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The following is a
searchable reproduction of the actual Rules and Regulations Manual. Rules and Regulations Manual Seven Bridges Courts Association Preamble Seven
Bridges Courts Association (“Association”) has legal restrictions which
free-standing homes do not have. These legal restrictions are outlined in the
Declaration of Easements, Restrictions, Covenants, Conditions and Party
Wall Rights for Seven Bridges Courts Association (“Declaration”). The
Declaration gives the governing Board of Directors the authority to further
establish rules and regulations pertinent to the Association. The
governing Board of Directors operates like any other legislative body. Every
September, you elect the Board members who, in turn, meet on an as needed
basis or more often as needed and vote on the issues based on what is in the
best interests of the Association and Owners or what the Declaration demands.
In fact, the Board is legally liable if it does not uphold the
Declaration and the following regulations. Serving on the Board is strictly
voluntary and, of course, is without financial compensation. We
are Owners, each presumably having different opinions and lifestyles, yet
living in very close proximity. Like all groups that wish to live in harmony,
we seek to blend the individual’s rights with the groups’ desires. These
Rules and Regulations have been established to preserve the beauty and
architectural design of our community while allowing the majority to live in
the manner and lifestyle they choose. Because
of our different lifestyles it is natural that there will always be those who
oppose a particular ruling. For those in the minority on any specific
regulation, please keep in mind two points: A. Living in an Association townhouse means
one must sacrifice some individual rights or privileges because of the
necessity for architectural conformity, the closeness of neighbors and the
demands of the Declaration. B. If you feel that a regulation is no longer shared
by the majority, the Declaration gives you the right to petition the
community and establish what it is, in fact, that is acceptable to the
majority. If you violate a regulation and are fined, remember that this
action is taken against you because the majority of Unit Owners
consider it to be just and proper. The majority ultimately determines policy
for the Seven Bridges Courts Association, not the Board of Directors. These
Rules and Regulations were created by a committee of the Owners and approved
by the Board of Directors. The Rules and Regulations are binding just like
the Declaration; in many cases, the Rules and Regulations are a simpler
interpretation of the Declaration. These Rules and Regulations utilize terms
defined in the Declaration. Where applicable, Declaration and By-Laws citing
and/or the date of adoption at an Association meeting are included in
italics. It is not the intent of these Rules and Regulations to be a
substitute for the Declaration. It is essential that each individual be
familiar with all restrictions placed on the use of the Common Area,
architectural and landscaping changes, etc., as outlined in the Declaration. Enforcement — All
violations of the Declaration and the Rules are subject to a fine as
designated by the Board. Any costs for repairs as determined by the
Board and all administrative expenses or fees that are incurred are the
responsibility of the violator. For
purposes of these Rules and Regulations, the following areas are considered
the responsibility of the Owner: ·
All unit
interiors. ·
Garage door
except for exterior painting as done by the Association on a regular basis. ·
Reporting
burned out bulbs in deck and entry light fixtures. The Association will
replace the bulbs to avoid breakage of the glass panels and fixtures. ·
Unit doors
except for exterior painting as done by the Association on a regular basis. ·
Window frames,
casements, panes and hardware. Exterior window surfaces are cleaned on a
regular basis by the Association.
Accidents
on Association property involving personal injury or property damage should
be reported to the Board as soon as possible by anyone witnessing the
accident or discovering its effects. Annual Meeting The
annual meeting of the voting members of the Association (all Owners or their
approved representatives) will be held each September in the evening on a
date to be determined by the Board. The Board of Directors may select any
other reasonable time or date that is not more than 30 days before or after
the second Thursday of September with proper notification of the Association
Members. Monthly Maintenance — FOR
EXAMPLE
Insufficient Funds — Checks returned from the
Bank due to insufficient funds or for any other reason will not be presented
to the Bank for collection a second time. The Owner remains obligated to
submit the monthly assessment by the 6th of the month in which the
payment was due. If a replacement payment is not received by the Treasurer by
the end of the 6-day grace period, the $25.00 late fee will be
imposed. In addition to the late payment, the Unit Owner is also liable for
payment of any fees charged by the Bank as a result of the returned check. Paid Assessment Letter — Upon
written demand of an Owner or a First Mortgagee at any time, the Association
treasurer shall furnish a written, dated certificate indicating any
unpaid annual or special assessments. A fee of $100 will be charged to owner. Nonpayment of
Assessments — Any installment of an
assessment not paid to the Association when due shall be delinquent and if
not paid within 30 days after the due date, the Board may notify the Member
of the delinquency and accelerate the maturity of all remaining installments
due the current year and may charge Interest on the amount due. Itemized Accounting — The
Board will annually supply all Owners an itemized accounting of the expenses
of the Association for the previous year together with a tabulation of the
assessments collected for that year. Additionally, the Board will annually
provide all Owners with an annual budget for the ensuing calendar year, which
shall take into account: the estimated cost of maintenance for the Common
Areas, a reserve for contingencies, specified replacements for long term
maintenance projects and a statement of the total assessments of the
Association and the assessment per Owner. In
order to maintain the uniform appearance of the buildings and the integrity
of the common elements and grounds, no Owner may alter the exterior of any
unit or add to the common element and grounds (such as permanent plant
material, permanent structures, material modifications, etc.) except as
allowed by other sections of these rules or by a variance granted by the
Board. Owners must submit a variance request prior to any alteration. Requests
for an architectural variance must include the following items: A.
Name and Address; Any
exterior alteration made without the approval of the Board of Directors will
be ordered removed at the unit owner’s expense by the Board. In order to
force compliance with the Board of Directors’ order, the Board has instituted
a fine of $75 per occurrence violating the SBCA Regs. An additional fine of
$100 per day will be assessed should a resident fail to take corrective
action when notified by the Board of infraction. Additionally, at its
discretion, the Board may take legal action against the owner and arrange for
restoration of the unit to its original condition. The cost of affecting the
restoration will be the responsibility of the owner plus all fines due from
the owner and enforcement costs such as legal fees. An
architectural variance request form is
available by clicking here or by visiting the SBCA
website. Approval of any variance request will be made based upon the
limitations of the Declaration of Covenants, the Rules and Regulations
document and in consideration of the entire Seven Bridges Courts community. The
Association approved the Sunsetter® awning as an architectural variance. The
approved awning with black striped fabric is to be installed by a contractor
familiar with the installation of Sunsetter® awnings. This approved awning is
optional and at the discretion of the Owner. The Owner is solely responsible
for the operation, maintenance and appearance of the awning. Motorized
awnings are recommended because they don’t interfere with the deck light. The
proceedings at all Board meetings are kept in the form of minutes by the
Board Secretary. These minutes, available from the Secretary, are open for
any Association Owner’s review. Once approved by the Board, copies of the
approved minutes will be emailed to each homeowner. Homeowner(s) without
email may contact the Board secretary and request that the Board mail them a
copy or drop off a copy at their home. Commercial, Religious or Professional Uses No
industry, business, trade, occupation or profession of any kind, commercial,
religious, educational or otherwise, will be permitted in any unit or the
Common Area. An office or studio is permitted as long as it does not
interfere with the quiet enjoyment or comfort of the residents and does not
become principally an office or studio rather than a single-family residence.
Zoning restrictions "Zoning restrictions" apply. No activities that are
noxious, offensive, annoying or a nuisance will be allowed in the Common
Area. Residents are to be mindful of their neighbors with whom they share the
Common Area. The Common Area and grounds are no Owners’ private yard and
should not be treated as such. Any activity that can potentially cause damage
to the grounds, trees, bushes and/or any common element is strictly
prohibited. Owners
are responsible for their activities and their guests’ activities as well as
those activities of others living in the unit and their guests for any
damages to the Common Area resulting from those activities. Toys,
bicycles and other recreational or entertainment items must be removed from
the Common Area after use and cannot be left out overnight. Appearance
of the common elements is to be maintained by designated vendors according to
the individual contracts established by the Board of Directors. For purposes
of these Rules and Regulations, the following areas are considered Common
Elements and/or Limited Common Elements: ·
Aluminum
gutters/downspouts
Contact with Association Contractors, Attorneys, Accountants and
other vendors Residents
and Owners are not allowed to contact these select vendors to direct activity
on the Association’s behalf or for the individual benefit or service to the
Owner. Only those designated Officers, Directors or Committee Chairs may be
in contact with Association vendors. In the event that an Owner does contact
any Association vendor directly, that Owner shall be liable for any and all
costs associated with the unauthorized activity. Unit
occupants are responsible for keeping decks clean and free from clutter. Deck
flooring, steps and rails are cleaned and sealed by the Association on a
regular basis as part of its obligation to maintain the Common Area. Deck
furnishings and other items kept outdoors on the decks of each unit such as
barbecue grills and planting boxes shall be well maintained and presentable.
Barbecue grills and related materials shall be stored on the deck of the
grill’s owner. These items are not allowed on a permanent basis in the Common
Area or grounds. Allow barbecue grills to cool before attempting to return
them to the deck for proper storage. No fire pits are allowed on decks. No
satellite dishes are allowed on decks. Decks
and deck railings may not be enclosed, painted, varnished or altered in any
way. No plant boxes, pots or fixtures of any sort may be permanently attached
to the deck railings. Repair costs for any damage to decks and/or deck
railings is the responsibility of the owner. No unapproved installations such
as awnings, canopies, trellises or other structures or devices can be affixed
to the deck walls or surfaces without proper petitioning using an
architectural variance application available at the SBCA website or by clicking here. The Association approved in May of 2000
the professional installation of the Sunsetter® awning as the only allowed
awning for the unit decks. (See Awnings) No signs or notices can be posted on
the deck. Motorized awnings are preferred because they don't interfere with
the deck light. Owners/residents
shall refrain from installing water features on their decks. The cost of
repairing any damage to the deck caused by these features or from an
overabundance of plant materials, will be the owners responsibility. Decorations for Holiday Observances Lights and Other Holiday
Decorations — Temporary
decorations may be put out no earlier than 30 days before the holiday and
must be removed no later than 2 weeks after the holiday. Lights and
decorations cannot be nailed or screwed to any part of the building.
Non-defacing fasteners specifically designed for outdoor holiday decoration
should be used for temporary attachment to existing structures. However, use
of fasteners that may rust or otherwise create a stain on the siding is
prohibited. No blinking or chasing lights will be permitted. A
maximum of two, freestanding statues are permitted and must be appropriate
for the area. They should not be blow-molded plastic or inflatable, but of
durable materials such as wood, concrete or metal. Statuary should be placed
in the limited Common Area between walkway and the garage (not on the roof).
Please use care not to damage dormant plant life. Illumination of any element
should not negatively impact your neighbors. Lights
on trees and bushes within four feet of the unit exterior in the Common Area
are permitted, again being careful not to damage the trees or bushes. Due to
electrical safety concerns, Common Area trees and bushes more than four feet
from the units’ exterior cannot be affixed with lights using temporary
electrical extensions. Wreaths are limited to one on the garage using white
all weather hardware. Front door wreaths are acceptable using only over the
door hangers or door magnets. Hanging any decorations, including wreaths, on
exterior light fixtures is prohibited. Draperies
and Window Coverings All
temporary window coverings must be removed and replaced with the permanent
window treatments within forty-five (45) days of occupancy by the Owner or
resident. The
Association will communicate with homeowners and residents of the Seven
Bridges Courts by email whenever possible. Correspondence to owners/residents
who don’t have access to a computer will be hand delivered or mailed via the
U.S. Postal Service to the homeowner/resident. The
Association email will only be used for Association business. The email will
not be available for use by homeowners/residents for personal business. Email
addresses will only be used by Association Board Members for Association
business and will not be shared with others. The Board will strive to send
all emails to homeowners/residents without other email addresses appearing on
the address headings. The
Association is required by Illinois statutes to secure each Homeowner's
consent to use email (electronic delivery) as a means of communication with
each Homeowner. The initial consent form will be sent to each new Homeowner
when they first move on to Mashie or Brassie Courts. To update your email
address to be used by the Association, please obtain a new email form by clicking here and
returning the completed form to the Secretary. From time to time, owners will
be asked to update and sign a new Email Waiver Form. Visit the SBCA website
for a copy of the Email Waiver form. Every
Owner and resident must have an emergency contact form on file with the Association.
It is the responsibility of the owner/resident to inform the Association of
any changes that need to be made on the emergency form to insure it contains
current information, i.e. telephone numbers, emergency contact names, email
address, etc. Visit the SBCA website for a copy of the emergency form or
click emergency form. The
front entry doors belong to the Homeowners and the Association is responsible
for painting the doors as needed. If the Homeowner replaces the entry door
and/or door hardware, the replacement door and door hardware must be the same
model and configuration as the original door and door hardware. As
noted throughout this document, fines may be assessed for non-compliance with
these Rules and Regulations. The fine for non-compliance is $100 per
violation. Homeowners who have been determined to be non-compliant, will be
notified in writing of the violation and given a reasonable time to remedy
the non-compliance. The time allowed for resolution may vary dependent upon
the nature of the violation. However, the following methodology will apply to
all fines where the issue is not resolved on a timely basis.
The
above structure applies to all fines. The
American flag, military flags, and seasonal flags may be flown. It is
recommended that the flag not be installed next to the garage light fixture.
They must be clean and in good condition. Holiday flags may be flown one week
prior to the holiday and on the holiday itself. A
removable, white flag holder bracket may be attached to the garage door frame
using all weather wood screws not less than two inches in length (to assure
that hardware is attached securely to the door frame and not just the
siding). The bottom placement of the bracket should be similar to the other
holder installations on adjoining units. On double door garages the flag must
be placed in the area between the doors or on the path side of the unit. On
single door garages the flags must be attached to the path side of the unit’s
doorframe only. The
cost to repair any damage to the wood on the building that resulted from the
flag installation will be the responsibility of the homeowner. For example,
if the wind blows off the flag and bracket damaging the wood, the owner will
be charged for the repairs. Additionally, if the flag causes damage to the
exterior light fixture, the cost to repair/replace the fixture will be the
homeowner's responsibility. Garages and Garage Door Repair/Replacement For
security and uniform appearance, all garage doors must be kept closed except
when entering or exiting or when the resident is using the garage area. The
Unit Owner is responsible for the interior of the garage including the
interior finish of the garage door. Painting the exterior finish of the
garage and garage door is the responsibility of the Association. If
it becomes necessary, it is the responsibility of the Owner to replace a
garage door panel or the entire garage door. Replacement panel(s) or a garage
door must have a textured woodgrain finish/style, identical to the door on
the existing/original unit. If
an owner wishes to replace the entire door, a variance request may be
necessary, especially if the materials are different from the original
installation. The request for the variance must be approved by the Board
before installation of the new door can begin. Visit the SBCA website or click here for the variance
form. One
garage sale for all residents who would like to participate may be held each
year on a date determined annually by the Board. Garage sales are not
permitted at any other time. Publicity
for the garage sale is the responsibility of the residents. Signs
no larger than 3' x 4' may be placed at each entrance (Brassie Court and
Mashie Court) two (2) days before the day of the garage sale. The
Common Area must be kept free and clear of all rubbish, debris and other
unsightly materials at all times. Residents should make an effort to remove
any waste materials from the common area and deposit the waste in acceptable
garbage receptacles. Garbage
collection services are provided by Groot Industries for the Village of
Woodridge. Including refuse, recycling and yard waste collection. Refuse and
recycling containers are included in the monthly Village fee. Refer
to the Woodridge website, woodridgeil.gov, Groot services can be found under
the My Services and Garbage and Recycling section. Garbage
receptacles may be placed on residents’ driveway no earlier than 6pm on the evening
prior to collection and must be removed the evening of garbage collection .
All waste containers should be covered and secured as tightly as possible. Residents
are responsible for removing any remaining debris remaining around their
unit, including the Common Area, after garbage collection. Any matter of interest to
an Owner may be directed to the Board of Directors or the Association’s
Management Company, Foster Premier, for response. These matters may
include assessment information, insurance claims, information on completing
the sale of a unit, grievances about an Association contractor or another
Owner, or general questions about the Association and its
administration. The Association Board of Directors can be reached by
email at sbcaowners@comcast.net
. Residents are responsible for their guests and are
expected to direct their guests to abide by the Associations Rules and
Regulations especially as they apply to parking, use of the Common Area and
vehicle speed in the courts. For guest parking see “Parking”. Insurance
Each
Owner is required to maintain a homeowner’s insurance policy (HO3 or better)
which includes coverage for roof and exterior replacement. Residents are
required to submit proof of insurance to the Association annually based upon
the policy renewal date. It is recommended that individual agents be
requested to automatically update this information and mail the notices to: Seven Bridges Courts Association 27 Mashie Court Woodridge, IL 60517 If
no proof of insurance is received after the owner has been given one written
notice to comply, a phone call will be made giving them one week to respond.
If the homeowner does not respond within that week the homeowner will be
assessed an initial fine of $100. In the event that proof of insurance
coverage is not received within 30 days, the homeowner will be assessed an
additional $100 fine for each 30 days thereafter until proof of insurance is
received by the association. All fines and insurance premiums are the
responsibility of the homeowner. Appropriate interest charges will apply to
all unpaid balances. Occasionally
the Association uses the white enameled mailboxes near the front entrance of
each unit to pass out information and notices to residents. Although most
correspondence with homeowners is done via email, these mailboxes continue to
serve a useful purpose. Any
homeowner who wishes to replace their mailbox due to its fading, rusting or
damage must replace it with the following Association approved replacement
mailbox:
This
model mailbox is available online at Amazon.com. It
is also available at Home Depot via online ordering only. An
Owner cannot lease a Unit until the Owner has personally lived in the Unit
for a minimum of 36 consecutive months. Below is a link to the final copy of
the Amendments and Exhibits received from the DuPage County Recorder of
Deeds. You can obtain a copy of the Amendments and Exhibits by clicking on
the link below: No
unit may be leased for less than its entirety, i.e. just one bedroom, etc. A
lease must extend for a period of one year unless a variance is submitted to
and approved by the Board of Directors. Every lease shall be in writing (copy
shall be furnished to Association) and shall be subject to the
provisions of the Amended Declaration of Covenants, Restrictions,
Easements and Party Wall Rights for Seven Bridges Courts Association and its
Exhibit C, Crime Free Leasing. The
Owner is ultimately responsible for the actions of their tenant(s); and the
tenant(s) must abide by the rules and regulations outlined in this manual as
well as those provisions of the Declaration. The Owner must provide
these documents to the tenant(s). Additional copies of the Declaration are
available from the Secretary or the Treasurer of the Association at a cost of
twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per copy or can be downloaded for free from the
SBCA website. The
Association strongly recommends that a Unit Owner require their tenant(s) to
have an HO-4 (renters type) insurance policy in place prior to moving into
the unit. An HO-4 policy will provide general liability and property damage
coverage for the renter in addition to insuring the tenant(s) personal
property in the unit (such as clothing and furniture). The owner must
maintain HO-3 or better insurance on their unit. It
is the responsibility of the Unit Owner to be familiar with the above
referenced amendment and the crime free leasing requirement prior to leasing
their unit. Both the Unit Owner and the renter must follow all the provisions
set forth in the above-mentioned documents. Note:
The Village of Woodridge has requirements for property owners who rent out
their property in Woodridge. It is the responsibility of the SBCA Homeowner
to contact the Village and comply with the rental requirements. Lighting
- Exterior Fixtures/Light Bulbs No
outdoor lighting fixtures, string lights, lighting on bushes, trees, etc.,
are allowed, except as provided under Decorations for
Holiday observances. The only exception to this rule is specific to end
units that do not have the benefit of direct or indirect soffit lighting that
provides lighting along the unit entry walkway. In these limited cases,
ground lighting (not in bushes) along the walkway is permitted with a Board
approved variance. Once approved, this lighting must be “dusk to dawn”
operation and solar powered (i.e., no corded lighting). Residents need to
report burned out bulbs in exterior light fixtures (garage, deck, front entry
and soffit) via email at sbcaowners@comcast.net.
Residents should not attempt changing the light bulbs themselves as the glass
panels are fragile and may break. Additionally, the LED bulbs are under
warranty and must be saved and exchanged for new ones. No additional outdoor
lighting fixtures, string lights, etc., are allowed. Association
residents should be vigilant regarding the safety of their community.
Suspicious activity should immediately be reported to the Woodridge Police
Department. The
Jottings, an information newsletter for the Association community, is
published throughout the year. Any resident can submit an item of interest
for publication or submit an idea for publication to any current board member
by using the inter-court mailboxes or by sending an email to the Association
address. It may be necessary for the Association to contact you by telephone
or email if additional information regarding your submission is needed. Information
submitted should pertain to our community. The Board reserves the right to
refuse submissions if it feels that the article is not appropriate to the
newsletter. Loud
music or noise of any kind that is disturbing to other residents will not be
permitted. Certain
types of repairs and maintenance to one’s unit are the responsibility of the
Owner; including but not limited to, repair of windows, storm doors and
garage doors. The Board will send an Owner notice that a repair is required
and that the unit repair is the responsibility of the Owner. Such notice will
include a date by which the repair must be completed. The time frame provided
in the notice to complete the repair will be reasonable, as determined by the
Board. If an Owner has not made the repair(s) by the completion date required
in the notice, a fine will be assessed to the Owner for every month or
partial month the unit remains unrepaired. The fine will be assessed in the
same manner as applied to all other non-compliance fines. Brassie
Court has 20 townhouses, and Mashie Court has 26 townhouses. The Courts have
ten (10) and eighteen (18), respectively, designated for guests. Obviously,
there are more residents and, therefore, the potential for more guests than
can be accommodated by the total number of guest spots. Residents who
regularly park in the guest spots are denying equal access to the guests of
fellow residents. For all these reasons, the following parking procedures
will be aggressively enforced. Primary Parking: Each unit has a two-car garage, which is to be the primary
parking area for two resident vehicles and should be utilized whenever
possible. Secondary Parking: Owners and residents should use the driveway pavers
only as secondary parking spaces to avoid vehicle fluid stains and additional
settling of the pavers. The Association will be responsible for maintenance,
repair and cleaning of the driveway pavers. However, such costs will be individually
allocated to the Owner whose driveway pavers require maintenance, repair and
cleaning if there is excessive wear. Such costs will be the obligation of the
Owner and may be paid at the time the monthly assessment is due. Unpaid
invoices maybe subject to fines and/or interest charges. Short-term Parking (3 days to 7 days): If a
resident has a need for short-term parking in the guest parking area for a
vehicle that cannot utilize the primary or secondary parking spaces, they should
submit this request by email to the Association Board prior to the event. The
vehicle shall be parked in the asphalt areas designated for guest parking and
must display the green placard identifying the resident’s unit. For
safety and accessibility reasons residents and guests should only park in
areas that are marked as Guest Parking. No parking is allowed in the
"T" sections of each court and the area in front of unit driveways. Long-term Parking (8 days to 90 days): Long-term
parking of any resident owned vehicle or resident guest’s in the guest
parking area must be requested in writing to the Seven Bridges
Courts Association’s Board of Directors. Requests must include: 1. Name, unit number, daytime and
evening phone numbers 2. Reason for the request 3. Length of time for special extended
parking privilege 4. Make, model, year and license plate
(tag) number Click here for a copy of the
request form. Within
one month of receipt of the extended parking request, the Association Board
will call a meeting to approve/disapprove the request. The resident will be
given an answer at that meeting, if present, or by written reply following
the meeting. Approved long-term parking will not exceed 50% of the available
guest spaces for each Court; no more than five (5) permits on Brassie Court
and no more than nine (9) permits on Mashie Court. Resident Owners will be
given priority over tenants. Special placards will be issued and must be
displayed in all vehicles given long-term parking privileges. Requests for
long-term parking may be extended with Board approval. Guest Parking: Guests of residents should park in the designated
guest parking spaces. Out of courtesy to other residents and for safety
reasons, parking is not allowed in any blacktop area except the designated
guest spaces. Guests must place the green placard identifying the
resident’s unit if the vehicle remains overnight. Please note, Only
vehicles that are in good operating condition, properly licensed and used on
a regular basis will be allowed to park in the Association guest spaces. No
vehicles including, but not limited to, cars, trucks, sports utility
vehicles, motorcycles, trailers, campers and boats can be parked in guest
spaces or in the common area of the Association. Towing: Any vehicles parked on Seven Bridges Courts
Association property that are not in a designated parking place may be towed
at any time on any day. Vehicles parked in guest parking places without a
guest placard or parking variance displayed in the front window may be towed
from 2:00 AM to 6:00 AM on any day. Additionally, any vehicle that parks
in guest parking places, even with visible green placards, for more than 7
days during a 90 day period for the same vehicle will be towed. The
Association's towing contractor will monitor vehicles that continually park
in guest spaces and tow these vehicles when necessary. The vehicle owner will
be responsible for all towing costs. By
mutual agreement between the Seven Bridges Courts Association
("Association") and the Village of Woodridge ("Village")
the Village's police department can now enforce Village regulations with
respect to parking of automobiles, etc. within the boundaries of our
community. For a copy of the agreement between the Association and Village click
here. No
animal of any kind can be raised, bred or kept in the Common Area. A maximum
of two (2) conventional, domestic animals may be maintained as pets in any
dwelling unit. Out of respect for all the residents and as a courtesy to the
community, Owners and their tenants are responsible for removal of all animal
waste from the Common Area. If
needed, three written notices will be given from the Board to the Owner of
any unit in regard to a pet causing or creating a nuisance or unreasonable
disturbance on the Common Area. Unfortunately, the Declaration states that if
the third notice does not correct the situation, the pet will be permanently
removed from the premises at the direction of the Board. Two
removable hangers per unit residence will be allowed. White hangers should be
securely attached with white, all weather hardware. Hanging containers and
all vegetative material must be removed by October 30. Plant boxes, pots
or fixtures may not be permanently attached to the deck railings. The
Declaration currently prohibits any change to the landscaping in order to
preserve the uniform appearance of the property. All permanent planted
material is the responsibility of the contracted landscaper. A landscaping
committee has been formed, and any recommendations or concerns can be
directed to them via email. Owners may plant flowers (no bushes or trees)
along their sidewalks in the front of their Units and up to three feet from
the back of their Units. Plants are allowed if they don’t interfere with the
existing landscaping or maintenance. The Association takes no responsibility
for Owner’s plants. As stated in
Section 3.9 of the Amended and Restated Declaration of Covenants, Conditions,
Restrictions, Easements and Party Wall Rights for Seven Bridges Courts
Association (“SBCA Regs.”): “…The
parking or storage of recreational vehicles, commercial vehicles, boats or
motorhomes within any portion of the Common Areas shall be expressly
prohibited…” Section
9.6 of the SBCA Regs. goes on to state: “…nor
shall any boats, recreational vehicles, motorhomes or commercial vehicles be
stored or parked upon any portion of the Common Area (including, without
limitation, any private roads or streets); No automobiles, snowmobiles,
motorcycles or trucks shall be stored or parked on any Common Area
(including, without limitation, grass and other landscape areas)…” Common Areas
include not only the guest parking areas but also driveways in front of each
Seven Bridges Courts garage. Given the
special nature of this prohibition and that the Village of Woodridge
(“Village”) also prohibits the parking of recreational vehicles in the
Village, effective March 15, 2018, the Board has instituted a fine of $100
per recreational vehicle violating the SBCA Regs. An additional fine of $50
per day per vehicle will be assessed should a resident continue to park any
recreational vehicle(s). The fines assessed by the SBCA for this parking
violation will be in addition to any fines assessed for the violation of the
Village’s prohibition of parking recreational vehicles in the Village. The
Village defines a recreational vehicle as any motorhome, camper, boat,
off-road vehicle or personal watercraft on a trailer, or trailer. By mutual
agreement between the Seven Bridges Courts Association
("Association") and the Village's police department can now enforce
Village regulations with respect to parking of automobiles, recreational
vehicles, etc. within the boundaries of our community. The fines
assessed for the violation of the Village’s prohibition of parking
recreational vehicles in the Village are in addition to the fines assessed by
the Association. In
the event that you place your unit up for sale, you must notify the Board of Directors in writing
of the impending sale. Real estate signs and any other commercial signs
cannot be posted in the common area or on any exterior portion of any
building or structure in the complex. If any type of sign must be displayed,
it must be placed within the unit visible through a window of the unit. A
“For Sale” form will be furnished and MUST be completed and returned to the
Association to allow the Board to furnish required documentation for closing
and/or refinancing. If
there is an Open House. An “Open House” sign may be placed in the common area
in front of the unit during the time of the open house. The sign must be
removed when the open house ends. The
seller must meet the following requirements: 1. All appropriate assessments
and fines due the Association must be paid in full prior to closing. Any fees
due to the Association at closing will be taken from the proceeds of the
sale. 2. The seller should advise the
buyer of the Declaration of Easements, Restrictions, Covenants, Conditions
and Party Wall Rights for Seven Bridges Courts Association as well as its
provisions. The seller must provide the buyer with a copy of the Declaration
of Easements, Restrictions, Covenants, Conditions and Party Wall Rights for
Seven Bridges Courts Association and the attached By-Laws prior to or at
the closing. A copy of these documents is available through the Association’s
Secretary or Treasurer at a cost of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per copy or
can be downloaded for free from the SBCA website. 3. The real estate agents
involved must be informed of the Declaration of Easements, Restrictions,
Covenants, Conditions and Party Wall Rights for Seven Bridges Courts
Association and its provisions. 4. The seller must advise the
buyer of all regulations and requirements as members of the Association prior
to closing and provide the buyer with a copy of any variance or waiver
relating to their unit. 5. The seller (Unit Owner) must inform
the buyer of the leasing amendment to the declarations and the crime free
leasing requirements prior to closing. Specifically, the Unit Owner must make
the buyer aware of the Association's residency requirements for leasing. The Buyer must meet the following
requirements: 1. Provide the Secretary of the
Association with a copy of the declaration page from their homeowner’s
insurance policy. An Owner must have an HO3 policy or better. 2. Complete an Association emergency contact form and return it to the
Secretary of the Association. 3. Sign all waivers of liability
for approved architectural variances. An
application for architectural controls for the installation of a satellite
dish and a signed satellite dish use and installation agreement must be on
file for all owners who install a satellite dish on their homes. Satellite
dishes may not be located on a deck or in the common area lawn. Both forms
are available by visiting the SBCA website or clicking
here. No
signs may be placed on the exterior of any unit or building including the
deck area and no signs may be placed in any part of the Common Area or any
Association structure. When
a unit is for sale, "Open House" signs may be placed in the common
areas during the open house but must be removed when the open house ends. Removal
of snow and hand shoveling of walks, after a 2-inch snowfall, will be
performed by a designated company with whom the Board of Directors has
established a contract. The terms of this contract are very specific and are
intended to serve the community as a whole. Individual needs may arise from
time to time prior to contracted snow removal times. Please be prepared to
assist with snow removal near your unit by clearing a pathway, as necessary,
until snow removal is complete. If you or your guests have parked in the
designated guest parking areas; please move your vehicle until after snow
removal is complete. Calcium chloride must be used on walks and pavers. The
Association Board of Directors has approved two (2) types of storm doors that
a homeowner may install to maximize safety and extend the life of the
exterior surface of their front entrance door. To
ensure uniformity throughout the property, these are the only approved storm
doors that can be added to the front entrance of the unit. This approved
exterior addition is optional and at the expense of the home owner. The
approved storm doors are: 1.
Full View
Models
-- Must choose right or left handed and handle
finish -- Available at Home Depot
-- Recommended and used by most SBCA homeowners due
to its solid construction -- Must choose right or left handed and handle
finish -- Available at Menards 2.
Self Storing
Screen Models
-- Must choose right or left handed and handle
finish -- Available at Home Depot
-- Must choose right or left handed and handle
finish -- Available at Menards No
clothing, bedding, laundry, rugs etc., can be hung out on any portion of the
exterior of the dwelling unit or the Common Area and grounds. Light
housekeeping to air rugs or cushions for a short period of time is
acceptable. Please use common sense. All variance request forms are
available on the Seven Bridges Courts website or by clicking
here. The
maximum speed in the parkways of both Brassie and Mashie Courts is 10 miles
per hour. Posted signs are to remind residents and guests of the speed limit. The
Association maintains a website which can be accessed by going to www.sevenbridgescourts.com .
The site is updated as needed. It
is the homeowner’s responsibility to replace any broken, damaged or
deteriorating windows in their home. The homeowner may choose the
professional window installer of their choice so long as the contractor can
supply the correct window as detailed below. When replacing windows, adhere to
the following rules in order to preserve uniformity within the complex. I.
Vinyl Replacements A. Replacing the original aluminum clad
wood windows with vinyl (pvc) windows is permissible as long as: 1. The installation method is a full
frame installation (not a pocket insert replacement). 2. That you don’t preserve any of the
original mull (center) post or original wood framing. Vinyl replacement windows cannot
be inserted into the existing frames. This method will reduce the size of the
original glass and the windows will look different from the outside. II.
Aluminum Clad Wood Sash Replacements Aluminum
Clad Wood window sash replacements may be used to replace the original wood
clad sashes. In this case, when applicable, the sash only may be replaced
without requiring an entire full frame window installation. Once again, the
original glass size must be maintained as well as the outside appearance of
the windows. The windows in the complex are Lincoln Wood Products. You can
order replacement sashes for these windows without having to replace the
entire frame. This should be assessed and determined by a professional window
installer to ensure this application can be done, and the window frames are
not already compromised. III.
Other Conditions A. All replacement windows must be of
the same style as the originals i.e., Casement (crank out) / Picture Windows
(Fixed units). No variation in window style will be accepted nor will any
storm windows. B. All replacement windows must be white
vinyl, fiberglass, or white aluminum clad. Click Here for link to Forms page. |
