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Legacy Oaks at Northampton RULES AND REGULATIONS Legacy Oaks at Northampton
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Legacy Oaks at Northampton RULES AND REGULATIONS Legacy Oaks at Northampton
Welcome Welcome to Legacy Oaks at Northampton!
We hope you enjoy living in your condominium community. Our intention is to maintain
Legacy Oaks at Northampton as a very agreeable place to live. To that end, we have
established this publication which pertains to living here.
The publication contains Rules and Regulations to maintain the Unity in community
and which take into consideration the well-being, security and contentment of all residents.
We believe you will find them reasonable and will cooperate by upholding them. Preserving
the standards of quality and appearance of our condominium property is our communal
objective.
What defines a condominium is the form of ownership. Living in a condominium
community is a lifestyle choice and different from living in your own entirely-owned property.
Technically, a condominium is a collection of individual home units and Common Elements
along with the land upon which they sit. Individual home ownership within a condominium is
interpreted as ownership of only the interior space contained within the boundaries of the
home. The boundaries of that space are specified by a legal document known as the
Declaration, filed on record with the local governing authority. These boundaries include the
walls surrounding a condo. Anything outside this boundary is held in an exclusive ownership
interest by the Association established at the time of the condominium’s creation.
As a Unit Owner, you own and are responsible for everything inside your Unit.
However, everything outside your Unit (called Common or Limited Common Elements)
belongs wholly or to a limited degree to the Association of which you are one part.
Condominiums have conditions, covenants, and restrictions, and often additional rules that
govern how the individual Unit Owners are to share the space. That means that you cannot
change anything outside your Unit without the concurrence of everyone else in the
condominium community as represented by your Executive Board. Some of those approvals
are granted automatically, but most are not.
Therefore, please keep this document readily available, and refer to it when
necessary. A Table of Contents occurs at the beginning of this document to help you in
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locating needed information. If something arises that you are not sure about, please contact
the management company. Additional information is also contained in the Legacy Oaks at
Northampton Bylaws as recorded in the Bucks County Records.
This booklet is intended to supplement, not replace the Declaration and Bylaws;
therefore, any inadvertent discrepancies between what is expressed in this booklet and the
recorded documents are governed by the Declaration and/or Bylaws.
Date adopted: April 21, 2015
Date effective: April 21, 2015
Changes: February 17, 2020
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Table of Contents
I. General Information ....................................................................................................... 8
A. Description .................................................................................................................................8B. Governance ................................................................................................................................8C. Insurance ...................................................................................................................................8D. Association Responsibilities .......................................................................................................8E. Maintenance Fees, Lien Procedures and Cost of Collection ...................................................... 10
II. Residence and Age Restriction ...................................................................................... 11
A. Age restrictions ............................................................................................................................ 11
B. Occupancy ................................................................................................................................... 11
C. Leasing or Renting ...................................................................................................................... 11
III. Common Elements............................................................................................................. 13
A. Definition ................................................................................................................................ 13
B. Environment of Common Elements ......................................................................................... 13
1. Quiet Enjoyment ........................................................................................................................................ 13
2. Pets ............................................................................................................................................................. 13
3. Vehicle Parking ............................................................................................................................................ 13
4. Trash/Single-Stream Recycling .................................................................................................................... 15
5. Signs ............................................................................................................................................................ 15 6 Snow Removal ............................................................................................................................................ 16
IV. Limited Common Elements: General ............................................................................... 19
A. Definition: ............................................................................................................................. 19
B. Responsibilities: ..................................................................................................................... 19
V. Limited Common Elements: Unit Exterior Openings.................................................... 20
A. Doors .................................................................................................................................... 20B. Windows ............................................................................................................................... 20
VI. Limited Common Elements: Exterior Lighting ................................................................. 22A. General Restriction ................................................................................................................ 22B. Flood Lights and Motion Controlled Lighting .......................................................................... 22C. Building Lighting .................................................................................................................... 22D. Landscape Lighting ................................................................................................................ 23E. Replacement of Exterior Lighting Fixtures .............................................................................. 23
VII. Limited Common Elements: Concrete Surfaces .............................................................. 24A. Patios and Porches ................................................................................................................ 24
B. Walkways/sidewalks ............................................................................................................. 24
VIII. Limited Common Elements: Walkway Gardens ............................................................. 24
A. Landscaping .......................................................................................................................... 25
B. Garden Hose and Holder ....................................................................................................... 25
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IX. Limited Common Elements: Embellishment ....................................................................... 26
A. Seasonal ............................................................................................................................... 26
1. Approval ...................................................................................................................................................... 26
2. Seasonal Wreaths ........................................................................................................................................ 26
3. Holiday Lighting and Decorations ................................................................................................................ 26
B. Ornaments and Plantings ...................................................................................................... 261. Approval ........................................................................................................................................................ 26 2. Flower Pots.................................................................................................................................................... 26 3. Decorative Objects and Storage .................................................................................................................... 26
C. Patio Items ...........................................................................................................................27
1. Fruit and Vegetable Pots ............................................................................................................................... 27 2. Grills, Barbecues and Chimineas ................................................................................................................... 27 3. Firewood Storage ........................................................................................................................................... 27
a)Permitted on the patio only and not requiring prior review or approval by the Architecture Review
Committee or the Executive Board ......................................................................................................... 27
D. Flags ........................................................................................................................................ 27
X. Unit ................................................................................................ ................................. 27
A. Definition ................................................................................................................................. 27
B. Residential Unit Owner Requirements ..................................................................................... 27
1. Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................... 28
2. Insurance .................................................................................................................................................... 28
3. Additions or changes: ............................................................................................................................ 28
XI. Buildings: Exteriors .......................................................................................................... 29
A. Stipulations ............................................................................................................................ 29
B. Prohibited Exterior Additions or Alterations ........................................................................... 29
1. Clothes drying lines .................................................................................................................................... 29
2. Flag poles .................................................................................................................................................... 29
3. Lampposts ................................................................................................................................................... 29
4. Outdoor recreational equipment ................................................................................................................ 29
5. Wind chimes ................................................................................................................................................ 29
6. Wishing wells or similar structures ............................................................................................................. 29
7. Vegetable gardens ...................................................................................................................................... 29
8. Fences, except as provided by the builder on the perimeter of the patio.................................................. 29
C. Permitted Exterior Additions or Alterations..................................................................................291. Attic Fans .................................................................................................................................................... 29
2. Awnings ...................................................................................................................................................... 29
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3. Satellite Dishes ........................................................................................................................................... 30
4. Temporary Structures ..................................................................................................................................30..
XII. Landscaping ..................................................................................................................... 31A. Guiding Principles ................................................................................................................... 31B. Unit Owner Planting and Maintenance ................................................................................... 32C. Unit Owner Personal Planting Designs and Maintenance of Shrubs ........................................ 33
XIII. Enforcement .................................................................................................................. 34A. Complaint Procedures ........................................................................................................... 341. Management Company ............................................................................................................................ 34
2. Executive Board ........................................................................................................................................ 34
B. Enforcement of Fines .......................................................................................................34
C. Complainants ........................................................................................................................ 34D. Fines ..................................................................................................................................... 34E. Violation ............................................................................................................................... 35F. Repeat Violation ................................................................................................................... 35G. Incurred Expenses ................................................................................................................. 35
XIV. APPENDIX: DATA SHEET/USEFUL INFORMATION .........................................................36
XV. APPENDIX: SPECIFICATIONS FOR ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS ....................................... 37A. Approved Step Railing ........................................................................................................... 37B. Approved Exterior Lighting .................................................................................................... 38
XVI. APPENDIX: SPECIFICATIONS FOR APPROVED LANDSCAPING ELEMENTS ....................... 39A. Chart of Approved Species for Legacy Oaks at Northampton .............................................. 39
XVII. APPENDIX: COMMON EXPENSE ASSESSMENT FEE RESOLUTION ............................... 41XVIII. APPENDIX: COMPLIANCE AND DEFAULT RESOLUTION ............................................. 43XIX. APPENDIX: INTERIOR DAMAGE RESOLUTIONS .............................................................. 43XX. APPENDIX: INSURANCE COVERAGE, DEDUCTIBLE & CLAIMS PROCEDURE RESOLUTION 48
XXi. APPENDIX: POLICY ON EMERGENCY GENERATORS, ......................................................50
This document supersedes all previous copies of Rules and Regulations for Legacy Oaks at Northampton. It is formatted in 11 point Calibri font.
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I. General InformationA. Description
1. Legacy Oaks at Northampton consists of 72 units on 22.01 acres. There are four Units within each Building Area. Address locations are listed on Legacy Oaks Drive and Barness Court.
B. Governance
1. As a private condominium association, we are governed by our own Declaration, our By-Laws, and by these Rules and Regulations. We elect our own Executive Board from our Unit Owner membership, and the Executive Board manages the Association affairs on behalf of our 72 Unit Owners.
2. The Executive Board, on behalf of the Association, retains the services of a professional management company to handle the day-to-day operations of the Association. For addresses and telephone numbers see: APPENDIX: DATA
SHEET/USEFUL INFORMATION.
3. The Association and the management company do not have the responsibility for law enforcement at Legacy Oaks of Northampton. The responsibility for dealing with suspicious or criminal activity remains exclusively with the Northampton Township Police Department. See APPENDIX: DATA SHEET/USEFUL INFORMATION for address and telephone numbers.
C. Insurance
1. A master policy for insurance coverage is purchased by the Association specifically for Common Elements. All Unit Owners must obtain insurance at their own expense providing coverage on the Unit and, personal property and for their personal liability.
Legacy Oaks is located in Richboro, Pa. 18954.
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D. Association Responsibilities1. The Condominium Association of Legacy Oaks at Northampton as represented by the Executive Board:a) administers the affairs of the Association
b) adopts, repeals or amends Rules and Regulations
c) manages, operates, maintains and insures the Common Elements. The Association is responsible for all maintenance, repair and replacement of the Common Elements and some Limited Common Elements.
d) keeps and audits books and records
e) maintains blanket fidelity bonds for all directors and employees of the Association
f) maintains insurance for the benefit and protection of Unit Owners and the Association.
g) borrows and repays money on behalf of the Association.
h) verifies age requirements and complies with appropriate laws and the Declaration
i) may acquire and mortgage Units on behalf of the Association
j) may do anything necessary to the foregoing, consistent with the legal documents of the Association
k) may employ a managing agent
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E. Maintenance Fees, Lein Procedures and Cost of Collection
1. Reference
a) APPENDIX: COMMON EXPENSE ASSESSMENT FEE RESOLUTION
2. Process
a) The annual assessment for Common Element expenses is divided into
twelve (12) equal monthly installments rounded off into the nearest
dollar.
b) Each monthly common expense assessment is due by the first of each
month.
3. Delinquency and Collection
a) Any payment not received by the tenth of the month is considered
delinquent.
b) Unit Owners are responsible for remitting the monthly assessment on
time. Failure to receive an invoice is not a defense to the late fee
charge. A late fee ($25.00) will be automatically added each month to
each account with a balance in excess of $25.01.
c) Any Unit Owner with a delinquent account exceeding the equivalent of
two-months’ billed condominium fees will receive one warning letter
per fiscal year.
d) Related charges for collection of any delinquent account are the
responsibility of the Unit Owner including:
(1) court and legal costs
(2) late fees
(3) collection expenses
(4) delinquent common expenses of all the remaining installments
due for the current fiscal year including the amount of any
special assessment.
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e) Delinquencies result in reduced or removed privileges including voting
privileges at the Unit Owner's meeting.
II. Residence and Age RestrictionA. Age restrictions
1. Units must be owned and occupied by at least one person of at least the
Minimum Age (55).
2. No person younger than 19 years of age may occupy a Unit for more than 90
days per year.
B. Occupancy
1. A complete list of occupancy restrictions is listed in the Declaration.
2. Maximum permanent occupancy is three (3) persons.
3. Temporary occupancy not aggregating more than ninety (90) days in any
calendar year by persons of any age is not prohibited.
C. Leasing or Renting
1. Unit Owners may lease their Unit, but no less than the entire Unit. No Unit may
be leased without a written lease which is subject to written approval by the Executive
Board.
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III. Common ElementsA. Definition:
1. All portions of the Condominium other than Units, including
a) any streets and drives located in the Condominium
b) all utility systems and lines and components thereof not forming part of
a Unit
c) any and all storm water management basins and other drainage
facilities
2. not dedicated or to be dedicated to the Municipality or other management
B. Environment of Common Elements
1. Quiet Enjoyment
a) The Common Elements may be used only for the benefit and enjoyment
of the Unit Owners and occupants of the Units, and their guests and
invitees. No Unit Owner may carry on any activity or conduct, or permit
any activity or conduct to be carried on, that unreasonably interferes
with the quiet enjoyment by the occupants of any other Unit.
2. Pets
a) Pet ownership affects the health, welfare and convenience of all
residents.
b) A Unit Owner may keep one or two common house pets, provided such
pets are not kept or maintained for commercial purposes.
c) When anyone is walking an animal on Common Elements, it must be
carried or on a leash and attended by a responsible person.
d) Pets may not be chained or tied on the Common Elements, including
front lawns.
e) Pets may not be left unattended on either Common Elements or Limited
Common Elements.
f) Pet owners are responsible for any property damage, injury, or
disturbance (loud or continual barking) pet may cause or inflict.
g) Solid waste must be cleaned up and disposed of immediately by each
pet owner. If a pet causes any turf damage (liquid waste or digging), the
pet owner responsible will be held liable for the cost of the turf
renovation.
h) Failure to abide by these rules may result in a fine imposed on the Unit
Owner's account.
3. Vehicle Parking
a) Prohibited in Legacy Oaks:
(1) Using more than one parking space within the designated lined,
parking areas
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(2) Parking in common driveways if it impedes access to other
buildings or individual garages
(3) Long term parking in a designated, lined parking area
(4) On-street parking (except for temporary parking by temporary
guests and workers)
(5) Repair or maintenance of any vehicle (other than repair of flat
tire) unless done completely within Unit Owner's garage
(6) Street parking one hour after a snowfall has commenced or in
any way obstructing the removal of snow from the Common
Elements
(7) Parking in the space at the end of the Common Elements
driveway at any time during snow removal
b) Parking prohibited unless entirely enclosed in a Unit Owner's garage:
(1) Commercial vehicles (with a truck or commercial license)
(2) Trucks, trailers or mobile homes, RV's, boats, campers and ATV's
(3) Vehicles without current registration and/or inspection-stickers
(4) Disabled vehicles (flat tires or body damage)
(5) Covered vehicles
c) Order of Usage of Parking Locations in Common and Limited
Common Elements
(1) Unit occupants, their temporary (limited period of time) guests
and workers must park their vehicles according to the following
order of use:
ORDER LOCATION INTENDED USE
1 Spaces in front of Unit garage
door
Private use for:
• Residents
• Temporary guests
• Temporary workers
2 The space at the end of the
Common Elements driveway
Temporary and infrequent use for:
• Residents
• Guests
• Workers
3
Lined parking spaces indented off
Legacy Oaks Drive or Barness
Court
Temporary and infrequent use for:
• Residents
• Guests
• Workers
4 On-street
Temporary and infrequent use for:
• Residents
• Guests
• Workers
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4. Trash/Single-Stream Recycling
a) Trash day is Tuesday. If trash/recycling collection day is a holiday, then
collection will occur on Wednesday for just that week.
b) No trash or recycling material should be put out prior to 4 PM the day
before pick-up; trash and recycling containers must be removed by
midnight of the collection day.
c) Trash must be secured within a lidded trash container or tightly secured
in opaque trash bags, preferably black, and double bagged so as not to
attract animals or pests.
d) Recycling must be contained within a plastic recycling container. No
recycling materials may be placed in a plastic bag.
e) No portion of the property may be used as a dumping ground for
rubbish, trash, wood, metal scrap or other waste.
f) Trash and recycling containers must be kept in the garage or on patios
out of sight from the street and/or other residents.
g) Bulk pick-up is on Fridays. Please contact the trash hauler selected by
Northampton Township. See APPENDIX: DATA SHEET/USEFUL
INFORMATION to arrange for this service.
h) Yard waste in bio-degradable bags collection
(1) April 1 through December 15 occurs on Wednesday.
(2) December 16 through March 31 occurs on Tuesday
(a) Limited to 5 bags
5. Signs
a) Without prior written consent of the Executive Board, the following are
not permitted on the Common or Limited Common Elements or on the
Units (if visible from the outside):
(1) Signs, banners (seasonal or other), decorative flags, billboards
or informational signs
(2) Real estate, "for sale", "for rent" or "open house" signs, or other
advertising signs (other than security service signs)
(3) Contractor's signs
b) Permitted Signs
(1) Security service signs are permitted on the inside of windows or
free standing in the mulch beds; they may not be taller than 3
feet, and they must be within 5' of Unit.
(2) Maintenance and replacement of any exterior signage is the
Unit Owner’s responsibility.
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(3) Neither the Association nor its contractors will be held
responsible in any way for any damage to signs placed on the
Limited Common Grounds or Elements.
6. Snow Removal
a) Services:
(1) are provided in accordance with Northampton Township
requirements for snow removal or as may be directed by the
Legacy Oaks at Northampton Executive Board through the
management company
(2) will generally not be provided for snow events accumulating
less than 2 inches (2”) in uniform depth
(3) may include but are not required or limited to
(a) plowing
(b) shoveling
(c) application of salt or other snow melters
(4) are alike for all Common Elements and Limited Common
Elements throughout the community
b) On streets, driveways, and Unit sidewalks:
(1) is a contract service performed when snow depths accumulate
to a uniform depth of two inches (2”) or greater community-
wide
(2) will occur as soon as practical after a snow event concludes and
in no event later than 24 hours after the snowfall ends
(3) may occur multiple times whenever exceptional storms are
predicted
c) Unit Owner Responsibilities:
(1) No parking during snow removal services:
(a) on-street one hour after a snowfall has commenced
(b) which in any way obstructs the removal of snow from
the Common Element streets
(c) anywhere in the driveways except for Unit Owners’ two
(2) Limited Common Element garage front parking
spaces (d) at the end of the Common Element
driveway.
(2) For snow events less than 2 inches (2”) in uniform depth,
(a) are responsible for snow removal
(i) on their Limited Common Elements
(a) sidewalks
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(b) two parking spaces facing their garages porches and patios
(ii) may use snow melter exclusively for use on
concrete sidewalk surfaces.
(b) may wait for natural snow melting (c) for personal
safety reasons should:
(i) avoid walking or standing on snow- or
icecovered Common or Limited Common
Elements (ii) enter or exit their Units by
personal vehicle through their garages
d) Budgeting
(1) Costs in excess of budgeted amounts may be assessed at the
end of each snow season, each Unit Owner being charged 1/72 of the
total excess.
e) Ice removal
(1) When snowfalls result in an accumulation of ice or the streets are
covered with ice, snow plowing is a wasted effort.
(2) Ice removal efforts on asphalt surfaces are best done with salt.
f) Deviations
(1) The Executive Board may deviate from the process set forth in
these Rules and Regulations if in its sole discretion such deviation is
reasonable under the circumstances.
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IV. Limited Common Elements: GeneralA. Definition:
1. “…for the exclusive use of one or more, but fewer than all, Unit Owners
...without limiting the foregoing, includes: “
a) exterior openings
(1) doors
(2) windows
(3) garage doors
b) driveways
c) walkways
d) the plants, shrubbery and trees outside a Unit
e) walkway gardens
f) porches, courtyards or patios
g) building roofs and exteriors
h) Unit exterior lights
B. Responsibilities:
1. Limited Common Elements that are the responsibility of Legacy Oaks at
Northampton to maintain:
a) driveways
b) walkways
c) shrubbery and trees outside a Unit
d) walkway gardens
e) building roofs and exteriors
2. Limited Common Elements that are the responsibility of Unit Owners to
maintain but which may not be altered by the Unit Owners without Executive
Board approval for Unit:
a) exterior openings
(1) doors
(2) windows
(3) garage doors
b) porches, courtyards
c) exterior lights
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V. Unit Exterior Openings Doors
1. The cost, care and maintenance of all doors are the responsibility of Unit
Owners. However, Legacy Oaks at Northampton is responsible for the painting of the
front door when directed by the Executive Board.
2. Nonetheless, Unit exterior doors may not be altered or replaced except with the
permission of the Executive Board.
3. All maintenance or replacement must conform to specifications and standards
established by the Executive Board and located within the document:
SPECIFICATIONS FOR ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS
a) Storm Door
(1) Does not require prior review or approval by the Architecture
Review Committee or the Executive Board
(2) Any variation must have Board approval.
b) Door Knockers or Name Plates
(1) Polished Brass finish door knockers not exceeding 8" in height,
or polished brass finished name plates not exceeding 2" x 8" are
permitted on the front door only.
(2) Does not require prior review or approval by the Architecture
Review Committee or the Executive Board
c) Kick Plates
(1) Polished brass kick plates not to exceed the bottom rail in
height are permitted on the front door
(2) Does not require prior review or approval by the Architecture
Review Committee or the Executive Board
B. Windows
1. The cost, care and maintenance of all windows are the responsibility of Unit
Owners.
2. However, windows may not be altered or replaced except with the permission
of the Executive Board.
3. All maintenance or replacement must conform to specifications and standards
established by the Executive Board and located within the document
SPECIFICATIONS
FOR ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS
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4. Decorative Glass Windows
a) The window lights alongside the front door or above the sliding doors to
the patio may be replaced with decorative inserts provided that these inserts
are clear, colorless cut glass with optional decorative brass inserts.
b) Does not require prior review or approval by the Architecture Review
Committee or the Executive Board
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VI. Exterior Lighting General Restriction
1. All exterior lighting changes require prior review by the Architectural Review
Committee and approval by the Executive Board.
2. All exterior lighting installed by a Unit Owner may light only the LimitedCommon Area associated with the Unit Owner’s Unit; it may not shine intoanother Unit Owner’s windows.
3. Installation must not interfere with any exterior maintenance work now or in
the future.
4. Since the installation is performed on Common Elements (including Limited
Common Elements),
a) Installation which requires additional wiring must be by a licensed
electrician only
b) Any necessary permits are the responsibility of the Unit Owner.
c) Any damage to Common Elements as a result of this installation is the
responsibility of the Unit Owner.
5. Recommended or required models are described and specified in document
SPECIFICATIONS FOR ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS
B. Flood Lights and Motion Controlled Lighting
1. Floodlights for security purposes, positioned so as not to shine into neighbor’s
windows are allowed by individual approval only.
2. These lights must be controlled by motion detectors and sunlight sensors. Unit
Owners will receive a list of approved models on receipt of their request for approval.
3. Up to two (2) lamps may be mounted on the fascia boards on the front of the
Unit so as to illuminate the walkway only. The area of illumination must not impinge on
the windows or doorways of any adjacent unit.
4. Up to two (2) lamps may be mounted on the fascia boards on the side of the
Unit so as to illuminate the Common Area side yard only. The area of illumination must
not impinge on the windows or doorways of any adjacent unit.
C. Building Lighting
1. Approved lighting fixtures for the following locations on the Unit exteriors are
located in document LEGACY OAKS AT NORTHAMPTON ARCHITECTURAL
SPECIFICATIONS and at APPENDIX: SPECIFICATIONS FOR ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS.
a) Single light attached to the ceiling on the porch at the Unit front door.
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b) Single light at the Unit patio slider
c) Twin lights, one on each side of the Unit garage door.
D. Landscape Lighting
1. All landscape lighting must be contained within the Limited Common Element
walkway gardens associated with the Unit Owner.
2. Installation must not interfere with any maintenance work in the walkway
garden now or in the future.
3. A maximum of six (6) landscaping lights located in the mulch beds is permitted
by approval only.
a) Only white light is permitted. Colored lights or filters of any sort are not
permitted.
b) Decorative solar lights must be:
(1) no more than 12 inches tall
(2) inspected periodically to ensure that they are
working and
vertical
c) Cabled lights must be focused only on the stonework.
E. Replacement of Exterior Lighting Fixtures
1. When exterior lights are not functioning or usable, the Unit Owner must have
the fixtures and bases removed.
2. If replacement is required, they must be replaced with the Executive Board
approved fixtures.
3. Replacement does not require prior review or approval by the Architecture
Review Committee or the Executive Board.
4. Any damage done to the Common Elements (including Limited Common
Elements) such as siding, fascia, frames, etc. must be repaired at the Unit Owner’s
expense.
5. Repair of any damage done to Unit Owner-installed landscape lighting by any
Association contractor is the Unit Owner’s responsibility.
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VII. Concrete Surfaces
Patios and Porches
1. The cost, care and maintenance of all patio and porches concrete surfaces are
the responsibility of Unit Owners.
2. However, patio and porches concrete surfaces may not be altered except with
the permission of the Executive Board.
a) Painting the patio and porches concrete surfaces is not permitted.
3. All maintenance or replacement must conform to specifications and standards
established by the Executive Board.
4. Steps
a) Additional steps from the patios or walkways to the driveways are
permitted by individual approval only. The Unit Owner must obtain all
necessary Township permits, if necessary.
b) Requires prior review and approval by the Architecture Review
Committee and the Executive Board
B. Walkways/sidewalks
1. The cost, care and maintenance of all concrete surfaces that are
walkways/sidewalks are the responsibility of Legacy Oaks at Northampton.
2. Painting the walkways/sidewalks concrete surfaces is not permitted.
3. Step Railing
a) With approval by the Architectural Committee and the Executive Board,
Unit Owners may install a step railing according to the following requirements
and specifications located in APPENDIX: SPECIFICATIONS FOR ARCHITECTURAL
ELEMENTS.
b) For the record, a written request must be submitted to the
Architectural Review Committee and written approval received prior to
installation. Application must include a sketch or picture of the proposed
installation.
c) All cost incurred for purchase, installation, and any future maintenance
of the railing is the responsibility of the Unit Owner.
d) Neither the Association nor any of their contractors will be held
responsible for any damage to the railing.
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VIII. Limited Common Elements: Walkway GardensA. Landscaping
1. Requires prior review and approval by the Architecture Review Committee and
the Executive Board:
a) Additional landscaping of any sort
b) Additional flower or mulch beds or the extension of any existing flower
or mulch beds
2. Not permitted under any circumstances
a) Re-grading of any association property
B. Garden Hose and Holder
1. Garden hoses and holders may be stored adjacent to the buildings in the mulch
beds or on the patios. They may not be attached to the buildings in any way. Bear in
mind that the landscape contractors must have free access to all lawn areas and mulch
beds.
2. Does not require prior review or approval by the Architecture Review
Committee or the Executive Board
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IX. Limited Common Elements: EmbellishmentA. Seasonal
1. Approval
a) Does not require prior review or approval by the Architecture Review
Committee or the Executive Board
2. Seasonal Wreaths
a) Seasonal wreaths and similar decorations other than specific holiday
lights and decorations are permitted.
3. Holiday Lighting and Decorations
a) Holiday lighting and decorations are permitted provided that they are
not permanently attached to any part of the buildings. These must be removed
within 30 days after the celebration of the specific holiday.
B. Ornaments and Plantings
1. Approval
a) The following approved ornaments and plantings do not require prior
review or approval by the Architecture Review Committee or the Executive
Board but must adhere to the following constraints.
2. Flower Pots
a) A total of six (6) flower pots and/or flower planters is permitted.
Without creating a safety hazard or interfering with normal maintenance, they
may be located on:
(1) front porch
(2) unit walkways
(3) mulch beds or suspended from a shepherd hook there
3. Decorative Objects and Storage
a) A maximum of six (6) decorative statuary ornaments or other decorative
objects are permitted on the front porches or mulch beds.
(1) None may exceed the height of the Unit windowsill.
(2) Four (4) of the six (6) objects may not exceed 8” in height, 12” in
length or width.
(3) Bird feeders or bird houses are permitted on a shepherd hook in
the mulch beds.
(a) Each counts as one of the six allowable decorative
objects.
(4) A single, properly-maintained bird bath is permitted in the
mulch beds and counts as one of the six allowable decorative
objects.
(a) However, standing water is a potential breeding ground
for mosquitoes.
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(b) Therefore, Unit Owners must ensure that birdbath
water is changed at least weekly.
b) Removable patio/porch furniture items do not count as decorative
objects.
c) No decorative objects may interfere with normal maintenance of the
Common Elements or Limited Common Elements.
C. Patio Items
1. Fruit and Vegetable Pots
a) Fruit, vegetable, and herb containers are permitted on the patio only
and may not be visible above the fence line.
2. Grills, Barbecues and Chimineas
a) Outdoor grills, barbecues, and chimineas are permitted on the patio
provided that when in use they are no closer than 12" from any siding or
fencing. Chimineas must also be on a ceramic or metal stand. Any damage
resulting from the use of these items is the sole responsibility of the Unit
Owner. Any required damage repairs must be the same design, material, color
and texture as the original. All costs are the responsibility of the Unit Owner.
3. Firewood Storage
a) Firewood may be stored on the Unit Owner's patio provided that it is
stacked no closer than 12" from any structure or siding, and that the height of
the stack is at least 6" below the top of the fencing
b) Permitted on the patio only and not requiring prior review or approval
by the Architecture Review Committee or the Executive Board
D. Flags
1. Small American flags are permitted in the mulch beds along walkways, or in
windows.
2. Decorative flags or seasonal banners are not permitted.
X. UnitA. Definition
1. The interior spaces of each of the 72 homes that are not a part of the Common
Elements or Limited Common Elements as defined by the Declaration…those interior
spaces are the property of a Unit Owner.
B. Residential Unit Owner Requirements
1. Maintenance
a) Reference: APPENDIX: INTERIOR DAMAGE RESOLUTIONS 1 AND 2
b) All Unit Owners are responsible for maintaining their Units
(1) in a safe, clean and sanitary condition
(2) in good order and repair
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(3) in accordance with all applicable restrictions, conditions,
ordinances and codes under the Condominium Documents or
under law.
c) No building, alteration, repair, replacement or other improvement of a
Unit, the Common Elements, or the Limited Common Elements which
changes the external appearance of a Unit, a Building or the Common
Elements or the Limited Common Elements is permitted without the
prior review and written approval of the Executive Board.
2. Insurance
a) To the extent not covered by insurance as a casualty loss, damage to the
interior of a Unit is the responsibility of the Unit Owner.
(1) The Association is responsible for all maintenance, repair and
replacement of the Common Elements and some Limited
Common Elements.
(2) The Association is not responsible for repair of any interior
damage to dwelling Units unless that damage is covered by the
insurance policy maintained by the Association (less deductible)
or is directly attributable to gross negligence by the Association
in the performance of its duties.
3. Additions or changes:
a) It is the Unit Owner's responsibility to assure that any approved
additions or modifications are performed in a professional and
workmanlike manner and that all legal requirements are met prior to
the start of work. b) The Unit Owner is ultimately responsible to the
Association for all damages or unauthorized changes as a result of any
work performed.
c) Any damages or unauthorized changes to the Association property must
be fully restored to the original design, color and texture at the Unit Owner's
expense.
d) It is also the Unit Owner's responsibility to obtain the proper forms as
well as all pertinent supporting information (drawings, manufacturers
specifications, permits, etc.) when applying for a permitted change.
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XI. Buildings: ExteriorsA. Stipulations
1. The exteriors of all Buildings including Unit exteriors:
a) are the property of Legacy Oaks at Northampton and may not be altered
except with the permission of the Executive Board
2. Cost, care and maintenance of all Buildings including Unit exteriors:
a) are the responsibility of Legacy Oaks at Northampton and are treated as
Common Expenses
3. Legacy Oaks at Northampton reserves the right:
a) to do what is necessary to maintain the exteriors of all Buildings
B. Prohibited Exterior Additions or Alterations
1. Clothes drying lines
2. Flag poles
a) freestanding or affixed to any part of the buildings
3. Lampposts
4. Outdoor recreational equipment
5. Wind chimes
6. Wishing wells or similar structures
7. Vegetable gardens
8. Fences, except as provided by the builder on the perimeter of the patio
C. Permitted Exterior Additions or Alterations
1. All require:
a) prior review by the Architectural Review Committee
b) written approval by the Executive Board.
2. Attic Fans
a) Attic fans designed to exhaust hot air from under the roof line are
permitted by request.
b) Applicants will receive a list of approved models upon receipt of
application.
3. Awnings
a) Retractable awnings over the patio are permitted by approval.
b) Required during the approval process: detailed specifications for
(1) dimensions
(2) location
(3) color and pattern selections
4. Satellite Dishes
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a) Satellite dishes are permitted by prior written approval if they are
(1) less than 1 meter in diameter
(2) for the reception of TV or Internet signals provided that an
acceptable signal level is received (FCC Rule 47 C.F.R. Section
1.40000)
(3) are placed as low as possible, preferably at ground level
(4) not visible from outside the fenced area of a Courtyard
b) Requires submission of a certified site survey with your request for
approval
5. Temporary Structures
a) Temporary structures such as tents, trailers, etc. are permitted by prior
written approval only. These structures must be removed as soon as
their intended use is completed.
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XII. LandscapingA. Guiding Principles
1. The shrubbery, trees and plants outside a Unit on all Common Elements,
including Limited Common Elements, are the property of Legacy Oaks at Northampton
and are not to be altered, removed or relocated except at the direction of the Executive
Board.
2. The cost, care and maintenance of all plantings are the responsibility of Legacy
Oaks at Northampton and are treated as Common Expenses.
a) Known dead or challenged plant material should be reported to the
management company.
3. Legacy Oaks at Northampton reserves the right to add, remove, cut back and
replace trees, plants and shrubs on all Common Elements, including Limited Common
Elements.
4. Foliage or plantings of any type that interfere with contracted maintenance
activities or create safety hazards will be removed.
5. It is important that the plantings in all Common Elements (including Limited
Common Elements) be compatible with the existing overall landscape design and be
appropriate as to the following.
a) Conditions
b) Expanse
c) Height
(1) Low-growing plantings are appropriate
(a) under windows
(b) around fencing
(2) Taller shrubs are appropriate
(a) in front of the chimney
(b) in the corners of Units where no
windows are involved
(c) around air-conditioning units
(d) against a solid wall on all Units
d) Species
(1) Those species that are recommended by the Landscape
Committee and approved by the Executive Board are listed in
APPENDIX: SPECIFICATIONS FOR APPROVED LANDSCAPING ELEMENTS.
(2) Listing of approved species may be adjusted as experience and
history dictate.
e) Maintenance capability
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(1) All plantings must be compatible with the maintenance
procedures established by the Executive Board in concert with
contracts which the Executive Board makes with contractors
according to
(a) Schedule
(i) planting
(ii) trimming
(iii) fertilizing
(b) Size
(c) Conditions
B. Unit Owner Planting and Maintenance
1. At their own expense Unit Owners may plant their own seasonal annuals or
perennials within
a) the Garden Walkways immediately adjacent to their Units
b) the shrubbery beds surrounding the compressor for the Unit’s HVAC
c) the area along the driveway under the sunroom windows and beside
the Patio
2. Unit Owner seasonal plantings must comply with the following requirements:
a) Walkway gardens may not be resized or reshaped.
b) All planting beds will be edged and mulched by the landscape service.
c) Re-grading of any Common or Limited Common Elements is not
permitted under any circumstances.
d) Foliage or plantings of any type that interfere with contracted
maintenance activities or create safety hazards will be removed.
e) No invasive plants, vines or ground cover on any Common Elements,
including Limited Common Elements are permitted.
3. Removal or cutbacks
a) All seasonal annual plantings by Unit Owners must be removed by
November 15 or earlier if directed by the Executive Board.
b) All perennial plantings by Unit Owners must be cut back by November
15 or earlier if directed by the Executive Board.
4. Landscaping alongside the Limited Common Element parking space in front of
the garage
a) Landscaping with river rock (3” or greater in size) is permitted along the
edge of a Unit Owner’s driveway so long as landscape mesh or plastic is
installed under the rocks to prevent and control weed growth. This
installation is at the Unit Owner’s personal expense.
5. Landscaping under and alongside the Courtyard Fences
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a) To avoid the problem of landscapers cutting or nicking Courtyard fences:
(1) landscaping with river rock (3” or greater in size) is permitted
under and alongside the Courtyard fence
(2) landscaping with mulch is permitted under and alongside the
Courtyard fence
b) Contracted Iandscapers are not responsible for repair of fences.
C. Unit Owner Personal Planting Designs and Maintenance of Shrubs
1. Unit Owners may propose personal designs for planting the Walkway Gardens
outside their Unit with the following understandings:
a) The first and absolute requirement is that anything the Unit Owner
chooses to do must be recommended by the Landscape Committee and
approved by the Executive Board.
b) Unit Owners considering such an action should contact the
management company first.
c) All changes by the Unit Owner must be compatible with the existing
overall ambience and landscape design scheme of Legacy Oaks at Northampton
as understood by the Landscape Review Committee and the Executive Board.
(1) Any plantings must be chosen from the list of suitable plants
which meet with the requirement that the plantings in all Common
Elements (including Limited Common Elements) be appropriate as to
type of
(a) Species and variety
(b) Size
(c) Conditions
(d) Maintenance capability
2. Approved Plant Material is listed at APPENDIX: SPECIFICATIONS FOR APPROVED
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XIII. EnforcementA. Complaint Procedures
1. Management Company
a) A management company manages the property on a daily basis
including management of questions, complaints, and requests for service or
information.
b) Direct all questions, complaints, and requests for service or information
to the management company.
2. Executive Board
a) The Executive Board may request that Unit Owners wishing to make a
complaint to the Association send such complaint in written form.
B. Enforcement of Fines
1. Reference
a) See: APPENDIX: COMPLIANCE AND DEFAULT RESOLUTION
2. Essential Information
a) Any violation of the governing documents may subject the violator to a
penalty or fine imposed by the Executive Board.
b) A fine will be applied to the Unit Owner (who is ultimately responsible
for all fines and the removal of all violations) regardless of whether the
offender is the Unit Owner, a household member, a tenant, or a guest.
C. Complainants
1. Violation of the rules may be reported to the management company by anyone
in the community.
2. The Executive Board may request that the complaint be put in writing.
3. Violations which are observed first-hand by an Executive Board member or the
management company can be processed as a complaint.
D. Fines
1. General
a) The Executive Board may not impose any fine or deny any rights of a
Unit Owner for violations of the rules until the Unit Owner has been notified of
the violation and given the opportunity for a hearing held in Executive Session
within ten days of notification:
b) The payment of a fine does not relieve the offender of the obligation of
correcting the violation.
E. Violation
1. A rule violation not corrected after the written notification and within a ten
(10)-day grace period results in a fine of $50.
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F. Repeat Violation
1. A rule violation not corrected within thirty (30) days of the notice letter results
in a fine of $100.
2. Additional fines of $100 may be charged without a grace period for each
following thirty (30)-day period in which the violation has not been corrected; OR the
Executive Board may, at its discretion and with proper notification to the Unit Owner,
assess a $50 per day fine to encourage compliance with the rule or regulation in
question until such time as the violation is corrected.
3. If the bill is not paid by the Unit Owner, a higher fine may be imposed. If the
fine remains unpaid, a lien may be placed against the Unit in question.
G. Incurred Expenses
1. If the Association incurs expenses to correct the violation, this expense will be
applied to the Unit Owner.
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XIV. APPENDIX: DATA SHEET/USEFUL INFORMATIONRealty Management &
Maintenance
Elizabeth Ashdale-LaMent
456 Germantown Pike, Suite 2
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
Northampton Township
TP: 610.832.0500
FX: 610.832.0508
Northampton Township Complex Northampton Township Police Department
55 Township Road 50 Township Road
Richboro, PA 18954 Richboro, PA 18954
TP: (215) 357-6800 Emergency: 911
FX: (215) 357-1251 Business Only: (215) 322-6111
Trash Removal
(Non-Emergency): (215) 357-8700
J. P. Mascaro & Sons
Delaware Valley Division
Lower and Wile Roads
Souderton, PA 18964
(215) 721-1600
(800) 444-6272
Insurance Agen(t)(cy)
Smith Insurance Agent: Brian Friel
215-542-5959 [email protected] (X115) CERTIFICATE:
Jan Fusco TP: 215-542-5959 (press 1)
FX: 215-542-6990
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XV. : SPECIFICATIONS FOR ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTSLegacy Oaks at Northampton has published a separate document which contains the
architectural specifications for all exteriors in the community. The document is: LEGACY OAKS AT
NORTHAMPTON ARCHITECTURAL SPECIFICATIONS and is available from the management company.
A hard copy or a digital copy can be mailed to you. In addition, the following are specifications for:
o Step Railing o
Exterior Lights
A. Approved Step Railing
With approval by the Architectural Committee and the Executive Board, Unit Owners may install
a step railing according to the following requirements:
The railing must be:
1. installed alongside one side of the steps only
2. aluminum
3. 36" high
4. powder-coated so as to resist corrosion
5. painted "Case Powder White" (Benjamin Moore 3465-J1) or the equivalent The
posts must be:
6. set at least 12 inches deep in concrete for safety reasons
7. must be 1 ½” x 1 ½” square cross-section (corner posts) The slats must be:
8. vertical, and they must be spaced 4 ½” to center-to-center
9. ½” square in cross-section (size and shape) End design piece must be:
10. "S" shaped
No scrolls are permitted between slats.
For the record, a written request must be submitted to the Architectural Review Committee and
written approval received prior to installation. Please include a sketch or picture of the
proposed installation.
All costs incurred for purchase, installation, and any future maintenance of the railing is the
responsibility of the Unit Owner.
Neither the Association nor any of their contractors will be held responsible for any damage to
the railing.
For your convenience, one approved contractor for the purchase and installation of the above
is:
Lester Leedom, Inc.
215-968-3401
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B. Approved Exterior Lighting
Casa Sierra Collection
For the Brittney and Cliveden Models (closed on 3 sides Porch)
For the Astoria Model (Large corner Porch)
Image Specifications
Brand
Part #
Item Weight
Package Dimensions
Style
Color
Light Bulb
Material
Finish
Shade Color
Wattage
John Timberland
LPSH8BRZ
11 pounds
22.5 x 15 x 15 inches
Traditional
Brown or Black
Compact, fluorescent, LED, incandescent
Glass
Bronze or Black
Brown
40 watts
For both sides of the garage doors and beside the patio
Image Specifications
Brand
Part Number
Item Weight
Product Dimensions
Assembled Height
Assembled Length
Assembled Width
Style
Color
Material
Finish
Shade Color
Wattage
John Timberland
LPS011-BRONZE SEEDY
4.5 pounds
8.2 x 7.4 x 14.6 inches
14.6 inches
8.25 inches 7.4
inches
Traditional
Bronze Upbridge or Black
Glass
Bronze or Black
Brown-Black
60 watts
Available from Amazon
Adopted 11/19/2019
Distributed 11/26/2019
Effective Immediately
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XVI. : SPECIFICATIONS FOR APPROVED LANDSCAPING ELEMENTS
A. Chart of Approved Species for Legacy Oaks at Northampton
July 2014
Latin Name Common Name Varieties Size Picture
Berberis Barberry Crimson Pigmy LOW
Buxus Boxwood
Green Velvet
English dwarf
Variegated
Winter Gem
Blue Ice
LOW
Buxus Boxwood Upright TALL
Cupressaceae Cypress Goldmop Goldthread LOW
Euonymus Burning Bush TALL
Ilex Hollies
Helleri
China Girl
Inkberry
Steeds
LOW
Ilex Hollies Dragon Lady
Chesapeake
TALL
Itea Sweetspire Little Henry LOW
Japonica Japonica LOW
Juniperus Juniper
Blue Rug
Blue Star
Gold Thread
LOW
Picea Spruce Alberta TALL
Picea Spruce Bird’s Nest Globe LOW
Potentilla Cinquefoil
Rhododendron Rhododendron
Azalea
Dwarf LOW
Spiraea Spiraea LOW
Taxus Yew
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This list may be modified from time to time, dependent upon history and experience, at the recommendation of
the Landscape Advisory Committee and approval by the Executive Board.
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XVII. : COMMON EXPENSE ASSESSMENT FEE RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Article IV, Section 2 of the By-laws gives the Executive Board the powers and duties
necessary for the administration of the affairs of the Association and gives the Executive
Board power, from time to time, to adopt any Rules and Regulations deemed necessary
for the benefit and enjoyment of the condominium and;
WHEREAS, Article VII, Section 12.11 of the Declaration directs the Executive Board, to take
prompt action to collect any assessment for Common Expenses due from any Unit
owner which remains unpaid for more than thirty (30) days, and;
WHEREAS, The Pennsylvania Uniform Condominium Act, Section 3302, defines the powers and
duties of the Unit Owners' Association and;
WHEREAS, The Pennsylvania Uniform Condominium Act, Section 3315 provides for the
collection of funds from units and defines the procedures for enforcement of such
funds;
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED THAT THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES APPLY:
• The annual assessment for common area expenses shall be divided into twelve (12)
equal monthly installments rounded off into the nearest dollar.
• Each monthly common expense assessment is due by the first of each month.
• Any payment not received by the tenth of the month shall be termed delinquent.
• On the eleventh of each month, a late fee of $25.00 will be automatically added to each
account with a balance in excess of $25.01. It is the Unit Owner's responsibility to remit
the monthly assessment on time. Failure to receive an invoice is not a defense to the
late fee charge.
• Any Unit Owner with a delinquent account exceeding the equivalent of two-months’
billed condominium fees will receive one warning letter per fiscal year containing the
following:
o request for full payment of the delinquent balance within 21 days; o the
additional amount owed of remaining installments due for the current fiscal year
are added (accelerated);
o copy of this Resolution;
o any explanation of the legal and financial consequences to the Unit owner who
contrives to carry a delinquent balance;
o a statement that even if the account is brought current, should a delinquent
balance develop again within the same fiscal year, the remaining installments
will be accelerated for the fiscal year without prior notice;
o a copy of the current account history.
• As provided by law, all related charges for collection of any delinquent account shall be
the responsibility of the Unit Owner. Included in this are: court and legal costs; late
fees; collection expenses, as well as the delinquent common expenses of all the
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remaining installments due for the current fiscal year including the amount of any
special assessment.
• For as long as the delinquent account remains unpaid, the rights of the delinquent Unit
Owner (including family, friends, or tenants) to use any recreational facility and to serve
on any committee established by the Executive Board shall be suspended provided the
Executive Board has given written notice of such loss and an opportunity for the
delinquent Unit Owner to be heard before the Executive Board. In addition delinquent
Unit owners will not have voting privileges at the Unit Owner's meeting.
• The Executive Board may exercise any and all of its rights permitted by law, and its
decision is final.
Approved: January 16, 2003
Distributed: February 2003
Effective: March 2003
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XVIII. APPENDIX: COMPLIANCE AND DEFAULT RESOLUTIONWHEREAS, The Executive Board has further determined that specific procedures are required to identify
or receive complaints of rules violations, to process violation notices, and to enforce the Rules
and Regulations of the Association.
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the following procedures apply:
Relief: Each Unit Owner shall be governed by, and shall comply with, all of the terms of the
Declaration, the Bylaws, the Rules and Regulations and the Act as any of the same may be
amended from time to time. In addition to the remedies provided in the Act and the
Declaration, a default by a Unit Owner shall entitle the Unit Owners Association, acting through
its Executive Board or through the Managing Agent, to the following relief:
Additional Liability. Each Unit Owner shall be liable for the expense of all maintenance, repair
or replacement rendered necessary by his act, neglect or carelessness or the act, neglector
carelessness-of his employees, agents or licensees, but only to the extent that such: expense is
not covered by the proceeds of insurance carried by the Executive Board. Such liability shall
include any increase in casualty insurance rates occasioned by use, misuse, occupancy or
abandonment of any Unit or its appurtenances. Nothing contained herein, however; shall be
construed as modifying any waiver by any insurance company of its rights of subrogation.
Costs and Attorney's Fees. In any legal proceedings arising out of any default, the Unit Owner
shall be liable for all attorneys’ fees arid costs incurred by the Association incident to the levy, or
collection of fines, or legal actions, including appellate proceedings.
No Waiver of Rights. The failure of the Unit Owners Association, the Executive Board or of a
Unit
Owner to, enforce any right, provision, covenant or condition which may be granted by the
Declaration; these Bylaws, the Rules and Regulations or the Act shall not constitute, a waiver of
the right of the Unit Owners Association, the Executive Board or the Unit owner to enforce such
right, provision, covenant or condition in the future. All rights, remedies and privileges granted
to the Unit Owners Association, the Executive Board or any Unit Owner pursuant to any term,
provision, covenant or condition of the Declaration; these Bylaws, the Rules and Regulations or
the Act shall be deemed to be cumulative and the exercise of anyone or more-thereof shall not
be deemed to constitute an election of remedies, nor shall it preclude the party exercising the
same from exercising such other privileges as may be granted to such party 'by the Declaration,
these Bylaws, the Rules and Regulations or the Act or at law or in equity.
Abating and Enjoining Violations by Unit Owners. The violation of any of the Rules and
Regulations adopted by the Executive Board, the breach of any By-law contained herein or the
breach of any provision of the Declaration or the Act shall give the Executive Board the right, in
addition to any other rights:
to enter the Unit in which, or as to which, such violation or breach exists and summarily
to abate and remove, at the expense of the defaulting Unit Owner, any structure, thing,
or condition that may exist therein contrary to the extent and meaning of the provisions
thereof, and the Executive Board shall not thereby be deemed guilty in any manner of
trespass; or
to enjoin, abate or remedy by appropriate legal proceedings, either at law or in equity
the continuance of any such breach.
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An aggrieved Unit Owner, Lessee, Mortgagee, or occupant must first exhaust the
internal remedies with the Executive Board before seeking redress in a court of law.
ENFORCEMENT and FINES A system of enforcement and fines bas been established to ensure compliance with the
Declaration, By-Laws, and Rules and Regulations (governing documents) of the Association to
promote greater community awareness of reasonable conduct that all Unit Owners have the
right to expect from each other.
Any violation of the governing documents may subject the violator to a penalty or fine imposed
by the Executive Board.
A fine will be applied to the Unit Owner regardless of whether the offender is the Unit Owner, a
household member, a tenant, or a guest.
If the violator is not a Unit Owner, the owner will be provided with copies of all correspondence
pertaining to the violation and any ensuing penalties and hearings.
The Unit Owner is ultimately responsible for all fines and the removal of all violations.
• Complainants
Violation of the rules may be reported to the management company by anyone in the
community or may be observed first-hand by an Executive Board member or the management
company and can be processed as a complaint. The Executive Board may request that the
complaint be put in writing.
The Executive Board may not impose any fine or infringe upon any rights of a Unit Owner for
violations of the rules until the following notice and hearing procedures have been complied
with:
• Notice
A letter will be sent giving the offender a chance to abide by the rule. The management
company will notify the alleged violator in writing to cease and desist from the violation.
This notification will include: nature of the alleged violation action(s) required to remove the
violation notification of a grace period of ten (10) days, within which the violation may
be removed without a fine. If the violation continues beyond the grace period, a fine
will be imposed.
• Hearing
The violator may request a hearing within ten (10) days after notification of violation. The
request must be made in writing to the management company and be addressed to the
Executive Board.
The hearing shall be held in executive session (that is, a closed session) of the Executive Board
and will afford the violator a reasonable opportunity to be heard. The violator may present
his/her case to the Executive Board who will decide, based on the available information
regarding the alleged violation, whether or not any fines should be lifted.
• Fines, General
Fines remain in effect until the Unit Owner provides written assurance to the management
company that the violation has been corrected; and the management company verifies the
correction to the Executive Board.
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The payment of a fine does not relieve the offender of the obligation of correcting the violation.
If the Association incurs expenses to correct the violation, this expense will be applied to the
Unit Owner.
If the bill is not paid by the Unit Owner, a higher fine may be imposed. If this fine remains
unpaid, a lien may be placed against the Unit in question.
This means that the Unit cannot be sold unless the fine and the lien have been removed.
Other penalties for not paying the aforementioned fines and expenses may also be considered.
• Violation
A rule violation not corrected after the written notification and within a ten (10)-day grace
period results in a fine of $50.
A rule violation not corrected within thirty (30) days of the notice letter results in a fine of $100.
Additional fines of $100 may be charged without a grace period for each following thirty (30)day
period in which the violation has not been corrected; OR the Executive Board may, at its
discretion and with proper notification to the Unit Owner, assess a $50 per day fine to
encourage compliance with the rule or regulation in question until such time as the violation is
corrected.
Approved: January 16, 2003
Effective: Immediately
Revised: March 17, 2011
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XIX. APPENDIX: INTERIOR DAMAGE RESOLUTIONSINTERIOR DAMAGE RESOLUTION 1
Resolved, based upon the Documents & the Uniform Condominium Act the Council passed the following
Interior Damage Resolution:
To the extent not covered by insurance as a casualty loss, damage to the interior of a Unit shall be the
responsibility of the Unit Owner.
The Unit owner is responsible to maintain the interior surfaces of all walls, ceilings and floors within the
Unit and otherwise to keep the Unit and all alterations, improvements, fixtures and character therein in
good order, condition and repair.
Approved: February 2003
Distributed: March 2003
Effective: April 2003
INTERIOR DAMAGE RESOLUTION 2 Based on the Association’s Documents, Section 4.3, Maintenance, the Association shall be responsible
for all maintenance, repair and replacement of the Common Elements and some Limited Common
Elements. The Association is not responsible for repair of any interior damage to dwelling units unless
such damage is covered by the insurance policy maintained by the Association (less deductible) or is
dirfectly attributable to gross negligence by the Association in the performance of its duties.
Approved: July 17, 2003
Distributed: August 2003
Effective: Immediately
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XX. APPENDIX: INSURANCE COVERAGE, DEDUCTIBLE and CLAIMS
PROCEDURE RESOLUTION
In order to clearly define the roles and responsibilities of the Executive Board, Management and
Homeowners regarding Association insurance, this Resolution has been adopted and distributed to
Legacy Oaks at Northampton homeowners. The nature and extent of Association insurance is primarily
covered in Article XIV of the Declaration creating Legacy Oaks at Northampton Condominium
Association. Within the limits of the current insurance market, the Executive Board will continue to
maintain coverage, which is equal to or in excess of the requirements outlined in the Declaration.
• The Association's Master Insurance Policy is a special form condominium policy which provides
Guaranteed Replacement Cost for the Buildings and Community Property as well as Liability for
the common areas and Directors and Officers Liability. This policy provides coverage for most
losses, which affect the common areas and certain components of the homes. Coverage
includes the finished grade of permanent furnishings and fixtures initially provided by the
Declarant. The policy excludes any betterments and improvements to the homes, which were
installed by the individual Unit Owner, personal property or personal liability for individual
Owners.
• Owners or their mortgage holder may request an annual Certificate of Insurance from the
Association's insurance agents. The Association property insurance on the homes is subject to a
$5,000 deductible per occurrence.
• Homeowners are urged to maintain their own homeowners insurance (often referred to as a
Form HO-6 policy), covering personal property of the Owner, building losses for which the
Owner is responsible as well as liability protection. Additionally, it is recommended that
Homeowners obtain what is referred to as a Loss Assessment Endorsement, as well as an
expanded Betterments and Improvements Endorsement. These coverages could assist the
Homeowner in minimizing any deductible exposure arising out of a loss related to the
Association's property policy. (Investor Owners may require additional coverages.) It is
recommended that a copy of this Resolution be given to the Owner's insurance agent to further
assist in obtaining adequate insurance.
• Should a Homeowner sustain damage, which they feel may involve the Association’s insurance
policy, they must contact the Management Office. The Homeowner should provide information
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such as: time and date of incident, probable cause, nature and effect of damage with details.
This information will be requested in writing. Under no circumstances should an Owner contact
the Association's insurance agent or carrier.
• The Homeowner is urged to notify his or her insurance agent regarding the loss and advising
them of the potential involvement of the Association insurance coverage.
• The Executive Board and Management will review all information and, if applicable, file a claim
with the Association's insurance agent for evaluation. The Owner will be subsequently
contacted by the Association's insurance agent, carrier, adjuster or Management, as
appropriate.
• The Association shall have no responsibility to and will not repair any interior damage to the
Townhome, except to the extent such damage is covered, above the deductible, by the
insurance maintained by the Association. Owner(s) who experience the loss will be subject to
any insurance maintained by the Association. Owner(s) who experience the loss will be subject
to any applicable Association insurance deductible ($5,000.).
Approved: July 17, 2003
Distributed: August 2003
Effective: Immediately
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POLICY ON EMERGENCY GENERATORS
I. Residents who wish to install or use any type of emergency generator must be aware of the
following stipulations and requirements.
II. Hazards
A. Shocks and electrocution from improper use of power or accidentally energizing other
electrical systems
B. Carbon monoxide from a generator’s exhaust
C. Fires from improperly refueling a generator or inappropriately storing generator fuel.
D. Excessive noise
III. Types of Generators
A. Portable
1. Corded electrical devices may be plugged into it
2. Fuel
a) natural gas
b) tank propane
c) gasoline
3. Location
a) During operation unit
(1) may never be run indoors or in partly enclosed areas such as
garages
(2) must be run on the driveway
(3) must be at least 20 feet from the Unit
(4) must include 60” of clearance in every direction
B. Permanently installed standby generator
1. Large, fixed in place; permanent
2. Supplies on-site power to specified circuits through a home’s electrical wiring
a) Requires transfer switch
(1) Electronic monitor which detects interruption in normal
electrical service and transfers to an emergency generator
(2) Detects return of normal electrical service and transfers service
back to normal service
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b) Requires an upgraded gas meter
3. Fuel
a) natural gas is the only permitted fuel source
4. Unit is heavy and must be installed on a level surface. The base frame must be
level within 1/2 inch all around.
a) Must be placed on a concrete pad
(1) which should exceed the length and width of the generator by a
minimum of six (6) inches (0.152 meters) on all sides.
IV. Requirements
A. Installing a standby emergency generator requires multiple layers of pre- and post-
approval.
B. All emergency generators must comply with the rules and regulations of the Township
of Northampton and Legacy Oaks at Northampton.
1. Location of the generator
a) In reference to
(1) the building
(2) all windows, doors or other openings into the building
(3) Executive Board-approved shrubbery or vegetation
b) All Emergency generators and required plantings must be no closer than
60 inches from any roadway.
c) Installation also requires sufficient level terrain available without
adjusting the landscape.
2. Decibel rating during operation must not exceed 70 dbs. and during testing
must not exceed 60 dbs.
3. Unit Owners must check with both Legacy Oaks at Northampton and the
Township of Northampton before beginning any formal requests.
a) The Executive Board may approve or disapprove any preliminary plans
based on Legacy Oaks at Northampton policy. Preliminary plans include
all required detailed documents, plans, drawings and specifications.
b) All required permits must be obtained from the Township of
Northampton and must be included along with all required detailed
documents, plans, drawings and specifications in seeking approval from
both the Executive Board of Legacy Oaks at Northampton and the
Township of Northampton. c) Prior to installation
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(1) An Electrical Permit Application is required before installation
for all generators.
(2) A Mechanical Permit Application is required before installation
for all propane or natural gas-fueled generators.
d) Following preliminary approval by the Executive Board of Legacy Oaks at
Northampton the Unit Owner must apply for permit approval to the Township
of Northampton.
(1) All final permits must be obtained from the Township of
Northampton in seeking approval and must be submitted with all
required detailed documents, plans, drawings and specifications.
e) Township of Northampton approval with appropriate permits and all
required detailed documents, plans, drawings and specifications must
be re-submitted to the Executive Board of Legacy Oaks at Northampton
for final, formal approval.
f) Upon completion of installation, a copy of Township of
Northampton’s final certificate of approval must also be submitted to the
Association to ensure that the generator meets all safety and local code
requirements.
(1) Gas generators are required to comply with National Fire
Protection Association® 37.
(2) Electric generators are required to comply with National
Electrical Code® Art. 702.
C. Must be installed by a licensed professional and be inspected by Northampton
Township
D. Installation of working CO detectors at the expense of the installing Unit Owner is
required in
1. Unit Owner’s home
2. adjacent Unit which is near the installation site
V. Responsibility
A. All Unit Owners are responsible for maintaining their Units
1. In accordance with all applicable restrictions, conditions, ordinances and codes
in the governing documents of Legacy Oaks at Northampton or under law.
B. Whether installing a permanent or using a temporary generator, homeowners shall be
fully and solely responsible, and indemnify and hold harmless Legacy Oaks at
Northampton, for all liabilities and damages resulting from the installation,
maintenance, use and operation of the generator.
C. Generator units require frequent and regular maintenance.
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1. Unit Owners are responsible for properly maintaining their generators.
2. Unit Owners must maintain maintenance records and make them available for
inspection by Northampton Township and/or Legacy Oaks at Northampton.
3. Required regular testing must be conducted on any day except Sunday between
11:00 AM and 4:00 PM and must not last longer than fifteen (15) minutes.
4. Legacy Oaks at Northampton is NOT responsible for regular maintenance or
oversight of generators.
D. In the event of snow accumulation around the generator, the Unit Owner is responsible
for clearing snow around generator.