THE VISTAS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION

RULES AND REGULATIONS

Adopted January 2002

Revised March 2003, January 2008

These Rules and Regulations are adopted for the benefit of the owners of The Vistas Homeowners Association.  They are intended as an addendum to the CC&Rs and to contribute to preserving the clean, attractive, natural environment and assuring the peaceful enjoyment of the association.  They are intended to maintain, protect and enhance the value of the owner’s property and are not designed to unduly interfere, restrict or burden the use of the property.

All residents of The Vistas Homeowners Association, owners, tenants, guests, lessees and visitors are required to abide by these Rules and Regulations.  Owners are responsible for all acts of their tenants, guests, lessees and visitors; and any penalties authorized hereunder may be assessed against the responsible owner.

1.         PARKING.  No travel trailer, motor home (R.V.), utility trailers (including, but not limited to, motorcycle trailers, snowmobile trailers, car trailers, boat trailers, flatbed trailers), or boat trailer shall be parked on any street or garage approach area for more than twenty-four (24) consecutive hours nor for more than five (5) days in a thirty (30) day consecutive period unless kept within a fully enclosed roofed garage or behind six foot (6’) side yard fence on garage side only.  The intent of this paragraph is to allow only for loading and unloading such vehicles within the development unless kept in a garage or behind the side yard fence as aforesaid.  (CC&Rs Section III M)

2.         maintenance of lots.  All lots and parcels, whether vacant or improved, occupied or unoccupied, any improvements placed thereon shall at all times be maintained in such a manner as to prevent their becoming unsightly, unsanitary or a hazard to health.  The Board is deciding factor as to the interpretation of this rule.  If lot is not maintained, the Association shall give 30-day notice to rectify, if not cured the Association will rectify the problem on the lot at the owner’s sole expense.  It is incumbent upon all property owners to maintain their lots and yards in a neat, orderly and well groomed manner whether said lots are vacant or improved. (CC&Rs Section III D and G)

            2a.       Swamp coolers and air conditioning units shall not be installed without express permission of the association on any lot unless screened from public view.

3.         FENCES.  No fence shall extend from the front of the dwelling to the street.  There shall be no fences or walls over six (6’) feet in height.  All fences shall be approved by the Association before installation.  (CC&Rs Section III F)

            3a.Alternative fencing policy allows fences to be of Redwood or Cedar, Trex, and redwood composite material.  Fencing stains shall be transparent and of natural wood tones.  All fencing materials, location and design specifications shall be subject to review and approval by the Architectural Review Board in the same manner as any other improvement being constructed within The Vistas.  (Board Resolution adopted April 26, 2007 amended July 26, 2007)

4.         NUISANCES.  No noxious or offensive activities shall be permitted on any lot or parcel within the community.  No refuse, unsightly or abandoned vehicles, debris, noxious material, disregarded personal effects, construction material, compost materials or similar matter shall be permitted on any lot.  Any vehicle not in running condition and left unattended for more than twenty-four (24) hours will be towed from the Common Area at the expense of the registered owner. (CC&Rs Section III G)

            4a.       Abandoned or inoperable vehicles that pose a health/safety risk associated with leaking fluids and chemicals.  Inoperable vehicles visible on any lot or parcel are defined as those which the engine, wheels or other parts that have been removed, altered, damaged or allowed to deteriorate so that the vehicle cannot be moved, driven or licensed by the State of Nevada.  This also includes but not limited to, missing tires, vehicle on blocks, front windshield missing, no engine, and steering wheel missing or disassembled in any manner.  (Board Resolution adopted October 25, 2007)

5.         SIGNS.  Other than during construction of a house, no sign, billboards or advertising structures of any kind may be displayed.  One sign, identifying or advertising a home for sale, is permitted, provided it is single sided, tan in color with black or green lettering, with a maximum area of 800 square inches and the longest dimension not greater than 36 inches.  The sign is to be placed on its own post no higher than 42 inches from prevailing ground plain.  …Unapproved signs will be picked up and held for 14 days in the association office to be claimed by owner, after 14 days the signs will be disposed of.(CC&Rs Section III H)

6.         ANIMALS.  No animals shall be kept or maintained on any lot except the usual household pets and not kept for commercial purposes (breeding) and shall be confined as to not become a nuisance.  There shall be no more than four household pets per household.  Any animal not on a leash or leaving waste on common area shall be subject to a fine.  (CC&Rs Section III I)

7.         CONCEALMENT OF TRASH RECEPTACLES.  There shall be no exterior burning of trash, garbage or other likewise refuse.  All garbage cans must be kept behind a fenced enclosure, so as to not be visible from any street, lake, lot, parcel or common area and brought out no more than 24 hours before garbage pick up and brought in no more than 12 hours after garbage pick up.  (CC&Rs Section III  J & K)

8.         ANTENNAS.  Television antennas, satellite dishes, etc. will not be installed on any lot or parcel without express permission of the Association.  Satellite dish shall not be installed without express permission of the association on any lot unless screened from public view.  (CC&Rs Section III L)

9.         COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISE.  Nothing herein shall prohibit commercial usage on any lot if such commercial usage is duly permitted by all applicable governmental and other authorities.  (CC&Rs Section III S - Amended May 24, 1990)

10.       TERMPORARY STRUCTURES.  No temporary structure of any form or type shall be permitted on any lot or parcels except during construction.  (CC&Rs Section III T)

11.       PEACEFUL ENJOYMENT.  No use of any lot or structure within the development shall annoy or adversely affect the use, value, occupation and enjoyment of adjoining property or the general neighborhood.  (CC&Rs Section III U)

12.       LANDSCAPING.  Within eight (8) months of completion of the dwelling unit, each lot or parcel shall be completely landscaped in the front yard consistent with the approved landscape plans.  (CC&Rs Section III X)

13.       CLOTHESLINES.  No clotheslines are allowed which are visible from any street, common area or other lot. (CC&Rs Section III W)

14.       WALLS, TRIMS, DOORS AND WINDOW COVERINGS.  All paint colors must be approved in writing before commencement of paint of exterior surfaces.  All draperies and window coverings should also be of materials and colors which harmonize with the surroundings and should be chosen with consideration to neighbors and neighboring views.  All aluminum windows, door frames solar panels and skylights must be bronzed anodized.  Steel window and doorframes must be painted to match or blend with surrounding materials.  (CC&Rs Section III BB)

15.       COMPLAINTS.  Complaints of violations of these Rules and Regulations should be made in writing to The Vistas Homeowners Association.Complaints will not be taken over the telephone and only those received in writing will be given attention.  The association cannot follow-up on anonymous complaints.If the complaining owner is not satisfied with the results of such complaint, he or she should forward a copy of the written complaint to the Board of Directors for further action.  If the Board feels the complaint is justified, it will take whatever action it deems necessary.

16.       FINES.  Violation of these Rules will result in procedures as directed by The Vistas Homeowners Fine and Penalty Policy. Any notice permitted or required to be delivered as provided in The Vistas Homeowners Fine and Penalty Policy and Procedure shall be in writing and may be delivered either personally or by mail.  If delivery is made by mail, it shall be deemed to have been delivered two (2) business days after a copy of the same has been deposited in the United States mail, postage prepaid, to the address of the portion of the Properties owed by such person if no other address has been given to the Association.  Fines will be levied for each occurrence of a violation based on The Vistas Homeowners Fine and Penalty Policy.  Fines shall become an assessment against the property and appear on the next monthly statement.  Failure to pay such fines shall be deemed nonpayment of fines and pursued by the Association under the Lien provisions of The Vistas Homeowners Association Assessment Collection Policy.

17.       APPEAL PROCESS.  Owners who wish to appeal a fine may do so by providing written notice of their intent to appeal to the Board, together with actual payment of the fine.  Failure to pay the assessed fine will result in a waiver of the right to appeal.  If the appealing party is successful, fine monies previously deposited shall be returned to him/her or otherwise credited to his/her account.  Said notice of appeal shall be filed within thirty (30) days following receipt of the notice of violation, and the appeal presented to the Board at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Executive Board.