RIVERS EDGE OWNERS ASSOCIATION

COMMUNITY RULES AND REGULATIONS

Every homeowner should receive a copy of these Rules and Regulations, either upon moving into their new home or upon request. If you have not received a copy of this document in your Welcome Packet, please contact Mark S. Nash at (845) 361-2932 or at 1109 Macintosh Way.

Due to the extent of the rules and restrictions contained in the Offering Statement, including the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Reservations (the “Covenants”) and the Rivers Edge Owners Association Bylaws, these Community Rules and Regulations will serve to supplement the rules and regulations contained in The By-Laws and Section III of the Covenants. It also serves to document such additional Rules and Regulations as may be enacted by the Board of Directors as provided for in ARTICLE IX of RIVERS EDGE OWNERS ASSOCIATION BY-LAWS and in Section III, paragraph 3.t of the Covenants.  These Community Rules and Regulations ensure that there are standards in place for the common good and maintenance of our property values. These rules and regulations are not meant to support any one group or individual at the expense of another but are meant to promote the goals set-forth above.

1. ANIMALS – With reference to Section III, paragraph 3.e of the Covenants, no owner shall allow any pet or animal to roam at large. All pets must be on a leash and at no time will the pet be allowed to run free. The leash should be held to no more than 8 feet in length when walking past other residents and in all common areas. Residents must always remain consistent with Pennsylvania Leash Law and have their pet under your absolute control  and without exception. The requirement to have your pet under your control at all times is independent of how long the leash may be; for example, if your leash is TWO FEET LONG (2’ long) and your pet is able to nip someone, you are in violation of the Leash Law and therefore in violation of our Rules and Regulations. Animals can be staked or otherwise attached to the front or rear of their dwelling unit. Pets are not allowed in, by or around the pool or clubhouse. Pet owners will make every effort to refrain going to the mailbox area with their pets when other residents are present. Residents must clean up any pet discharge or bodily waste on the common areas and properly dispose of all waste in your own garbage (do not throw waste into the woods, etc.). Residents must also be considerate of their neighbors regarding any nuisances created by their pets such as: noise, odors, attracting wild animals and creating any type of disturbance. There is A MAXIMUM TWO (2) PETS per unit (cats, dogs, etc.).
2. AUTOMOBILES AND PARKING – With reference to Section III, paragraph 3.f of the Covenants, A MAXIMUM of TWO (2) vehicles are permitted per unit. Any vehicles that are commercial (with a sign) must be parked in designated areas. (There are additional parking areas in the Community Master Plan which will become available as development progresses). Vehicles are expected to abide by the 15 MPH speed limit within the community. No recreational vehicles are allowed to be stored on-site. Homeowners should be mindful of neighbors and show consideration when having guests overnight or otherwise. Guests should park in the Owner’s driveway or directly in front of the Owner’s residence when available. Guests should be instructed to take care when parking their vehicles so as not to impede the coming and going of other residents and vehicles. Roads should remain clear in case of emergency.
3. VISITING CHILDREN – Visiting children are to be supervised at all times. Automobiles have the right-of-way in driveways and streets; therefore, children should not be playing and running in these areas. Children MUST NOT be unsupervised at the pool or clubhouse area. NO unsupervised and/or unaccompanied child will be allowed at ANY time or they shall be banned from the pool and/or clubhouse for the period of 1 month. All pool and clubhouse rules and regulations must be followed in addition to these.
4. GARBAGE CONTAINERS – Garbage cans or containers are not permitted to be stored outside the dwelling. All garbage cans should have a secure lid. Pick-up time is mid-morning on Tuesday and garbage cans should be placed outside no sooner than early evening on the night before pick-up day. If the scheduled time for garage pickup is a holiday, pickup will be the next day (Wednesday). Recycling will be picked up the same day and must be put in the can provided for that purpose.
5. LITTER – Used flower pots, paper debris, cigarette butts, etc., shall be removed immediately by the person responsible.
6. QUIET ENJOYMENT – Consideration must be given to neighbors and the general community with regard to generators, parties, loud radios, vehicles, etc. Homeowners must take any and all reasonable action to limit noise created by items listed above. Please be mindful that the items listed above are not meant to be exhaustive but merely an example of those things that could interfere with the quiet enjoyment by one’s neighbor.
7. SIGNS – Absolutely no commercial signs of any type, including realty signs, for sale signs, etc., may be exhibited in/on any window or the exterior of any unit. This does not include alarm service signs.
8. GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE – A Grievance Committee shall be established consisting of THREE (3) MEMBERS, one of whom shall be elected among the members as Chair. This Committee shall be elected in the same format as other Officers of the HOA.
9. ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN COMMITTEE – Any plans to change or modify the outside of your unit must be submitted to the Architectural Design Committee for approval prior to the commencement of ANY work. NOTE: Fines and/or loss of privileges may be imposed for any violations. Any fines not paid will be assessed against your property as delinquent HOA FEES.
10. GUESTS AT COMMUNITY FUNCTIONS – Each homeowner is allowed guests at Rivers Edge functions. Said guests may be required to pay a surcharge (a price above Homeowner). Homeowners will ALWAYS have first priority. When our community reaches a higher resident population and the clubhouse maximum occupancy level of 78 is reached, homeowners will have first priority on a first-come first-served basis, or other venues for events may be sought.
11. FLAGS – Notwithstanding Section III, paragraph 3.b of the DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, RESTRICTIONS AND RESERVATIONS FOR RIVERS EDGE,  standard size American flags not larger than 2 ½ feet by 4 feet may be securely affixed to the front of the unit. Small patriotic or seasonal flags not larger than 13 inches by 18 inches may be displayed at ground level. No permanent ground-mounted flag poles permitted. All flags must be maintained in good, unfaded condition. Absolutely no political, “For Sale” or promotional flags or signs permitted to be visible from the exterior of the unit.
12. POOL USE REGULATIONS:
13. Guests of Owners MUST sign in the log book.
14.  No rough housing in or around the pool or pool area
15.  No running, yelling or screaming
16. All guests under the age of 18 must always be accompanied by and supervised by an adult.
17.  No smoking within the gated pool area.
18.  Everyone must clean up after themselves
19.  No glass in pool area
20. If you use the grill there is a $3.00 fee each time. (No one under 21 may use the grill). You must clean the gratings after each use and replace the cover, and make sure the propane tank is turned OFF when finished
21. Throw all garbage in the receptacles and leave everything the way you found it.
22.  No animals are allowed in the pool area
23.  All umbrellas must be closed upon departure
24.  There is a first-come, first-served policy for all areas, equipment, tables,  chairs, grills, etc., unless previously reserved according to Rivers Edge policy and procedures
25. Do not go through the club house with wet clothes; use the restroom doors.

PLEASE NOTE:   Any violation of these Pool Regulations may result not only in the Guest’s suspension of their ability to use the pool but the Owner’s use of the pool as well, depending upon how egregious the violation was.

• CLUBHOUSE USE REGULATIONS:
  • Guests of homeowners MUST sign in the log book.
  • No guest under 25 allowed without the presence of the homeowner.
  • If you use any supplies, contribute to their replacement when necessary.
  • If you are the last to leave you are responsible for turning out all lights and locking up.
  • No smoking within 10 feet of the clubhouse entrance and the gated pool access.
  • If you bring perishable food into the Clubhouse please take leftovers home.
  • No one is to use the refrigerator or freezer for personal needs.
  • If you move any furniture please move it back upon leaving.
  • If you break something, please report it to the HOA.
  • If you want to use the clubhouse for a private gathering you must reserve the time and date in advance by putting a notice on the bulletin board near the kitchen and leaving a $100.00 non-refundable CASH deposit with the treasurer.
• PARKING DURING WINTER MONTHS:  Removal of snow and treatment of ice during winter months being essential for resident safety, there shall be no extended or overnight parking on any community street or in the Clubhouse parking lot from October 15^th to April 15^th. Use of designated parking recesses on Braeburn Path and Macintosh Way is permitted. Violation of this rule by either residents or their guests shall subject the responsible resident to fines in amounts as determined by the Board of Directors for such purpose.

APPROVED BY BOARD OF DIRECTORS:  March 8, 2019