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RANCHO YORBA HOMEOWNERS
ASSOCIATION
225 SOUTH IMPERIAL HWY
ANAHEIM, CA 92807
RULES, REGULATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS
Rules, regulations and restrictions (hereinafter referred to
as Rules) of the Rancho Yorba Homeowners Association (hereinafter referred to
as the Association) 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.
1.1.2 The
Association shall be responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of all common
areas (refer to paragraph 8.0).
1.1.3 Common
areas shall be accessible to residents 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.
Residents are requested to keep
noise levels to a minimum, (including but not limited to, loud music, 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, or to the
Anaheim Police Department at (714)
254-1900. 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 real emergency
exists.
Vendors (gardeners, plumbers and tree trimmers, etc.) are
advised, as a general rule, not to take direction from homeowners. This is done
for legal and contractual reasons. If, however, a resident has any problems
with a vendor please contact the RYHOA property manager.
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. 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.
Trash barrels in the Upper Level consist of two types.
1)the Black barrel is for general trash (Non-recyclable materials). This Black
barrels is set out by the resident every week for pickup. 2) Green barrel is
for recyclable materials (glass, plastic, paper, etc.). The Green barrel is
set out (with the black barrel) every other week (see schedule on you barrel
lid). It is important to know that these barrels are only 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.
Further, it is important to know that the barrels must be placed at the curb
with the lid opening facing the street. It is important to know that each
barrel is furnished by the City of Anaheim and is registered to the residence.
In addition, 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).
For security
reasons garage doors should be kept closed when not in use.
Maintenance or servicing of
vehicles is NOT permitted outside of garages.
The use of abusive, foul or
obscene 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 resulting from violations of
this rule will be levied against the home owner in accordance with the
provisions of Section 9.0 INFRACTION OF RULES AND ASSESSMENT OF PENALTIES.
It is the responsibility of the home owner to supply
their renters with a copy of the Rules & Regulations. Copies of the Rules
& Regulations may be obtained by contacting the Property Manager.
Homeowners and Residents of RYHOA are hereby notified
that the governing board of directors of RYHOA exercise a zero tolerance
towards acts deemed illegal by the state of California and 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. Homeowners are hereby notified they are responsible for their
own conduct within this complex and also 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
Due to the limited parking space
available within the confines of the Association, vehicles owned or operated by
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 are not given the 14 day grace period allowed guests,
but are immediately ticketed per the Rules and Regulations.
2.1.2.1 Residents
are allowed to park (any size vehicle that fits within the confines of the
parking space) in guest parking on Tuesdays (Avenida Bernardo street sweeping
day). While vehicles will only be ticketed by the City of Anaheim on Bernardo,
between the hours of 12:00 noon and 4:00 pm on Tuesday, it is understood that
some Resident's working hours vary and they are unable to move their vehicle
immediately before or after these prescribed hours. Therefore, vehicles will
be allowed to park in Guest Parking from 9:00 PM Monday until 9:00 AM
Wednesday.
2.1.2.2 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).
2.1.2.3 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. Vehicles may not be left in Guest Parking for period
in excess of 7days without special permission from the Board of Directors.
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.
Guests of Association residents
may park in areas marked for "Guests Only." Guest parking on
the 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 shall fit within a
single marked parking space. Vehicles parked in more than one parking space at
a time will be cited and repeat offenders are subject to fines or having the
vehicle towed at the owner’s expense. The guest's vehicle must show evidence
of current registration.
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 RYHOA’s Security Service
in advance.
Note: Visitors
or guests who exceed the 14-day grace period within the 60-day limit loose
their guest status and will be treated as residents.
Vehicles parked in Guest Parking must be moved once
within a 96-hour period. Vehicles not moved within this time period are
subject to being cited and towed if not moved.
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. Refer to Section 2.4.3
for Commercial Service Vehicle exceptions.
The streets in the Rancho Yorba Complex are Private
Streets and have been designated as Fire Lanes. For additional information
regarding private Streets, refer to Section 6.0.
Parking an unattended vehicle on
any private street (a.k.a., fire lanes) in such a way as to IMPEDE TRAFFIC in
either direction, or BLOCK ANOTHER RESIDENTS GARAGE or ENTRY WAY, is prohibited
and the vehicle is SUBJECT TO IMMEDIATE TOW at the owner's expense.
Parking on private streets for short periods of time
(usually for loading and unloading a vehicle), not to exceed 20 minutes, is permissible
providing the vehicle is not blocking traffic or another resident’s garage door
or entry way.
Parking in driveways for short periods of time (usually
for loading and unloading a vehicle), not to exceed 20 minutes, is permissible
providing the vehicle is not left unattended or blocking traffic or another
resident’s garage door or entry way.
Parking in driveways while a vehicle is being washed is
permitted providing the vehicle is not blocking traffic another resident’s
garage door or entry way, and the vehicle is moved to a proper parking space
when washing is completed.
Except as noted in 2.3.1 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 tickets 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.
Commercial Service vehicles
(appliance repair trucks, plumbers 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.
While this policy is established to clarify certain
conditions whereby homeowners and tenants may park without fear of violating
the General Parking Rules and Regulations, they 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, abuse of the parking rules may also result in a fine being imposed in
accordance with Section 9.0 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 homeowners and tenants, at any time.
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,
homeowner or visitor of a resident or homeowner ) 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 residence 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 sellers 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 charged a $25.00 replacement key
charge.
A $25.00 fee will be charged for
replacement of lost or misplaced pool keys.
The RYHOA pool use is available to
all residents of Rancho Yorba and their guests. 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.
Since medical authorities
recommend that young children or adults with heart conditions NOT use
the spa (Jacuzzi/hot pool), children under the age of 14 (fourteen) or
adults with heart conditions shall not use the spa.
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
strictly prohibited in the pool area.
Toys or floating devices are not permitted in the pools
since they restrict the pool area available to others.
L 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. Unhoused cats 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. In
addition, and as a common courtesy to people who walk through the common areas,
pet owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets. Residents who are
observed allowing their animal to soil common area property will be subject to
appropriate control measures approved by the Board
Food (pet or otherwise) must not be left in common areas.
No exterior structure, 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 (See Article VI of the
CC&Rs). 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 entry front doors, garage doors, windows, or
sliding glass doors, must be of the same appearance and color as the original
item.
Signs which advertise the construction company performing
any work on structures in the Association are strictly prohibited.
Individual homeowners or 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.
When selling or renting a
residence only one (1) sign (hereinafter called real estate sign) is
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 occurring caused by the careless
placement of real estate signs.).
The real estate sign shall be of a
standard size not to exceed 24" X 24" and shall be set in the ground
with an affixed metal stake. Oversized signs mounted on wooden posts are
strictly forbidden.
In addition to the real estate
sign on the residence, only one additional standard size sign or an Open house
sign may be placed at the entrance to the complex nearest the residence. The
Open House sign may only be displayed during the actual hours of the Open house
and must be removed replaced with the regular real estate sign as soon as the
house is no longer open. Open House signs left after the house is no longer
open will be removed by the Association.
All streets within the Association
(except Imperial and Avenida Bernardo) are Private Streets and
therefore subject to the rules and regulations of the Association. Further,
all persons operating vehicles (Automobiles, motorcycles, bicycles etc.) must
comply with the traffic rules and regulations set forth by the California
Vehicle Code.
Please Note, as private
streets Rancho Yorba Streets are governed by these Rules and Regulations. City and
State Vehicle Codes are valid only to the extent that they apply to private
property.
The maximum speed limit on all Private
Streets is 10 mph except where posted differently.
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.
Unlicensed minibikes, motocycles
and off-road vehicles (dune buggies, etc) are not permitted on the Private
Streets.
Group participation games
(football, baseball, etc.) of any kind are not permitted on the Private
Streets.
Playing in the Private
Streets or Guest Parking spaces is strictly prohibited. In
addition, roller skating and skate boarding are not permitted on the Private
Streets.
Bicycles may be ridden on the Private
Streets. However, bicycles may not be ridden on
sidewalks within the Association community (where available) or through grassy
common areas.
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 $50.00 (refundable) cleaning deposit is required at the time that the
reservation is made.
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 host is responsible for the
conduct of their guests at all times. The 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 and
pool area at the conclusion of the event. This shall include, but is not
limited to, emptying all trash barrels (in the Clubhouse and pool area) 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.
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 of all units (unless in an enclosed patio) is common area property and
does not belong to the resident or homeowner. Responsibility for the
maintenance of this common area belongs to the Association.
Individual homeowners or residents shall not plant
flowers, shrubs, trees or grass in the common areas without the written
approval of the Association. Further, homeowners or 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 or tenant who feels they have special circumstances to be considered
regarding any of these set rules, please 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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