OAKWOOD ESTATES CONDOMINIUM
IN THE CITY OF
RULES AND REGULATIONS
Ownership of a unit and l= iving at Oakwood Estates requires a special attitude toward our neighbors. This attitude is evident by our ac= tions in enhancing our personal property and also demonstrated by our conduct in maintaining a safe and neat environment common to all owners.
The Oakwood Estates Condo= minium Owners’ Association, Inc., acting through its Board of Directors, has adopted the following rules and regulations. They are designed to supplement, e= xpand, and clarify the Declaration and By-Laws of our Condominium Documents. Please refer to them for further information.
These rules and regulatio= ns are not intended to restrict our owners, but to remind each of us of our obliga= tion to refrain from imposing unfair burden or inconvenience on the rest of our community. These rules may be amended from time to time by resolution of the Board of Directors. Our intent is to make living at Oa= kwood Estates enjoyable, aesthetically pleasing, and safe for all.
As owners of individual u= nits and with a collective vested interest in the entire complex, your attention to observe these rules is required.
<= /span>Section 1.00 – Pets.= Pets are subject to the following restrictions and limitations. The Board of Directors may order the temporary or permanent removal of any pet creating a nuisance, becomes offensive or harmful in any way, or not kept in compliance with these rules and regulations. Notwithstanding anything to the co= ntrary herein, possession of pets in the condominium shall not be considered a property right.
<= /span>Section 1.01 – Size and Type= . The only animals permitted anywher= e in the condominium are small birds in cages, fish, one domesticated cat or one= dog under sixty (60) pounds in size. Pets which do not conform to this rule but where were approved by the Declarant with the connection with the initial sale of a unit may continue = to be kept by such unit owner until the demise of the pet, provided that there= is compliance with all other applicable rules. In no case shall reptiles or uncag= ed birds kept or permitted in the condominium. Replacement pets must conform to t= his rule.
<= /span>Section 1.02 – Registration.= Dogs and cats must be registered b= y the owner with the Association. Registration information includes name, breed, color, weight, sex, a= nd owner’s name. A photogr= aph of the dog or cat must accompany the registration.
<= /span>Section 1.03 – Spay and Neut= er. Dogs and cats over six months of a= ge must be spayed or neutered.
<= /span>Section 1.04 – Kept Inside.<= /u> No pets may be tied, staked or pen= ned outside a unit, nor may any pet be kept in a garage.
<= /span>Section 1.05 – Unattended. No pets may be left unattended ove= rnight or for more than ten (10) hours at a time.
<= /span>Section 1.06 – Leash. When outside a unit, pets must be = held or on a leash at all times.
<= /span>Section 1.07 – Waste. Pet waste matter shall be promptly removed and disposed of in a sanitary fashion by pet owners.
<= /span>Section 1.08 – Damage. Any damage caused by a pet, includ= ing but not limited to damage to lawns or shrubbery, will be the sole expense of the owner of the pet which caused the damage.
<= /span>Section 1.09 – Fees for Noncompliance. Any un= it owner failing to comply with these rules pertaining to pets shall be assess= ed a pet fee in an amount of ten dollars ($10.00) per offense, each day being considered a separate offense, until the owner has complied. Such pet fee may be collected in t= he same manner as assessments under the Declaration.
<= /span>Section 2.00 – Parking.<= /b> Parking on an occupant’s dri= veway is reserved for that occupant or that occupants guests. Short-term parking by guests of ot= her occupants may be permitted if agreed to by both occupants. It is intended that the motor vehi= cles of unit occupants will be parked within the garages. Accordingly, unit occupant motor vehicles shall not be parked outside of garages except that temporary parki= ng (not to exceed two hours) is permitted outside of the garage for garage cle= aning, vehicle cleaning and vehicle unloading purposes. In any event, motorized bikes must= be parked in a garage at all times.
<= /span>Section 2.01 – Snow Removal.= Not withstanding the regulations on exterior parking above, it shall be each unit owner’s responsibility = to ensure that the Association has access to the driveways in the winter for s= now removal purposes.
<= /span>Section 2.02 – Trailers.= Trailers of any type are not allow= ed in driveways. There is no boat, camper, trailer or snowmobile storage allowed in the common elements or lim= ited common elements.
<= /span>Section 2.03 – Vehicle Condi= tion. Any vehicle parked in a common ele= ment or limited common element in accordance with these rules must have current license plates and be in operating condition. Vehicle repairs, including ordinary light maintenance, shall not be permitted on the common elements or limited common elements.
<= /span>Section 2.04 – Enforcement.<= /u> Vehicles parked in violation of th= ese rules and regulations may be towed away at the unit owner’s sole risk= and expense and the unit and/or vehicle owner shall hold the Association harmle= ss for any and all damages or losses that may ensue because of such enforcement action.
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/span>Section 3.00 – Garbage and R=
efuse. Unit occupants are responsible for
separating garbage and recyclables and keeping same in refuse and recycling
containers in accordance with City of
<= /span>Section 4.00 – Laundry.<= /b> Unit occupants are not permitted to place laundry poles or lines of any type, whether temporary or permanent, outside of the exterior walls of a building. Laundry lines may, however, be ins= talled within a garage.
<= /span>Section 5.00 – Outdoor Activ= ities. The use of outdoor common areas for grilling, picnic and recreation purposes is permitted, provided that all grills, picnic equipment, lawn furniture and recreation equipment are stored within the unit occupant’s garage when not being actively used. In any event, such equipment shall= not be left out of doors overnight unless specific areas for such purpose have = been set aside by the Association.
<= /span>Section 5.01 – Grilling Safe= ty. There shall be no grills with an o= pen flame, gas or charcoal, used on screened porches or on patios under a roof.=
<= /span>Section 6.00 – Flammables. Storage of flammables (gas, propan= e, etc.) in separate containers (other than vehicle gas tanks) is not allowed = in a unit or its basement, however is allowed within a garage provided it is in a properly marked container and all appropriate safety measures are followed.=
<= /span>Section 6.01 – Insurance. Notwithstanding the above rules for storage of flammables, nothing shall be done or kept in any unit, to include the garage, or in the common elements which will void, cause to be cancelle= d, or increase the rates of the insurance paid by the Association. Nor shall any item be kept or stor= ed which would be a violation of any law or ordinance.
<= /span>Section 6.02 – Association Liability. All person= al property placed in any portion of the unit or any place appurtenant thereto shall be at the sole risk of the unit owner and the Association shall in no event be liable for the loss, destruction, theft or damage to such property= .
<= /span>Section 7.00 – Signs. With the exception of real estate “For Sale” signs, no sign of any kind shall be displayed in the public view on or from any unit or the common elements without the prior approval of the Association.
<= /span>Section 7.01 – For Sale Sign= s. Signs offering a unit for sale sha= ll be limited to one lawn sign not larger than 24” x 30”.
<= /span>Section 8.00 – Owner Responsibility. Unit = owners are responsible for making certain that all unit occupants, guests and employees are aware of these rules and regulations and that they comply with them.
<= /span>Section 8.01 – Plumbing, Hea= ting and Electrical Work. = Any modifications of plumbing, heating or electricity within a unit must be accomplished by a licensed service person in order to abide by codes and liability regulations.
Section 8.02 – HVAC System.<= /u> Maintenance of the furnace, humidi= fier, water heater, air conditioner, fireplace and chimney, as applicable, is the responsibility of each owner. For safety and liability, it is recommended that equipment service checks be performed annually. The Assoc= iation reserves to make such inspections mandatory on a unit-by-unit basis. The Association appreciates the cooperation of all owners regarding this issue for the safety of all.
<= /span>Section 8.03 – Independent Contractors. If a unit owner hires an independent contractor for any authorized modification to th= eir unit, they shall obtain a Certificate of Insurance regarding that contractor’s general liability coverage. If an independent contractor is to= do work in a unit and the unit owner or an agent thereof will not be present, = the owner shall contact the Association or the managing agent to schedule a time for the contractor to enter the unit. It is the owner’s responsibility to clean the common elements (limited or otherwise) of all debris after such work. If the owner fails to do so, the Association is hereby authorized to do the required cleaning and bill the u= nit owner for same.
<= /span>Section 8.04 – Winter Occupa= ncy. If owners are going to be absent f= rom their units during the winter months, a set of keys for the unit shall be g= iven to the Association for the safety of the unit. If the unit will be vacant in the winter, owners are required to install heat sensor lights in a front window= of the unit. Plug the light into= an inside wall outlet and get set the thermostat for at least 55 degrees and t= he heat sensor light no lower than 45 degrees. If the light goes on during the wi= nter when an owner is gone, the Association is hereby authorized to check the un= it and perform any maintenance that may be required to the furnace system.
<= /span>Section 9.00 – Quiet Enjoyme= nt. All unit occupants and their guests shall conduct themselves, particularly when in common areas, in a manner wh= ich is respectful of the peaceful and quiet enjoyment of the condominium by the other occupants. No noxious or offensive activity shall be carried on or in any units or in the common elements, nor shall anything be done therein which may be or become an annoyance or nuisance to others. No unit owner shall make or permit anything which will interfere with the righ= ts, comforts or conveniences of other unit owners. All unit owners shall keep the vol= ume of televisions, stereos or other sound producing device in their units suffici= ently reduced at all times so as not to unduly disturb other unit owners. All occupants and their guests sha= ll also comply with all applicable laws and ordinances.
<= /span>Section 10.00 – Use of Common Elements. The common elements shall be used only for items which are incident to the use and occupancy of the units. No po= rtion of the common elements shall be decorated or furnished by any unit owner in= any manner. The sidewalks, buildi= ng entrances and stairwells shall be used for no purposes other than for normal transit.
<= /span>Section 10.01 – Obstruction.= There shall be no obstruction of t= he common elements.
Section 10.02 – Storage.= Nothing shall be stored on the com= mon elements without the prior consent of the Board of Directors except as here= in or in the By-Laws expressly provided.
<= /span>Section 10.03 – Alteration.<= /u> Nothing shall be altered or constr= ucted in or removed from the common areas and facilities except on the prior writ= ten consent of the Association.
<= /span>Section 10.04 – Satellite Di= sh. The diameter of a satellite dish i= s to be no larger than 18 inches in diameter and placed in a non-conspicuous location. Persons wishing to install a satellite dish need to get approval from the Board in advance regarding location and method of attachment since any changes in the outside structure need Board approval.
Section 11.00 – Use of Limit= ed Common Elements. Ever= y unit owner must maintain the limited common elements appurtenant to his or her u= nit in clean and proper condition. No objects or structures, other than movable furniture or decorative pieces, s= hall be placed thereon without the prior written consent of the Board of Directo= rs of the Association. Every unit owner shall have the right to decorate the limited commend element appurten= ant to his or her unit in a manner not affecting the structure thereof provided that decorations which are visible to other units or the public shall have = the prior written approval of the Board of Directors of the Association.
Se= ction 11.01 – Shrub and Flower Planting Strip. The shrubs and flowers planted by = unit owners or occupants within the planting strip appurtenant to the units shal= l be limited to those species approved from time to time by the Association directors. When shrubs are pl= anted in the front of a building, similar shrubs shall be planted for both units = to maintain uniformity and harmony of appearance. There shall be no lawn ornaments e= xcept for those of nature oriented (bird baths, bird feeders, rocks, etc.).
Section 11.02 – Holiday Decorations. Appropri= ate holiday decorations are allowed and should be removed after a reasonable le= ngth of time or the Association will remove the decorations at the expense of the owner.
<= /span>Section 12.00 – Enforcement.= When the Association has reason to believe there is noncompliance with rules and regulations within a unit, the Association is permitted to enter that unit at reasonable hours when that u= nit occupant is present to verify compliance.
<= /span>Section 12.01 – Violations.<= /u> Violations of any of these Board r= ules and those regulations set forth in the Association’s Condominium Documents will be communicated to the offender by the Board or it’s Agent. The offender will have= up to ten (10) days to respond with plans to correct the violation. The Board may, after notice given = to the owner, correct the violation and collect the resulting expenses from the owner. After notification to = the offender, the Board may impose an initial fine for violations regarding rul= es dealing with such situations as pet droppings, excess storage, parking, etc= ., plus daily fines until the violation is rectified.
<= /span>Section 13.00 – Lease of Uni= t. The Association may adopt rules and regulations concerning the leasing of individual units including, but not limited to lease periods, number of occupants, age of occupants, and approv= al of lease terms provided, however, any such rules and regulations comply with the Declaration and By-Laws of the Association as well as applicable Federa= l or Wisconsin equal opportunity or fair housing statutes and regulations.
Section 14.00 – Legal Disclo=
sures.
<= /span>Section 14.01 – Conflict. The above rules and regulations and those which may be hereafter adopted by the Association, are in addition to= the Declaration, and the documents, contracts, declarations and easements set f= orth in the Declaration. And, in t= he event of a conflict, the Declaration, By-Laws and contracts and easements referenced therein shall govern.
&n= bsp; Section 14.02 – Number and G= ender. Whenever used herein, unless the c= ontext shall otherwise provide, the singular number shall include the plural, the plural shall include the singular, and the use of any gender shall include = all genders.
&n= bsp; Section 14.03 – Captions. The captions and section headings = herein are inserted only as matters of convenience and for reference, and in no way define nor limit the scope or intent of the various provisions hereof.
&n= bsp; Section 14.04 – Severability= . The invalidity of any covenant, restriction, condition, limitation or any other provision of these Rules and Regulations or any part of the same, shall not impair or affect in any mann= er the validity, enforceability, or effect of the remainder of these Rules and Regulations.
&n= bsp; Section 14.05 – Jurisdiction= . These Rules and Regulations shall = be governed by the laws of the State of Wisconsin, County of Marathon, and Cit= y of Mosinee.