SUMMARY OF RULES
AND REGULATIONS
Woodburn Village Condominium is a community
with many residents. In such a community, rules are needed. These Rules and
Regulations are not intended to unduly hamper or restrict the residents or prevent
their enjoyment of the common facilities at Woodburn Village. Rather, the rules
are established by the community to enhance everyone's enjoyment and use of
their home and the common areas at Woodburn Village. The rules and regulations
apply to all residents and unit owners.
Every unit owner has a percentage interest
in the common elements so it is important to define use of the common elements.
The common elements include, but are not limited to, all of the land the
buildings, and portions of the plumbing, electrical, heating, mechanical and
air conditioning systems that serve the common elements or more than one unit.
In general, the common elements are the portions of the condominium that are
located outside the unit.
The Rules and Regulations discussed here are from
the Woodburn Village Bylaws and resolution: adopted by the Board. The
resolutions and the Bylaws are based on the Virginia Condominium Act and
property rights law. The Association may also from time-to-time adopt
resolutions that further define and interpret Rules and Regulations and other
provisions of the Bylaws. As resolutions are adopted, they will by distributed
to all owners and residents for inclusion in this manual.
Among the responsibilities of the
Association are. the care and maintenance of the physical environment, and
protection of property values through the exercise of aesthetic control and
protection of visual harmony. The Board, in accordance with guidelines set by
the Woodburn Village Bylaws and Rules and Regulations, administers the design
review and enforcement procedures to provide such protection.
The
Board has adopted a policy resolution that deals with design review.
In keeping with the aesthetic character of
the community, all exterior changes or additions to any part of the land or
buildings that are allowed by the condominium instruments will require written
application to, and approval of the Board, before any work commences. The
following examples are common considerations of unit owners. Some changes and
additions are explicitly not
allowed,
and others will require Board approval.
No sign of any character may be erected,
posted or displayed upon, in or from any condominium unit, common element or
limited common element by any owner or resident except during an Open House.
Please see Policy Resolution #18. This includes "For Sale" and
"For Rent" signs.
Landscaping work and
planting around patios and on common elements will be allowed within the scope
defined by the Board.
Antennas of any type are
prohibited on the common elements.
All painting or decorating of any
exterior building surface, including building interior entrance hall: and stairways,
exterior portions of the unit door, trash rooms, and any other interior common
element area, is not permitted.
Awnings, shades or canopies on
patios, balconies, and windows are not allowed.
Nothing shall be hung from the doors or
windows (with the exception of interior window coverings) of any unit without
prior written permission. Clotheslines, rugs, laundry, etc. may not be hung at
windows, doors or on terrace and balcony areas. Seasonal decorations are
permitted without prior approval providing they are appropriate and do not make
noise.
Each unit owner is permitted to remodel,
modify or alter the interior of the unit, through such techniques as painting,
wall covering, installing new kitchen cabinets, etc.
Every unit owner is required to promptly
perform all maintenance and repair work to the unit that, it neglected, would
affect other units or the common elements.
An individual owner is not required to
obtain approval for minor changes to the electrical and plumbing system serving
only his unit. However, if it is necessary to interrupt the services affecting
other units within the building, prior approval must be obtained and the work
coordinated with the Association. An example of minor changes would be
installation of a dimmer switch for a light or changes to plumbing fixtures in
your unit. As a general policy, even though approval for minor changes is not
required, it is suggested that each unit owner review the proposed work with
the Association to ensure no other unit is affected.
All work shall be in accordance
with local codes and ordinances.
All unit door hardware existing
at the time of conveyance from the Developer to a purchaser is approved.
However, any changes to the appearance of the door hardware made by the unit
owner after initial conveyance must be approved by the Board. No interior
partitions may by removed or altered without prior approval by the
Board.
Relocation of unit boundaries
between units and subdivisions of units is allowed only with consent of all
involved mortgagees and approval of the Board.
No air conditioning
devices or additional appliances may be installed in the unit. Please be
considerate and confine noisy construction or remodeling to reasonable daytime
hours
Approval for Changes
If you plan to make any changes
or additions that would require approval, please use the Design Review
Application supplied in Appendix IV of this manual.
The Board has adopted a resolution that deals
extensively with parking regulations for Woodburn Village.
The parking spaces and streets of Woodburn Village
are common elements and are available for use by all Woodburn Village unit
owners, residents, and their guests.
Vehicular repairs, painting vehicles and draining of
any automotive fluids on parking lots is prohibited.
Junk vehicles and those with
outdated license plates will be towed away after proper notice is given. The
owners of such vehicles will be assessed for any towing costs.
All residents of Woodburn
Village and their guests are required to obey all parking regulations posted at
the private streets, parking areas, and driveways.
Vehicles that are in violation of parking rules and
regulations will be tagged. Non-conformance with the parking rules and
regulations could result in towing of the violating vehicle at the owner's
expense.
Grounds.
Pathways, and Building Common Areas
The walkways of Woodburn Village should not be used for
any purpose other than ingress and egress from the units and building areas.
Do not allow toys, bicycles,
baby strollers, and other personal articles standing on the common ground
elements for an extended period of time.
All trash and refuse must be deposited
in receptacles intended for disposal of such items. NO trash bags or debris
must be left anywhere on the common elements.
All residents are responsible for the
actions of their children and guests while on the common elements.
Damages to common elements by the tenants, guests,
children, and pets of a unit owner will be the responsibility of the unit
owner.
The
Board has adopted Resolutions that deal with the use of the pool and the
amenities area.
1. The amenities area is for the exclusive
use of the Woodburn Village residents and their guests. All residents must
accompany their guests while using the amenities area.
2. All persons using the
recreational amenities do so at their own risk. The Woodburn Village Condominium
Unit Owners Association assumes no responsibility for any accident or injury
occurring in connection with use of any portion of the recreational amenities. the
recreational facilities or equipment shall be repaired or replaced at the
expense of the responsible resident or unit owner.
3. Residents
will be responsible for the actions of their children and guests. Damage to in
th game areas or courts.
4. No food, drinks, or breakable objects are
permitted in any of the game areas or courts. Glass or breakable objects are
not permitted in the recreational amenities at any time.
5. No play equipment, toys, play pens,
wheeled vehicles (except wheelchairs) are permitted
6. No pets are permitted in the recreational amenities
areas (except seeing-eye dogs).
7. No intoxicants will be allowed in the
recreational amenities area. Intoxicated persons will not be allowed to use the
amenities.
8. All
refuse must be placed in containers provided for this purpose. Residents are urged
to assist in keeping the recreational amenities area clean and pleasant.
9. All games and use of
the amenities and equipment must be conducted in a safe manner with due respect
and consideration for others who are in the nearby areas. The use of profanity
is not permitted. Rough play or abusive conduct will not be tolerated.
10. Only
rubber-soled shoes are permitted on the tennis, basketball courts.
11. All game areas may be used on a
first-come, first-serve basis. Anyone using the game areas is limited to one
hour of play if other residents are waiting to play.
12. Game equipment for volleyball.
Horseshoes may be borrowed from the Association office during business hours.
Equipment may be checked out for one hour periods.
13. The Association may
require a deposit for borrowed game equipment. The amount of the deposit will
be set by the Board of Directors from time to time.
14. Any damage to or loss of game equipment
kxxm-ed during the period for which it is borrowed will be the
responsibility of the resident who checked out the equipment.
15. All personal game equipment must be
marked with the owner's name and address. Any personal items found in the
amenities area must be turned into the Association office so the owner may be
located. The Woodburn Village Condominium Unit Owners Association is not
responsible for the loss of or damage to any personal property used or left in
the recreational amenities area.
16. It is the responsibility of the resident
who checked out game equipment to see that it is returned at the proper time to
the Association office.
17. Children
10 years of age and younger may not check out game equipment.
The Board has adopted a resolution that deals extensively
with pets and the responsibilities of their owners.
Unit owners are permitted to keep pets
subject to the provisions of the Declaration, Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of
the condominium and the animal control codes of Fairfax County. Fairfax County
requires that all dogs be on a leash when being exercised.
Each unit may have only one (1) pet (as defined by
the Bylaws) per unit. Any additional pets will require Board approval.
The resolution requires
that all pets be registered with the Managing Agent. Registration is required
in order to notify a pet owner if the animal is injured and to identify
possible problem animals. Pet registration and additional pet application forms
are included as Appendix III.
Stray
animals should be reported to the Association office for possible
identification, prior to contacting the Fairfax County Animal Control Unit.
All animal bites or
attacks, and all diseased animals should be reported to the Association and the
Animal Control Unit.
Any cruel acts to animals are flatly
prohibited. This specifically includes a ban on the use of poison.
NO person should make
food available for pets other than their own, unless permission has been
obtained from the animal's owner.
In case of
an accident involving an animal, the person involved should seek out all
possible assistance and notify the animal's owner as soon as possible. Each pet
owner is responsible for the appropriate and sanitary disposal of his dead pet.
The Board of
Directors has designated pet walking areas along the perimeter of the complex.
NOTE: NO
ANIMAL MAY BE LEASHED TO ANY STATIONARY OBJECT ON THE COMMON ELEMENTS. OWNERS
ARE ENTIRELY RESPONSIBLE OR THE ACTIONS OF THEIR PETS AND FOR ANY DAMAGE OR PHYSICAL
INJURY THEY MAY CAUSE.
All
dogs must have a current Fairfax County registration and rabies tag attached to
a collar or harness worn by the dog., Owners are responsible for removing their
dog's waste from the common elements, and shall make every effort to avoid
traffic patterns when pets are permitted to relieve themselves.
Every female dog, while in heat,
shall be kept confined in her owner's unit in such a manner that she will not
be in contact with another dog, except for the intentional non-commercial
breeding purposes. The owner will not permit the dog to become a nuisance by
attracting other animals.
NOTE: ASSOCIATION
POLICY PROHIBITS COMMERCIAL BREEDING ACTIVITIES IN UNITS OR ON THE COMMON
ELEMENTS.
No owner shall leave his cat
outside for an extended period of time when the owner is not in the immediate
vicinity of Woodburn Village, unless appropriate arrangements have been made
for the cat to have access to the owner's unit.
If a cat becomes a habitual
source of complaints, the owners may be required to allow free running, of the
cat only during prescribed hours.
Public Nuisances
A complaint will be filed and
appropriate action will be taken against pet owners if their animal damages,
soils, or defecates on the common elements and the owner takes no action to
remove the offending material.
Excessive
noise created by the animal will also cause action to be taken. Any attacks by
an animal will be grounds for action.
If a
neighbor's pet becomes a problem, you should do the following:
•
Document the problem as completely as possible. This includes
identification of the animal and the owner and a complete description of the
problem.
• Try to work out a solution with the animal's
owner.
• If personal attempts at a solution fail, contact the Association
to file a written complaint. This complaint should contain all of the facts
listed in the first step, where possible, as well as a brief description of
informal steps taken to solve the problem.
• If that is not possible, the Managing Agent of the Association
will refer the matter to the Board for appropriate action, under the Special
Resolutions process.
•
Penalties for violation of applicable local ordinances may be enforced
by the locality without regard to any remedies pursued by the Association.
Residents may not send any employee of
Woodburn village Condominium on any personal business or task of the resident.
Each unit owner agrees to provide access to
his or her unit if requested by the management agent or the Association for the
purpose of performing necessary repairs or maintenance. The Association, or a
designated agent of the Association, reserves the right to enter any unit in
the case of an emergency that threatens life, limb, property, or the common
elements. If possible, advance notification to the resident will be made.
A resident shall reimburse the Association
for all expenditures incurred in repairing or replacing any common element
damaged through his or her fault.
Units
shall be used for residential purposes only.
Residents must be considerate of others at
all times. No disturbing noises or actions shall be made that interfere with
the rights, comfort, or convenience of other residents. No unit owner shall
operate a sound-producing device between the hours of 11:00 pm and 8:00 am, if
such operation shall disturb other residents.
Rules of conduct for the Association may be
added to, revoked, or repealed at any time by the Board of Directors under
procedures contained in the Book of Resolutions.
Any complaint concerning management of the
condominium or actions of other unit owners must be made in writing to the
management agent or board of directors.
Draperies, curtains, or venetian
blinds must be installed by residents at all windows within the unit.
Residents who are moving in or out of the
community must do so between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm Monday through
Friday and 9:00 am to 3:00 pm on Saturdays.