Rules and Regulations in Brief
1. Parking
Any cars parked for longer than six hours at Oakridge must be owned by current residents or their guests; must be fully operational; may not remain unmoved from the same spot for more than three consecutive weeks; must have a current license tag; and must be parked at the auxiliary pool lot if no other parking is available. Visitors who plan to park in excess of seven consecutive days must obtain written consent from the Board of Directors. Any car in violation of these rules, except with prior written permission from the Board of Directors, is subject to towing from the property at the owner's expense.
2. Carports
Carports are Limited Common Elements, which by definition are Common Elements (see the Declarations). As such, their use is governed by Article 9, Architectural Control and Use Restrictions, a copy of which is included below.
3. Trash
Trash must be placed at the curb, but not prior to 8:00 PM the day before pickup. Trash receptacles must be removed from the curb by 8:00 PM the day of pickup. Consult DeKalb County Sanitation for changes due to holiday schedule. No garbage cans are allowed on the Common Elements, except those garbage cans owned by the Association and placed in the mail house, at poolside, and in the restrooms at the pool. DeKalb County trash receptacles may be used by assignees of carport spaces (one receptacle per assignee), provided that such receptacles must be stored in the carport assigned to assignee at all times other than trash pickup day. All other garbage must be securely tied in plastic bags. Black bags are preferred.
4. Swimming Pool
For the Oakridge Condominium Pool Rules click HERE.
5. Grills
The Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner has adopted fire safety rules regarding grills located in multi-family dwellings: "No charcoal or liquefied petroleum or liquid fueled burners shall be kindled or maintained on balconies or within ten (10) feet of combustible patios on ground floors." The Board hereby adopts this fire safety rule as applicable to the Oakridge Lavista property. Grills can be stored on patios but not on common property. Pursuant to the Georgia Safety Fire Commission rules, liquid fuel burners that include typical butane or propane must be stored in a detached, fire rated storage building. Since Oakridge does not have such a building, gas tanks cannot be stored here at the property.
6. Plants
Personal plants may not be planted or maintained in Common Elements. No obstructions, such as potted plants, hoses, fences or gardening equipment may be placed in Common Elements. Watering in Common Elements will be conducted only by a landscaping company under the direction of the Board. Sidewalks and roads must be kept clear of vegetation for pedestrian safety.
The only exceptions are the following areas in which personal plants, of a size and species typically used in residential decorative landscaping as may be determined by the Board in its sole discretion, may be planted and maintained by residents. Watering of these plants by owners/residents must adhere to the current DeKalb County watering restrictions and owner/resident hoses must be coiled and stored at the nearest spigot when not in use. No fences are allowed in these areas.
a) all unit entrance porches
b) entry courtyards (units located in the center of all buildings except Building 10 which has no enclosed courtyard and Building 8 which has no center units)
c) area located between unit entrance porches and within the sidewalk(s) for units located at the end of Building 2 (1459-1465), at the end of Building 9 (1517-1523) and at both ends of Buildings 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 10
d) area located between unit entrance porches and within the sidewalk plus the area bound by sidewalk and downspout left of the porch for units at the end of Building 2 (1475-1481)
e) area located between unit entrance porches and within the sidewalk plus contiguous area bounded by curbing for units at the end of Building 5 (1412-1418)
f) area located between unit entrance porches and a line drawn between the farthest ends of the cement landings for the units at the ends of Building 5 (1428-1434) and Building 9 (1501-1507)
g) area located between unit entrance porches and within the sidewalks plus the area between the sidewalks and the bridge for units at the center of Building 10 (1500-1506)
Note: As the above locations and these Rules are subject to change, owners/residents plant in these locations at their own risk. Owners/residents may, for example, be required to modify the location and/or remove plants and other related items in the future. Owners/residents must properly maintain all landscaping or the Board may remove it without prior notice to owner/resident.
7. Renovation Alterations
All significant plumbing, construction/structural and electrical modifications to a Unit that may affect the safety, soundness, structural integrity or exterior appearance of the Condominium, including any Units or Common Elements, must be performed by a licensed contractor and, if required, a building permit must be obtained. Owners are responsible for contracting licensed and insured contractors for any plumbing or electrical work. Contractors should supply supplemental sheets, sketches, plats, engineer and architectural drawings fully detailing the proposed alteration to the Board for approval prior to beginning construction. All owners are responsible for structural damages, which could result if these guidelines are not satisfied. (Further described in Declaration of Condominium for Oakridge, Article 9.3 of bylaws)
FOR YOUR EASE OF REFERENCE, PLEASE SEE BELOW ARTICLE 9 OF THE DECLARATION, WHICH DETAILS ADDITIONAL USE RESTRICTIONS APPLICABLE TO THE CONDOMINIUM.
Article 9: Architectural Control and Use Restrictions
(Parts of this document have been transcribed or paraphrased from original Association documents. In the case of any dispute, the original documents, copies of which may be viewed at the Access Management Group Community Portal, are the standard.)
9.1 Residential Purposes Only
Except for Declarant's rights as set forth herein, all Condominium Units shall be restricted exclusively to residential use, and the occupancy thereof shall be subject to such restrictions as the Board of Directors may establish pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Association. No business activities, other than the development and sales activities of Declarant permitted hereunder, shall be conducted on the Submitted Property.
9.2 Use Subject to Rules and Regulations
The use and enjoyment of the condominium by the Owners and their Occupants shall be subject to rules and regulations made in accordance with Article 5.
9.3 Approval Required for Changes
Pursuant to Sections 44-3-90(A) and 44-3-106(a)(3) of the Act, with the following providing details and procedures but without limiting or restricting those Sections of the Act, no construction, painting or other changes of any nature whatsoever shall be commenced or maintained by the Unit Owner other than Declarant with respect to any portion of the Condominium (including any Unit or Limited Common Element) unless and until the plans and specifications showing the nature, kind, shape, color, height, materials and location of the same shall have been first submitted and approved in writing as to harmony of external design and location in relation to surrounding structures and topography by the Association. Without limitation, the foregoing shall apply to: awnings, shades, screens, or other items attached to, hung or used on the exterior of any window or door of a Unit or on the exterior of any building; any foil or other reflective material used on any windows for sun screens, blinds, shades or any other purpose; the use of shades, drapery linings and other window treatment visible from the exterior of a Unit on any window or door (except that for shades, drapery linings and other window treatment, white and off-white to include neutral color blending with the exterior colors of the building are hereby automatically approved); outside clotheslines or other outside facilities for drying or airing clothes; and clothing, rugs or any other item hung on any railing, fence, or other structure. An Owner may make improvements and alterations within his Unit not affecting its exterior appearance, provided they do not impair the safety or soundness of any portion of the Condominium.
9.4 Governmental Regulations
All governmental building codes, health regulations, zoning restrictions, and the like applicable to the Submitted Property shall be observed. In the event of any conflict between any provision of any such governmental code, regulations or restriction and any provision of this Declaration, the more restrictive provisions shall apply.
9.5 Lease of Units
An amendment to this section was approved by residents in 1999. Since the amendment is lengthy, its main terms are summarized here. Please contact the Association’s property manager to obtain a copy of the full amendment. The 1999 leasing amendment restricts the leasing of Units. Leasing is limited to 20% of the total number of Units. For a Unit to be eligible for leasing, an owner must have lived in the unit at least one (1) year and demonstrate to the Board's satisfaction that the owner purchased the Unit for occupancy by the owner. Such Owner must not own any other leased Unit within Oakridge. If an Owner who is not currently leasing his or her Unit desires to lease the Unit, such Owner must first apply in writing to the Board for permission to lease the Unit. Upon receiving the Board’s written approval, and at least seven (7) days prior to entering into the lease of a Unit, the owner shall provide the Board with a copy of the proposed lease agreement. Prior to occupancy by tenants, the owner must provide the board with a completed resident information sheet identifying all occupants of the Unit and providing such information as the Board reasonably deems appropriate.
9.6 Signs
Except as may be required by legal proceedings, no "For Sale" or "For Rent" signs or other signs or advertising posters of any kind shall be maintained or permitted on any portion of the Submitted Property without the prior written approval of the Association. The approval may be subject to conditions. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the provisions of this Section shall not apply to any signs maintained on the Submitted Property by Declarant during the period that Declarant has any Condominium Unit for sale or to a "For Sale" sign posted by a Mortgagee who becomes the Owner as purchased at a Foreclosure sale or in lieu thereof.
9.7 Pets
No animals or birds, other than a reasonable number of generally recognized house pets, shall be kept or maintained on any portion of the Submitted Property and then only if they are kept or maintained solely as domestic pets and not for commercial purposes. No pet shall be allowed to make an unreasonable amount of noise or become a nuisance. No structure for the care, housing or confinement of any pet shall be constructed or maintained on any part of the Common Elements, except that such a structure may be constructed or maintained within any balcony deck, patio, terrace area or other Limited Common Element if approved in advance in writing by the Association. Pets shall be under leash when walked or exercised in any portion of the Common Elements. No pet shall be permitted to leave its droppings on any portion of the Common Elements, and the Owner of such pet shall immediately remove the droppings. The Association may conclusively determine, in its sole and absolute discretion, whether, for the purpose of this Section, such pet is permitted or such pet is a nuisance, and the Association shall have the right to require the Owner of a particular pet to remove the pet from the Condominium if the pet is found to be a nuisance or to be in violation of these restrictions.
9.8 Antennas
Without the prior written approval of the Association, no antenna or other device for the transmission or reception of television signals, radio signals or any for of electromagnetic wave or radiation shall be erected, used or maintained outdoors on any portion of the Submitted Property, whether attached to a building or structure or otherwise; provided, however, that Declarant and the Association shall have the right to erect, construct and maintain such devices.
9.9 Motor Vehicles, Trailers, Boats, Etc.
Automobiles shall be operated and parked only upon those portions of the Common Elements designated for such purpose by the Association. Other motor vehicles, including, without limitation, mobile homes, motor homes, truck campers, trailers of any kind and boats, shall be kept, placed, stored, parked maintained or operated only upon those portions of the Submitted Property, if any, designated specifically for such purpose by the Association. Further, although not expressly prohibited hereby, the Association may prohibit mobile homes, motor homes, truck camper, trailers of any kind, motorcycles, motor scooters, motorized bicycles, mopeds, motorized go-carts and other such contrivances, or any of them, from being kept, placed, stored, maintained or operated upon any portion of the Submitted Property if such prohibition shall be determined to be in the best interests of the Condominium.
9.10 Nuisances
No rubbish or debris of any kind shall be dumped, placed or permitted to accumulate upon any portion of the Submitted Property, except in containers specially designated for such purpose, nor shall any odors be permitted, so as to render any portion of the Submitted Property unsanitary, unsightly, offensive or detrimental to persons using or occupying other portions of the Submitted Property. No nuisance shall be permitted to exist or operate upon any portion of the Submitted Property so as to be offensive or detrimental to persons using or occupying other portions of the Submitted Property. Without limiting the generality of any of the foregoing provisions, no exterior speakers, horns, whistles, bells or other sound devices, except security devices used exclusively for security purposes, shall be located, used or placed on the Submitted Property. Noxious or offensive activities shall not be carried on in any Unit or in any part of the Common Elements. Each Owner and Occupant shall refrain from any act or use of his Unit or the Common Elements, which could reasonably cause embarrassment, discomfort, annoyance or nuisance to the other Owners and Occupants, or which could result in the cancellation of insurance on any Unit or any portion of the Common Elements. Hobbies or other activities, including the assembly and disassembly of motor vehicles and other mechanical devices, which might tend to cause disorderly, unsightly or unkempt conditions, shall not be pursued or undertaken on any portion of the Submitted Property.
(revised December 2015)