Heritage Hill Rules and Regulations

HERITAGE HILL TOWNHOMES

161 East 33rd Street

Durango, CO 81301

 OCCUPANCY RULES AND REGULATIONS

I.  USE OF TOWNHOME UNITS:

  1.  
    1. Each unit is approved for family residential use only.
    2. The maximum number of persons living in a unit is not to exceed 2 people per bedroom.
    3. Business or commercial activity is not allowed in the units or on the premises.
    4. Any garage sale shall have prior written approval by the Board of Directors.
    5. Unlawful, improper, offensive, loud, unruly, noxious, annoying, or hazardous, behavior will not be tolerated.
    6. The owners, tenants, occupants, and guests shall conduct their activities in such a manner as not to be offensive or in violation of the rights and privileges of any other occupants and guests.     

II.   DECKS, PORCHES, DOORS AND WINDOWS:

  1. Decks cannot be enclosed, fenced, or screened.
  2. Storage of trash, firewood, boxes, bicycles, and other unsightly items are not allowed on the decks.
  3. Towels, rugs, blankets, clothes, or other items are not allowed to be hung on decks or railings.
  4. Items that create an unsightly appearance shall not be allowed to be placed in windows, doors, or on any part on the premises.
  5. Signs are not allowed on any part of the premises.
  6. Window coverings are subject to approval by the Board.
  7. Outside window coverings, air conditioners, satellite dishes, TV and radio antennas are not allowed without prior written approval by the Board.
  8. NO Charcoal grills are allowed on the decks.    

III.   PETS:

  1. No dogs are allowed; all cats must have prior written approval by the Board.
  2. Owners are allowed to have no more than a total of 2 pets are allowed per unit (of any combination).  An exception will be fish or other such pets as the Board may approve. 
  3. All pets must meet all governmental animal ordinances, rules, regulations and licensing.
  4. The owner is responsible for any damage caused by his/her pets.  No renters are allowed to have pets; owner occupied units only.
  5. All waste must be picked up, bagged and properly disposed of.
  6. Pets must remain on a leash at all times when on the common areas.
  7. Pets are not allowed in the community room.                  

IV.  LEASE AND RENTALS:

  1. The units may be leased or rented; however, any rental contract or lease shall not be for a period of less than 30 days.
  2. Rental or lease to traditional college students is not allowed.
  3. A copy of the applicant’s information and rental agreement or lease shall be provided to the Board for approval prior to occupancy.  All tenants must be approved by the board or there is a fine of $1000.00 if tenants lease is signed and moved in prior to approval.
  4. A common area damage deposit of $200 will be held for each rental or lease and it shall be paid to the association by the Unit Owner prior to occupancy.
  5. Subleases or leases of portions of the units are not allowed.
  6. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that his/her tenants and guests, comply with these rules and regulations. 

V.   TRASH DISPOSAL:

  1. The association provides a dumpster with pick up 2 times a week for the use of the owners, tenants, and guests.  This is for normal day to day refuse disposal.  Any additional trash such as furniture, commercial trash, building material, refuse generated off site or other items are not allowed to be disposed of in the association dumpster.
  2. Please bag and tie all trash to keep spillage and odors to a minimum.
  3. Boxes should be broken down and crushed if placed inside, or stack boxes alongside the dumpster and the will be picked up by the City crew.
  4. Meat, fish, food products, pet waste, and all other items that can cause an odor must be bagged and sealed to prevent a nuisance to the residents.
  5. Make sure that all fireplace ashes are completely out and cool before placing them in the dumpster.  This is a major cause of fire.  Bag all ashes so that they are not scattered when the dump truck comes. 

VI.  PARKING:

  1. There are a limited number of on site parking spaces.  These are along the retaining wall at the northern property line.  These are for owners, tenants, and guests on a first come bases.  When parking the gate at the North end of the complex can not be blocked – it is for emergency vehicle use only.
  2. Any vehicles parked in these onsite parking spaces must be licensed and operational, and they may not remain in a space for longer than 15 days at a time.
  3. Residents are encouraged to park in their garages.  If this is not feasible, then the painted parking or parking on the city street are the only options.  An exception is allowed for small cars to temporarily parallel-park in front of their garage door.
  4. Do not park in front of other units garages, and don’t block driveways.
  5. The drives must be left open and accessible by emergency vehicles, fire trucks, and the garbage truck.
  6. To allow for snow removal, all vehicles must be inside garages or parked off site during or after snow storms.  Any vehicles parked in the path of snow removing operations or any vehicles left on site in violations of these rules will be towed at the vehicle owners, and or unit owner’s expense.
  7. Large trucks, or any RV’s, trailers, boats, campers, etc. are not allowed to be parked or stored on the premises.
  8. Cars, trucks, trailers, or any other vehicle are not allowed to be stored anywhere on the premises unless they are inside the garage.
  9. Any vehicles parked in front of (or obstructing) the dumpster will be fined $100 for each incident and will be towed at the owner’s expense. 

VII.        LANDSCAPING AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE:

  1. The association maintains and cares for the lawn, trees and bushes within the project.
  2. Each unit owner is responsible for watering and upkeep of the small area near the front entrances to their unit.
  3. No owner, tenant, or guest shall change the existing vegetation or landscaping without prior written approval of the landscaping committee and the planting of any new plants, shrubs, trees, flowers, etc. must be approved by the landscape committee. 
  4. The association will provide for the removal of snow on all driveways and walkways. 

IX.   VIOLATIONS: 

 A.   The Board may impose a fine of $100 per instance to the Unit Owner for any of the above violations of the Rules and Regulations.

  1. The Board may restrict use and privileges of the common areas and community building for anyone violating these guidelines or for abusing the premises.
  2. The Unit Owner is liable for any damages caused by him/her, family, guests, and renters.
  3. All applicants and leases must be given to the board and approved prior to being signed or there will be a fine of $1000.00 assessed to the owner.  The fine will be assessed along with any fees associated with collection of said fine.  If the fine is not paid, there will be a 5% late fee assessed per month until all fines are paid.

 

COMMUNITY ROOM:  

The community room is closed to anyone who is not an owner of a townhome in the association.  It is to be used only for storage and growing of some vegetables by the townhome owners only.

Adopted and updated by Board of Directors

June 2010

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