Rules and Regulations
TABLE OF CONTENTS
AMENDED RULES AND REGULATIONS
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Article I. MEMBERSHIP 9
Section 1. Owners of Lots are Automatic Members
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Article II. DEED OF RESTRICTIONS 9
Section 1. Annotation of Restrictions on Lot Title Section
2. Term of the Deed Restriction
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Article III. RULES AND REGULATIONS 10
Section 1. Rules and Regulations
Section 2. Interpretation
Section 3. Enforcement
Article IV. BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION 11
Section 1. Design Guidelines
1. Lot Regulations
1.1.1. Boundary Adjustments
1.1.2. Use and Occupancy of the house
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1.2. Building Coverage and Height 12
1.2.1. Building Footprint
1.2.2. Building Height
1.2.3. Lot Filling
1.2.4. Landscaping and/or grading 13
1.2.5. Joint Inspection and Survey
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1.3. Setbacks and Easements
1.3.1. Front and Side Setbacks
1.3.2. Easements 14
1.3.3. Permitted Structures
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1.4. Building Materials 15
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1.5. Perimeter Fences and Walls
1.5.1. Front Property Walls
1.5.2. Interior Lot Walls
1.5.3. Village Boundary Walls
1.5.4. Wall Maintenance 16
1.5.5. Prohibited Installations
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1.6. Basement Levels
1.6.1. Setback Requirement
1.6.2. Submission and Approval Requirements
1.6.3. Crack Mapping Documentation for Adjacent Properties 17
1.6.4. Third-Party Review/Testing 18
1.6.5. Liability
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1.7. Access and Circulation
1.7.1. Security Station Regulations
1.7.2. Gates
1.7.3. Vehicular Entrances and Exits
1.7.4. Driveways
1.7.5. Sidewalks 19
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1.8. Accessory Structures 20
1.8.1. General Rule
1.8.2. Garage and Quarters
1.8.3. Poolside Amenities Area/Facility
1.8.4. Cabaña/Gazebo
1.8.5. Pump House/Filter Room
1.8.6. Outdoor Pet Houses
1.8.7. Outdoor Storage Shed 21
1.9. Utilities and Equipment
1.9.1. Generator Sets
1.9.2. Booster Pumps 22
1.9.3. Wells
1.9.4. Service poles and post
1.9.5. Sewage disposal
1.9.6. Drainage Systems
1.9.7. Utilities and Tapping points 23
1.9.8. Weep holes
1.10. Specialized Structures
1.10.1. Helicopter Facility
1.10.2. Horse Stables
1.10.3. Telecommunication Structures 24
1.10.4. Offensive to sight structures
1.10.5. Dilapidated Structures
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Section 2. Construction Guidelines 24
2.1. Pre-construction Requirements
2.1.1. Classification of Construction Activities
2.1.1.1. New Residential Construction
2.1.1.2. Renovations (Major and Minor) 25
2.1.1.3. Minor Repairs
2.1.1.4. Emergency Repair Permit
2.1.1.5. Repairs by Residential Staff 26
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2.1.2. Submission of Plans
2.1.2.1. Approval Requirement
2.1.2.2. Required Plans
2.1.2.3. Construction Schedule
2.1.2.4. Signatures and Seals 27
2.1.2.5. Fees for Plan Review and Inspection
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2.1.3. Number of Plans and Required Details
2.1.3.1. For New Residences and Major Renovations
2.1.3.2. For Minor Renovations or Repairs 28
2.1.3.3. Plan Modifications
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2.1.4. Required Documents
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2.1.5. Construction Bonds 29
2.1.5.1. Payment and Bond Schedule
2.1.5.2. Refund and Retention
2.1.5.3. Deductions and Forfeiture
2.1.5.4. Permit Conditions 30
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2.2. On-site Construction Guidelines 32
2.2.1. Permits and Gate Passes
2.2.2. Construction Activity
2.2.2.1. Working Hours
2.2.2.2. Saturday Work Regulation
2.2.2.3. Holiday Restrictions
2.2.2.4. Overtime 33
2.2.2.5. Noisy Activities
2.2.2.6. Safety Officers
2.2.2.7. Concrete Pouring
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2.2.3. Delivery of Materials 34
2.2.3.1. Overloaded and Heavy Trucks
2.2.3.2. Delivery Entry Requirements
2.2.3.3. Roads and sidewalk protection 35
2.2.3.4. Cleanliness and Environmental Compliance
2.2.3.5. Material and Equipment Exit Regulations
2.2.3.6. Special Considerations for Deliveries Beyond 5:00 PM 36
2.2.4. Proper Attire at Construction Sites
2.2.4.1. Mandatory Safety Gear
2.2.4.2. Prohibited Attire
2.2.4.3. Compliance & Penalties
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2.2.5. Sanitation and Hygiene 37
2.2.5.1. Toilet Facilities
2.2.5.2. Garbage Disposal
2.2.5.3. Placement of Materials
2.2.5.4. Community Conduct
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2.2.6. Two-Man Rule
2.2.6.1. Workdays & Holidays
2.2.6.2. Penalties for Extra Stay-in Personnel 38
2.2.6.3. Stay-in Requirements
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2.2.7. Construction Team Entry and Exit
2.2.7.1. Shuttle Requirement
2.2.7.2. Entry & Exit Guidelines 39
2.2.7.3. Gate Security Procedures
2.2.7.4. Compliance & Penalties
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2.2.8. Construction Fences 40
2.2.8.1. Fence Material & Installation
2.2.8.2. Material Specifications
2.2.8.3. Maintenance & Compliance
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2.2.9. Inspection Guidelines 41
2.2.9.1. Site Inspections
2.2.9.2. Non-Compliance & Penalties
2.2.9.3. Approved Plans On-Site
2.2.9.4. Final Inspection 42
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2.2.10. Utility & Service Work Guidelines
2.2.10.1. Permit & Compliance
2.2.10.2. Liability & Restoration
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2.2.11. Construction Violations
2.2.11.1. Site Inspections & Compliance
2.2.11.2. Security Enforcement & Costs 43
2.2.11.3. Construction Restrictions
2.2.11.4. Fire & Noise Regulations
2.2.11.5. Tree Protection
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Section 3. Post Construction Phase 44
3.1. Cash Bond Refund Guidelines
3.1.1. Release Conditions
3.1.2. Deductions & Liabilities
3.1.3. Request & Inspection Process
3.1.4. Required Documents for New Construction & Major Renovations
3.2. Moving-in Requirements 45
3.2.1. Final Inspection & Clearance
3.2.2. Security Committee Approval
3.3. Certificate of Project Completion
3.3.1. Requirement
3.3.2. Separate from Occupancy Permit
3.3.3. Consequences of Non-Compliance
3.4. Future Improvements and Alterations 46
3.4.1. Ongoing Compliance
3.4.2. Authorization Requirement
3.4.3. Penalties for Violations
Appendices
Appendix A. Sidewalk Construction Standards (Illustration) 46
Appendix B. Setbacks and Easements (Illustration) 47
Appendix C. Fine Schedules and Penalties (Table) 49
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Article V. GENERAL RULES AFFECTING RESIDENTS AND MEMBERS 54
Section 1. Accounts, Fines, Penalties, and their Interest
1.1 Annual membership dues and garbage fees
1.2 Other fees 55
1.3 Penalty/Interest
1.4 Accrued Interests
1.5 Delinquents
1.6 Unpaid Dues
1.7 Amendments
Section 2. Moving In/Moving Out Requirements 56
Section 3. Leased/Rented Properties 57
Section 4. Traffic Regulations 58
4.1 Speed limit
4.2 Disregarding STOP Sign
4.3 Overtaking on Solid Yellow Lane
4.4 Speed limit
4.5 Practice driving
4.6 Overnight parking
4.7 Disregarding NO Parking Sign 59
4.8 Pedestrians and Cyclists’ Right of Way
4.9 Container vans and delivery trucks
4.10 Prohibited assembly
Section 5. Security Control 60
5.1 Car stickers
5.2 Guest pass 62
5.3 Checking of undocumented parties
5.4 ID cards for household staff 63
5.5 Restrictions on household staff
5.6 Liquor and other alcoholic beverages
5.7 On minors 64
5.8 Private guards 65
5.9 Guard services for parties 66
5.10 Household staff parties 67
5.11 House/garage sales
5.12 Caroling
5.13 General Rule 68
5.14 Revoking of Guest Passes and FPA
Section 6. Security Protocol
6.1 Contact Numbers and Authorized Representatives
6.2 Natural Calamities and Emergencies
6.3 Crime Against Person(s) or Property 69
6.4 Other Offenses
Section 7. Animals within FPA 69
7.1 Pets and other animals
Section 8. Prohibited Activities in the Village 72
8.1 Open fires
8.2 Soliciting/advertising
8.3 Advertising signs 73
8.4 Firecrackers
Section 9. Use of Village Facilities
9.1 Parks and playgrounds
9.2 Multi-Purpose Sports Center 74
9.3 Forbes Park Pavilion and W. Cameron Forbes Hall
Section 10. Garbage Collection and Disposal 76
Section 11. Improvement of Sidewalks 77
Section 12. Prohibition against Cutting of Trees 78
Section 13. Maintenance on Vacant Lots/Unoccupied Properties 79
Section 14. Loud Noise and Public Nuisances 80
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Article VI. GENERAL PROVISIONS ON FINES, PENALTIES AND SANCTIONS ON ALL OTHER VIOLATIONS 80
Section 1. Rules to which no specific penalty
Section 2. Interpretation on the Application of the Rules 81
Section 3. Refusal to Undertake Correction of Violations
Section 4. Association to Do Correction of Violations
Section 5. Cease and Desist Order
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Article VII. GENERAL PROVISIONS 81
Section 1. Successor-in-Interest
Section 2. Lease of Property 82
Section 3. Familiarization with Construction Rules
Section 4. Non-Liability of FPA Board Members & Officers 83
Section 5. Enforcement of Rules and Restrictions
Section 6. Authority of the Village Manager to Enforce Rules
Section 7. Non-Waiver 84
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BOARD RESOLUTION No. 2023- 85
DEED OF RESTRICTIONS 86
AMENDED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 89
AMENDED BY- LAWS 94
I. NAME 94
II. DOMICILE 94
III. MEMBERS 94
IV. BOARD OF GOVERNORS (DIRECTORS) 96
1. Composition, Election and Term of Office 96
2. Power of the Board of Governors 99
3. Meetings 100
V. EXECUTIVE OFFICERS 100
1. Powers and Duties and of the President 100
2. The Vice President 101
3. The Treasurer 102
4. The Secretary 102
5. Additional Officers 103
VI. ASSOCIATION’S COMMITTEES 103
VII. DISPUTE RESOLUTION 104
VIII.VIOLATIONS 105
IX. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS 106
1. Fiscal Year
2. Annual Statement
3. Corporate Seal
4. Certificates
5. Repeal and Amendment of the By-Laws
INDEX 108
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