Plum Tree Homes AssociationRules and Regulations

Preface

The Rules and Regulations were established by the Homeowner'sAssociation and were researched to coincide with Rolling Meadowscodes and are not intended to unduly infringe upon the rights of anyone.They are set forth to ensure the full enjoyment of your home and thesurrounding areas- of Plum Tree Homes. Cooperation by everyone isexpected. Tenants and guests are subject to the same rules andregulations as homeowners. Upon the sale of a property, these rules andregulations are required to be passed to the next owner.

Section A", Method of Enforcing the Rules and Regulations

1. Any homeowner, aware of infractions of these Rules and Regulations is-requested to 'report the infractions either verbally or in writing to the Boardof Directors and/or the Property Manager. The homeowner may remainanonymous if they so choose. However, in some instances, the homeownermay be required to testify at a violation hearing in order for the Board tomake a determination of the violation. Photographs may also be submittedas proof. Upon verification of an infraction by either a Board Member(s),and/or the Property Manager, or both, the violator will be notified inwriting.

2. Any homeowner receiving a warning or notification of a violation to theRules and Regulations of the Plum Tree Homes Association has the right tobe heard by making an appearance that coincides with the next scheduledmeeting of the Board of Directors. This request must be made in writingand mailed/given to the Property Manager. All hearings will proceed withor without the presence of the homeowner as long as warning has beenmade in advance.

3. Upon the first infraction of a rule, the offending homeowner will receive aletter from the Plum Tree Property Manager on behalf of the Board. Thiswill serve to notify the homeowner of a reported infraction and will act as awarning against future infractions. This letter may indicate correctiveactions that are to be taken by the homeowner to remedy the violation andprevent further Association action.

4. Upon the second infraction, or if no corrective action has been taken, or ifsatisfactory settlement is not reached within a reasonable period of time, thehomeowner will be notified of further action to be taken by the Plum TreeHomes Association. Such action will include a fine. Parents or legalguardians are responsible for the actions of their children.

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5. Non- payment of fines or fees incurred by the homeowner will be handled inthe same manner as non-payment of the monthly Association assessments.Any and all costs and attorneys' fees shall be assessed back to the account ofthe offending homeowner at the time they are incurred:

Section B. Method for Updating or Adding to the Rules and Regulations

1. Homeowners wishing to suggest a change or addition of a Rule orRegulation should make fheir .request ,in writing to the Board -ef Directorsfor consideration at the next Board Meeting. The letter should be sent to theProperty Manager.

Section C. Exterior Maintenance

1. Exterior of the home including all structures attached to the home must be-malntained and -ingood r-epair,meanin.g no rust, peeling.cracks, chips nrrotting wood. We request all residents to report problems to the PropertyManager.

2. If any exterior alterations are made by a homeowner without ArchitecturalCommittee approval, the Board of Directors may demand that the home willbe restored to its original color/material/elevation at the homeowner'sexpense. The alteration must also comply with the City of Rolling Meadows.If the homeowner has not started such -restorati-on withtn -areasonab-Ie-timeframe, the Board may take it upon themselves to hire a contractor andcharge the cost of the restoration back to the homeowner. Fines for additionsand alterations violations are different from the Plum Tree HomesAssociation ViolationlFine Policy in that this is a more serious offense. Theseexclusive fines are as follows:1st Offense:2nd and continuous Offense:3rd Offense:charge back to the homeowner.

3. All doors, windows, shutters, and additions must be painted to complementthe exterior colors. Awnings or other projections shall not be attached to theexterior of the home.

4. Screens should not be torn or discolored.5. Any construction, erection, or placement of a thing, permanently or

temporarily, on the outside ofthe home, whether such portion is improved,must be approved by the Architectural Committee of the Association, or itwill be removed at the homeowner's expense.

6. All plans and specifications for decks, fences, gates, and patios, temporaryor permanent, must be received in writing by the Architectural Committeeof the Association before construction or installation begins. TheArchitectural Review Committee will allow 3 elements: wood, wrought

$150$500Board action to restore the home and

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iron, or PVC type plastic materials for the fencing. All fences and gatesshall not be any higher than 5 feet tall.

7. Fences approved or built in the past by either the developer or thehomeowner will not necessarily require that the Board of Directors grantapproval for similar type fences in the future. This applies to any and alladditions, replacements, or new fences on any lot. Replacement fences mustconform to current replacement rules and regulations.

8. Portable or window air conditioners are not permitted on the front of ahome. Anyone desiring to install a portable or window air conditioner in thefuture must have written board approval. Central air conditioner unitsshall be placed at ground level on a pre-cast pad.

9. Driveways must not be neglected. No ruts deeper than 2 inches orcrumbling of materials is allowed or the asphalt must be replaced.Driveways must not be so low as to allow standing water to accumulate." 'Ifdriveways turn gray due to a lack of seal coat, they must be recoated.Driveways should be seal coated at a minimum of every 3 years. Unlessapproved by the City of Rolling Meadows, no driveway may be expanded.Any expansions approved by the City must then be approved in writing bythe Plum Tree Architectural Committee. Driveway materials that can beused are asphalt, concrete, and brick pavers, -

10. All property including but not limited to decks, fences, gates, patios, gutters,garage doors, windows, siding, must be properly maintained. We request allresidents to report problems to the Property Manager for notification to thehomeowner. Any home found in disrepair will be notified by the PropertyManager to make immediate corrections. Homeowners, tenants, and guestsare responsible for keeping their trash and/or other debris from collectingon their own lot, as well as on property other than their own. Currently theRolling Meadows municipal code allows trash to be placed outside the daybefore pickup after 3 pm during the months of November through Marchand after 6 pm during the months of April through October. (Cityordinance 04-05, Sec.90-74. #9).

11. All seasonal decorations may be placed 30 days before the season and mustbe removed within 30 days after the season ends. "

12. Bug zappers shall only be on when the owner is outside in close proximity.These units cannot be left on overnight. They must be removed and broughtindoors during the winter months.

13. Basketball hoops and poles in front or on the sides of homes must havePlum Tree Architectural Committee approval, and well as written approvalfrom adjacent neighbors on either side of the home regarding the location offreestanding equipment. All permanently attached basketball hoops infront, side, or back yards must have the written approval of the Plum TreeArchitectural Committee. They must be painted in harmony with the houseand the trim on the board must match the trim color of the house or be a-elear ~cryYcbackboard. -Garag.emounted basketballbackboards may .notproject more than two (2) feet from the front of the house. Lighting forbasketball hoops is not permissible.

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14. Storage of furniture, lawn mowers, car parts, appliances, snowblowers,garbage cans, trash bags, etc. is not permissible on decks, driveways, orpatios, or on the sides of a home. Decks and patios are to be used for patiofurniture, barbeque grills, and planters only. Firepits and campfires shouldnever be used indoors, too close to the house, or under an overhang oranything that could catch fire, and some should not be used on wood decks.Owners should check the product manual to determine whether use on awood deck is recommended.

15. Homeowners in violation of any of the above regulations will be tlnedaccording to the vlolation/fine policy instituted.

Section D. Landscaping

1. All plants planted on common area grounds by homeowners or residentsmust be approved by the Board of Directors and/or the LandscapingCommittee, if any. All approved plantings are deemed contributions andshallbeeemethe sol-eproperty .ofthe Association.

2. No tree or shrub shall be removed from the common area without theexpress consent of the Board. No planting of any kind shall be placed on anylot in such a manner as to interfere with the use of neighboring lots orcommon areas or to present any visual safety hazard.

3. Grass must be kept trimmed at all times. It should be cut at a levelconsistent with your neighbors. Grass should be cut as necessary, Maythrough October. Grass height cannot exceed eight inches. Dumping of grass,wood, tree parts, or debris of any nature behind homes or in common areasor at any other site is strictly prohibited.

4. Compost piles are not allowed anywhere. According the the RollingMeadows municipal code, Section 38-34, it is forbidden "to cause or sufferthe carcass of any animal or any animal or vegetable matter, slops, swill,suds, garbage, filth, stable droppings or offal or noisome substance of anykind to be collected, deposited, or to remain in any place in the city to theprejudice of others, or to so negligently conduct any business or use anypremises as to create such an offensive smell as may taint the air and renderit unwholesome or disagreeable to the neighborhood."

5. Weeds growing out of control around the property, through the fences,patios, and decks, or between your landscaping and your neighbors must beremoved and disposed of properly.

6. Trees and bushes must be kept trimmed and maintained at all times. Noovergrown bushes will be allowed. Dead trees and bushes must be disposed ofproperly.

7. Absolutely no makeshift appurtenances shall be used to hold up trees and/orbushes, and no temporary structures are permitted.

8. Ail homeowners whose property abuts a public sidewalk MUST NOTobstruct the sidewalk and must keep the bushes, trees, and grass trimmed tothe sidewalk line at all times.

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9. Political signs are allowed on front lawns up to 60 days before an election,but must be removed-within 48-h-out"S1lfterthe eleetien -is-ov-er.

10. Violations of any of the above regulations will be handled according to theviolation/fine policy instituted.

Section E. Pets

1. All homeowners will conform to city ordinances concerning animalsincluding: "all animals must be on a leash not to exceed 5 feet, when off theowner's property."

2. No animals other than dogs, cats, or other animals reasonably considered tobe household pets, shall be raised, bred, or kept anywhere on the property.City ordinance limits the number of animals on private premises to no morethan 4 dogs or other household domestic animals. Any number more thanfour must have a kennel license. Also, no animals may be raised, kept, bred,or maintained for any commercial purpose .

. 3. City of Rolling Meadows animal regulations state: " the owner of any animal-shall -be.respensible for the .removal.and sanitary disposition of ANY excretadeposited by the animal ANYWHERE in the City. Whoever accompanies ananimal outside his premises, shall have on his person suitable means forremoval of such excreta." Residents are requested to report offenses both tothe City of Rolling Meadows and the Plum Tree Property Manager, and finesby both entities will be imposed according to the violation/fine policyinstituted.

4. All yards must be kept clear of animal wastes at aU times. (See #3 above).5. 'No pet may "bestaked or chained on the common area trees -or bushes,6. Pets shall be controlled so as not to create a nuisance anywhere within the

Plum Tree Association. Further, no animal shall be allowed to damage anycommon property or the property of another resident. A pet owner isresponsible for the actions of their pets or of any pet{s) residing in or visitinga home, and the costs of repairing any damage caused by a pet shall beassessed to the homeowner responsible.

7. Vicious animals are prohibited.8. Homeowners in violation of auy of the above regulations will be fmed

according to the violation/fine policy instituted.

Section F. Parking

1. Only properly licensed vehicles meeting the following criteria shall be allowedto park on Association property.

2. Vehicles permitted on association property are passenger vehicles or vehicleswith "B" license plates. Additional vehicles permitted to park on Associationproperty are vans with a "B", "RV" or passenger plates as well asmotorcycles.

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3~ Vehicle repairs are to be performed inside the homeowner's garage. Howeverit is permissible to wash/wax a car/vehicle In the driveway. No commercialactivity shall be conducted within any garage.

4. Commercial vehicles shall not be allowed to park in common/guest areaparking spaces overnight

5. Ineperative vehicles may not be stored on the driveways or any otherproperty of the homeowner. Inoperative vehicles must be stored in thehomeowner's garage if desired. Inoperative vehicles include those which arenon-motorized, vehicles with flat tires or missing tires or wheels, vehicles onblocks, jacks or ramps, vehicles in a state of disrepair or disassembly, whichare obviously inoperable. Again these vehicles MUST BE stored in thehomeowner's/tenant's garage.

6. The only vehicles allowed to be parked in the common/guest parking areasare passenger automobiles and up to 1 ton trucks or vans. Boats, trailers,campers and RV's are not allowed to be parked on any common/guestparking area property. Abandoned* vehicles are not permitted to be parkedin common/guest area parking. (*Abandoned vehicles are those vehicleswhich are in a state of disrepair rendering them incapable of being driven intheir present condition, or vehicles which have not been moved or used forseven (1) consecutive days or more, or vehicles that do not have a current,valid vehicle license plate and municipal sticker, if required, or vehicles assuch that the acts of the vehicle owner and the condition of the vehicle clearlyindicate that it has been abandoned.)

7. Boats, trailers, campers and RV's may be parked on an owner's driveway fora period not to exceed 14 days.

8. Vehicles parked In the common/guest parking areas must-be-ta dailycontinual use and moved and/or relocated on a daily basis.

9. At no time can a vehicle be covered with a protective type tarp in acommon/guest parking area. Vehicles with tarps must be parked/stored in theowner's garage.

10. Vehicles with any type of leak (gas, oil, anti-freeze, or other fluids) are notallowed on common/guest parking areas or in driveways. Homeowners mustclean up any leaks left by either themselves or their guests immediately, andany damage repairs will be assessed to the-homeowner. This is anenvironmental concern.

11. Parking is prohibited on any city street between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and6:00 a.m. Special consideration may be received by calling the RollingMeadows Police Department non-emergency number: 847-255-2416.

Section G. Nuisances

1. Owners, residents, and their guests are discouraged from engaging inactivities which create unreasonable noise levels, property damage, or thatcause a nuisance or unreasonable disturbance to other residents. Thisincludes the hours between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. It refers to noise from musicalinstruments, radios, televisions, amplifiers, lawn mowers, and car horns.

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2. According to Rolling Meadows municipal code 106-666, no horn or otherwarning device shall emit an unreasonably loud or harsh sound or whistle.The driver of a motor vehicle shall, when reasonably necessary to ensure safeoperation, give audible warning with his horn but shall not otherwise use suchhorn when .upona street.or .highway.

3. It is unlawful to own or keep any animal or fowl, which by causing frequentor loud noise shall disturb the comfort or repose of persons in the vicinity.(Rolling Meadows Code 1967, par 4-4).

4. Speeding, car racing, driving motorized vehicles on sidewalks, other thanequipment for the disabled, or creating any other hazard to others is strictlyprohibited. The speed limit currently posted within the boundaries of thePlum Tree Homes Association development is 20 miles per hour unlessotherwise posted.

Section H. Leasing Restrictions

1. The Board shall provide the Owner a lease rider, which shall be added to thelease and shall be signed by all parties executing the lease. Thereafter, thehomeowner shall deliver a copy of the signed lease rider to the Board orProperty Manager within ten (10) days after it is executed or prior tooccupancy, whichever occurs first.

2. All-homeowners who intend to .lease shall notify the Plum Tree Board ofDirectors or the Property Manager of all current occupants of the residence,including children. This notification should not only include the names ofeach occupant, but the phone number of the residence, the number ofvehicles used by the occupants, and the number and type of any pets.

3. All leases must be in writing and for a period of not less than sixty (60) daysand must not be used for transient or hotel purposes. All leases must be inconformance with, and make specific reference to the governing documentsof the Plum Tree Humes A-ssociation. The homeowner is ultimatelyresponsible for the tenants to abide by all provisions and restrictions imposedby the Plum Tree governing documents, whether that homeowner resides inthe residence or not. If a tenant violates the documents or these rules andregulations, the homeowner shall also be held responsible.

4. All tenants must be given a copy of the governing documents and all Rulesand Regulations that have been adopted by the Plum Tree HomesAssociation Board of Directors. Tenants should be informed that thisinformation is being provided to them because they are a part of theAssociation by virtue of their residency and are obligated to obey theprovisions of these documents. The responsibility and cost to provide theabove shall be borne by the homeowner. All tenants must sign a lease rideracknowledging receipt of copies of all the governing documents.

5. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the homeowner is obligated to pay all of theAssociation fees, including but not limited to special assessments, increases intaxes, move inlout charges, maintenance costs, attorneys' fees, costs, or anyother special fees or charges imposed by the Association.

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6. Non-Compliance. The Board reserves the right to prohibit a tenant fromoccupying a residence until tbehomeowner complies with -aD-leasingrequirements. The Board also reserves the right to initiate legal proceedingsagainst the tenant and/or homeowner for breach of any of the Association'sgoverning document provisions.

7. Any violations of the Declaration, By-Laws, or these Rules and Regulationsmay result in a flat or dailv rme, or in more serious situations, evictionproceedings. All fines, costs, and legal fees will be charged to the homeowner.

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Plum Tree Homes Association ViolationlFine Policy

The Association violation/fine policy is as follows:

First Offense - This is considered a first (1st) violation. The homeowner will receive awritten warning letter. Corrective action must be taken within fourteen (14) days from thedate of the letter to avoid further violation. No violation fines will be assessed. Thehomeowner has a right to contest the violation in writing with a letter to the PropertyManager and to request an appearance at the next scheduled meeting of the Board ofDirectors. A special meeting may be held.

Second Offense of the same violation - This is considered a second (2nd) violation.

After an opportunity for a hearing, the homeowner will receive a violation fine in theamount of fifty dollars ($50) assessed to their account. This fine must be paid withinthirty (30) days from the date assessed. Additionally, a second (2nd

) violation letter willbe sent to the homeowner. Corrective action of the violation must be taken withinfourteen (14) days from the date of the 2nd violation letter to avoid further violation.

Third Offense of the same violation - This is considered a third (3rd) violation.

After an opportunity for a hearing, the homeowner will receive a violation fine in theamount of seventy-five dollars ($75) assessed to their account. This fine must be paidwithin thirty (30) days from the date assessed. Additionally, a third (3rd

) violation letterwill be sent to the homeowner. Corrective action ofthe violation must be taken withinfourteen (14) days from the date of the 3rd violation letter to avoid further violation.

Fourth Offense of the same violation - This is considered a fourth (4th) violation.After an opportunity for a hearing, the homeowner will receive a violation fine in theamount of one hundred dollars ($100) assessed to their account. This fine must be paidwithin thirty (30) days from the date assessed. Additionally, a fourth (4th) violation letterwill be sent to the homeowner. Corrective action of the violation must be taken withinfourteen (14) days from the date of the 4th violation letter to avoid further violation.

All Further Offenses of the same violation will be considered repeated violations.After an opportunity for a hearing, the homeowner will receive a violation fine in theamount of two hundred dollars($200) per occurrence assessed every subsequent fourteen(14) days to their account. All fines must be paid within thirty (30) days from the date ofthe most recent violation letter.

Parking Violations - After fourteen (14) consecutive days of non-use, a vehicleparked in the common/guest area parking spaces will be considered abandoned. Awarning sticker will be placed on the windshield of the vehicle and the Property Managerwill perform all attempts to locate the owner of the vehicle. Abandoned vehicles (SeeSection F. # 5. for definition) and vehicles which have not been moved or used for morethan fourteen (14) consecutive days will be considered abandoned and subject to towing.Towing fees differ from the Plum Tree Homes Association ViolationlFine Policy and are

charged by the Towing Company. Fees must be paid directly to the Towing Company inorder to retrieve a vehicle.

* ALL VEHICLES ARE TOWED AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE.

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PLUM TREE HOMES ASSOCIATIONVIOLATION REPORT

PLEASE NOTE: A Violation Report must be completely filled out or the complaint willnot be considered valid by the Board. After the report has been filed, you may remainanonymous if you so choose. However, in some instances, you may be asked to testify ata violation hearing in order for the Board to make a determination of the violation. Youwill then be asked to appear at the next regularly scheduled Board meeting on_______ at pm. If you refuse and the violation cannot then beverified by either a Board Member(s) and/or the Property Manager, the alleged violationwill be dropped. If proceedings move forward, after hearing this case, the Board willdetermine if a violation occurred and if a fine should be levied.

Alleged Offender's Name:

Address:

Violation Location: ------------------------Date of Violation: ______________ Approx. time:

VIOLATION(S):

(Please attach another sheet if necessary)

Report submitted by: _

Phone(s): _

Address:

Signature(s): ~ _