Bella Casa - 141216 - Information Handbook

Bella Casa Community Association
INFORMATION HANDBOOK
BELLA CASA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Table of Contents
I. GENERAL INFORMATION................................................................................... 3
A.
B.
C.
D.
CONTACT INFORMATION...........................................................................................3
ASSOCIATION MEETINGS ...........................................................................................3
FINANCIAL .....................................................................................................................4
INSURANCE INFORMATION.......................................................................................4
II. RULES, REGULATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS .............................................. 6

III. ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES ..................................................................... 8
A. COMMITTEE REVIEW ..................................................................................................8
B. IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRING ARCHITECTURAL APPROVAL ...........................8
C. APPLICATION PROCEDURE .......................................................................................9
D. QUESTIONS .....................................................................................................................10
IV. MISCELLANEOUS PROCEDURES.................................................................. 11

A. PROCEDURE FOR OWNER HEARING .......................................................................11
B. FIRE EMERGENCY PROCEDURES .............................................................................12
C. EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS GUIDE ..................................................................13
APPENDIX A:
APPENDIX B:
APPENDIX C:
APPENDIX D:
RULES, REGULATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS......................... 15

ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES ................................................ 20
ELECTION PROCEDURES ............................................................ 24
FORMS ............................................................................................. 31
ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION ..................................................................................32

SOLAR SHADE CONTROL ACT COMPLIANCE AGREEMENT ...................................33
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WELCOME TO YOUR NEW HOME!

This information handbook has been compiled by your Association to outline the operational
procedures of the Bella Casa Community Association (the Association) and to provide other
information about your Association's facilities. The purpose of your Association is to maintain,
protect and enhance the Bella Casa community (the Community), while making your
community a pleasant experience for everyone.
Each Homeowner should have received a copy of the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and
Restrictions (CC&Rs), Bylaws, and Articles of Incorporation for the Association. These
governing documents along with the Rules and Regulations and Architectural Guidelines set
forth at the end of this Information Handbook (collectively Governing Documents) are
periodically updated and distributed by your Board of Directors (the Board). Any defined
terms used in this Information Handbook shall, unless the context otherwise requires, have the
same meaning as set forth in the CC&Rs.
This handbook includes various rules and guidelines, which may not be specifically
addressed in the CC&Rs but have been duly adopted by your Associations Board of
Directors. These rules were current as of the date this handbook was published. However,
it is important to note that these rules may change in the future, and may even have
changed by the time you receive a copy of this handbook. The Management Company
should be consulted with any questions about the Associations operating rules and/or
architectural guidelines.
PLEASE READ THIS INFORMATION HANDBOOK CAREFULLY. If there are any

questions or if you do not have copies of the Governing Documents, please contact the
Management Company. In the event of any conflicts between this Handbook and the
Association CC&Rs, the provisions of the CC&Rs shall prevail.
c/o The Helsing Group, Inc.
4000 Executive Parkway, Suite 100
San Ramon, CA 94583
(800) 443-5746 Business
(925) 355-9600 Fax
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I. GENERAL INFORMATION
Your cooperation is essential in order to maintain, protect and enhance the Community.
Common sense and consideration for your neighbors are the keys to success.
Each Homeowner is a member of the BELLA CASA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION.
Homeowner participation in the Association is both necessary and encouraged. Association
responsibility, cooperation and action have many rewards, including an enhanced quality of
living in the community. The Association is governed by the Board, which meets regularly to
make decisions pertaining to Association matters.
Common facilities incorporate all space within the Community not designated as an individual
Residential Lot, and include such areas as mailboxes, landscaping, and stormwater management
facilities. The responsibility of the Board is to maintain, protect and enhance all common
facilities and Association Property.
A.
CONTACT INFORMATION
1. Non-emergency items or questions Contact us at:
c/o The Helsing Group, Inc.
San Ramon, CA 94583
(800) 443-5746 Phone
(925) 355-9600 Fax
Website: www.helsing.com
2. Emergency common area property repairs - Call our Management Company:
The Helsing Group at 800-443-5746 (thats 800-4Helsing)
Regular office hours are 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday Friday.
Emergency calls are taken 24 hours per day.
3. In the event of a fire, injury, accident, or criminal activity, dial 911 for immediate
assistance.
B.
ASSOCIATION MEETINGS
BOARD MEETINGS
Meetings of the Board are held on a regular basis, as business warrants, normally every three (3)
months. A Member Comment Period for Owners to speak will be held during each Board
meeting.
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Notice of the date, time and location of all meetings of the Board will be mailed to each owner of
record in the Community and Owners are encouraged to attend. With the exception of Executive
Sessions, Regular and Special Meetings of the Board are open for observation to all Owners.
Owners who are not on the Board may not participate in any discussion unless so authorized by a
majority of a quorum of the Board. Owners may request that the Board address a specific topic
at their next meeting by submitting a letter to the Board requesting their item of discussion be
placed on the agenda. The nature of all business to be considered in Executive Session shall first
be announced in open session and/or via a posted notice, unless an emergency situation exists
requiring the Board to make a decision immediately.
ANNUAL ELECTIONS
Elections of Directors, as well as certain other matters that may occasionally require a vote of the
Association, will be conducted by secret written ballot. Please see Appendix C: Election
Procedures for a complete description of the Associations procedures for conducting these
elections.
C.
FINANCIAL REVIEWS
Financial reviews are prepared at the end of each fiscal year and are mailed to the Owners of
record upon completion.
MONTHLY ASSESSMENTS
The Association sends the monthly assessment reminder statements on or around the 23rd of
every month for the following month. Monthly assessments are due on the first of each month
and become delinquent after the fifteenth day of the month. If your monthly assessment payment
is received after the fifteenth day, you will be assessed a late charge established by the Board.
Failure to receive a reminder statement does not relieve Owners of the obligation to pay
assessments on time.
The obligation to pay assessments runs with the land, and is shared by all Owners in the
Community. Your assessments pay for the vital services required to keep your Association
operating. To see a list of these services and their estimated costs, please refer to the
Associations pro-forma budget.
D.
INSURANCE INFORMATION
The Association carries both General Liability Insurance and Directors and Officers Errors &
Omissions Insurance in the amounts required to afford protection to the individual Owners in
accordance with California Civil Code, Section 5805. The Association has purchased a
comprehensive general liability insurance policy covering the Association Property. This
coverage will be reviewed and renewed annually.
A summary disclosure of property and general liability insurance (and improvement and
maintenance, if carried) is provided each year by the Association to each owner, pursuant to
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California Civil Code, Section 5300. Look for this disclosure at the time the budget and other
information is mailed. Please be aware that the Associations insurance contains a substantial
deductible.
For purposes of understanding what coverages are provided by the Association versus what
coverages should be provided by the individual Homeowner, please be aware of the provisions in
the CC&Rs regarding insurance to be purchased by the Association and by individual Owners.
The Association has the responsibility to provide insurance for the common area, which
generally does NOT cover damage to the separate interest. Each Homeowner should consult
with their individual insurance agent about the purchase of appropriate homeowners insurance.
For further information regarding the Associations insurance, please contact the insurance agent
for the Association:
Greg Norris Insurance Agency
21 Locust Ave.
Mill Valley, CA 94941
Phone: (415) 389-8200
Fax: (415) 381-4000
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II. RULES, REGULATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS
INTRODUCTION
The Rules, Regulations and Restrictions for the Community appear at the end of this
Information Handbook as Appendix A. This information is issued by the Board, as
authorized by the Governing Documents of the Association. This is a supplement to the
CC&Rs and Bylaws. In the event of any conflict between the Rules and Regulations contained
herein and the aforementioned documents, the provisions of the CC&Rs and Bylaws shall
prevail. PLEASE READ THE CC&Rs AND BYLAWS AS WELL AS THE RULES AND
REGULATIONS.
The Rules and Regulations are intended as a guide to the conduct and activities of all Owners,
tenants, residents and guests. Each resident living within the Community and using the facilities
is entitled to maximum enjoyment provided they respect community and neighbors.
The Community falls under the jurisdiction of the City of Fremont, County of Alameda and the
State of California. All city, county, state and federal ordinances and codes apply. Each
Residential Lot shall be used for residential purposes only. Except to the extent expressly
permitted by the CC&Rs, conducting a business of any kind within the Community is forbidden.
CHANGES IN RULES AND REGULATIONS
The Board may, in accordance with the Bylaws, alter, amend, revoke or add to these Rules and
Regulations for the preservation of safety and order within the Community, for its care and
cleanliness, and for the protection of the Communitys reputation. When notice of any such
alteration, amendment, revocation or addition is given to any Homeowner, it shall have the same
force and effect as if originally made a part of the Rules and Regulations. Owners, including
absentee Owners, are responsible for ensuring that tenants, residents and guests abide by these
Rules and Regulations.
ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURE
All Owners, tenants, residents and guests are required to abide by these Rules and Regulations.
The Management Company, acting on behalf of the Association, has been instructed by the
Board to require the compliance of persons within the Community with the provisions of the
Rules and Regulations, Architectural Guidelines, CC&Rs, and Bylaws. Anyone refusing to do
so may face corrective action decided by the Board.
Homeowners may report apparent violations in writing to the Management Company. Once a
Homeowner gives the Board a written complaint that a rule has been violated, the Board will
investigate the allegations and may take action against the offending Homeowner or resident,
including, but not limited to, specially assessing, if appropriate, or instituting legal action.
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If there is a violation, the Management Company has been instructed to do the following:
1. Obtain names and addresses of violator(s) and send a written notice of the violation.
An appropriate amount of time will be given to correct the violation.
2. Track the violation, and if not corrected in the time allotted, send a Final Notice.
(Note: At the discretion of the managing agent and/or the Board, this step may be skipped
in order to expedite the enforcement process.)
3. If the violation is still not corrected, refer the offender(s) to a hearing with the Board of
Directors.
If the violation is not corrected after the hearing takes place, the matter will be referred to the
Associations attorney. In some cases, if management deems appropriate, the matter may be
referred to legal counsel prior to a hearing with the Board. For failure to correct the violation,
the Homeowner could be subject to a fine, special assessment, and/or repayment of all expenses
incurred by the Association to correct the situation, including attorneys fees. Prior to the
imposition of any fine or suspension of rights, however, the Homeowner shall be given notice
and an opportunity to appear in person (or submit an explanation in writing) before the Board or
appropriate committee. Depending on the severity and frequency of the violation and violator,
the choice of the enforcement procedure(s) and/or the enforcement remedy utilized may vary.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL HAVE THE SOLE AUTHORITY TO
ENFORCE THE RULES AND REGULATIONS, INCLUDING THE COLLECTION OF
LEGAL FEES FOR ENFORCEMENT OF VIOLATION OF THESE RULES AND
REGULATIONS. ANY PRIOR LACK OF ENFORCEMENT OF THESE RULES BY
THE BOARD SHALL NOT CONSTITUTE A WAIVER OF THE RIGHT TO
ENFORCE SUCH RULES IN THE FUTURE.
ONLY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CAN RESCIND LEGAL FEES OR DIRECT
THAT LEGAL FEES NOT BE IMPOSED.
Please read the Rules and Regulations carefully. If you unknowingly break any rule, and the
Management Company or Board brings it to your attention, please respect their wishes, as they
are acting on behalf of the Association. Please contact the Management Company if you have
any further questions.
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III. ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES
INTRODUCTION
One of the most important functions of the Association is the preservation of the architectural
character of the planned development in order to enhance the desirability and attractiveness of
the entire Community. The Association has established the Architectural Guidelines to enforce
procedural guidelines and rules for reviewing proposed improvements. The Architectural
Guidelines outline principles for design, standards and procedures, and timelines for review,
including architectural restrictions on any changes or Improvements that you might want to make
to your Residential Lot. These Architectural Guidelines are not intended to restrict individual
creativity or personal preference, but rather to assure and preserve the value, desirability,
attractiveness and architectural integrity of the Community. We recommend and encourage that
the Architectural Guidelines are carefully reviewed and considered before making any
Improvements to your Residential Lot. The Architectural Guidelines appear at the end of
this document as Appendix B.
A.
COMMITTEE REVIEW
The Board or the Architectural Committee, if appointed, strives to preserve the highest
standard and quality of life for each Homeowner within the Community. The Board or
the Architectural Committee is charged with the responsibility to review and approve
proposed exterior and interior modifications or additions to a Residential Lot in the
Community. The Committee is not responsible for approving the means and methods of
construction. This is the sole responsibility of the individual Owner. In many cases the
Homeowner makes his/her designer and/or installing contractor responsible for the
requirements of these Architectural Guidelines and the CC&Rs. The relationship,
agreements and contracts between the Owners designer and/or installer is strictly
between those parties. It is the responsibility of each Homeowner to satisfy the
requirements of the CC&Rs and these Architectural Guidelines.
The Board, at any time, may elect to delegate its architectural review and approval rights
to an Architectural Committee. The Board or the Architectural Committee has the right
to hire any engineer or other consultant, the opinion of which the Board or Committee
deems necessary in connection with its review of any plans submitted by any
Homeowner. The term Architectural Committee, or Committee, as used throughout the
remainder of this document, shall refer to the Board if an Architectural Committee has
not yet been appointed.
B.
IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRING ARCHITECTURAL APPROVAL

You must have the approval of the Architectural Committee before beginning any
construction, or making any modification to your Lot or the exterior of your home. Even
if your proposed work falls within the Architectural Guidelines described in
Appendix B of this document, you still must obtain written approval from the
Committee before beginning work. Failure to obtain the approval of the Architectural
Committee constitutes a violation of the CC&Rs and may require modification or
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removal of existing work or improvements at your own expense. In some cases, the local
government may require a building permit. The approval of the Architectural Committee
does not assume any responsibility for approval by government agencies, or for the
structural engineering of the application.
C.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Submittal: Before you begin any work on your Lot, you must submit an application to
the Architectural Committee for approval.
The Committee will endeavor to review and respond to all plan submittals within sixty
(60) days after receipt of all required materials. PLEASE NOTE THAT NO WORK
MAY BEGIN PRIOR TO ARCHITECTURAL APPROVAL.
This review is in no way intended to approve architectural request for structural
engineering or in lieu of any required City/County permits or inspections. The intent is
to maintain the visual quality of the Community.
In order to process your application for approval, the Architectural Committee will need a
copy of the Application to Modify Exterior (attached to this package in Appendix D:
Forms), color scheme, drawings, and specifications. You will also need to submit a
processing fee of $50.00, payable to The Helsing Group. A reduced application fee
applies in certain circumstances. If your proposed improvement falls within the
guidelines outlined in Appendix B, the application will be reviewed and processed at the
management office, and the fee is reduced to $25.00. If you are not sure which
application fee applies, please contact your associations manager at 925-355-2100 and
he/she will help you to determine this. In order to avoid paying the fee multiple times,
we strongly encourage you to consolidate all of your foreseeable modifications onto one
application.
Applications should be mailed by Certified Mail to the Association at the following
address:
c/o: The Helsing Group, Inc.
San Ramon, California 94583
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D.
QUESTIONS
Any questions or inquiries regarding the procedures set forth in the Architectural Guidelines
shall be directed to the Board or the Management Company. However, no variance or change to
the requirements set forth in the Architectural Guidelines shall be effective unless in writing and
authorized by the Board or Architectural Committee.
The Board may, from time to time, amend and repeal these Architectural Guidelines by majority
vote.
Owners shall give notice to the Board upon completion of any construction or
reconstruction.
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IV. MISCELLANEOUS PROCEDURES

A. PROCEDURE FOR OWNER HEARING
1.
Introductions and hearing session procedures.
2.
Statement of violation by acting chairperson.
3.
Invitees statement and presentation of oral or written evidence.
4.
Review of Community Declaration requirements, Bylaws, and Community Guidelines of the

Association.
5.
Discussion and questioning of the invitee by the Board.
6.
Questions and final statement by invitee.
7.
Owner is thanked for coming and told that they will be notified of the Boards decision within ten
(10) business days.
8.
Board ruling without Owner present.
9.
Enforcement procedures as applicable.
10.
Adjournment.
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B. FIRE EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

Upon taking occupancy, every resident should set aside time to walk around and familiarize
themselves with the Community. This will enable you to become a more informed resident.
Be certain to test your smoke detector at least monthly (or more frequently if recommended by
the manufacturer) to make certain it is in proper working order. Make sure all family members
know what to do and where to go in the event of a fire emergency.
THE EMERGENCY NUMBER FOR FIRE, POLICE AND PARAMEDICS IS 911.
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C. EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS GUIDE
BE INFORMED
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Everyone should be familiar with the location and operation of each main utility service
of their home including: the main gas meter shut-off valve, the main water valve, the
electrical panel and the main electrical panel at the exterior closet.
Your phone book has information on earthquake preparedness, basic first aid and CPR.
Develop a family emergency plan, which includes a place to reunite.
Designate a contact person 300 miles away or more and provide that person with a list of
people to call and notify for you outside of the disaster area.
Learn first aid and CPR.
Make sure every member of the family, over age 10, knows how to shut-off gas, water
and electricity.
Move heavy items to lower shelves.
Remove or isolate flammable materials.
Install latch-locking devices on cabinet doors.
BE PREPARED
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Earthquake kit purchased at home improvement and surplus stores.

Flash light have spare bulbs and extra batteries.
Portable radio have extra batteries.
First aid kit purchased at drug stores and surplus stores.
Fire extinguisher rating type ABC.
Candles and matches be sure there are no gas leaks prior to using.
Basic tool kit.
Non perishable food items suggested 2 weeks supply per person.
Can opener - non-electric.
Water 1 to 2 gallons per person per day. Water filter kits that connect to your water
heater can be purchased at home improvement stores. The average water heater holds 30
gallons of water.
Crowbar keep a crowbar under the bed for use in forcing open jammed doors.
Essential medication.
Keep shoes and eyeglasses handy.
Eyeglasses - spare.
Whistle.
Watch & Clock battery operated.
Cash ATM machines and banks may be out of service.
Your vehicle It may be a good idea to store some of these items in your vehicle
including a first aid kit and sturdy shoes.
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AFTER EARTHQUAKE CHECKLIST
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Yourself.
Family & neighbors trapped or injured.
Gas leaks do not shut off your gas unless you smell gas!
Fireplace.
Gas water heater.
Stove area.
Electrical visually check for sparks or broken wires which pose a hazard.
Water check for broken water and sewer lines. Dont drink water unless you know its
safe.
Phone check for dial tone. Do not use unless it is an emergency. Flooding the phone
systems only delays help for people who really need it.
Look for broken glass or other hazards.
For further information, refer to the First Aid and Survival Guide in your phone book.
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Appendix A: Rules, Regulations and Restrictions

The following rules and regulations are intended as a supplement to the Association CC&Rs, but
are not a substitute for that document. The CC&Rs should also be read carefully.
1.
Vehicles and Parking

a. Allowed Vehicles: Only "Allowed Vehicles" shall be parked, stored or operated
within the Project. Allowed Vehicles shall mean appropriately licensed passenger
automobiles, sports utility vehicles, motorcycles, and trucks having carrying capacity
of 3/4 ton or less, or vans having seating capacity of eight (8) persons or less. Owners
and/or Occupants shall park their Allowed Vehicles only in the garage that is part of
the Residence on their respective Lot. Vehicles that are not Allowed Vehicles shall
not be parked or stored in the Project, except for commercial vehicles or construction
equipment that are providing services to a Lot or the Association (but only during the
period of time in which such services are being provided and subject to any additional
Rules). Allowed Vehicles shall not include any commercial vehicle, construction
equipment, trailer, camper, mobile home, recreational vehicle, truck having carrying
capacity of greater than 3/4 ton, van having seating capacity in excess of eight (8)
persons or any vehicle which is too large to fit within the Owner's garage with the
garage door being fully closed, inoperable or abandoned vehicles, boats or similar
equipment. The parking of boats, campers, and trailers within the Project is
prohibited. Allowed Vehicles that are used both for business and personal use are not
prohibited, provided that any signs or markings of a commercial nature on such
vehicles shall be unobtrusive and inoffensive as determined by the Board. No
excessively noisy or smoky vehicles shall be operated on the Project. No Owner or
Occupant of any Lot shall park more than two (2) Allowed Vehicles within the
Project at any one time.
b. Garages: Garages of the Residences are to be used as the primary parking spaces
for the occupants of a Residence; garage space shall not be converted into any use
(such as a recreational room or storage room) that would prevent its use as parking
space for the number of vehicles the space was designed to contain. In each such
Garage the minimum parking area for two vehicles (18 feet wide by 18 feet deep)
shall remain clear and free of obstruction, debris, or storage such that two covered
parking spaces in the Garage are available to a Residence at all times. Garage doors
shall be kept closed at all times except when in use by the Occupant of the Lot which
the garage is appurtenant, for ingress and egress to and from the garage. Owners are
to use their Garages for parking of their vehicles so that unassigned Common Area
parking will be available for guest parking.
c. Prohibited Storage: The parking of boats, campers, and trailers within the Project is
prohibited and in no event shall storage of household goods or other items in a garage
preclude the parking of vehicles in a garage. All new Occupants and property owners
at the time of purchase or lease of a Residence shall receive a separate notice from the
Association on bright color paper of these conditions.
d. Guest Parking: Owners are to use their Garages for parking of their vehicles so that
unassigned Common Area parking will be available for guest parking. Project
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parking spaces shall be used for parking of Allowed Vehicles only and not for the
parking or storage of boats, trailers or non-mobile vehicles of any description. Guests
of Occupants of Residences shall not occupy any such Common Area unassigned
parking spaces for more than 2 consecutive days, nor may they park on more than
seven days during a calendar month without prior permission from the managing
agent. No garages or Common Area parking spaces shall be offered for rent.
2.
Rental of Lots
A. Any Owner who wishes to lease his/her Residence must meet each of the following
requirements, and the lease will be subject to these requirements whether they are
included within the lease or not:
(1) All leases must be in writing;
(2) The lease must be for the entire Lot and not merely parts of the Lot, unless the
Owner remains in occupancy;
(3) All leases shall be subject in all respects to provisions of the CC&Rs, the Bylaws,
and all Rules adopted by the Board, and all leases shall clearly obligate all Occupants
to obey and comply with the Governing Documents;
(4) All Owners who lease their Lots shall promptly notify the Secretary of the
Association in writing of the names of all Occupants and Members of Occupants'
family occupying such Lots, and their respective vehicle and pet information, and
shall provide the Secretary of the Association with a complete copy of the lease. All
Owners leasing their Lot shall promptly notify the Secretary of the Association of the
address and telephone number where such Owner can be reached; and,
(5) No Owner shall lease his Residence for a period of less than thirty (30) days.
B. Any failure of an Occupant to comply with the Governing Documents shall be a
default under the lease, regardless of whether the lease so provides. In the event of any
such default, the Owner immediately shall take all actions to cure the default including, if
necessary, eviction of the Occupant.
C. If any Occupant is in violation of the provisions of the CC&Rs, Bylaws, or Rules of
the Association, the Association may bring an action in its own name and/or in the name
of the Owner to have the Occupant evicted and/or to recover damages. If the court finds
that the Occupant is violating, or has violated any of the provisions of the CC&Rs, the
Bylaws of the Association, or the Rules of the Association, the court may find the
Occupant guilty of unlawful detainer notwithstanding the fact that the Owner is not the
plaintiff in the action and/or the Occupant is not otherwise in violation of Occupant's
lease. For purposes of granting an unlawful detainer against the Occupant, the court may
assume that the Owner or person in whose name a contract (the lease or rental agreement)
was made was acting for the benefit of the Association. The remedy provided by this
subsection is not exclusive and is in addition to any other remedy or remedies which the
Association has. If permitted by present or future law, the Association may recover all
its costs, including court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees incurred in prosecuting the
unlawful detainer action.
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D. The Association shall give the Occupant and the Owner notice in writing of the nature
of the violation of the Governing Documents, and twenty (20) days from the mailing of
the notice in which to cure the violation before the Association may file for eviction.
E. Each Owner shall provide a copy of the Governing Documents of the Association to
each Occupant of his or her Lot. By becoming an Occupant, each Occupant agrees to be
bound by the Governing Documents of the Association, and recognizes and accepts the
right and power of the Association to evict an Occupant for any violation by the
Occupant of the Governing Documents.
3.
Animals / Pets
Except as provided in the CC&Rs and Rules, no animals of any kind shall be raised, bred,
boarded, or kept in any Lot, or on any other portion of the Project. "Service animals" as
defined in the Code of Federal Regulations under the Americans with Disabilities Act of
1990, meaning a dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the
benefit of an individual with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric,
intellectual, or other mental disability, or as such definition may be revised by the
government of the United States, may be kept by an Owner or Occupant or invitee
thereof. Owners or Occupants of Lots may keep no more than two (2) dogs or two (2)
cats or one (1) dog and one (1) cat, and may keep birds or fish that are kept in cages or
aquariums, provided that no such dogs, cats or other animal or fish may kept, bred, or
maintained for any commercial purposes. All pets shall be kept under reasonable control
at all times. No pets shall be allowed in the Common Area except as may be permitted
by Rules of the Board. No Owner shall allow his dog to enter the Common Area except
on a leash. After making a reasonable attempt to notify the Owner, the Association or
any Owner may cause any pet found within the Common Area in violation of the CC&Rs
or Rules to be removed by the Association (or any Owner) to a pound or animal shelter
under the jurisdiction of the County, by calling the appropriate authorities, whereupon the
Owner may, upon payment of all expenses connected therewith, repossess the pet.
Owners and Occupants shall prevent their pets from soiling all portions of the Common
Area and shall promptly clean up any waste left by their pets. Owners shall be fully
responsible for any damage caused by their pets. The Board, after notice and a hearing,
may require the permanent removal of any animal that the Board determines to be a
danger to the health and safety of any Occupant in the Project, or otherwise to be a
nuisance within the Project. The Board may find that an animal is a nuisance if the
animal or its owner continues to violate the Rules regulating pets after receipt by the
Owner or Occupant of a written demand from the Board to comply with the Rules.
Owners shall use reasonable efforts to prevent any animal within their Lots from making
disturbing noises that can be heard from any other Lot. An Owner in violation of this
Section may be deemed to be permitting, or causing a serious annoyance or nuisance to
any other Owner. The Board, after notice and a hearing, may require the permanent
removal of any animal that the Board determines to be a danger to the health and safety
of any Occupant in the Project, or otherwise to be a nuisance within the Project. The
Board may find that an animal is a nuisance if the animal or its owner continues to violate
the Rules regulating pets after receipt by the Owner of a written demand from the Board
to comply with the Rules.
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4.
Garbage and Refuse Disposal

All rubbish, trash recycling materials and garbage shall be regularly removed from the
Lots, a minimum of once per week, and shall not be allowed to accumulate therein.
Trash, garbage, recycling materials and other waste shall only be kept in sanitary
containers. All equipment for the storage or disposal of such materials shall be kept in a
clean and sanitary condition, and shall be kept in the Residence's garage or side yard.
No toxic or hazardous materials shall be disposed of within the Project by dumping in the
garbage containers or down the drains, or otherwise. All recycling and solid waste shall
be confined to approved receptacles and enclosures. Garbage and recycling containers
shall be suitably concealed within the garage or behind the fence in the side yard of each
Residence, except on the designated garbage/recycling pick-up day.
5.
Storage Restrictions
Nothing shall be stored in the Common Area without the prior consent of the Board. No
items shall be stored or operated in exterior areas of a Residence, such as appliances or
equipment, except in conformity to the Rules without the prior consent of the Board.
6.
Common Area Usage Restrictions

Parcel B is an open space Common Area parcel. Parcel C is a bioswale storm water
retention Common Area parcel. Parcel A and Parcel B are not to be used for other than as
a passive natural area, with access restricted only to the Association for maintenance of
these open space and bioswale areas. Parcel A and Parcel B shall not be used for any
other purposes; access is restricted to the Association for maintenance of these areas. No
recreational use or other uses are permitted.
7.
Window Coverings
Window coverings must be of a normal and customary style, e.g. drapes, curtains,
shutters, or blinds. The exterior side of any window coverings visible from any adjacent
street, Common Area, or other residence shall be beige, white, off-white, or natural wood
tone in color, unless otherwise approved by the Board or Architectural Committee. No
Owner shall install window coverings made of tin or aluminum foil, newspapers, or other
window coverings, which aesthetically detract from the Project. Window tinting shall be
non-reflective in nature and shall not adversely affect the aesthetics of the exterior of the
dwelling. Plain white sheets are acceptable as temporary window coverings for a period
of time not to exceed one hundred eighty (180) days from the close of escrow of the
Owner's Lot.
8.
Holiday Decorations
Holiday decorations may be displayed, provided that they are placed out no more than 45
days prior to the applicable holiday, and must be removed within 15 days after the
holiday.
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9.
Signs, General
Subject to California Civil Code 712, 713 and Civil Code Section 4710, no signs shall
be displayed to the public view on any Lot or on any other portion of the Project except
non-commercial signs may be displayed within a Lot that are approved by the Board or a
committee appointed by the Board, that conform to the Rules regarding signs that comply
with the requirements of State law and applicable local ordinances. One "For Sale" or
"For Rent" or "For Exchange" sign may be displayed on the Owners Lot, provided the
design, dimensions and locations are reasonable and customary.
Signs may not be placed in a way that interferes with the front yard maintenance by the
Associations landscaping service.
10.
Signs, Security
Small security signs may be displayed on a Lot, as long as they are informing of the
presence of a security system in place. Signs may not be placed in a way that interferes
with the front yard maintenance by the Associations landscaping service.
11.
Flags, Pennants, Banners, Etc.

There shall be no exhibiting, flying or hanging of any flags, pennants, banners, kites,
towels, etc., from any area of the Project (except by Declarant, during the period
Declarant is marketing the Project) that would be visible from an adjacent street, the
Common Area, or the other Lots, except in conformance with Rules adopted by the
Board or the Architectural Committee, and except for flags, banners and signs that are
expressly permitted by statute.
12.
Clothes Lines
Exterior clothes lines shall only be allowed if located in fenced in rear yards and are
erected or maintained so as not to be visible from any street adjacent to the Project. No
draping of towels, carpets, or laundry over fences or exterior railings shall be allowed.
13.
Power Equipment and Motor Vehicle Maintenance

No power equipment, hobby shops, or car maintenance (other than emergency work), or
boat maintenance shall be permitted on the Project except with prior written approval of
the Board (except for approved construction work being undertaken on a Residence).
Approval shall not be unreasonably withheld and, in deciding whether to grant approval,
the Board shall consider the effects of noise, air pollution, dirt or grease, fire hazard,
interference with radio or television reception, and similar objections. All hazardous
waste shall be disposed of properly by each Owner.
14.
Electronic Insect Traps

Electronic insect traps shall be permitted in the enclosed portions of the yards only.
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Appendix B: Architectural Guidelines

In addition to the restrictions set forth in the CC&Rs and the Rules and Regulations, each
Homeowner should also become familiar with these Architectural Guidelines when
contemplating any changes to the home or yard. Modifications require written Committee
approval even if they are covered here; however, these guidelines are meant to give owners an
idea of which types of improvements are likely to receive approval.
1.
Association-Maintained Yards
The Association is responsible for maintaining the landscaping and irrigation systems
within the unenclosed front and side yards of the private Lots. Accordingly, no changes
may be made to the landscaping and irrigation systems in these areas, including any
changes to planting, without the written permission of the Board or Architectural
Committee. Items may not be placed in the Association-maintained areas which might
interfere with the performance of maintenance.
2.
Exterior Surface Colors

The Association is responsible for repainting the exteriors of the attached homes;
accordingly, owners may not perform such exterior painting. The owner of the detached
home is responsible for maintaining its exterior paint. The exterior of the detached home
must be painted in its original color as painted by Declarant, unless the Architectural
Committee approves any changes.
3.
Basketball Standards and Sports Apparatus

No basketball standard or fixed sports apparatus shall be attached to the exterior surface
of any Residence or garage nor shall any portable apparatus for basketball be permitted
on any Lot. The purpose of this restriction is to maintain uniformly high aesthetic
standards, and to preserve the quiet enjoyment of the respective Lots by the Owners
thereof.
4.
Other Play Equipment

Installation of play equipment may be approved in the enclosed portions of the yards
only, provided that it must be commercially purchased and may not exceed the height of
the surrounding fence. Play equipment must not affect the drainage of the lot.
5.
Dog Houses / Dog Runs

Dog houses and dog runs may be approved in the enclosed portions of the yards only.
All dog houses must be constructed so that no single dimension exceeds 48 inches.
Chain-link fence dog runs shall be approved in rear yards, provided that the fence is no
higher than five feet and does not affect the drainage of the lot.
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6.
Concrete Installation
Installation of concrete or bricks may be approved in the enclosed portions of the yards,
provided that all local setback requirements are met and the modifications do not affect
the drainage of the Lot or neighboring Lots.
7.
Patios / Decks
Patios and decks may be approved in the enclosed portions of the yards, subject to current
local government codes and setback requirements. Above-ground decks not exceeding
the height of the exit door threshold are allowed, provided foundation landscaping is
installed. Mean elevation of the deck surface from the ground may not exceed 18 inches,
and the maximum elevation may not exceed 36 inches at any point.
8.
Trellises / Patio Covers

Trellises or patio covers may be approved in the enclosed portions of the yards, subject to
prior approval of the local government and compliance with local code, setback and
height requirements. These structures may be no taller than 9 feet from the deck surface,
and must be natural wood tones or painted to match the trim color of the associated
home.
9.
Satellite Dishes / Antennas / Communications Utilities

a. All Residences have been pre-wired with exterior junction boxes to provide satellite
dish cable connections and all bedrooms and living rooms have been pre-wired with
phone and cable connections. No external wiring of these utilities shall be permitted. To
the fullest extent allowed under applicable laws, including the Federal Communications
Commission's rules and regulations, there shall be no external wiring of these types of
utilities or facilities.
b. To the extent it is possible to receive a signal, the Association will require that any
additional antennas / satellite dishes of one meter or less in diameter be placed in the
backyards or back of the home. If an owner believes that a sufficient signal cannot be
obtained in the backyard or back of the home, the Association reserves the right to seek
an outside opinion from someone well versed in the industry on the particular type of
antenna desired.
c. Should external wiring be necessary and expressly allowed by FCC rules, wires must
be painted to match the color of the surface over which they cross. The Association
reserves the right to require additional painting or reasonable screening of the antenna or
satellite dish if it must sit in an area where it can be seen from the street or common area.
d. TV antennas posted on masts more than 12 feet above the roof line will be prohibited.
e. When the Association has given notice of scheduled painting and/or repairs of
Association-maintained property, the antenna must be removed at the owners cost to
allow for the work to be completed.
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10.
Spas / Hot Tubs

Spas and hot tubs may be approved in the enclosed portions of the yards only, provided
they are in compliance with all local codes and regulations, including without limitation,
setback requirements. All appurtenant mechanical equipment, pipes and wiring must be
screened by landscaping.
11.
Other Water Features (e.g. Ponds, Waterfalls Fountains)

Other water features (e.g. Ponds, Waterfalls, Fountains) may be approved in the enclosed
portions of the yards only, provided they are in compliance with all city codes and
regulations and do not exceed 5 feet in height. All appurtenant mechanical equipment,
pipes and wiring must be screened from view by landscaping.
12.
Exterior Fences
All fences visible from the roads must remain as originally installed by Declarant, unless
otherwise approved by the Architectural Committee. Natural or clear sealers are
permissible, as long as the color of the wood remains unchanged.
13.
Individual Water Systems

No individual water supply, sewage disposal or water softener system is permitted in any
Lot, unless such system is designed, located, constructed and equipped in accordance
with the requirements, standards, and recommendations of the City, or any water district
having jurisdiction and all other governmental authorities with jurisdiction.
Water softeners in compliance with this provision may installed on a lot, provided that
they are commercially serviced and located inside the garage. No owner shall deposit or
dispose, or permit to be deposited or disposed, any salts or other chemicals from water
softeners into the storm drain systems.
14.
Roof Mounted Equipment

Roof-mounted and other mechanical equipment shall be screened from view from the
Private Street or adjacent public streets, with the exception of satellite dishes that
conform to State and federal laws and regulations and solar energy system equipment or
any other energy saving devices properly permitted and approved by the City that are
approved, installed and operated in a manner that conforms to the provisions of the
CC&Rs. Such equipment and devices shall be architecturally integrated with the
building design and constructed to the satisfaction of the City.
15.
Air Conditioning Equipment

No Owner shall install any "window style" air conditioning unit in any structure within
the Project, nor shall any person install any air conditioning unit upon the roof of any
structure in the Project. Air conditioning compressor units shall be located at ground level
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adjacent to the Residence being serviced by such unit, in compliance with all applicable
City regulations.
16.
Drainage
Each Lot Owner shall maintain the storm water drainage on his or her Lot in good
condition and repair and free of obstructions and cleaned out until such drainage connects
to Association common drainage or into the City storm drainage systems. No drainage on
a Lot shall be modified in any manner unless such modification is approved by the Board
or Architectural Committee.
17.
Project Trees
No tree located on a Lot, the Common Areas or within the City parkways or rights of way
can be removed unless approved in advance by the City. No trees shall be placed or
planted within enclosed yards of lots unless in containers or approved by the
Architectural Committee.
18.
Landscape Installation
Installation of plant material may be approved in the enclosed portions of the yards,
which will not exceed the height of the fence line at maturity. Trees (normally found in
residential areas) may exceed fence height if approved in compliance with Project
Trees. Installation of new trees requires written permission from the Architectural
Committee. Landscaping that is specifically prohibited by deed restrictions, e.g.
endangered species habitats, will not be permitted.
19.
Landscaping & Solar Shade Control

In addition to receiving Architectural Committee approval as applicable, any installation
of landscaping must comply with the California Solar Shade Control Act (California
Public Resources Code Section 25980 et. seq.), which prohibits planting vegetation that
will substantially interfere with the operation of any existing solar collectors on
neighboring property. Verification of compliance is the responsibility of the owner of the
vegetation.
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Appendix C: Election Procedures

RULES FOR ELECTIONS BY SECRET WRITTEN BALLOT
1.
BALLOT MEASURES REQUIRING AN ELECTION BY SECRET BALLOT:

The term Ballot Measure shall mean a ballot proposing any of the following:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
Increases in regular or special assessments exceeding the limits set forth in California
Civil Code section 1366;
Amendments to the governing documents;
Grant of exclusive use of common area to an Owner;
Selling property of the Association with a value exceeding five percent (5%) of the
budgeted gross expenses of the Association for that fiscal year;
Title 7 Decision to Arbitrate;
Board of Director Elections (Director Elections), including Class A Elections; and
Any other matter which the Board of Directors, in its discretion, determines is necessary
or desirable to include on the Ballot.
Specific provisions applicable only to the Director Elections are set forth below in bold and italics.
These provisions in bold and italics do not apply to any other Ballot Measures other than Director
Elections.
Specific provisions applicable only to Class A Elections are set forth below in italics. These provisions
in italics do not apply to any other Ballot Measures other than a Director Election which involves a Class
A Election.
2.
INITIAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACTION:

a.
The Board of Directors shall appoint one Inspector of Election (Inspector). The
Inspector shall be any one of the following, as determined by the Board of Directors at an
open Board meeting prior to the distribution of the Balloting Materials:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
an employee of the Association management company;

an Owner;
a paid consultant retained by the Association;
a volunteer poll worker with the county registrar of voters;
a California notary public; or
a licensee of the California Board of Accountancy.
The Inspector may not be:

(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
a current member of the Board of Directors;

a nominee for the Board of Directors;
related to a member of the Board of Directors; or
related to a nominee running for the Board of Directors.
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b.
The Association shall indemnify the Inspector of Election in connection with services
performed in good faith by the Inspector of Election related to the election.
c.
The Board shall establish the record date for determining a Members eligibility to vote
(Record Date), or the Board may delegate that authority to the Inspector of Elections.
Unless otherwise determined by the Board or Inspector of Elections, the Record Date
shall be the date ballots are mailed.
d. The Board shall determine whether a Class A Election must be conducted.
3.
(i)
If it is the First Membership Election, then a Class A Election must be held.
(ii)
At any election of Directors after a Class A Election has been conducted, a

Class A Election must be held if:
there are two (2) classes of Membership or Declarant is entitled to cast a
majority of the votes which may be cast by all Members; and
(B)
the term of the Director elected at a Class A Director Election will

expire at the election or will terminate due to resignation or removal..
INITIAL INSPECTOR ACTION:

a.
The Inspector shall:

(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
(vii)
4.
(A)
determine the number and classes of Memberships entitled to vote;

determine the voting power of each Membership;
determine the authenticity, validity and effect of Ballots;
receive Ballots;
hear and determine all challenges and questions in any way arising out of or in
connection with the right to vote;
count and tabulate Ballots; and
determine the results of election and promptly report the results of the election to
the Board of Directors.
b.
The Inspector shall designate the Association management company as the custodian of
the sealed Ballots (Custodian), unless the Inspector determines that it is more
appropriate for the Inspector to be the Custodian. The Custodian will receive Ballots,
maintain a record of each Ballot as it is received, and stamp or mark the date of receipt on
the Address Envelope.
c.
In addition, the Inspector may perform any acts which are proper to conduct the election
with fairness to all Members in accordance with California Civil Code section 1363.03
and the Associations governing documents.
VOTER QUALIFICATIONS:
a.
A Member is qualified to vote if he or she owns a Lot, is subject to Regular Assessments

as of the close of business on the Record Date, and is a Member in good standing as
described in Section 3.8 of the Bylaws: i.e. current in the payment of all Assessments
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levied against the Members Lots and not subject to any suspension of voting privileges
as a result of any disciplinary proceeding conducted in accordance with the CC&Rs.
b.
5.
Any qualified Member other than Declarant may cast one (1) vote per household.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS NOMINEE QUALIFICATIONS:

Only Members in good standing, as described in Sections 3.7 and 3.8 of the Bylaws, may be
candidates for election to the Board.
6.
7.
8.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS NOMINATION PROCEDURE:

a.
The Board shall establish the period during which nominations may be made
(Nomination Period).
b.
A Member who satisfies the Board of Directors Nominee Qualifications, described

above, may nominate himself/herself (without the requirement of nomination by any
Nominating Committee or petitioning other Members) so long as the Member submits
a written statement to the Board of Directors (or Nominating Committee, if appointed)
during the Nomination Period.
c.
If appointed, the Nominating Committee shall make as many nominations for the
Director Election as it determines in its discretion, but not less than the number of
vacancies to be filled.
CAMPAIGN RULES:
a.
The Association will not conduct a forum for Ballot Measures or nominees.
b.
Association funds shall not be used for campaign purposes in connection with any
Association election, except to the extent necessary to comply with the duties of the
Association imposed by law. For purposes of this paragraph, the Association can use its
funds to have counsel (or other Board-designated individuals) prepare and review Ballots,
and incur expenses to copy, print and mail Ballots to the Members consistent with the
Associations governing documents and California law. The Association can also add
background information and an explanation of Balloting Materials. The Association will
not use funds to distribute a biographical description and photograph of the candidates
in the Balloting Materials. The Board may not support or oppose a Ballot Measure or
candidate.
BALLOTING MATERIALS:
a.
The Board shall approve the Ballot, which shall set forth the deadline to submit Ballots
(Voting Deadline). In addition, the Ballot may provide that the Board has authority to
extend the Voting Deadline.
b.
The Board or Inspector, if the Board so delegates, shall determine the time and date when
the polls close for each election (Poll Close Date), which cannot be less than thirty
(30) days after the mailing of the Balloting Materials, and shall ordinarily be selected to
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satisfy the Voting Deadline. The Inspector may extend the Poll Close Date if the Board
extends the Voting Deadline.
c.
The Board shall determine the date that the Balloting Materials must be mailed by the
Association.
d.
The Association shall mail by first-class mail or deliver the Balloting Materials on the
date determined by the Board.
e.
If the Ballot Measure includes a Class A Election, the Association shall mail or deliver
a separate Ballot to all Class A Members to elect a Class A Director (Class A
Election Ballot), at the same time as the other Balloting Materials are distributed to all
Members.
f.
If the Ballot Measure includes a Title 7 Decision, the Association shall mail or deliver a
separate Ballot on the Title 7 Decision (Title 7 Decision Ballot) to all Members,
except Declarant, at the same time as the other Balloting Materials are distributed to all
Members.
g.
The Balloting Materials shall include:

(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
Balloting Instructions;
Ballot;
Class A Election Ballot, if applicable;
Title 7 Decision Ballot, if applicable; and
Two pre-addressed envelopes; one addressed to the Custodian (Address
Envelope), the other addressed to Insert Into Address Envelope (Ballot
Envelope).
h.
After casting his/her vote by marking the Ballot, the Member places the Ballot into the
Ballot Envelope, which is then sealed. In order to preserve confidentiality, the Member
should not be identified by name, signature, address, lot, parcel or unit number on the
Ballot or the Ballot Envelope.
i.
The Member then inserts the Ballot Envelope into the Address Envelope, which is then
sealed. In the upper left-hand corner of the Address Envelope, the Member prints and
signs his/her name and prints his/her address and lot, parcel or unit number that entitles
him/her to vote.
j.
Address Envelopes must be returned by first-class mail or hand delivery to the Custodian
at the location specified on the Ballot prior to the Voting Deadline. Address Envelopes
cannot be collected by any third party, other than the Proxy holder, to mail or deliver to
the Custodian.
k.
The Custodian shall keep the unopened Address Envelopes until after tabulation of the
votes, at which time custody must then be transferred to the Association. No person,
including any Member or an employee of the Custodian, shall open any Address
Envelopes or otherwise review any Ballot prior to the time and place at which the Ballots
are tabulated by the Inspector.
l.
Ballots may not be revoked once they are submitted to the Custodian.
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9.
10.
11.
LOSS OR INADVERTENT OPENING OF BALLOTING MATERIALS:

a.
If a Member loses his/her Balloting Materials, the Member may request substitute
Balloting Materials from the Association or Inspector, but the Member must sign a
statement, under penalty of perjury, that the original Balloting Materials were (i) lost, (ii)
destroyed or (iii) never received.
b.
The Inspector shall retain a record of each such request. If it is determined that a
Member voted twice, only the first ballot received (based on the date stamp) will be
counted.
c.
If the Custodian unintentionally opens the Address Envelope and/or Ballot Envelope,
then the Ballot shall remain valid if the person who opened such envelope (i) signs a
statement, under penalty of perjury, that the original Balloting Materials were
unintentionally opened, and (ii) notifies the Member whose name appears on the Address
Envelope, as soon as possible upon discovery of the inadvertent opening of the Address
Envelope and/or Ballot Envelope.
VOTING BY PROXY:
a.
Each Member may vote by Proxy by filing a writing with the Secretary of the
Association that identifies the person(s) authorized to exercise the proxy and the length of
time it will be valid. Such writing must be signed and dated by the Member. A Proxy
may be revoked by the Member at any time before a Ballot is cast.
b.
Each Member voting by Proxy must give the Proxy holder the Address Envelope, Ballot
Envelope, Ballot, and Proxy instructions.
c.
Any Member instruction to the Proxy holder as to how to cast the Members vote(s) shall
be set forth on a separate page and retained by the Proxy holder.
d.
The Proxy holder shall mark the Ballot, place the Ballot into the Ballot Envelope and
then seal it. No identifying information regarding the Member or the Proxy holder shall
be placed on the Ballot or the Ballot Envelope.
e.
The Proxy holder shall then insert the Ballot Envelope into the Address Envelope, seal it,
and then sign his/her name in the upper left-hand corner of the Address Envelope. The
Proxy holder shall then print the name of the Member upon whose behalf the Proxy
holder is voting and the address and lot, parcel or unit number that entitles the Member to
vote.
CUMULATIVE VOTING FOR DIRECTOR ELECTIONS:

a.
Class A Members shall be entitled to cast a number of votes equal to the number of
Directors to be elected multiplied by the number of Lots owned.
b.
Class B Members shall be entitled to cast a number of votes equal to the number of
Lots owned multiplied by three (3) multiplied by the number of Directors to be elected.
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c.
12.
Every Member may cumulate votes and give them to a single candidate or distribute
them among as many candidates as the Member thinks fit, as long as the total number
of votes cast does not exceed the total number of candidates.
TABULATION OF VOTES:
a.
Based on the Voting Deadline and the actual Poll Close Date, the Board shall schedule
and notice a meeting of the Members or Board at which the Ballots will be counted.
Notices must provided in accordance with the Bylaws.
b.
For a meeting of the Members, the Inspector shall determine whether sufficient Ballots
are received to satisfy the quorum requirements prior to tabulating the votes. Ballots
received are to be counted as Members present for the purpose of establishing a quorum.
(i)
The Secretary shall verify that the Proxy holders who signed the Address
Envelope have written authorization to vote for a Member.
(ii)
If insufficient Ballots are received to establish a quorum, the Inspector shall

immediately notify the Board. The Inspector may send ballots to those who have
not returned their ballot. The Inspector may extend the voting deadline to allow
for additional mailings.
c.
For a Board meeting, the Inspector shall determine whether quorum requirements
have been met prior to tabulating the votes.
d.
The Inspector may appoint and oversee one or more Members other than a Director and
other additional persons to assist in the tabulation of votes (Assistant).
e.
If quorum requirements are met, the Inspector may tabulate the votes:
f.
(i)
The Inspector shall count the Ballots cast by Proxy, tabulate the approvals and
disapprovals of Ballot Measures, determine whether sufficient votes were
received for Ballot Measures, and report the election results at the meeting in
which the Ballots were counted.
(ii)
If a Class A Election is being held, the Inspector shall first count and tabulate
the votes of all Class A Members for the election of a Class A Director(s).
(iii)
For Director Elections, the Inspector shall count the Ballots and determine
election results in accordance with Section 5.2 of the Bylaws. During the
period of time that Class B voting still exists, the Declarant shall be entitled to
elect a majority of the Directors (2 out of 3); the other Director shall be elected
solely by the Members other than Declarant. After Class B voting has expired,
the three (3) persons receiving the largest number of votes shall be deemed
elected.
While the Members are encouraged to watch the tabulation process, no Member may be
within ten (10) feet of the table where Ballots are being counted, and no Member may
speak to the Inspector or Assistant during the tabulation process. The Inspector may ask
questions of any Member, management company, or the Associations attorney if
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he/she/they need to do so concerning a specific question in helping to determine the
validity of a Ballot.
g.
The Secretary shall record the election results in the Association minutes and announce
the results at the next open Board meeting.
h.
The Board shall publicize the election results to Members within fifteen (15) days of the
date of the election.
i.
After tabulation of votes, Ballots shall be transferred to the Association and stored by the
Association in a secure place for no less than one (1) year after the date of the election.
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Appendix D: Forms
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Architectural Application
Bella Casa Community Association Architectural Committee
As explained in the CC&Rs, exterior improvements or modifications require approval by the Architectural Committee.
This is the form used for applying for such approval. Please describe all changes you propose to make to your Home
exterior. Include a scale drawing(s) with top (plan) and side (elevation) views as necessary to clearly establish locations
and elevations of any structures. Include dimensions and materials and specify color(s) if appropriate. Your drawing
should include existing structures and boundaries where necessary to indicate relative location. To avoid delay of
committee action, please include all information the committee will need to make its decision. Attach additional pages if
needed. Consult the CC&Rs, Rules, and/or Architectural Guidelines for more information.
If proposing landscaping modifications (new vegetation of any kind), also complete and return page 2.
You must include a processing fee for each application submitted. This fee depends upon the type of improvements
you are requesting:
A $50.00 fee applies:
If your proposed improvement does not fall within the guidelines described in Appendix B.
A $25.00 fee applies:
If the improvement specifically complies with all guidelines in Appendix B.

If you are uncertain as to whether your proposed improvement falls within the guidelines, please call your associations
manager at 1-800-4Helsing and he or she will help you to determine this.
Please deliver this completed form along with drawings and payment to The Helsing Group, 4000 Executive Parkway,
Suite 100, San Ramon, CA 94583. Make checks payable to The Helsing Group.
Owner(s):______________________________________________ Phone: ____________________________

Mailing address: ___________________________________________________________________________
Affected address, if different:__________________________________________________________________
Description of proposed modification:___________________________________________________________
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The Association will send you a letter acknowledging the receipt of your application within 7 days. If you do not receive this letter, you
should assume that we have not received your application, and contact your manager at 1-800-4HELSING. While the CC&Rs require
that architectural reviews be completed within a certain time frame, this time does NOT start accruing until we receive your application.
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Solar Shade Control Act

Compliance Agreement
Californias Solar Shade Control Act restricts property owners from planting vegetation that
interferes with the operation of an existing solar energy collector, or allowing vegetation to grow
in such a way that it interferes with a collector. Specifically, vegetation may not cast a shadow
over more than 10 percent of the collector absorption area at any time between the hours of 10
AM and 2 PM. For more details, please refer to the full text of the Solar Shade Control Act,
available online.
Does any adjacent residence or property have solar collector(s)? ____Yes ____No
I have confirmed that my planned landscape modifications will not violate the provisions of
the Solar Shade Control Act ("Act"). I further agree to maintain all landscape materials, at
my own cost, in such a way that they do not violate the Act in the future. Should any
vegetation or structure be installed on my Lot in violation of the Act, or should the landscape
material be allowed to grow in such a way that it violates the Act, I agree to modify or remove
the applicable landscaping to bring it into compliance with the Act. In such an event, I will be
responsible for all costs of modification or removal. Furthermore, I shall be solely responsible
for any penalties resulting from civil and/or criminal proceedings associated with an alleged
violation of the Act. This agreement shall be binding as long as I am an owner of the property
referenced on this application, or to a greater extent as permitted by law.
Signature ______________________________ Print Name _____________________________
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II. RULES, REGULATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS .............................................. 6

IV. MISCELLANEOUS PROCEDURES.................................................................. 11

RULES, REGULATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS......................... 15

ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION ..................................................................................32

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WELCOME TO YOUR NEW HOME!

PLEASE READ THIS INFORMATION HANDBOOK CAREFULLY. If there are any

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IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRING ARCHITECTURAL APPROVAL

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IV. MISCELLANEOUS PROCEDURES

Introductions and hearing session procedures.

Statement of violation by acting chairperson.

Invitees statement and presentation of oral or written evidence.

Review of Community Declaration requirements, Bylaws, and Community Guidelines of the

Discussion and questioning of the invitee by the Board.

Questions and final statement by invitee.

Board ruling without Owner present.

Enforcement procedures as applicable.

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B. FIRE EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

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Earthquake kit purchased at home improvement and surplus stores.

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Appendix A: Rules, Regulations and Restrictions

Vehicles and Parking

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Garbage and Refuse Disposal

Common Area Usage Restrictions

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Flags, Pennants, Banners, Etc.

Power Equipment and Motor Vehicle Maintenance

Electronic Insect Traps

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Appendix B: Architectural Guidelines

Exterior Surface Colors

Basketball Standards and Sports Apparatus

Other Play Equipment

Dog Houses / Dog Runs

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Trellises / Patio Covers

Satellite Dishes / Antennas / Communications Utilities

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Spas / Hot Tubs

Other Water Features (e.g. Ponds, Waterfalls Fountains)

Individual Water Systems

Roof Mounted Equipment

Owner(s):__________________ Phone:

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