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Rules And Regulations
RULES AND REGULATIONS
FOR THE
SAWMILL LAKES MAINTENANCE ASSOCIATION, INC.
As provided by Section 22, Article VII of the Declaration of Covenants and
Restrictions for Sawmill Lakes, the following Rules and Regulations are hereby
adopted:
- The Common Areas and facilities, if any, shall not be obstructed
nor used for any purpose other than the purposes intended therefore.
No carts, bicycles, carriages, chairs, tables or any other similar
objects shall be stored thereon, except by the Association.
- The personal property of Owners must be stored in their respective
Homes or in outside storage areas (if any are approved by the Architectural
Review Committee).
- No garbage cans, supplies, milk bottles or other articles shall be
placed on the exterior portions of any Home or Lot and no linens, cloths,
clothing, curtains, rugs, mops, or laundry of any kind, or other articles,
shall be hung from or on the Home, the Lot or any of the windows, doors,
fences, balconies, patios or other portions of the Home or Lot, except as
provided in the Declaration with respect to refuse containers.
- Employees of the Association are not to be used by Owners for
personal services. The Board of Directors shall be solely responsible
for directing and supervising employees of the Association.
- No motor vehicle which cannot operate on its own power or which
has a flat tire(s) or does not have a current license plate and registration
shall remain on The Properties for more than twenty-four (24) hours, and no
repair of such vehicles shall be made thereon, except for emergencies or in
a garage. No portion of the Common Areas may be used for parking purposes,
except those portions specifically designed and intended therefor, if any.
Areas designated for guest parking, if any, shall be used only for this
purpose and neither Owners nor occupants of Homes shall be permitted to
use these areas.
Vehicles, which are in violation of these rules and regulations, shall
be subject to being towed by the Association as provided in the Declaration,
subject to applicable laws and ordinances. In this regard, usual and customary
activities (for example, lawn cutting) which,
by their nature, generate noise shall be permitted, but only after 8:00 a.m.
and before sunset.
No Owner shall make or permit any disturbing noises in the Home or on the Lot
by himself or his family, servants, employees, agents, visitors or licensees,
nor permit any conduct by such persons that will interfere with the rights,
comforts or conveniences of other Owners. No Owner shall play or permit to
be played any musical instrument, nor operate or permit to be operated a
phonograph, television, radio or sound amplifier or any other sound
equipment in his Home or on his Lot in such a manner as to disturb or annoy
other residents (applying reasonable
standards). No Owner shall conduct, nor permit to be conducted, vocal or
instrumental instruction at any time, which disturbs other residents.
- No electronic equipment shall be permitted in or on any Home or Lot,
which interferes with the television or radio reception of another Home.
- No awning, canopy, shutter, enclosure or other projection shall be
attached to or placed upon the outside walls or roof of the Home or on the
Lot, except as approved by the Architectural Review Committee, which may be
withheld in its sole discretion.
- No Owner may alter in any way any portion of the Common Areas,
including, but not limited to, landscaping, without obtaining the prior
written consent of the Architectural Review Committee.
- No vegetable gardens shall be permitted except in fully enclosed
patio areas.
- No commercial use shall be permitted in The Properties even if such
use would be permitted under applicable zoning ordinances.
- No flammable, combustible or explosive fluids, chemicals or
substances shall be
kept in any Home, on a Lot or on the Common Areas, except as to gas cylinders
permitted under
the Declaration.
- An Owner who plans to be absent during the hurricane season must
prepare his Home and Lot prior to his departure by designating a responsible
firm or individual to care for his Home and Lot should the Home suffer
hurricane damage, and furnishing the Association with the name(s) of such
firm or individual. Such firm or individual shall be subject to the approval
of the Association.
- All persons using any pool on the Common Areas shall do so at their
own risk. All children under twelve (12) years of age must be accompanied by
a responsible adult. Bathers are required to wear footwear and cover over
their bathing suits in any enclosed recreation facilities. Bathers with
shoulder-length hair must wear bathing caps while in the pool, and glasses
and other breakable objects may not be utilized in the pool or on the pool
deck, if any. Pets are not permitted in any pool or pool area under any
circumstances.
- Organized youth and/or adult sports activities; e.g., athletic
league baseball, football, soccer, basketball, volley ball, swimming meets,
etc.; shall not be permitted on Common Areas to include the athletic field,
pool and basketball court, without prior permission of the Board of
Directors or its designee. Unless an organized sports team is formally
sponsored by the Sawmill Lakes Association itself, requests for such use
by any other team must include a "Hold Harmless" agreement, such agreement
stating the following will not be held liable for injuries sustained during
the course of team practice or competition with other teams: the
Association, its Board of Directors, Officers, committee and Board Members,
employees, agents, contractors (including management companies),
subcontractors, successors and assigns. Where there is more than one team
taking part in an athletic competition, an adult representative of each
competing team must provide a "Hold Harmless" agreement.
Should any Member of the Association unilaterally invite an organized
sports team or teams onto the Property for either practice or
competition with a second team without first seeking authorization
from the Board of Directors or its designee and insuring the
completion of the required "Hold Harmless" agreement/s, that Member will
be held liable for all expenses associated with injuries sustained during
the course of that practice and/or competitive sports event and all legal
expenses which might otherwise be incurred by the Association.
- Children will be the direct responsibility of their parents or legal
guardians, including full supervision of them while within The Properties
and including full compliance by them with these Rules and Regulations and all
other rules and regulations of the Association. Loud
noises will not be tolerated. All children under twelve (12) years of age must
be accompanied by a responsible adult when entering and/or utilizing recreation
facilities (if any).
- Pets and other animals shall neither be kept nor maintained in or
about The Properties except in accordance the Declaration and with the
following:
No pet shall be permitted outside of its Owner's Home unless
attended by an adult or child of more than ten (10) years of
age and on a leash of reasonable length. Said pets shall only be
walked or taken upon those portions of the Common Areas designated
by the Association from time to time for such purposes. In no event
shall said pets be allowed to be walked or taken on or about any
recreational facilities (if any) contained within the Common Areas.
- Every Owner and occupant shall comply with these rules and
regulations as set forth herein, any and all rules and regulations which
from time to time may be adopted, and the provisions of the Declaration,
By-laws and Articles of Incorporation of the Association, as amended from
time to time. Failure of an Owner or occupant to so comply shall be grounds
for action which may include, without limitation, an action to recover sums
due for damages, injunctive relief, or any combination thereof.
The Association shall have the right to suspend use of recreation
facilities, if any, in the event of failure to so comply. In addition to
all other remedies, a fine or fines may be imposed upon an Owner for
failure of an Owner, his tenants, family, guests, invitees or employees,
to comply with any covenant, restriction, rule or regulation herein or
in the Declaration, or Articles of Incorporation or By-laws, as provided
in the Declaration.
- These rules and regulations shall not apply to the Developer
for so long as the Class B membership shall exist, nor its affiliates, agents,
employees or contractors nor to property while owned by either the Developer
or its affiliates. Further, no Builder shall be deemed in violation hereof by
reason of the conduct of any usual and customary constructing, marketing or
sales activities. All of these rules and regulation, shall apply, however,
to all other Owners and occupants even if not specifically so stated in
portions hereof. The Board of Directors shall be permitted (but not required)
to grant relief to one or more Owners from specific rules and regulations upon
written request therefor and good cause shown in the sole opinion of, and
conditions on time limitations imposed by, the Board.
Approved by the Board of Directors _____November 28, 2000_____(date)
Note: The above Rules and Regulations, with certain modifications approved
by the Board of Directors, were formerly published as Schedule A to the
Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions for Sawmill Lakes.
SAWMILL LAKES MAINTENANCE ASSOCIATION, INC.
RECREATION PARK RULES AND REGULATIONS
FOR RESIDENTS AND GUESTS
- The Sawmill Lakes recreation park will be opened and closed per the
schedule on the pavilion bulletin board. The closing hours will be subject
to change for special scheduled events.
- Parents are responsible for the conduct of their children at all
times.
- Sawmill Lakes Maintenance Association members and their guests are to use
the facilities at their own risk and must be in conformance with all rules and
regulations. Any resident or guest in violation of the rules and regulations
may be barred from use of the recreational facilities.
- All signs posted at the recreation park must be obeyed.
- Persons under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs will not
be allowed on the premises.
- No unauthorized persons are allowed on Sawmill Lakes recreation property.
- Gambling, profane language, or any improper or offensive behavior
is not allowed.
- Motor vehicles and golf carts must be parked in designated areas
or will be subject to towing.
- Pets are NOT permitted at the recreation center and especially in
the fenced-in area of the swimming pool.
- Absolutely no glass containers of any nature are allowed.
- Bicycles and mopeds must be parked and locked in designated areas
and are not allowed inside the recreational area.
- No loitering in the recreational facilities.
- No fireworks of any kind are permitted at the recreation park.
- Sawmill Lakes Maintenance Association members and guests must wear
shoes when entering the pavilion.
Bulletin Board Rules
- All announcements for posting on the main bulletin board are for
residents only and will be subject to approval by the Sawmill Lakes
Maintenance Association Board of Directors. Commercial advertisements of
any nature are not permitted.
- Announcements must be posted only on the designated bulletin board. A
schedule of field reservations will be posted and maintained by MAY Management.
Baseball, Basketball, Racquetball, Soccer and Volleyball Court Rules
(see also "Reservation for Groups and Company Functions" below)
- Ball fields and Courts will be assigned on a first come/first serve
basis with a limit of one (1) hour play periods while others are waiting.
- Absolutely no glass containers of any nature are allowed on the
courts.
- Proper shoes must be worn at all times.
- All ball fields and courts are used at your own risk.
Tot Lot/Picnic Area Rules
- All Sawmill Lakes Maintenance Association members and guests are
asked to use the facilities with the utmost of care. Children
under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a responsible adult
or guardian while using any of the areas.
- Picnic areas are for the use of association members and their
guests.
- All association members and guest are responsible for picking up
their own trash and depositing it in the nearest trash receptacle.
- Absolutely no glass containers of any nature are allowed in the Tot
Lot or the picnic areas.
Barbecue Rules
- Sawmill Lakes Maintenance Association members and guests are
requested to use the facilities with the utmost of care.
- Association members and guests are responsible for picking up the
area after using the facilities, making sure all refuse is put
into trash receptacles provided.
- Glass containers are not allowed.
- No one under 16 years of age is allowed to cook on the barbecue facilities.
- Association members and guests use the facilities at their own risk.
Reservations For Individual, Group and Company Functions
- Reservations for sections or all of the recreation park may be
made by a Sawmill Lake Maintenance Association member. The reserving
homeowner must be present during the scheduled function. A $100.00 security
deposit is required.
- Reservations will not be permitted on weekends or holidays.
- Reservations for clubhouse and/or athletic field must be made with MAY
Management (904) 273-9832.
- Sawmill Lakes Maintenance Association members are responsible for
cleaning facilities after use.
- To allow field utilization for organized team practices and competitive
events, Sawmill Lakes Maintenance Association members are allowed one
reservation in a thirty-day period.
As stated in the Sawmill Lakes Maintenance Association Rules and
Regulations:
- "Organized youth and/or adult sport activities: e.g., athletic league
baseball, football, soccer, basketball, volley ball, swimming meets, etc.;
shall not be permitted on Common Areas to include the athletic field, pool
and basketball court, without prior permission of the Board of Directors or
its designee. Unless an organized sports team is formally sponsored by the
Sawmill Lakes Maintenance Association itself, requests for such use by any
other team must include a 'Hold Harmless' agreement, such agreement stating
the following will not be held liable for injuries sustained during the course
of team practice or compe-tition with other teams: the Association, its Board
of Directors, Officers, committee and Board Members, employees, agents,
contractors (including management companies), sub-contractors, successors
and assigns. Where there is more than one team taking part in an athletic
competition, an adult representative of each competing team must provide a
'Hold Harmless' agreement.
- "Should any Member of the Association unilaterally invite an organized
sports team or teams onto the Property for either practice or competition
with a second team without first seeking authorization from the Board of
Directors or its designee and insuring the completion of the required
'Hold Harmless' agreement/s, that Member will be held liable for all
expenses associated with injuries sustained during the course of that practice
and/or competitive sports event and all legal expenses which might otherwise
be incurred by the Association."
- Company functions can be reserved with a $100.00 security deposit
which will be held by MAY Management. A certificate of insurance
and "Hold Harmless" agreement will be required by the Sawmill Lakes Maintenance
Association.
- To offset maintenance fees, company functions will be charged $25.00 per
hour of usage.
- Security deposits for individual, group and company functions will be
refunded in full or partially, the amount, if any, to
be determined following inspection by MAY Management of the condition of
facilities used following the particular function.
- A reservation list will be posted weekly on the bulletin board
of the main pavilion.
General Considerations
- Good order, proper attire, decorum and considerations of the rights and comforts
of others must be observed at all times in the recreation park.
- Sawmill Lakes Maintenance Association members shall assume, bear and pay for
any loss or damage to recreational facilities or the property of other
association members and guests for which they or their guests are responsible.
- Any association member or guest found to be under the influence or any illegal
drugs or alcohol; any association member or guest found to be acting in an
obnoxious, distasteful, vulgar, or offensive manner or doing anything or act
which may constitute a nuisance or interfere in any way with the normal use
and enjoyment of the recreational facilities by other association members
shall be asked to leave the premises and if necessary may be restricted from
further use of those facilities until the Association can be assured that such
conduct will not reoccur. Flagrant violations of these rules or continual
violations may result in permanent suspension as set forth in the Association's
Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions.
MAY Management and staff are authorized by the Association's Board of
Directors to enforce the rules set forth herein.
ALL RULES AND REGULATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY THE SAWMILL LAKES MAINTENANCE
ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
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