SEVEN BRIDGES COURTS ASSOCIATION
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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
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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:
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.
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
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Paid Assessment Certificate
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Nonpayment of Assessments
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Itemized Accounting —
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 $25 per day will be assessed should a resident fail to take corrective action when notified by the Board of the 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 effecting 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 activities 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:
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 to keep 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 over abundance of plant materials, will be the owners responsibility.
Decorations for Holiday Observances
Lights and Other
Holiday Decorations —
A maximum of two, freestanding statues are permitted and must be appropriate for the area. They should not be of 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.
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 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 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 variance request 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 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.
Non-recyclable materials should be bagged and placed in approved containers. Arrange containers so that the heavier items are on the top.
Individual garbage bags may be placed inside a larger, heavy duty, garbage bag that is resistant to tearing and strong enough to hold the weight of all the waste materials placed in it.
Although using a large, heavy duty garbage bag is an acceptable disposal method, owners should be aware that they may be torn apart by the animals who travel through the neighborhood at night looking for food.
All approved garbage containers and all large heavy duty individual garbage bags must have an approved Village of Woodridge garbage sticker affixed to them or the garbage disposal company will not remove it.
Approved recyclables should be placed in an approved recyclable container. Village of Woodridge garbage stickers are not required for recyclable containers.
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 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). 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:
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 purposes.
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 can not 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).
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 referenced 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 are not to 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 delinquent monthly maintenance assessments as described here.
Brassie Court has 20 townhouses and Mashie Court has 26 townhouses. The Courts have thirteen (13) and twenty-one (21) spaces, 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.
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 as long as 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 includes 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 $75 per recreational vehicle violating the SBCA Regs. An additional fine of $25 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, 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.
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 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:
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.
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