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:

• Section 6.03

The Owners’ Association shall keep and maintain insurance on commonly owned facilities in such amount as the Owners’ Association may deem reasonable

• Section 6.04

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

5. Anyone wanting to reserve a small section of the Common Areas must adhere to the following steps/regulations

   1. Only legal activities are permitted.

      1. inclusion of alcoholic beverages is not permitted.

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6. Resin storage bins will be permitted as long as the following is true: Exterior dimensions do not exceed six (6) feet tall, four (4) feet wide and two (2) feet deep. The interior must not exceed 48 cubic feet.

7. They must be located up against the house exterior, on the side or in the rear of the house. They should blend in with the exterior of the house as much as possible.

8. No more than one (1) bin is permitted per lot.

9. These will not require the submission of an Application for Exterior Modification.

10. Any questions regarding these should be directed to the Board of Trustees via the Contact HOA link.
    

11. You are permitted to build an addition that is attached to the main house and will be used for exterior storage.
    

    1. The addition must:

       1. Be connected to the existing house. House siding should be removed and the addition attached to the studs of the existing house.

       2. Have its own foundation.

       3. Have an exterior that matches the existing house exterior. The siding should match the house siding. The roofing material should match the existing house roofing material.

       4. Have a floor consisting of something other than dirt. The floor can be concrete or pavers or wood or even gravel.

       5. Have doors and windows that match the existing house doors and windows, as much as possible.

       6. Appear as if it has always been a part of the existing house. In other words, it blends in so naturally that a person would not recognize it as a storage facility.
          

    2. The addition can have electrical, plumbing, hvac service, if desired.
       

    3. The addition must meet all local building/code requirements. Obtaining a building permit, after receiving HOA approval, is the responsibility of the homeowner.
       

12. Additions require, per Section 3.02 of the Deed Restrictions, that the owner submit an Application for Exterior Modification with all supporting documentation prior to beginning the project. The Application will be reviewed by the Architectural Review Committee. Adjustments may be requested/required before final approval. Approval is not guaranteed. Construction cannot begin until approval and any necessary building permits have been obtained.
    

13. All other restrictions spelled out within the Deed Restrictions will be enforced. This includes but is not limited to set-back requirements and easements.

Below are examples of “room additions” that are being used as a shed. These have been or would be approved by the Architectural Review Committee.