Rules and Regulations
Revised – April 21, 2022
Effective – May 16, 2022
Stonegate Villas Condominium Association
Introduction:
These rules and regulations have been set forth to expand upon information found in the Condominium Declaration and
Bylaws under which the Stonegate Villas Condominium Association operates. All residents are asked to support these
rules and regulations in order that the community will be a more attractive and harmonious place to live. Residents are
encouraged to use Pink Slips for all communications to the Board. These slips are used for the following: comments,
compliments, complaints, suggestions, and other topics. Board members are not to be called at home regarding condo
issues unless it is a true emergency.
Mission Statement:
Stonegate Villas Condominium Association will create and maintain a mutually satisfying and enjoyable living
environment for all ages by encouraging and offering all residents the opportunity to participate in the activities
undertaken to ensure a quality community lifestyle.
Vision:
Stonegate Villas is a community for all ages that acts with and through its elected officials to ensure that social
interaction, buildings, landscaping, swimming pool, roadways and parking areas enhance the utility and enjoy-ability of
the condominium community we have chosen as our home.
Definitions:
Limited Common Area – means those common areas serving exclusively one:
Unit or more than one unit but less than all units, the enjoyment, benefit or use of which are reserved to the
lawful occupants of that Unit or Units either in this declaration or by the Board and is that portion of the
Condominium Property constituting, “limited common areas and facilities”, of the Condominium under the Act.
Common Area – “Common Areas”, means all the Condominium Property, except:
That portion described in this declaration as constituting a unit or units and is that portion of the condominium
property constituting “common areas and facilities”, of the condominium under the Act.
Rules and Regulations:
Unit owners are responsible for any actions of their guests. Failure to observe the rules and regulations may result in the
following due process.2
Any resident who observes an infraction of these Rules and Regulations may notify a current Board member. This
notification may be written using a Pink Slip. After Board review, the unit owner/violator will be:
A. Contacted advising of the infraction and given a Rule Reminder Notice to request resolution within seven days.
B. If the infraction has not been addressed, the unit owner/violator will receive a Warning Violation Notice signed
by two Board members stating the infraction.
C. The unit owner/violator will be given 21 days to respond to the violation during which time the infraction may
be corrected or appealed. A written appeal may be presented to a Board member, who will present it to the whole
Board. If the Board does not receive a response to the alleged infraction from the unit owner/violator within 21
days, it is presumed that the infraction is admitted, and the warning will be considered valid.
D. If no corrective action is taken regarding the infraction within 21 days of the violation notice, a $100.00 fine will
be issued and/or removal of the issue at the violation at the owner’s expense if applicable on or after the 22nd
day. The fine ($100.00) must be paid by the 10th day of the month following the violation.
E. Any reoccurring offenses of the same violation will continue without warning with a monthly fine of $100.00
and/or removal of the issue at the owner’s expense if applicable. The fine must be paid by the 10th day of the
month following the violation.
F. If fine(s) are not paid by the due date, the unit owner/violator and all residents and/or guests of the unit may not
use the Association facilities, including but not limited to the pond, pool, and Clubhouse.
G. If compliance is not obtained through the implementation of a warning and fines, the Board will seek legal
counsel for further action. Any legal fees incurred would be the unit owner’s/violator’s responsibility.
Personal Property:
A. All personal property, such as lawn chairs, bicycles, tables, shovels, grill, etc. must be kept inside the garage for
units that do not have a patio. Personal property maintained within the patio area i.e., patio table, lawn
chairs/furniture and grills should not be visible above the patio fence, with the exception of patio table umbrellas.
Patio areas are not to be used as a storage area.
B. No signs, awnings, canopies, shutters, antennae, air conditioners (except in second floor loft units), etc. may be
affixed to or placed upon the exterior walls, SIDING OR BRICK , doors, windows, fences, or roof.
C. Satellite dishes must not be placed on roofs. Unit owner is responsible for any damage or leakage where satellite
dishes have been installed. Contact the Board for placement locations.
D. Units with a patio fence shall not hang, drill, screw, or glue anything on the fences. When using grills or any
source of heat, the heat source should be a minimum of two feet from the fence to avoid scorching or melting of
the vinyl. Damage to fences caused by failure to adhere to these guidelines other than damage caused by an act
of God, will be the responsibility of the unit owner to replace/repair.
E. Units without a patio cannot place lawn furniture in any common area (non-landscaped grassy area). Only one
small patio (5x7), not to exceed 35 square feet, made of patio blocks or other components, similar to the existing
landscape material, no poured concrete, is allowed in the limited common area to accommodate one of the
following:
1. small bench
2. glider
3. two patio chairs
4. settee
F. Plans need approval by the board.
Decorative Items:
A. Holiday Decorations – Christmas lights and decorations are permitted to be placed in the limited common areas
and/or on building exteriors provided the decorations do not damage the limited common area, building, gutters,
or siding. They may not be displayed before Thanksgiving Day and must be removed no later than January 7th
of the following year, weather permitting. Other seasonal decorations are permitted under the same guidelines
and may not be displayed more than two weeks before or one week after the holiday.
B. The American flag may be flown at any time following normal flag protocol.
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Flowers/Landscaping Plants:
A. Flowers may be planted inside the patio fence or directly outside the patio fence or glass porch in the existing
rock area. Flowers are not permitted around any trees in the common areas. It is recommended that flowers do
not exceed the height of the patio fence or the windowsills. Maintenance of the flowers is the responsibility of
the residents and dead flowers are to be removed immediately. Annual flowers are to be removed by the resident
by November 30th.
B. New landscape plants (i.e., shrubs) if planted by unit owners, will become the property of the Stonegate Villas
Condominium Association, who will provide future pruning. However, should any of the plants die the resident
may replace or remove the plants and may not seek compensation from the Board.
C. Only red lava rock is permitted for landscaping use. IF A BORDER IS BEING ADDED, IT MUST BE A border
of pavers/bricks matching the color of landscaped areas AND MUST be placed at the edge of the lava rock.
D. Seasonal decorations may be used in pots but must be limited to one’s limited common area including the garage
pad. Decorations should be removed two weeks after the holiday, and pots must be removed from the driveway
and sidewalks at the beginning of snow season to allow for snow removal.
E. Common grassy areas are the responsibility of the Association. Unit owners are not to mow or fertilize or
otherwise maintain these areas.
F. Unit owners are not to interrupt any of the Association’s hired workers to request any additional work to be
completed for their unit/common/limited common areas.
Other Items:
A. The following items are strictly prohibited in any common area of the community:
1. Any type of yard sign
2. Yard or lawn ornament
3. Artificial flowers
4. Trellises
5. Children swing sets
6. Mounted hose reels
7. Laundry pole or clothesline or other such items
8. Laundry, including swimsuits, towels, rugs, etc., may
not be hung over any patio fence.
Exterior Alterations:
A. Alterations, additions, fences, walls, patios, decks, etc. may not be made to the exterior surface of the building,
nor may any trees be planted, transplanted, or removed.
B. Porch Enclosures – Glass enclosures for the porch may be replaced at the resident’s expense using a design and
specifications that are compatible with all other units.
C. Storm doors may be added, or replaced, at the resident’s expense using only the design and color approved by
the Board of Managers.
D. If a unit owner wishes to change the exterior door their plan must be presented to the board for approval prior to
making the change. The exterior of the doors must be painted the same color as all other doors within the
community.
Windows and Window Coverings:
A. All window coverings including draperies, horizontal or vertical blinds or valances must be white, off-white,
light beige, or light gray on the exterior side.
Signs:
A. Nothing may be hung or displayed from inside the windows except one professionally prepared ‘For Sale’ sign
not to exceed nine square feet in size. Real estate signs are prohibited in any common/limited common areas.
Political signs are also prohibited in any common/limited common areas.
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Animals:
These rules are made to allow the residents to enjoy their pets yet provide our neighbors and the community the right to
peace, quiet, and safety. Should any pet for ANY reason found to be a threat to the peace, safety, and/or serenity of the
Villas, the owner may be sanctioned as deemed necessary by the board to alleviate the problem.
A. No more than two household domestic pets, not bred or maintained for commercial purposes, may be kept in any
one home. The full-grown weight of a pet shall not exceed 40 pounds*.
*Pets may exceed 40 pounds if owned when unit is purchased. However, if a pet is acquired after moving
in, the requirements for pet ownership revert to, “Animals A”.
B. All animals, when outdoors, shall be always maintained on a leash. A responsible individual must always
supervise these animals. Such individuals shall be responsible for the immediate clean up a pet litter whether
tethered or on a leash. Pets are not allowed in pool area at any time.
C. Pets may be temporarily tethered outside. Tethers shall not be tied to your unit or any patio fence, nor have a
tether long enough to reach the road, your neighbor’s yard, or their driveway. Pets may not be tethered if:
1. Your pet exhibits excessive or troublesome barking.
2. You’re away from home.
3. Your pet is aggressive or appears to be a threat to neighbors or delivery people.
4. If the tether is inadequate to constrain the pet.
5. Damage to grass, bushes, trees, other plantings, lawn care, or snow removal equipment, property.
damage or injury to residents is the sole liability of the pet owner. Any repair or claims will be billed to
the pet owner.
D. Feeding wildlife (i.e., geese, rabbits, chipmunks, etc.) or leaving food outside is strictly forbidden except in bird
feeders.
Parking/Vehicles:
A. No boats, trailers, motor homes, trucks (larger than ¾ ton pickup), travel trailers, or any vehicle with commercial
advertising may be parked on any street or driveway overnight. Other vehicles used for recreation (conversion
vans/RVs) not garage-able, will be permitted to park in limited common areas (in front of garage) for forty-eight
(48) hours to allow for loading and unloading. Such vehicles must not exceed twenty (20) feet in length and must
not block normal access of other residents. Commercial moving vans, when conducting contract business, and
commercial trucks, when in the area to perform service or repair work, are an authorized exception.
B. All parking by residents must be:
1. Within the garage.
2. In the limited common area in front of their garage door.
3. On neighboring streets outside the association community.
4. No vehicle shall be parked in any manner that blocks any street or driveway or the ingress/egress to any
garage other than the resident, or that causes driving on the lawn, which is prohibited.
5. Permanent parking is prohibited in the “turn around” areas at the end of the driveways unless neighbors
agree to an exception.
C. All temporary parking by guests is limited to:
1. The common area in front of the visiting resident’s garage.
2. The south Clubhouse parking area by the pool.
3. On neighboring streets outside the Association community.
4. A temporary parking exception is allowed for social gatherings such as holidays, birthdays,
anniversaries, etc. Guests may park in the turnarounds, the street, or communal driveways if
neighboring residents don’t complain and ingress/egress from their neighbor’s homes and mailboxes are
not blocked. Discuss with your neighbor before temporary parking exceptions.
5. Unit owners are responsible to inform guests of rules.
D. All residents and/or guests must abide by these guidelines:
1. Parking is prohibited in the ‘turn around’ areas at the end of the driveways unless neighbors agree to an
exception.
2. The north (front) Clubhouse parking is reserved for residents/guests using the Clubhouse.5
E. Non-operable vehicles (with flat tires, expired license tags, etc.), or vehicles which cannot be identified as
belonging to a resident, which are parked on any common or limited common area for more than 48 hours may
be towed off the premise at the vehicle owner’s expense. No repair work is permitted on vehicles in limited
common or common areas except for short-term emergency work (flat tires, battery change, etc.).
F. No vehicle shall be parked in any manner that blocks any street or driveway or the ingress/egress to any garage
other than the resident. The speed limit within the community is 14 miles per hour. Reckless operation, excessive
speed and parking or driving on the lawn areas is prohibited.
G. ATVs, snowmobiles, or similar type off-road vehicles are prohibited on condominium property. Any vehicle
licensed/registered with the village is permitted within the condominium property.
H. During the winter months, no vehicles shall be parked on streets and/or driveways when snow removal is
necessary.
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Swimming Pool Area:
The pool is for the exclusive use of the unit owners/residents and their guests, not to exceed SIX persons including those
permanently residing in the Unit. Persons residing in other units are not to be enlisted as “hosts” of other Unit Owners’
guests, in an attempt to exceed the guest limit. Any person who cannot be identified as a resident, or who is not
accompanied by a resident, may be asked to leave the pool area. Entrance to the pool is through the fence gates and NOT
the clubhouse. The pool rules are:
A. All persons using the pool and pool facilities do so at their own risk and sole responsibility. There is no lifeguard
on duty at any time.
B. An adult resident must accompany all children.
C. The following are prohibited in the pool area:
1. Pets.
2. Glass or other breakable items.
3. Running, diving or disruptive behavior and excessive noise
to the extent that it disrupts the peaceful living
arrangements of the community. Headphones are required
for all devices.
4. Private pool parties.
5. Water guns.
D. Swimming is permitted only in garments sold as swimwear. Infants must also wear swim attire – only diapers
designed for use in swimming pools are permitted in the water. A fine may be assessed to the unit owner if
contamination of the pool occurs as failure to comply with this rule.
E. Lounge chairs or tables may not be reserved and must be repositioned in the order intended (orderly fashion)
after use.
F. The pool is open daily during the swimming season from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM weather permitting. Adult only
swim will be between the hours of 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM Monday thru Friday.
G. Wet swim attire is prohibited in the Clubhouse lounge area.
H. The pool may be closed for maintenance or repairs on occasion. Your cooperation is appreciated.
I. Payment of Association assessments, fines and/or any monetary obligations must be up to date in order to use the
pool.
Clubhouse:
The Clubhouse is for the private use of the Stonegate Villas It is available to residents for rental only for non-
profit parties and meetings. The following policy applies:
A. A $175.00 refundable deposit and $60.00 non-refundable rental fee is required when a reservation is made.
Reservations are granted on a first come basis. To apply for use of the clubhouse contact the Clubhouse
Manager for an application form.
B. The Clubhouse exercise room is available to residents, age 18 or older from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM. When
community gatherings are scheduled, the clubhouse is for exclusive use of those attending the function, other
than the exercise room. There must be beginning, and end times posted for these functions.
C. No pets are allowed in the Clubhouse. Service dogs are allowed and are not allowed on the furniture or window
seats. Any other instance of bringing an animal into the Clubhouse must be cleared by the Board.
D. Children and teenage parties are prohibited without adult supervision.
E. The renting resident will have exclusive use of the party room only. The guests may not use the pool or exercise
equipment, and the pool may not be reserved for any party. The Association will not furnish any party items.
F. The renting resident is responsible for the enforcement of all regulations and all clean up and trash removal.
Clean up must be completed the day of the party.
G. Damage to the Clubhouse or equipment and any follow-up cleaning done by the Association will be deducted
from the deposit. If the deposit is insufficient, the renting resident will be billed for the difference.
H. The Clubhouse is available to residents, age 18 or older, from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
I. Payment of Association assessments, fines and/or any monetary obligations must be up to date in order to use the
Clubhouse.
Trash Collection:
Trash collection regulations require that trash containers be set out after 6:00 PM the day preceding collection, and the
containers must be picked up and away by 9:00 PM the day of collection. Trash containers, when not set out for collection, must be kept inside the garage. Residents will be responsible for cleanup of trash spillage from the containers. These rules apply to recycling containers as well.
Solicitation and Garage Sales:
Solicitation by commercial enterprises is prohibited within the community. In a like manner, and due to restricted parking
availability, garage sales, tag sales and estate sales are specifically prohibited unless approved by the Board.
Utilities:
Residents are responsible for maintenance and payment of their own utilities, such as but not limited to gas, electric, cable
television, satellite dish, telephone, sewer, and water. Residents are also responsible for calling to initiate or terminate
service on date of possession or exit.
Condominium Sales and Rental:
Any owner who sells/or refinances his/her condominium is responsible for:
A. Making certain the Board is aware of ownership changes at the time a closing date is established.
B. Obtaining a letter from the treasurer stating that all assessments, fines and/or any monetary obligations are
current and that the Association is not going to exercise its right to first refusal. (Or if refinancing a unit, the
lending agency or unit owner will remit a paperwork service fee.) A service fee of $40.00 will be charged.
C. When selling the Condo, the seller will give the buyer the Declarations, By-Laws and Rules and Regulations as
part of the sale of the unit.
The Board will welcome new residents and assure that new residents have current copies of the Association Declaration,
By-Laws, and Rules and Regulations. The new residents will sign for these copies.
When renting a unit, “no lease may be of less than an entire unit or less than a term of one year”*. The written lease must
state that the occupants/tenants must follow all Association documents including but not limited to the Declaration, By-
Laws and Rules and Regulations. Failure to comply with these terms “shall be in default under the lease”*. Before the
lease is effective, “the unit owner shall notify the Board, in writing, of the name(s) of the tenant(s) and the time during
which the lease term shall be in effect”*.
Assessment:
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Assessment payments are due the first day of the month and if after the 10th of any given month will incur a $25.00 late penalty, any payment received from the 26th of the month and later will incur a $50.00 penalty.
Failure to pay the monthly assessment due to a grievance is prohibited and may result in legal action by the Association.
Payment of Association assessments, fines and/or any monetary obligation must be up to date to use any Association
facilities including but not limited to the pond, pool, and Clubhouse.
Retention Pond:
• Throwing anything into the retention pond is prohibited.
• Swimming and ice-skating are prohibited.
• Watercraft are prohibited on the pond.
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Audit:
An audit will be performed at the end of the term of the current treasurer or every three years.
Note:
The Revised 2022 Stonegate Rules and Regulations have become a reality beginning with five meetings of a Rules
Review Committee: The committee consisted of two Board members and three at large volunteer residents:
• Reg Green
• Frank Kincs
• LaVerne Jordan
• Linda Stevens
• Kathryn Dietrich
When the Rules Review Committee came to agreement on the changes/clarifications that had been made, the committee
sent the proposed changes to the Board. After review and/or additional changes, the Board voted to adopt the new Rules
and Regulations.
No set of Rules and Regulations can ever be assured of covering every situation or circumstance that may occur during
any given time.
Therefore, any situation or circumstance that may occur that is not specifically mentioned in the Rules and Regulations, may be resolved as the Board sees best at that time.
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