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Rules and Regulations section from the RDTA Homeowners Handbook


RDTA RULES & REGULATIONS

Official 2000 version
with subsequent revisions and additions
identified and incorporated.

Tenants are bound by these Rules and Regulations. The owner of a unit bears the responsibility for the conduct of his/her tenants. All correspondence concerning rules enforcement will be sent to the unit owner. The homeowner will be held responsible for all fines/assessments resulting from damage caused to community property by tenants or their guests in the event the tenant does not reimburse the Association. Absentee owners must provide a copy of this Homeowner Handbook to tenants upon move-in.

I. POOL (Revised 3/22/05)
Pool Hours - 8 AM to 10 PM
This pool is for the exclusive use of RDTA residents.

Access is with your pool/tennis card key.
Replacement of a lost pool/tennis court card key is fifty dollars ($50).

  1. All gates to pool facilities are to remain locked at all times. A card key is required for admittance.
  2. Children under 14 years of age are not allowed in pool area without adult (18 years or older) supervision.
  3. Guests must accompanied by an adult resident. The maximum number of guests without prior management company approval is five (5).
  4. Loud or disturbing noise is prohibited.
  5. No diving, horseplay, running or dunking is allowed.
  6. No glass, food or styrofoam allowed.
  7. No pets, bicycles, skateboards or metal objects allowed.
  8. All trash must be placed in proper receptacles.
  9. Use of the pool facility while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, narcotics or medicines is prohibited.
  10. Persons using suntan oils, lotions or cremes must shower before entering the pool.
  11. Chairs and pool furniture are to remain on the pool decking at all times.
  12. Persons with skin disorders, communicable diseases or open wounds are not allowed in the pool.
  13. Proper swim attire must be worn. No cut-offs allowed.
  14. Misuse of safety equipment or other facilities is not permitted.
  15. Please report any problems regarding the pool facilities to the Property Management Company.

II. TENNIS COURTS
Court Hours - 8 AM until dusk daily
This pool is for the exclusive use of RDTA residents.

Access is with your pool/tennis card key.
Replacement of a lost pool/tennis court card key is fifty dollars ($50).

  1. All gates to tennis court area are to remain locked at all times. A card key is required for admittance.
  2. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult resident and must be either a qualified player or receiving instructions.
  3. Guests must be accompanied by an adult resident of RDTA at all times. The maximum number of guests without prior Property Management Company approval is three (3). No one resident can monopolize both courts when other players are waiting.
  4. When players are waiting, play is limited as follows:
    a. Singles - 1 set or 45 minutes maximum.
    b. Doubles - 2 sets or 1.5 hours maximum.
  5. Basketball players must honor the tennis court rules. Players of each game should share facilities on a fair and courteous basis. Tennis play does not take priority over basketball or the reverse.
  6. All players for tennis or basketball must wear tennis shoes.
  7. No sharp objects are to be placed on the playing surface (such as sharp heeled shoes, folding chairs, etc).
  8. Loud or disturbing noise is not permitted. Radios are not permitted in court area.
  9. No glass or food is allowed in the tennis court area. Drinks must be in cans or plastic containers.
  10. All trash must be placed in proper receptacles.
  11. No bicycles, skateboards, roller skates, roller blades, scooters, etc. are allowed on the courts.
  12. No pets are allowed in the tennis court area.
  13. Please report any problems regarding the tennis court facilities to the Property Management Company.

III. PARKING (Revised 9/23/03, 8/24/04, 11/23/04, 1/25/05, 3/22/05, 5/24/05, 8/23/05, and 11/22/05)
The Association strives to utilize our parking areas for RDTA residents and their guests in a manner that not only follows required regulations, but also attempts to meet the needs of our community. It is the policy of the Association that two (2) vehicles (cars, vans, etc.) are expected to be parked in the garage of the residence. Marked parking stalls on RDTA streets are provided for guest vehicles with RDTA Guest Parking Permits, vehicles with valid RDTA temporary parking variances, and vehicles with RDTA Resident Parking Permits, as described below. Additional parking is available for residents and guests on the public streets (Ramona and Dominguez Ranch Road).

Special permits and variances are available to accommodate special circumstances. To qualify for a permit or variance vehicles must NOT be modified vehicles, off road vehicles, RVs, boats, trailers of any kind, vehicles that may be used for commercial purposes, or vehicles displaying the name of a business. The privilege of having a permit or variance may be revoked by the Board of Directors at any time, in the event of a parking violation.

A. Properly Parked Vehicles in RDTA marked parking stalls are parked:

  1. Within the boundaries of the stall
  2. Head-in in perpendicular stall (not backed-in)
  3. Parallel in parallel stall (not on diagonal)
  4. Not encroaching a sidewalk or blocking a street
  5. With a Guest Parking Permit (guests only)
  6. With a Resident Parking Permit
  7. With a temporary parking variance
B. Guest Parking Permits:
  1. Only one Guest Parking Permit is assigned to each unit.
  2. Guest Parking Permits are only to be used by guests, never by residents.
  3. Guest Parking Permits are valid only when owners have registered the license numbers of all vehicles used by residents of their unit. Owners are responsible to notify the Association of vehicle changes.
  4. Replacement of a lost Guest Parking Permit is twenty-five ($25) dollars.
  5. Guest Parking Permits are valid up to seven (7) successive days for the same vehicle. Additional days are covered by a temporary parking variance arranged through the RDTA on-site liaison.
  6. Guest Parking Permits are not to be used for modified vehicles, off road vehicles, RVs, vehicles that may be used for commercial purposes, or vehicles displaying the name of a business.
C. Unrestricted Resident Parking Permits: This permit allows the vehicle to park in any marked guest parking stall on RDTA private streets.
  1. Unrestricted Resident Parking Permits may be issued for qualified vehicles under the following circumstances:
    a. Additional vehicle registered to residents of a unit, in addition to two vehicles (cars, vans, etc.) parked in the garage.
    b. Oversize vehicle, registered to resident of a unit, which is too large to be parked in the garage.
    c. There is a licensed driver at residence for each vehicle.
    d. Permit qualifications are verified by a member of the Parking Committee.
    e. Special circumstances.
  2. Unrestricted Resident Parking Permit Fees.
    a. Permits are issued annually with all permits expiring on October 31, no matter when issued.
    b. Permit processing fee is twenty ($20) dollars.
    c. A new application must be submitted each year upon permit expiration and requires re-verification of need by a member of the Parking Committee.
    d. Permit stickers are not transferable to a different vehicle.
D. Restricted Resident Parking Permits: This permit allows the vehicle to park in marked guest parking stalls ONLY in designated areas of the Association.
  1. Restricted Resident Parking Permits may be issued for qualified vehicles under the following circumstances:
    a. Restricted to only parking in marked guest parking stalls in the following areas
    South end - Stalls along Association perimeter on Via Presidio and Via Santiago (excludes four (4) stalls near cul-de-sac)
    North end - Stalls along Via Inez and Via Portola (excluding four (4) stalls at end of Via Portola near mailboxes)
    Map identifying areas where permit is allowed must be provided to the owner.
    b. Permit quantity limited to 50% of stalls in area. South end up to twenty-two (22) permits. North end up to thirteen (13) permits.
    c. Limit of one permit of this type per unit on first come, first served basis starting October 15.
    d. Owner must sign statement acknowledging an understanding of restrictions.
    In addition to normal citation and towing parking enforcement, if vehicle is parked in wrong area four (4) times, permit is automatically revoked - with no refunds.
  2. Restricted Resident Parking Permit Fees.
    a. Permits are issued annually with all permits expiring on October 31, no matter when issued.
    b. Permit processing fee is fifty ($50) dollars. - based on two and a half (2 1/2) times the cost of an Unrestricted Resident Parking Permit.
    c. Permit is automatically renewed for next period if renewal check is received by October 1.
    d. Permit stickers are not transferable to a different vehicle.
E. Parking Variances:
A no fee, temporary parking variance may requested for qualified vehicles for under the following circumstances:
  1. Residents with short-term special needs.
  2. Residents moving in or out. Limited to ten (10) days per vehicle.
  3. Guests remaining longer than the seven (7) successive days covered by Guest Parking Permit.
F. Parking Enforcement:
  1. Violations enforced by immediate towing at owner's expense with no prior warning are:
    a. Vehicle parked in a red zone or fire lane.
    b. Unattended vehicle parked in front of a garage door.
    c. Vehicle parked on the greenbelt (lawn area), sidewalk or common area walkway.
    d. RV, boat, or trailer of any type parked on Association property in excess of the fifteen (15) hour grace period allowed for loading and unloading. Note: Two fifteen (15) hour grace periods are allowed within any seven (7) day period.
    e. RV hooked up electrically to any unit in the complex, except briefly to verify function.
    f. Abandoned vehicles, inoperable vehicles, or vehicles with expired license tags will be towed away after seventy-two (72) hours. Moving a vehicle from one spot in the common area to another will not restart the seventy-two (72) hour time period.
  2. Violations enforced by citations and towing:
    a. Vehicles parked in guest parking without the proper Guest Parking Permit, Resident Parking Permit, or temporary parking variance.
    b. Vehicles parked improperly in parking stalls. Refer to Section A above.
    c. Resident's vehicle using a suspended Guest Parking Permit. Refer to Section 4 below.
  3. Penalty policy for improperly parked vehicles:
    a. First and Second Offenses. Violating vehicle will receive a citation or "ticket" citing the violation(s) of the parking rules.
    b. Third Offense. Upon the third violation within a one hundred twenty (120) day period, the violating vehicle will receive a citation that states "Final Warning." Vehicle, if parked in violation again, will be towed at the vehicle owner's expense.
    c. Fourth Offense. Upon a fourth violation within a one hundred twenty (120) day period, the violating vehicle will receive a citation AND will be towed at the vehicle owners' expense.
  4. Penalty policy for resident's vehicle using a Guest Parking Permit
    a. First Offense. Ticket, letter
    b. Second Offense. Ticket, letter
    c. Third Offense. Ticket, letter, hearing before RDTA Board
    d. Non appearance at hearing and/or any Future Offenses. Guest Parking Permit suspended for six months for each offense.

IV. TREES, SHRUBBERY AND TREE CLIMBING

  1. Trees or other shrubbery in the patio area of any unit must be limited to a height no greater than the bottom of a second-story window.
  2. Vines or climbing plants must not be allowed to attach to Association property, such as exterior walls of unit and garage.
  3. Trees, shrubs, or vines from one unit's private patio must not encroach on a neighboring unit's patio area.
  4. The Association reserves the right to enter a patio area to correct any situation where a tree or other growth is out of compliance or has been deemed a potential hazard, once the owner has received written notice and failed to correct the problem within thirty (30) days.
  5. Owners are responsible for damage caused by a tree, shrub or vine originating in their patio area.
  6. Activities that might damage the trees or shrubbery in the Common Area of the Association are not allowed. These activities present a potential for liability and may cause irreparable damage to the plants. The cost for repairing any damage caused by residents shall be an assessment levied against the owner's Association account.

V. ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT

  1. Skateboarding, in-line skateing (roller-blading), roller skating, bicycling or riding scooters are not permitted on the Association's sidewalks and walkways (concrete). Persons wearing skates, either in-line or regular, may walk on the walkways and sidewalks in their skates while going to their front door to remove skates and safety equipment.
  2. Skateboarding, in-line and roller skating, bicycling and riding scooters are allowed on the private streets (asphalt) of the community. Appropriate safety equipment should be worn. Helmets are required when bicycling. The Association assumes no responsibility for injury or damage involved with these activities.
  3. Unlicensed motorized skateboards or scooters or any off-road vehicles are not permitted within the complex.
  4. Athletic-related equipment, such as hockey nets, skate or skateboard ramps, are prohibited. Use of this type of equipment may result in fines being levied against the resident's Association account without warning if such violation is reported by any of the following: member(s) of the Board of Directors, Property Management Company agent or Association's Security Service. Residents who observe violations should contact the Property Management Company for action to be taken by the Association. Members who receive fines for these violations will have the right to appeal the fine to the Board of Directors in a closed session of the Board.
  5. Portable basketball hoops may be used, but may not be left out overnight.

VI. YARD AND GARAGE SALES
Individual garage sales are prohibited anywhere within the complex. The association will hold and sponsor community-wide garage sales twice each year. The association will publicize the events with supporting advertising and signs. No private signs are allowed on trees and light poles. In conjunction with the association sponsored garage sale, the association may arrange for dumpsters for the disposal of unwanted items other than hazardous materials. All items included for sale must be contained within the area immediately in front of the garage. Violators of this provision will be assessed an immediate one hundred dollar ($100) fine.

VII. LOITERING
No person under the age of eighteen (18) is allowed to loiter on the association's private streets or anywhere on the common area after 10:00 PM, seven days a week.

VIII. GARAGE DOOR REPLACEMENT (Revised 8/27/02, 11/25/03 and 8/24/04)
The only approved replacement garage door models are the Clopay model 4310 and Millennium model 6252 steel roll- up garage door in white, long panel without windows. After your new garage door has been installed, submit the special Garage Door Approval Form to the Property Management Company. A flip up version of approved garage door models may be installed, if the homeowner is unable to use the roll up garage door due to garage cabinet installation.

Any wood repair to garage door (frame or sheathing) requires the door be replaced with either of the two approve steel models.

IX. REPLACEMENT OF FRONT ENTRY DOORS (Added 1/25/05)
An owner may replace the front entry door with a wood door the same as the current wood door OR with a fiberglass door with the following criteria:
Classic six-panel wood grain textured/embossed fiberglass prehung entry door
(similar to ThermaTru Doors Fiber-Classic FC60)
Top row of panels may be standard two solid panels or two or four glass rectangle panels. If glass panels, glass is restricted to solid (no leading, no color)
Paint color must be a white white
Owners may use manufacturer and installer of choice
Owners must submit Architectural Change Approval Application PRIOR to installation of door and have choice approved by Architectural Committee.

X. REPLACEMENT OF FRONT ENTRY LIGHT FIXTURES (Added 1/25/05)
An owner may replace the light that is mounted on the wall next to the front entry door with a style selected by owner, if the selection is approved by the Architectural Committee prior to installation. It is up to the members of the Architectural Committee to decide if the style is appropriate. Lights that are currently flush with the ceiling of exterior entry areas must be replaced with the existing style.

XI. GARDEN WINDOWS (Added 9/23/03)
Any window extending beyond the original flat surface:

  1. This type of window is not to be allowed on the kitchen window next to the front door of unit model Silverado (2 story, 2 bedroom)
  2. For all other unit models this type of window is to be reviewed on an individual basis. Protrusion from exterior stucco outward is limited to a maximum of fifteen (15) inches

XII. PERSONAL ITEMS ON EXTERIOR OF UNITS (Added 9/23/03)
Holiday Decorations on Exterior of Units

  1. Decorations must be in good taste and appropriate.
  2. Decorations may be in shrub bed area next to exterior walls.
  3. No decorations may be on the roof, lawns or walkways.
  4. For Christmas: Put up decorations no earlier than Thanksgiving. Take down no later than January 15th.
  5. For non-Christmas: Put up decorations no earlier than ten (10) days prior to the holiday. Take down no later than four (4) days after the holiday.
  6. Any electrical wiring must be UL approved.
  7. No nails, screws or permanent mounting devices may be used for attaching decorations to wall stucco or wood.
  8. There may be no safety hazards.
Owners are responsible for any damage resulting from their unit's decorations.

XIII. ROOF PROTECTION RULES (Added 10/28/03)
Owners are responsible for complying with the following rules designed to protect the roof tiles and the integrity of weather seals on the roofs of RDTA units. Walking over roof tiles without appropriate protection could easily crack the tiles.

  1. No one shall access unit roofs without prior authorization and training in the correct method for walking over the roof that will prevent damage to the roof tiles.
  2. No object shall be placed on the roof tiles.
  3. Residents mounting holiday decorations shall not lean a ladder against the roof tiles. Ladders may only be leaned against fascia board or stucco.
  4. There is a $200 fine for any unauthorized activity on a unit roof, plus the cost of any needed repairs.
  5. If a vendor believes access to the roof is necessary, approval must be obtained from the RDTA Architectural Committee BEFORE work begins. The unit owner submits the Architectural Change Approval Application that includes justification of need for roof access and a diagram of access path. (See 6 below for required fee) Anticipated activities requiring walking over a unit roof include furnace contractor accessing furnace vent, plumber accessing vent pipe, chimney sweep cleaning chimney, installation of second story windows, installation of an attic fan, installation of satellite TV dish, and bee removers.
  6. A check for $100 made out to RDTA must be submitted with the Architectural Change Approval Application. This fee is necessary to cover the cost of a roof inspection after the work is completed. If the request is denied, the check will be returned.
  7. Once the Architectural Change Approval Application is approved, it is returned to the owner along with detailed instructions for the correct method and equipment that must be used for walking over the roof tiles. The unit owner is responsible for providing these instructions to the vendor.
  8. RDTA has special platforms available that should be used for walking across roof tiles. Arrangements can be made through the property management company for these platforms to be made available to vendors for projects requiring roof access and that have been approved by the Architectural Committee. After the project is finished, the special platforms must be returned and the property management company notified that the roof is ready for inspection. If the platforms are not returned, the unit owner will be charged a replacement fee.
  9. After the work is completed, a roofing contractor approved by RDTA will inspect the roof tiles and weather seals on the unit roof. If there has been damage to the roof in any way, the unit owner will be held responsible for the costs to repair.
  10. Special Note: If pipe flashing on a roof needs to be replaced or resealed, a roofing contractor approved by RDTA must do the work.

XIV. TERMITE POLICY
It is the policy of the Association to take care of termite and other wood destroying pests located in the common area. The individual homeowner is responsible for any necessary repairs or treatment in their exclusive area.

XV. ENFORCEMENT OF CC&RS AND RULES AND REGULATIONS (Revised 11/25/03)
As in any organized society, the homeowners must be guided by and conform to the requirements to the CC&Rs, By-Laws and Rules and Regulations, which may be enacted by the duly elected Board of Directors of the Association from time to time.

In order to assure all members of Rancho Dominguez Townhomes Association that all others will comply with the requirements of these management documents, there must be provisions made for the enforcement of the requirements. The enforcement provisions are set forth in the documents themselves and are also found in various provisions of California State Laws. The enforcement provisions may be divided into two categories. First, those which relate to the collection of assessments. Secondly, those related to the obligations of the members to use their property in a manner which will not interfere with a reasonable use of the property of their neighbors. These are referred to a use restrictions of our CC&Rs. With regard to the first, the governing body of the Association is charged with the duty to periodically establish a fee for the furnishing of necessary service to the homeowners. The fee must be collected from each owner. The failure of any power or group of owners to pay their share would impose a greater burden on the remaining owners and would be grossly inequitable. Your Association is empowered to place a lien on the property of any homeowner where Association and/or community dues are delinquent. The indebtedness for assessments is also a personal obligation of each owner and an action of law may be instituted to enforce collection, including foreclosure.

The second type of obligation by a homeowner may also give rise to the possibility of legal action of enforcement. Use Restriction and Rules and Regulations, established for the purpose of carrying them into effect, and are made for the benefit of every owner in the community. It is absolutely essential that all residents comply with all of the rules to ensure the intended benefits to all. The desirability of the community and the property values, which depend on the desirability, are at stake.

The obligations and the power are conferred upon the Board of Directors of your Association to enforce the restrictions.

If the Hearing Panel determines that the owner or resident is in violation of the CC&Rs, the fines to be levied will be $50.00 for the first violation, $100.00 for the second, $150.00 for the third and subsequently similar steps for violations or infractions (plus damages if applicable).

Since the owners are bound by the CC&Rs, By-Laws, and Rules and Regulations, the monetary penalties, where applicable, will be assessed against the owner and not the tenants. It will be up to the owners to determine how they will recover this money from their tenants.

XVI. RANCHO DOMINGUEZ TOWNHOMES ASSOCIATION BILLING POLICY (for 2005-2006)

  1. The Board of Directors of the Rancho Dominguez Townhomes Association has an obligation to collect all Association assessments in a timely manner. Based upon the Association's CC&Rs, and in compliance with California Civil Code Sections 1366 and 1367, the following is the current billing policy in effect:
    a. Assessment due date:
    The first day of each month.
    b. At 15 days past due:
    A $10.00 late charge will be assessed.
    c. At 31 days past due:
    Interest will be charged on all past due amounts at an annual rate of 12%.
    d. At 61 days past due:
    The Association's attorney will initiate foreclosure proceedings. The initial cost to begin these proceedings is $250. This could run several hundred dollars more in the event that court action is required.
  2. All costs incurred by the foregoing actions are charged to the account of the delinquent homeowner. The actions will be terminated only after both the Association assessments and legal fees have been received in full. Once a delinquent account has been turned over to the attorney's office, correspondence or telephone communication is to be with the attorney's office. If you contact the management company, you will be referred to the office of the Association's attorney.
  3. It is the sincere desire of the Board of Directors to cooperate with the homeowners in the matters of delinquent accounts. Should you require special consideration, please contact the Board, in writing, immediately so attention may be given to your account before legal action occurs and legal costs have been incurred.
  4. As provided for in the declarations, all collection costs incurred are a charge to the account of the delinquent homeowner and are subject to change. In the event of any change to this policy, you will be notified in writing in advance of such a change.


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