be made without prior written consent by the Board of Directors.

Paragraph 5.3 Residential Purposes – Lots shall be used for residential purposes only. No commercial business shall be conducted on the premises except such business that is only conducted solely by means of U.S. Mail or electronic communications (telephone, facsimile, internet e-mail and similar means) and does not involve the presence of other persons (e.g., customers ,contractors, frequent parcel delivery) within Independence; provided such business is in compliance with all governmental requirements.

Paragraph 5.5.2 Garages – Garage doors shall be kept closed AT ALL TIMES except when vehicles or persons enter or leave the garage.  No garage shall be permanently enclosed, converted or otherwise remodeled to allow for occupancy thereof.

Paragraph 5.5.4 Parking -  Vehicles shall be parked only in the driveways serving the dwelling units.  No vehicles shall be parked on any roadway, swale or any other unpaved portion of the property.  No repairs to vehicles are permitted on the premises or common area, except in a garage with the doors closed thereto at all times.

Paragraph 5.5.5 Prohibited Vehicles – Commercial vehicles, vehicles with commercial writing on their exteriors, vehicles primarily used or designed for commercial purposes, any trucks, including trucks with more than ¾ ton capacity, tractors, trailers, mobile homes, recreational vehicles (not including SUV’s commonly used as primary vehicles) campers, camper trailers, boats and any watercraft that cannot be stored within a closed garage of the unit.  Vehicles that are obviously inoperable, or do not have a current operating license or tag or has any substantial body damage are not permitted unless they are contained within the closed garage of the unit. 

Paragraph 5.5.9 Antennas and Aerials -  No Antennas or aerials shall be placed upon the property unless completely inside the dwelling unit.

Paragraph 5.5.10 Signs, Flags and Banners – No “for sale” signs or “for rent” signs allowed in the yard and may only be displayed in a window of the dwelling unit.

Paragraph 5.5.12 Animals and Pets -  Only dogs, cats or other usual common domesticated household pets not to exceed a total of three may be permitted in a lot (not applicable to fish).  NO PIT BULL TERRIERS, PIT BULL TERRIER MIX, OR ANY OTHER DOG OF MEAN OR VIOLENT TEMPERAMENT OR OTHERWISE EVIDENCES SUCH TEMPERAMENT  IS PERMITTED  Any animal that endangers the health, makes objectionable noise, constitutes a nuisance or inconvenience to the residents of other units shall be removed at the request of the Board.  No pets shall be kept, bred or maintained for commercial purposes.  No livestock permitted. Pets at all times shall be carried or confined on a leash when outside the dwelling unit, and held by a responsible person.  Each resident shall promptly remove and dispose of any waste matter deposited by their pet.

Paragraph 5.5.14 Firearms -  The discharge of firearms within the dwelling or common areas is strictly prohibited.  This includes “B-B” guns, pellet guns and other firearms of all types and sizes.

Paragraph 5.8 Portable buildings, clothes lines and outside clothes drying… - No clothes lines or outside clothes drying is permitted.  No temporary housing or building (including tents) are permitted.  All garbage and refuse containers, a/c units, oil tanks, bottled gas tanks … and personal property “shall not be kept outside the dwelling unit”.

 

No speeding will be permitted, the speed limit is 30 MPH by the County
but we request, for our children’s sake, that you SLOW IT DOWN!!!!

Also, keep your car radio sound level to a level that will not disturb others!