Timbercrest Subdivision ByLaws

The Association Bylaws are an important part of our existence as a community. It is up to each individual homeowner to be aware of the Bylaws that govern your property. Below is a summary of some of the more relevant parts of our Bylaws. Now that the subdivision is fully occupied, and the issues of starting up a new subdivision are mostly behind us, we can focus on improving the quality of life for those in the subdivision. Bylaws enforcement is one way to accomplish this improvement. Remember, this is your subdivision, whatever goes on here impacts the value of your property. If you are aware of any violations of the Bylaws please contact a member of your Board of Directors. Please also contact us if you would be willing to serve on the Bylaws Committee.

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UPKEEP OF YOUR PROPERTY ...It shall be the responsibility of each Site Owner to prevent the development or any unclean, unsightly or unkept conditions of buildings or ground on the Owner's Site which shall tend to substantially decrease the beauty of the Condominium as a whole or any specific area thereof ...except by the Developer...no building materials, landscaping materials or firewood shall be stockpiled on any Site. (Article VI Section 5)

APPROPRIATE LANDSCAPING ...All Sites shall be sodded and appropriately landscaped within 90 days of occupancy. If, however, occupancy of the Residence occurs after October 1st, then the Site shall be sodded and appropriately landscaped by June 1st of the following year. (Article: VI Restrictions; section (c))

INAPPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES ...No obnoxious or offensive activity shall be performed upon any Site, or shall anything be done thereon tending to cause embarrassment, discomfort, annoyance or nuisance to other Sites or Site owners. (Article VI, Section 4)

TRASHCANS ...Trash receptacles shall at all times to be maintained inside each individual garage. (Article 'VI, Section 5)

LAWN ORNAMENTS ETC. ...No lawn ornaments, sculptures or statue shall be placed or permitted to remain on any Site without prior written permission of the Board of Directors (Article VI Section 5)

ITEMS DETRIMENTAL TO APPEARANCE OF THE CONDOMINIUM ...In general, no activity shall be carried on nor condition maintained by an Owner, either in a Site or upon the Common elements, which is detrimental to the appearance of the Condominium. (Article VI Section 5)

PETS ...Only two household pets may be kept on a Site at any time. Any pets kept in the Condominium shall have such care and restraint as not to be obnoxious on account of noise, odor or unsanitary conditions. (Article VI section 6)

BASKETBALL HOOPS ...Basketball hoops and play areas are permitted subject to strict compliance with the following restrictions:

(a) All basketball hoops shall be on ground mounted posts located at least 30 feet from the curb of the road (s) adjacent to the Site.

(b) The ground mounted post for the basketball hoop shall be located at least 5 feet from the sideline of the Site.

(c) No fluorescent or bright colors shall be permitted for whether the post or the backboard. The ground mounted post shall be painted black and the backboard of the basketball hoop shall be clear. NOTE: The Board of Directors has allowed portable basketball hoops as long as they are treated like any other toy, to be brought out only when used and stored, out of sight form the street, when not in use. Hoops are not to be place on Common property nor on any sidewalk or street. (Article VI section 8)

ANTENNAS, AERIALS AND DISHES ...No outside television antenna or other antenna or aerial, saucer, dish or similar device shall be placed, constructed, altered or maintained on any Site, unless the Board of Directors determines in its sole discretion that the absence of an outside antenna causes substantial hardship with respect to a particular Site. (Article VI, Section 13)

DOG KENNELS AND RUNS ...Dog Kennels or runs or other enclosed shelters for permitted animals shall not exceed 150 square feet in size, shall be an integral part of the approved Residence, shall be located in the rear of the Residence only and shall extend no more than 12 feet beyond the rear of the Residence. The location and design of fencing for dog kennels, runs and similar shelters shall be approved by the Board of Directors, and if necessary the municipality". (Article VI, Section 14)

FENCES ...No fence or wall of any kind shall be erected or maintained on any Site without the express prior written consent of the Board of Directors. (Article VI, Section 17)

FIREARMS ...No owner shall use, or permit the use by any occupant, agent, employee, invitee, guest or member of his or her family of any firearms, air rifles, pellet guns, B-B guns, bows and arrows, sling shots, or other similar weapons, projectiles or devices anywhere on or about the Condominium. (Article VI, Section 20) NOTE: If you hear, witness or know of anyone using a firearm in the subdivision CALL THE POLICE IMMEDIATELY!-. They are better equipped, than your Board of Directors, to respond quickly and solve the problem. The Board can be notified and take action at a later date.

DECKS AND OTHER STRUCTURES ...A Site Owner may only construct install or place on a Site those Structures that have been approved in writing by the Association]. ..A Site Owner shall submit two copies of previously described documents to the [Association), and the [Association] shall retain one copy of each document for its records. The [Association] shall have 3 days after receipt of all required plans and specifications to issue a written approval or denial. (Article VI. Section 2 (b»

FINES AND PENALTIES ...Article XVIII Section 1 (c) Assessment of Fines and Penalties. In the event the Board determines that an Owner has violated any provision of these by-laws or documents, the Board may assess fines or penalties against said Owner, but only after providing notice to said Owner of the alleged violation, fine and/or penalty. Notice of each such violation, fine or penalty shall also state a reasonable time during which the Owner has to cure or correct any violation of these documents or bylaws. In administering any fines or penalties, the Board shall apply the following steps: Step 1: Written Warning Step 2: $100 Fine Step 3: $500 Fine Nothing in the foregoing paragraph, however, shall preclude the Board from seeking and recovering any other remedies or fees permitted by these by-laws or law. In response to any written notice of a fine or penalty, an Owner may request an appeal or waiver by: i) Notifying the Board of Directors in writing of the reasons why said violation, fines or penalties should be waived; or ii) Notifying the Board in writing of the Owner's desire to appear before the full Board and for an opportunity to be heard concerning the imposition of any such fines and penalties. The Owner's failure to so respond shall be construed as an acceptance of any such fines or penalties.