No Lot or Unit shall be used for any purpose in violation of any statute, ordinance or regulation of any governmental authority. Notwithstanding whether such use may comply with governmental authorities, no Lot or Unit may be used for the conduct of any trade, service, business or commercial purpose, except for in-home activity by the Member for a business purpose which generates no traffic to the site and displays no outward appearance that a business is conducted within. The office of the King City Apartments is exempt from this restriction.
Section 2
Nuisance.
Noise levels shall be kept to those specified by governmental ordinances. Without limiting the Board's general powers, the Board may adopt rules and regulations regarding noise and noxious and offensive activities. Members are responsible for abatement of any nuisance.
Section 3
Parking.
The Board shall adopt rules designating and governing the use of the Association parking areas and Residential Lots. No truck larger than 3/4 ton capacity shall be parked on any Lot for more than forty-eight (48) hours unless housed within a garage structure. On-street parking must comply with governmental ordinances.
Section 4
Signs.
Only the following types of signs are permitted to be placed on a Lot: political (i.e., election) signs, for sale signs, and signs advertising an open house, estate, garage or yard sale. At no time may more than two (2) signs be maintained on any Lot without prior Board approval. No sign may exceed four (4) square feet in surface area, nor may any sign extend more than three (3) feet above the ground. No political sign shall be left on a Lot for more than sixty (60) days within any election period, and all political signs shall be removed within seven (7) days after the election. For sale signs are permitted, except that they shall be removed no later than the closing of the sale of the home. Signs advertising an estate, garage or yard sale or open house shall be removed no later than seventy-two (72) hours after being placed on a Lot. No signs other than the types specifically mentioned above shall be placed on any Lot without the Board's prior written consent, which consent may be withheld or conditioned as to time, location, appearance and content.
Section 5
Animals.
No animals shall be commercially bred or raised on any Lot. No more than two (2) ordinary household pets may be kept on any Lot or in any Unit. Pets must be controlled by their owner. No pet shall be permitted to become a nuisance. Pet owners are responsible for the immediate removal of their pet's waste and for any damage or injury caused by their pet.
Section 6
Garbage and Refuse Removal.
Rubbish, trash, garbage, and other waste shall be kept in sanitary containers and regularly removed from the Property. All garbage cans, trash containers, etc. shall be concealed from view except for the night before and on the scheduled day for trash collection. [Amended by 2007-052767]
Rubbish, trash, garbage, compost and other waste shall be kept in sanitary containers and concealed from view. Rubbish, trash, garbage and other waste shall be regularly removed from the property. Garbage cans, trash containers, etc. may be in view the night before and on the day scheduled for trash collection.
Section 7
Architecture and Landscaping.
Any addition, modification, or alteration to the exterior of any building or Lot shall require a completed application and written approval by the Board. Owner-Members who fail to obtain approval may incur a fine or other penalty. Request for exceptions to these provisions must be presented to the Board with full details and rationale. [Amended by 2007-052767]
Any addition, modification, or alteration to the exterior of any building or Lot shall require a completed application showing comments signed by Owner of all Lots having a border in common with such Lot and written approval by the Board.
Hedges, Fences, Walls, and Shrubs.
No fences, hedges, or walls shall be placed in any yard that abuts the golf course. Shrubbery may be planted as long as it does not obstruct or limit the view of the golf course from adjacent Lots. No fences, hedges, or walls shall be placed in any Lot that abuts the golf course. [Amended by 2007-052767] On All lots, no hedge, fence, wall or shrubbery shall exceed three (3) feet in height on the portion of the Lot between the Setback line of the house and the street, including corner lots and cul-de-sacs. This must conform with the standards of the City of King City regarding visibility clearance at intersections and walkways. [Amended by 2007-052767] Shrubbery within four (4) feet of the house foundation may exceed the three-foot limitation. On the remainder of the Lot the maximum height shall be six (6) feet. This Section 7.A. does not apply to the walls and fences previously established by the Neighborhood Associations. Replacement or alteration of these walls and fences does require compliance with this Section.
Satellite Dishes.
Satellite dishes are allowed, with Board approval, to the extent of the FCC regulations, which are available in the Association Office.
Solar Panels.
Solar panels may be allowed, with Board approval.
Sheds.
Freestanding Sheds on any Lot must conform to the style and color of the house, and shall be inconspicuous or screened from adjacent lots by a fence or plantings. Such Sheds shall be limited to a maximum of six and one-half (6 1/2) feet in height from the ground, and to floor dimensions of no more than six (6) feet in width and eight (8) feet in length. The foundation and floor must be made of concrete or treated outdoor wood. The structure shall be anchored securely.
Attached Sheds, utilizing the eave of the house as a roof, may be approved. The width of such sheds will be limited to the overhang of the eave, and the length shall be such as will not detract from the appearance of the house. The foundation and floor must be of concrete or treated wood. The shed shall be painted or stained to match the main structure.
Section 8
Property Maintenance.
Owners shall maintain all Lots and Units in attractive condition and good repair. Landscaping shall conform to the general pattern of the community. Units shall be regularly painted or stained to keep the exterior free of peeling or chipping paint. Firewood may be neatly stacked at the rear or side of a house but must not be visible from the street. Firewood may be covered with clear or translucent material, but bright-colored coverings are prohibited. Out-of-season patio furnishings or barbecues may be stored on patios and balconies. Clear, translucent or dark-colored coverings are permitted, but bright-colored coverings are prohibited. Major household appliances, such as freezers or refrigerators, may not be placed or stored on patios, balconies or yards. Each Unit shall have gutters and downspouts that are connected to an appropriate drainage system. Surface drainage shall not be diverted onto neighboring Lots. Yard lamps shall be maintained to standards as established by the Board.
Section 9
Non-Owner Residents.
Except as otherwise provided in this Section 9, and subject to the requirements for Residency set forth in Article Ill, a Unit must be permanently occupied only by an Owner or the immediate family of the Unit Owner. Except as otherwise provided in this Section 9, no Unit (or portion thereof) may be rented or leased.
Rental Units.
Owners of Units as of June 2, 1995, may rent or lease such Units until they are sold, conveyed or transferred. Units purchased or otherwise acquired after this date must be permanently occupied only by an Owner or the immediate family of the Owner. Unit must be permanently occupied only by an Owner or the immediate family of the Owner. Immediate family shall mean the Owner's spouse, children, brothers, sisters, parents, or grandparents. If a Unit is conveyed or transferred to any heir or devisee who is under fifty-five (55) years of age, the Unit may be rented or leased until the new Owner reaches fifty-five (55) years of age. [Amended in Feb 2016] If title to a Unit is conveyed to an Owner's creditor, such creditor shall be entitled to rent or lease the Unit for a period not to exceed one (1) year following acquisition of title. Tenants of such Units must meet all requirements for residency and are subject to all Association Documents.
Unit must be permanently occupied only by an Owner or the immediate family of the Owner. Immediate family shall mean the Owner's spouse, children, brothers, sisters, parents, or grandparents. If title to a Unit is conveyed to an Owner's creditor, such creditor shall be entitled to rent or lease the Unit for a period not to exceed one (1) year following acquisition of title. Tenants of such Units must meet all requirements for residency and are subject to all Association Documents.
Temporary Custodian.
The Owner of a Unit may appoint a temporary custodian of the Unit for a period not to exceed one (1) year, subject to prior written approval by the Board, but such temporary custodian must otherwise meet all requirements for residency and are subject to all Association Documents.
Exceptions.
Any Owner shall have the right to request in writing that the Board exempt such Owner from one or more of the limitations of this Section 9 due to special circumstances. The Board may grant or deny such request, in whole or in part, subject to such conditions as the Board may impose in its discretion.
King City Apartments.
The King City Apartments shall be exempt from the rental limitations in this Section 9, but tenants must otherwise meet all requirements for residency and are subject to all Association Documents.
Residents' Use Rights.
When a Unit is occupied by persons other than the Owner, the Owner is deemed to transfer the Resident-member rights for such Unit, including the right to use Association Property, to the Resident-Member of such Unit.
Section 10
Neighborhood Association Restrictions.
The Neighborhood Community Associations within the King City Civic Association may adopt rules that are more restrictive than those in this document. These Neighborhood Associations are as follows: King City Condominiums; King City Terrace Condominiums; Imperial Court Condominiums; Imperial Terrace Condominiums; Royal Garden Condominiums; King City Garden Villa Townhouses; Par 4 Townhouses.