Situation

The common areas of our community (lots owned by the HOA) are for the enjoyment of all homeowners of our community. More and more often the HOA is receiving requests from homeowners to reserve a section of the common areas for a special event, like a wedding reception, birthday or graduation party, etc. The Board of Trustees want to grant permission with little or no liability for the attendees of the party. With that in mind, the following Policy addresses the usage of the Common Areas for special events.

The section of the VAC HOA Deed Restrictions that apply to this policy are:

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The Owners’ Association reserves the right to enact at any time and from time to time reasonable rules and regulations for the use of the commonly owned facilities. Each Owner agrees to abide and comply with any such rules and regulations.

Policy

1. The Common Areas are defined as those sections of The Village at Alum Creek that are specifically owned and maintained by The Village at Alum Creek Homeowners Association.

2. The Village at Alum Creek Homeowners Association will maintain an insurance policy that covers liability as well as other coverages.

3. The Common Areas are for the exclusive use of homeowners within The Village at Alum Creek and anyone renting a home within the community.

4. Anyone can use the Common Areas at anytime for various non-organized leisure/sporting activities without obtaining permission from the HOA. This includes but is not limited to:

   1. a pickup game of football, volleyball, soccer, etc.

   2. walking through the common area or sitting on available park benches.

   3. generally enjoying the park-like setting of our community’s common areas

   4. fishing in the ponds (catch and release only)

   5. activities must be legal

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