INTRODUCTION
Rules,
regulations and restrictions (hereinafter referred to as Rules)
of the Rancho Yorba Homeowners Association (hereinafter referred
to as the Association or RYHOA) are made for the safety, and
comfort of all Rancho Yorba
Residents. General Guidelines, Information and Policy
statements are included to inform each resident of the certain
conditions and attitudes of the Association towards such
conditions. Your Association Board will cooperate and make every
effort to facilitate the request and needs of all residents.
However,
all residents must be aware that under the CC&Rs of our
Association, as authorized by the State of California, your
elected Board has, by law, the right and obligation to uphold
all approved covenants and rules. It is the responsibility of
your elected Association Board of Directors to uphold and
enforce the Rules of the Association in a fair and equitable
manner.
1.1.1
The common
areas shall be defined as all grounds and space outside the
legally defined confines of the residential structure. The
residential structure is further defined as the living quarters,
garage, and fenced in area of an approved patio.
NOTE:
Residents shall NOT remove, add or change any plants or foliage
in the common areas, this shall include but is not limited to
the trimming of trees, hedges bushes, or planting in common
areas without the written approval of the Architectural
Committee.
1.1.2
The Association shall be responsible for the maintenance and
upkeep of all common areas (refer to paragraph 11.0,
LANDSCAPING AND MAINTENANCE OF COMMON GROUNDS/AREAS).
1.1.3
Common
areas shall be accessible to all residents and vendors of the
Association and their guests.
1.1.4
Residents
and their guests using the common areas shall conduct themselves
in a manner so as not to disturb other residents.
1.1.5
The
Association disclaims any liability for residents or any invited
or uninvited guests of the residents using the common areas.
1.1.6 Each homeowner or lessee shall be responsible for
the conduct of their guests and subject to the conditions of the
Governing Documents.
Residents
are requested to keep noise levels to a minimum, (including but
not limited to, loud music, loud TV, revving or racing engine
motors (automobile, motorcycle, etc.), and power tools (power
saws, drills motors, etc.) Loud noises, regardless of the
source, and regardless of the time of occurrence, are in
violation of an Anaheim City ordinance, and will be dealt with
accordingly. Residents who are disturbed by loud noises should
report disturbances to the RYHOA Security Company
(714) 524 5700, or to the
Anaheim Police Department at (714)
765-1900. Mechanical
noises (such as power lawn mowers or other power tools) are not
allowed before 7:30 am or after 8:00 pm, per an Anaheim City
ordinance. Violations of this ordinance should also be reported
to the Anaheim Police Department.
NOTE:
DO
NOT USE 911
to report noise disturbances, unless a life or death
emergency exists.
Association vendors (gardeners,
plumbers, roofers, maintenance personnel and tree trimmers,
etc.) are advised not to take direction from Residents. This is
done for legal and contractual reasons. If, however, a resident
has any problems with a vendor please contact the RYHOA property
manager. Homeowners must Not make contact with
vendors directly, concerning work being done on Association
property. Furthermore, homeowners
are not to call vendors offices for any reason relating to
Association work without direct approval of the Board of
Directors.
Trash
dumpsters located in the Lower Level (referred to as Pad 1) are
for the benefit of Rancho Yorba residents ONLY. Anyone, not a
Rancho Yorba resident, caught placing trash in these receptacles
will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. If any
resident observes a non resident discarding trash into our trash
receptacles/bins, if possible, obtain a license number and
description of the vehicle or person unlawfully discarding
articles in the trash bins. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CONFRONT THE
VIOLATORS IN PERSON. Each of these receptacles is
used by a number of residents. Therefore, residents are
requested to refrain from depositing large items in these
receptacles. This overfilling generally results in a condition
where the lids cannot be closed. Leaving the lids up on these
trash receptacles is a violation of the Anaheim City Fire Code.
NOTE: Large items, such as, couches overstuffed chairs
and appliances can be picked up by calling your Anaheim Disposal
Company and requesting a special pickup.
Trash
barrels in the Upper Level consist of two types. 1) The Black
barrel is for general trash (Non-recyclable materials). 2) The
Green barrel is for recyclable materials (glass, plastic, paper,
etc.). Both the Black and Green barrel can be set out every
week.
The
Black and Green barrels are picked up by an automatic arm (the
driver cannot pick up the barrels and load them into the truck);
consequently, trash left outside of the barrel
will not be picked up. The barrels must be placed at
the curb with the lid opening facing the street. Each barrel is
furnished by the City of Anaheim and is registered, by number,
to the residence.
In accordance with a city of
Anaheim ordinance, these barrels cannot be left on the
street past the day of pickup. These barrels must be
stored in your garage or enclosed patio; they cannot be stored
in the common areas (behind or between buildings).
1.4.1
DUMPING PLANT, GRASS CLIPPINGS OR TRASH IN COMMON
AREA
Residents shall not discard debris such as plant
clippings or trash from the garage or patio on the street or in
the common areas.
For
security reasons garage doors should be kept closed when not in
use.
Maintenance or servicing of vehicles is NOT
permitted in the streets, guest-parking areas or outside of
garages.
The use of
abusive, foul, obscene or threatening language towards an agent
(board member, Condominium Management employee, or security
personnel), or vendor (gardener, tree trimmers or maintenance
personnel) will not be tolerated. Residents or guests using
such language towards agents or vendors will be subject to
action as deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors. Fines or
reprimands for violating this rule will be levied against the
homeowner in accordance with the provisions of Section 12.0
INFRACTION OF RULES AND ASSESSMENT OF PENALTIES.
It is the responsibility of the
homeowner to supply their renters with a copy of the Rules &
Regulations. Copies of the Rules & Regulations may be obtained
by contacting the Property Manager.
Residents of RYHOA are hereby
notified that the Board Of Directors of RYHOA exercise a zero
tolerance towards acts deemed illegal by the State of
California, the County of Orange and the City of Anaheim. These
acts are listed as, but not limited to, any dealings in illegal
drugs, illicit and open gang activity, or any persons observed
placing graffiti marking on any surface within the confines of
the RYHOA complex. Residents are responsible for the conduct of
their tenants and guests.
Situations
arise from time to time, which require decisions by the board to
address specific problems not addressed by these rules. The
Board of Directors reserves the right to develop ad hoc
rules providing such rules are applied evenly to all members of
this association. Notification of non-urgent ad hoc
rules shall be made by mail to the specific party involved and
to the association membership at large through the News Letter.
Notification of ad hoc decisions of an urgent nature will
be made by a special mailing to the association membership at
large.
2.0
PARKING
Parking
spaces in Rancho Yorba are extremely limited and must be
reserved for our Guests.
Vehicles parked in the guest parking spaces within the confines
of the Association must park properly in the spaces provided.
Oversize vehicles that cannot fit in the marked parking spaces
are prohibited. Vehicles parked in such a manner as to take up
two spaces will be cited and may be subject to be towed at the
owner’s expense.
The
private streets in the complex are designated as fire lanes and
therefore parking is prohibited except for loading and unloading
(twenty (20) minutes maximum).
Vehicles shall NOT
be backed into the parking spaces
All
streets within the confines of the Association are Private
Streets and
designated as Fire lanes and
therefore
subject to the rules and regulations of the Association. City
and State Vehicle Codes are valid only to the extent that they
apply to private property. Therefore, all persons operating
vehicles within the complex must comply with the Association
Rules and Regulations, as well as all traffic rules and
regulations set forth by the California Vehicle Code.
2.3 NO PARKING ON
DRIVEWAYS
2.5 UNATTENDED VEHICLE (Subject To Immediate Tow)
Due to the
limited parking space available in the confines of the
Association, vehicles owned or operated by Rancho Yorba
residents must be parked in a garage or on the public street.
Residents shall not park in the spaces designated for "Guest
Only," except as noted below.
Vehicles parked in Guest Parking
that are known to belong to permanent residents shall not
be given the 14 day grace period allowed guests, but are subject
to an immediate citation in accordance with these Rules and
Regulations; with the following exceptions.
This
parking policy is established to clarify certain
conditions whereby residents may park without fear of violating
the General Parking Rules and Regulations, and are not meant to
exonerate the flagrant parking violator. Parking abuser's will
be ticketed and also be subject to having their vehicle towed at
their expense. In addition to vehicle towing, flagrant abuse of
the parking rules may also result in a fine being imposed in
accordance with Section 8.0 of these Rules and Regulations. The
RYHOA Board of Directors reserves the right to revoke any
portion of this policy, via written notice to the residents, at
any time.
(A.)
Residents
are allowed to park (any size vehicle that fits within the
parking space) in Guest Parking on Tuesdays (Anaheim City
Avenida Bernardo street sweeping day). Vehicles parked on North
and South Avenida Bernardo between the hours of 12:00 noon and
4:00 pm on Tuesday will be ticketed by the City of Anaheim.
However, to accommodate residents with varied working hours,
vehicles will be allowed to park in Guest Parking from 9:00 PM
Monday until 9:00 AM Wednesday.
(B.)
Residents may park in Guest Parking during the day when
temporarily working in garages. This waiver is for TEMPORARY
PARKING ONLY. Residents who make a continuous practice
(every day or every weekend) of parking in Guest Parking while
working in their garages, will be considered to be abusing this
exception, and will be dealt with accordingly (vehicles will be
ticketed, fined or towed as appropriate).
(C.)
Residents
may park in guest parking when absence, for business trips or
vacations, etc., prevents residents from moving the vehicle from
the public street (Avenida Bernardo) during street sweeping
days. In these instances you must contact the RYHOA Property
Manager, to obtain a
Special Parking Permit for a period of up to 30 days.
Residents may park in the Guest parking spaces adjacent to the
Club Houses/Pools while using the pool or attending an official
or social function at the clubhouse.
2.6.2
SPECIAL
PARKING PERMITS
Guests of
residents may park in areas marked for "Guests
Only." Guest parking on the private
streets within the confines of the Association, except for
loading and unloading, is specifically prohibited. It is the
responsibility of residents to make sure their guest's vehicles
are properly parked. The guest's vehicle must be capable of
being operated under its own power and fit within a single
marked parking space. Vehicles shall not park in more than one
parking space at a time. Persons violating this rule are subject
to fines or having the vehicle towed at the owner’s expense.
Guest's vehicles parked in excess
of two weeks (14 days) within a 60-day period may be cited for
illegal parking unless proof of ongoing guest status is given to
the RYHOA Property Manager or a Special Parking Permit is
obtained in advance.
NOTE:
Visitors or guests who exceed the 14-day grace period within
the 60-day limit lose their guest status and will be treated as
residents. Vehicles that exceed this limitation will be cited
and are subject to be towed at the owner’s expense.
2.7.2 Parking In
Guest Parking in Excess Of 72 Hours
Vehicles parked in Guest Parking
must be moved once within a 72-hour period (unless special
permission has been granted). Vehicles not moved within this
time period are subject to being cited and towed, at the owner’s
expense.
Except as noted in 2.7.2 above,
vehicles are subject to tow on the 3rd violation, (occurring at
least 24-hours after the second violation) within a 30 day
period. The first two citations must have been written at least
24 hours apart and within the past 30 day period. Notification
will be given on the second ticket that the vehicle will be
towed on next violation within the 30 day period. Vehicles will
be towed at the owner's expense in accordance with CVC 22658A.
NOTE: To obtain information regarding the whereabouts of
your towed vehicle, contact the Anaheim Police Department at
(714)
254-1900 765 1900.
Motor Homes, buses, commercial
trucks (larger than three-quarter ton in size) and large tractor
trucks are specifically prohibited from parking in the guest
parking spaces.
Commercial Service vehicles
(appliance repair trucks, plumber’s vehicle, utility company
vehicles, etc.) are allowed to park in designated parking spaces
and driveways provided these vehicles do not block the garages
or driveways of other residents. Oversized vehicles, (except
Moving Vans or Delivery Vehicles that are being used at the time
for moving or delivery purposes), are not permitted to park
anywhere within the Rancho Yorba Complex.
Due to the
narrow Private Streets,
CAUTION must be exercised. Persons who consistently
operate vehicles in an unsafe manner on the Private Streets may
be subject to a fine.
The
maximum speed limit on all Private Streets is
10 mph except
where posted differently.
Group
participation games (including but not limited to football or
baseball, etc.) are not permitted on the Private Streets.
Playing in
the Private Streets or
Guest Parking spaces
is strictly prohibited. In addition, roller skating, roller
blading, razor scooters, skate boarding and similar devices are
not permitted on the Private Streets.
Bicycles
may be ridden on the Private Streets
when going from one location to another. Bicycles
may not be ridden to play in the streets or ridden on
sidewalks within the Association community (where available) or
through grassy common areas.
Garage sales, estate sales, etc.,
must be conducted within the confines of the Garage or enclosed
patio. No sale items may be placed on the driveway or in the
streets.
Garage
sales signs shall not be stapled or fixed in any manner on
Association light posts, street signs or other Association
signs. In addition, Garage Sales signs cannot be affixed in any
manner on the fences or fascia board of the garage or structure.
NOTE: All Signs must be
removed at the conclusion of the sale.
Sales must be conducted between the
hours of 8:00am and 5:00 pm.
Sale attendees must park in
designated spaces. Any vehicle found blocking the street;
access to garages or in such a manner as to impede access by
residents or guests of the community will be subject to
immediate tow, fine to the person holding the garage sale or
both.
It is the responsibility of the
person or persons holding the garage sale to ensure that
attendees park legally and do not block access to other
resident’s property.
NOTE:
Persons
conducting the garage sale are responsible for the conduct of
the participants.
When
selling or renting a residence, no more than two signs
(hereinafter called real estate signs) are
permitted on the residence (window or gate) or in the common
area adjacent to the subject property (Care must be taken when
placing real estate sign in the common area to prevent damage to
any plants – homeowners will be held responsible for any damage
to landscaping caused by the careless placement of real estate
signs.). One of the above mentioned signs may be placed at an
entrance to the complex (see removal requirement below). Signs
shall not be affixed to fences, Association street and lamp
posts, stucco building walls or garage doors.
5.2
sign removed after sale
Real estate signs
must be removed when property enters Escrow. Should the
property fall out of escrow and the property again placed on the
market, the real estate sign may again be displayed.
5. 3
REAL ESTATE
sign size
The real
estate sign shall be of a standard size not to exceed 24" X 36"
and shall be set in the ground with an affixed metal stake.
NOTE:
Oversized signs mounted on
wooden posts are strictly forbidden
5. 4
open
house
Two
standard size Open House signs may be used to
denote an “Open House.” One may be placed at the entrance to
the complex nearest the residence replacing the regular “For
Sale Sign” and one at the residence. The Open
House signs may only be displayed during the actual hours of the
Open house and must be removed as soon as the house is no longer
open for viewing.
NOTE:
Open House
signs left after the house is no longer open will be removed by
the Association.
Pool hours are 10:00 AM
until 10:00 PM daily, unless closed for servicing or
maintenance.
Pool gates
shall NOT be left blocked open or left unlocked.
Blocking pool gates open or leaving them unlocked is in direct
violation of local and state laws. Violators are legally liable
for any damages or litigation arising from such actions. In
accordance with the local and state laws, pools with public
access (such as ours) must be securely closed and locked at all
times.
NOTE:
Due to the serious consequences that can result from pool gates
being left blocked open or unlocked, any person found to have
violated this rule will be fined accordingly.
Any person entering the pool area
by climbing the fence is guilty of trespassing (regardless of
whether the person is a resident or visitor of a resident) and
will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Persons
without keys, unless accompanied by an authorized resident, may
not follow an authorized person with a key into the pool area.
Further, persons without a key may not ask persons in the pool
area, with a key, to unlock the gate and allow them access,
unless they are a guest or visitor known by the person with the
key. Persons with keys who unlock the gates and allow persons
unknown to them, into the pool areas are subject to fines or
other appropriate action deemed necessary by the Board of
Directors. Persons without valid pool keys, unless guests or
visitors of a resident in attendance are not allowed in the pool
areas and will be treated as trespassers.
Each homeowner is issued one pool
key. It is the responsibility of each homeowner to make a pool
key available to tenants. When selling your property it is the
seller’s responsibility to ensure that a pool key is made
available to the buyer at the close of escrow. If a pool key is
not made available at the close of escrow the Escrow
instructions must contain a clause indicating that the seller
will be subject to a $25.00 replacement key charge.
A $25.00 fee will be charged for
replacement of lost or misplaced pool keys.
The RYHOA
pool and Jacuzzi use is available to all residents of Rancho
Yorba and their guests.
NOTE:
The pools may NOT
be reserved for private parties.
Pools are
for the enjoyment of residents, their families and a reasonable
number of guests. Guests MUST be accompanied by a
resident. Residents will be responsible for their guests and
observance of all rules.
It is
recommended that all persons shower before entering the pool.
Showers are provided at poolside.
No SCUBA equipment (air tanks,
etc.) is allowed in the pool.
Children under the age of 14
(fourteen) must be accompanied by their parents, an adult
guardian or responsible adult supervisor while in the pool area.
The Adult guardian or supervisor must be at least 18 years of
age.
Medical
authorities recommend that young children under the age of 14
(fourteen) or adults with heart conditions
NOT use the spa (Jacuzzi/hot pool).
Persons
wearing Band-Aids or bandages present a health hazard and
therefore shall not use the pool or spa.
Glass bottles, glass drinking
vessels or utensils shall not be used in the pool
area. The use of any plug-in electrical appliance is also
strictly prohibited in the pool area.
IMPORTANT: Persons found in
the pool area with glass containers will be subject to severe
penalties.
Toys or floating devices are not
permitted in the pools since they restrict the pool area
available to others.
NOTE:
The life ring is for emergency purposes only. Anyone found
using this emergency device for anything but its intended use
may have pool privileges revoked or severely restricted.
Running or other dangerous and
rowdy conduct is not permitted in the pool areas. Loud yelling
or boisterous conduct is not permitted in the pool areas.
No pets of any kind (except Seeing
Eye dogs) are permitted in the pools, spa, pool areas or
clubhouse.
It shall
be the responsibility of every person (resident or guest) using
the pool facilities to maintain a neat and clean pool area.
Place all trash in trash receptacles provided.
Don't litter!
The Association is not responsible
for lost or misplaced personal possessions.
Cutting restraining cables attached
to pool furniture is strictly prohibited. Anyone found violating
this rule is subject to a fine or other action deemed suitable
by the Board.
Abusive,
foul and obscene language WILL NOT be tolerated in and
around the pool. Persons using abusive, foul and obscene
language in and around the pool area are subject to having their
pool privileges revoked, or being fined, or both.
In accordance with the City of
Anaheim Leash Law, all dogs must be leashed while in the public
or common areas.
Cats must be housed at night so
they will not disturb other residents. Be aware that cats
allowed to roam are subject to being taken by Coyotes. Any
roaming cat that causes a problem will be subject to appropriate
control measures approved by the Board.
Owners of dogs whose barking
becomes a public nuisance (described but not limited to:
incessant barking day or night) to the extent that it disturbs
surrounding neighbors, will be notified of such a disturbance.
If appropriate action is not taken by the animal owner, the
residents will be subject to appropriate control measures
approved by the Board.
Pet owners shall prevent their pets
from creating a sanitation nuisance or from damaging the common
area grounds and landscape. Pet owners are responsible for
cleaning up after their pets. Residents who are observed
not cleaning up after their pet will be subject to appropriate
control measures approved by the Board
Food (pet or otherwise) must not be
left in common areas. This invites rodents (RATS) and coyotes
to the area.
No
exterior additions or modifications to the structure shall be
permitted until the plans and specifications are submitted to
the Association Board of Directors, and approved by the
Association Architectural Committee. Once approval is obtained
from the Association Architectural Committee, the Approved plans
are submitted to the City of Anaheim Building department, where
proper City permits must be obtained.
Approval
must be obtained from the Association Architectural Committee
for any exterior electrical
work. This work must comply with the applicable City
wiring codes and proper City permits must be
obtained.
Approved structural additions or
modifications become the absolute responsibility of the property
owner and must be maintained by the property owner in compliance
with the specifications of the Association.
Replacement, garage doors, sliding
glass doors and windows, must be of the same appearance and trim
color as the original item. Entry front doors may be natural
wood color or painted similar to the door they are replacing.
NOTE: All replacement doors and
windows must be approved by the Architectural Committee
Signs which advertise the
construction company performing any work on structures in the
Association are strictly prohibited.
Individual residents shall not
place decorative items (including certain lighting fixtures) on
the exterior of buildings, gates, or fences (except for
mailboxes, and house numbers) without the written approval of
the Association.
9.2 EXTERIOR SEASONAL DECORATIONS
Exterior seasonal lights and decorations shall not be displayed
more than thirty (30) days prior to the holiday and must be
removed no more than fifteen (15) days after the holiday.
Reservations for use of the
Association Clubhouse may be made at any of the regular
Association Board meetings (the 2nd and 4th Monday of every
month) or by calling the Property Manager. Reservations and
cancellation of reservations must be made at least a week in
advance. Last minute Reservation Cancellations will result in a
25.00 cancellation fee.
NOTE:
A CASH $25.00 rental fee and a $75.00 (refundable) cleaning deposit
is required at the time that the reservation is made.
The $100.00 combined fee must be made in
cash –NO CHECKS
Reservations for the Clubhouse are
on a first-come, first-served basis. However, reservations by
Association Committees have priority.
The resident making the reservation
for the Clubhouse must be present during the entire reserved
period.
The maximum number of people
allowed in the Clubhouse is posted and must be adhered to.
During Clubhouse events for
children under 18 years of age, one adult chaperon for every ten
(10) children must be present at all times.
The
resident/host is responsible for the conduct of their guests at
all times. The resident/host is also responsible for any damage
caused to the Clubhouse by the attending guests. Sound
amplification equipment must adhere to the "Boom-box Laws"
of the state of California and be adjusted to moderate levels.
The host is responsible for
cleaning the Clubhouse at the conclusion of the event. This
shall include, but is not limited to, emptying all trash barrels
(in the Clubhouse) and removing the trash to a proper trash bin
or receptacle and replacing furniture.
In compliance with the current
state and local laws regarding smoking in public access
buildings, smoking in the clubhouse is prohibited.
If, in the opinion of the
Association, the Clubhouse has not been properly cleaned or is
damaged, the host will be advised of the problem. If the
Association is unable to contact the host, regarding the
problem, within a reasonable length of time, and the problem is
not immediately corrected, the Association will take the steps
necessary to correct the problem and the host will be assessed a
fee in the amount of the cost required to cover cleaning or any
necessary repairs. If the host is a renter the homeowner will
be assessed the fee.
The Clubhouse shall not be reserved
for the purpose of conducting any event where a fee is charged
(to cover costs, etc.), or for profit (whether a profit is made
or not), such as, Avon, Tupperware or Amway parties.
10.12 SPA AND POOL
The spa and pool SHALL NOT be
reserved for parties. Only a limited of four (4) guest
attendees at a clubhouse party may use the pool. Residents at a
clubhouse party are excluded from this restriction.
The Association is responsible for
the planting, landscaping and maintenance of all common areas
and grounds.
Note:
Outside of
enclosed patios, there are
no private yards within this complex. The yard area in
front, side and back of all units, unless in an enclosed patio,
is common area property and does
not belong to
the resident. Responsibility for the maintenance of this common
area belongs to the Association.
Individual Residents shall not
plant flowers, shrubs, trees or grass in the common areas
without the written approval of the Association. Further,
residents shall not trim, remove or modify in any way, flowers,
shrubs, trees or grass in the common areas without the written
approval of the Association.
The Association has the power and
responsibility to assess a penalty of up to $500.00 for each
infraction of these rules. In the case of a landlord/tenant
relationship, the penalty assessment will be against the
Homeowner/Landlord of record and shall be added to, and become a
part of, the assessment to which the property is subject.
Any
Homeowner who feels they have special circumstances to be
considered regarding any of these rules, may make your appeal to
the Board of Directors at any regular board meeting (2nd and 4th
Monday of the month at the Vista del Valle club house.) If you
are unable to attend a board meeting, you may make your appeal
by letter. If you have a special circumstance that you feel
needs to be brought to the board, it is strongly suggested that
you bring the matter before the board before the circumstance
becomes a problem.
NOTE: APPEALS MUST BE MADE IN PERSON (AT A BOARD
MEETING) OR IN WRITING, NO LATER THAN 90 DAYS FROM THE DAY OF
THE INFRACTION OR PROBLEM.
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