| Common
Area Rules |
| All
real property owned by La Veta Monterey Homeowners Association
(LVMHOA) is for the common use and enjoyment of its members.
This covers any area outside your individual unit and
includes, but is not limited to, any landscaping, building
exterior, visitor parking areas, recreational area, and
driveways. All interior areas are to be maintained by
the homeowner commensurate with the CC&R's, Bylaws,
and in accordance with the Rules & Regulations. |
A.
NOISE: A 10:00 PM to 9:00 AM quiet time shall be observed
by all residents and their guests. Residents shall
not commit or permit any nuisance or other act or
thing which may disturb the quiet enjoyment or sleep
of any other resident or person in or about the adjoining
units. This shall include but not limited to loud
or late music, argument, or any undue disturbance.
It is recommended that the Orange Police Department
(714-744-7444) be contacted at the time of the disturbance.
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B.
Residents and their guests will not cause damage to
any part of the community property, buildings, or
recreational facilities. The cost of repairing any
damage caused to the areas will be charged to the
homeowner.
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C.
NO
RIDING OF BICYCLES, MOTORCYCLES, MOPEDS, MOTORIZED
SCOOTERS, SKATEBOARDS, SKATES, ETC.
is allowed within the complex. Bicyclists are expected
to get off their bicycles and walk them to their storage
place. Motorcycles, mopeds, and bicycles are not to
be driven on sidewalks or greenbelts, or parked under
stairs. An automatic fine of $50 will be assessed
to anyone confirmed to have violated this rule.
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D.
NO
TRICYCLES, BIG WHEELS OR OTHER SUCH TOYS,
are allowed to be ridden until after 9:00 am and must
be kept off the landscaped areas. Please instruct
your children and guests to be courteous to pedestrians
and give them the right of way at all times. Parent
and/or homeowners will be liable for any damage to
sprinkler heads, shrubbery, etc.
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E.
Baseball, football, golfing practice and other similar
games are not permitted in the common area or driveways!
The playing of a simple game of catch or other informal
games are allowed. Homeowners, residents and/or guests
are responsible for damage caused during such games.
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F.
Garage doors, fences, buildings and walls are not
to be used for playing handball, baseball, tennis,
etc.
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G.
Entryways, walkways, fences, exterior windowsills
and all other common areas shall be kept clear of
all objects such as plants, bicycles, furniture, etc.
Toys left in entryways or common area overnight shall
be deemed abandoned and stored by the Board. If not
claimed within one (1) week toys will be donated to
charity.
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H.
Only PATIO FURNITURE AND PLANTS are allowed on patios
and balconies. Bicycles may be stored on balconies
and patios, but should be kept covered. Board approved
latticework may be installed across front rail of
balcony. Approved latticework must extend the full
length and height of the balcony railing and be painted
the appropriate trim color. Wire, bamboo, etc. is
not allowed across balconies. Attaching bamboo, canvas
or other blinds across the top of patio balconies
is prohibited. Downstairs front or back patios should
not become “eyesores” to neighbors above.
Any damage as a result of excessive plants or planters
to the common areas will be repaired at homeowner
expense. Plants may be hung from the underside of
wood fascia only.
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I.
No signs, decals, or messages of any kind shall be
displayed to the public view on any unit or common
area without the prior written consent of the Board,
except that no consent shall be required for posting
of a permanent “Neighborhood Watch” sign
or for one (1) sign indicating the unit is either
“for sale”, “for lease”, or “for
rent”. Such signs shall be of the customary size
and color and must be flat against an inside window
(1 bedroom units: front bedroom window; 2 bedroom
units: kitchen window; and 3 bedroom units: living
room window or bedroom window). Temporary “open
house” signs are allowed and must be removed
when the open house is over. Any visible seasonal
decorations must be removed within two (2) weeks following
the holiday. Nothing is to be nailed, screwed, stapled,
or otherwise attached to the wood fascia.
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J.
Outside satellite dishes or radio antennas require
Board approval prior to installation and placement.
The Association maintains television antennas for
the common use of all residents, and personal television
antennas are not allowed.
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K.
No storage sheds of any kind are allowed in the common
area.
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L.
Electrical outlets in garage areas may be used for
garage door openers and light (non-commercial) tool
use only. Extra consumption of electricity (i.e.,
refrigerators and freezers, etc.) will be assessed
to owner according to standard SCE consumption estimates.
Periodic garage inspections shall be scheduled with
homeowner, Board, and Management Company.
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M.
Walking, climbing upon, or sitting on carport roof,
unit roofs, clubhouse or pool-house roof, block walls,
outside fences, dumpsters, or common area trees is
not allowed. Playing in driveways is not allowed.
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N.
Towels, blankets, clothing, linen, rugs and all other
items are not allowed to hang on patio walls, balconies,
fences, stairs, or anywhere visible to or in the common
areas.
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O.
Furniture, mattresses, box springs, boxes, doors,
etc., are not to be placed in or around the dumpsters.
Do not dispose of these or similar items by throwing
them over the fences into neighboring property. Contact
the Management Company or, Waste Management or another disposal service to
arrange proper removal and disposal.
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P.
Tampering with keys or mail in the US Postal Boxes
is a federal offense and may be prosecuted by the
US Postal Service.
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Q.
Damage as a result of waterbeds or modified plumbing
is the responsibility of the owner.
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R.
Access to water heaters in back patios must be maintained.
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S.
The City of Orange maintains a 10:00 PM curfew for
anyone under 18 years of age and the Orange Police
Department may arrest violators.
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T.
Loitering is not permitted around units, garages,
carports, vehicles, mailboxes, trash dumpsters, pool
areas, or playground.
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U.
Private garage sales are not allowed. A community
garage sale may, at the Boards’ discretion, be
scheduled as needed.
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V.
No hazardous fire conditions are allowed to exist
in any garage, carport, storage locker, unit, balcony,
patio, or backyard
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W.
Garden hoses are not to be left in the common area.
This includes on the grass, flower beds, walkways,
walls, driveways, or under stairs.
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X.
No unit shall be used for the sale, exchange or use
of illegal drugs or any other illegal activity. Suspected
activity will be reported to the appropriate authorities.
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Y.
Homeowners and residents are responsible for the behavior
and conduct of their children, their guest’s,
guest’s children, and their children’s guests.
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Z.
Sidewalk chalk art must be removed from all surfaces
the same day it is created.
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AA.
Residents must inform Management Company and adjacent
homeowners/residents prior to turning off water to
building or individual units. Damage caused by disrupting
water service will be billed to the homeowner and/or
individual.
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BB.
YOU ARE NOT PERMITTED TO INSTALL OR COVER ANY WINDOWS
WITH: aluminum foil, paper, sheets, blankets, reflective
tint or other similar materials. Gray UV or clear
window tint is acceptable. Broken windows must be
repaired.
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CC.
Window screens and sliding door screens must be maintained
by the homeowner. Bent, damaged or missing screens
must be repaired or replaced. Entry door screens may
be black or bronze aluminum. Board approved wooden
or Security screen doors may be installed. Please
request specifications from the Management Co.
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DD.
No flags of any kind may be permanently attached to
any building, fence, etc.
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EE.
Bicycles may be placed on the upstairs balcony provided
that Board approved lattice has been installed and
an appropriate bicycle cover are used.
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FF.
Because of the potential for injury (burns, etc.)
and liability, barbecues and other types of cooking
equipment are absolutely prohibited in all common
areas. An automatic fine of $50 will be assessed to
anyone confirmed to have violated this rule.
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GG.
Because common areas are for the enjoyment of everyone,
the use of portable tents, shade covers, awnings or
other such equipment is prohibited. An automatic fine
of $50 will be assessed to anyone confirmed to have
violated this rule.
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