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Architectural
Rules
SECTION
1. COMMON AREA
1.1.
Common Areas. No
alterations to the common areas are
allowed without prior approval by
the CVHOA Board of Directors.
a.
No
private belongings are allowed in
common areas, including but not
limited to, picnic tables,
barbecues, seed bird feeders, potted
plants, decorations, advertising or
signs of any kind.
b.
Sidewalks cannot be defaced
with anything be it permanent or
temporary.
c.
It is unlawful to leave any
type of food or water out for
wildlife.
d.
No pets are allowed to run
free in any common area (L.A.
Municipal Code 53.06.2). Pet
owner/caretaker must clean up pet
feces immediately and dispose of it
properly (L.A.
Municipal Code 53.49). Non-compliance
will result in heavy fines and
possible removal of pet.
1.2.
Trash Containers and Bulky
Item Procedures. All trash must
be in approved containers for
removal. All black trash containers
and blue recycle containers must be
kept in individual homeowner’s
garage at all times except for trash
pickup purposes as follows:
a.
Containers may not be placed
outside the individual homeowner’s
unit before 3 p.m. of the day before
scheduled collection. The containers
must
be placed sideways and at least 3 feet away from any wall, downspout,
and gas meter enclosure.
b.
Containers must be removed
from the common area and placed
inside individual garages no later
than noon the day after refuse
collection, unless collection has
not taken place.
c.
No discards, i.e. furniture,
appliances or any other type of
homeowner refuse may be disposed of
outside an individual unit or in any
other area of Cabrini property at
any time.
d.
Large items, large quantity
and/or unscheduled pick-ups must be
arranged for directly by the
homeowner with the city of L.A.
(Bulky trash pickup:
1-800-773-2489).
e.
Each item being set out for
pickup must be date tagged. Date
tags are available at the CVHOA
office.
f.
If date tag(s) expire prior
to L.A. city pickup, the item(s)
must be returned to the
homeowner’s garage, pickup must be
rescheduled, and new date tag(s)
affixed to item(s) being set out for
rescheduled pickup.
g.
A
$500.00 fine will be imposed for
all discarded trash without an
issued date tag or with an expired
date tag.
1.3.
Signs. Exterior Signs
are only permitted as follows:
a.
Commercially produced “For
Sale” or “For Rent” signs no
larger than ¼ the overall size of
the dining room window are allowed;
one on the street side of the unit
and one inside the patio glass door.
No signs or flags are
permitted on the common ground
advertising such.
b.
Signs for “Garage Sales”
cannot be put up until the day
before the event and must be removed
the last day of the sale. A permit
is required from the office.
c.
See “Burglar Alarms”
below for alarm sign requirements.
SECTION
2. ARCHITECTURAL MODIFICATIONS and
ADDITIONS
2.1.
Contractors. Contractors
performing work requiring waiver
clearance must check in with
the CVHOA office before starting
that work.
2.2.
Interior Structural Changes. As
provided in Article VII, Section 4
of the CC&R’s, no homeowner
shall make or cause to be made
structural alterations or
modifications to the interior of a
unit, or installations located
therein, without the prior written
approval of the CVHOA Board of
Directors.
a.
Detailed plans and
specifications prepared by a
qualified person must be submitted
with a “Request for Waiver of
Architectural Restrictions” form.
b.
A homeowner who encloses a
bonus room must sign a statement
acknowledging that they cannot
use the room for sleeping or living
quarters.
2.3.
Burglar Alarms. The
following guidelines must be
followed for all burglar alarm
installations. Any questions should
be referred to the Cabrini
Association Office.
a.
All burglar alarms must
automatically shutoff in 15 minutes
or less
b. Alarm boxes must be installed on the interior of the
unit.
c.
A professionally made sign or
decal announcing that the unit is
covered by a burglar alarm may be
placed inside a window of the patio
or garage door. For garage doors
with no windows, the decal may be
placed in the top left corner of the
top left panel. The size shall not
exceed 8 1/2” x 3”. A
professionally made sign may also be
displayed in the ground in front of
the patio fence.
d.
Homeowners are responsible
for all maintenance and repairs to
the alarms, and replacement of any
missing signs.
SECTION
3. SATELLITE DISHES
3.1.
Satellite Dish Installation. The
following guidelines must be
followed for all satellite dish
installations. Any questions should
be referred to the Cabrini
Association Office.
a. Satellite dishes may not be physically attached
to the roof, exterior walls or to
any other non-exclusive
property.
b.
Diameter must not exceed 39
inches.
c.
Cable wired from satellite
dishes shall be directed along the
base of the sloping, vertical unit
party wall extensions above the roof
line.
d.
The cable wires shall
penetrate the brown facial beams or
boards above the balconies and be
routed into the unit through a wall
penetration immediately below the
exposed sloping soffit over the
balconies. Thereon the homeowner’s
electrician will direct the cable
wire to the desired locations inside
the unit through the wall and
ceilings.
e.
Installations which do not
comply with the above, and
installations which are shown to
cause a valid safety risk must be
immediately corrected, or will
result in satellite dish removal and
repair to any damage, at
resident’s expense.
3.2.
Authorized Installers. Contact
Cabrini office for the name of our
authorized Satellite Dish installer.
You may use another installer only
if (a) Cabrini’s authorized
installer will not install your
dish, or (b) you use another
installer who is properly licensed
with the State of California as a
low voltage systems contractor and
who can perform the installation
quicker or for a lower cost.
3.3.
Notice of Installation. If
the installation meets the
requirements listed above, Homeowner
must notify the Association in
writing of the installation. The
notification must include: (i) dish
size, (ii) type of dish, (iii)
height, (iv) mounting type, and (v)
a description of the method of
mounting or affixing the dish to the
building components, including, but
not limited to, the type, size, and
exact location of any and all
nailing, screwing or bolting
elements. The description must state
where the installation will be
mounted and must also include the
protective measures, such as
weatherproofing, necessary to
protect the structure from future
deterioration. Homeowner must also
submit a drawing or architectural
plan clearly depicting the position
of the satellite dish relative to
the Unit and Project site, and
written certification that, to the
extent possible without increasing
the Homeowner’s cost or affecting
reception of signal, the satellite
dish will not unduly restrict
anyone’s view.
3.4.
Waivers. If an owner seeks a
waiver of any of the above
requirements a request form must be
submitted. It must include: (i) dish
size, (ii) type of dish, (iii)
height, (iv) mounting type, and (v)
a description of the method of
mounting or affixing the dish to the
building components, including, but
not limited to, the type, size, and
exact location of any and all
nailing, screwing or bolting
elements. The description must state
whether the installation will be
mounted upon a common area, and must
also include the protective
measures, such as weatherproofing,
necessary to protect the structure
from future deterioration. Homeowner
must also submit a drawing or
architectural plan clearly depicting
the position of the satellite dish
relative to the Unit and Project
site, and written certification that
the satellite dish will not unduly
restrict anyone’s view.
SECTION
4. DOORS and ADDRESS NUMBERS
4.1.
Address Numbers. White
metal address numbers were installed
by the builder on the front entry
area and the casing of the garage
door. If any of these numbers were
damaged or lost during the 2000
reconstruction period, call the
CVHOA office and they will replace
them. The numbers may also be
replaced by the homeowner. Homeowner
replacements must meet the following
requirements:
a. Be white or gold in color.
b.
Be of a design and size
comparable to the existing numbers.
c.
Be of a metal that will not
easily rust.
4.2.
Front Entry Door. New
front entry doors have been approved
by the CVHOA Board of Directors. A
door may be replaced by the
homeowner, at their expense, after a
“Request for Waiver of
Architectural Restrictions” form
has been submitted and approved by
CVHOA. The replacement is subject to
the following conditions:
a.
“Windowless” doors may be
flat or raised panel. If raised
panel is selected, the style must be
similar to “windowed” style
samples below. Doors
must be painted or stained
to match the current mahogany trim
color.
b.
“Windowed” doors may have
raised panels (see style samples
below). Doors
must be painted or stained to match
the current mahogany trim color
below. No stained glass is allowed.
Beveled or etched glass is the
approved glass type.
c.
All existing “windowed”
doors that comply with past CVHOA
Board of Director’s pre- approved
design, and have an approved
”Request for Waiver of
Architectural Restrictions” form
on file, shall be grand-fathered. If
and when said door is replaced, the
new door must comply with the newly
pre-approved designs (in sub-section
(a) & (b) above.
d.
Homeowner shall bear the
expense of priming and painting, or
staining their new door: the
additional expense (if pertinent) of
painting a “windowed” door
versus the original builders’
door, replacing the door’s damaged
glass and hardware, and repairing
any damage to the common area
pursuant to installation of a new
door.
1. Door must be either painted mahogany to match the trim
(Sinclair Mahogany
Oil Base Semi-Gloss), or
2. Stained Red Mahogany (Minwax #225) and varnished with a clear coat, or
3. Combo stain/polyurethane “Bombay Mahogany (Minwax 380/480)
e.
Exterior hardware must be
brass, antiqued brass or black
brass. Good quality dead-bolt locks
are recommended.
f.
Installation must be by a
fully licensed and insured
contractor.
g.
The Association reserves the
right to maintain, repair and/or
replace said door (at homeowner’s
expense), consistent with the
CC&R’s.
h.
If specified by the
Association, homeowner shall retain
the existing front entry door which
is being replaced, or surrender said
door to the Association at its’
storage facility.
i.
No signs or notices of any
kind may be attached to the front
entry doors.
j.
Decorative wreaths, other
then holiday wreaths, are allowed
but must be clean and in good
condition. Once they fall into
disrepair they must be removed.
k.
Ten approved styles are shown
below:
4.3.
Security Door. Front
entry security doors have been
approved by the CVHOA Board of
Directors. A door may be installed
and maintained by the homeowner, at
their expense, after a “Request
for Waiver of Architectural
Restrictions” form has been
submitted and approved by CVHOA. The
replacement is subject to the
following conditions:
a.
Security doors are permitted
provided they meet the following
specifications:
1.
They are made of steel.
2. They are mounted in a metal frame that is attached to
the facing of the
entry frame.
3. The color must conform to the mahogany color of the
building’s
exterior trim, or be black.
b.
Five approved styles are
shown below:
4.4.
Patio and Balcony Doors.
a. Patio and balcony doors were installed by the
builder or replaced by the Association during the 2000 reconstruction work. Each door must
have a white frame and must be
accompanied with a screen door.
Damaged screen doors
are to be repaired or replaced at
the unit owner’s expense as
necessary.
a.
No type of shutter, roll-up,
security, sun-screen, or any other
type of covering may be attached to
the exterior doors or walls. Certain
exterior coverings installed prior
to1/2000 will be grand-fathered
until they either fall into
disrepair, or CVHOA Board of
Directors deems it necessary to call
for their removal.
b.
No decorative attachments
other than at holidays are allowed
to be attached to or around the
patio, balcony or patio and/or
balcony screen doors or frames.
4.5.
Patio Pet Door. A
professionally manufactured white
framed panel, containing a pet door,
may be installed in the existing
patio door frame, provided:
a. A “Request for Waiver of Architectural
Restrictions” form has been
submitted and approved by CVHOA, and the homeowner
agrees that this waiver may be revoked if the Association determines that said
patio pet door contributes to problems specified in Article VII, Section 7 and 8,
and Article X, Section 3(e) of the CC&R’s.
b. It is the same height as the patio door and no more
than 16” wide.
c. The top three-quarters is clear tempered or safety
glass.
d. The color and finish of the frame matches the finish of
the patio door.
e. It must
only be in use while there is an
adult currently in the unit.
4.6.
Garage Door. New garage
doors have been approved by the
CVHOA Board of Directors. A door may
be replaced by the homeowner, at
their expense, after a “Request
for Waiver of Architectural
Restrictions” form has been
submitted and approved by CVHOA. The
replacement door must meet the
following requirements.
a. Sectional, roll-up style doors with either eight
(8) small raised panels or four (4) long raised
panels across each section (see
sample styles below).
b. Windows may be installed in the top section of
the door. Windows may be plain
or the homeowner may select one of
the sample styles below.
c. Window glass must be clear or opaque not leaded, stained, or beveled.
d. Door must be brown wood grain in color to match
garage trim. Since different
vendors have varying colors of
brown, submit the manufacturer and vendor
name on your “Request for Waiver
of Architectural Restrictions” form.
e. Any new unfinished wood trim must be painted to
match the garage trim.
f.
Thirteen approved styles are
shown below:
WINDOW
& PANEL COMBINATIONS
SECTION
5. PATIO ENCLOSURES
5.1.
Patio Enclosure.
CVHOA Board of Directors has
selected contractor(s) to install
the approved patio enclosure. Check
with the Association office for
complete information. Patio
enclosures will not change the
original use of the patio except
that barbecues are not permitted in
an enclosed patio area.
a. A “Request for Waiver of Architectural
Restrictions” form must be
submitted and
approved prior to any modification.
b. Approved patio floor coverings remain as outlined in,
“Patio - Slab and Floor
Coverings.”
c. Barbecues are not
permitted in an enclosed patio area.
d. One ceiling fan/light fixture may be installed in the
enclosed patio, but must be
done by a licensed
electrician/contractor.
e. Ceiling and wall attachments remain as outlined in,
“Patio Ceiling and Wall Attachments.”
f. Window treatments, if installed on enclosure, should be
at the discretion of the homeowner, and of a style and color to complement the
existing treatments of surrounding Cabrini units. CVHOA Board of Directors may request
removal of window treatments that are deemed inappropriate or
that fall into disrepair.
g. Metal foil is not allowed on windows or patio door.
h. No openings may be made in wing walls or sliding door
wall.
i. Sliding patio doors installed during the 2000
reconstruction must remain in place.
SECTION
6. PATIO FENCES
6.1.
Patio Fence. If a unit
does not currently have a patio
fence, one may be installed at the
owners expense after a “Request
for Waiver of Architectural
Restrictions” form has been
submitted to and approved by CVHOA.
All patio fences must be wrought
iron and meet the following
standards:
a.
Vertical supports: ½”,
5/8” or 1 ½” square, set in
concrete.
b.
Vertical bars: ½”, or
5/8” square and must be 4” apart
on new installations.
c.
Top horizontal rail: 1”
square or 1 ½” x
¾”.
d.
Bottom horizontal rail: 1”
square or 1” x ½”.
e.
Allowable heights: 36”,
48” or 60” only, measured from
the bottom of the patio slab to the
top of the top horizontal rail.
f.
Fence to be set at least 2”
back from the end of the wing walls.
g.
Color must be black, painted
with rust resistant paint.
h.
Wire or metal grids may be
installed neatly on the inside of
the bottom of the fence and painted
black. The height of the grid not to
exceed the top of the horizontal
rail of the fence.
i.
For privacy, only a metal
pin-dot screen installed inside the
wrought iron fence has been
approved. The height of the screen
not to exceed the top of the
horizontal rail of the fence. See
office for waiver and further
details.
j.
Gates that match the fence
may be approved with a “Request
for Waiver of Architectural
Restrictions” form and
illustration of the gate.
k.
Maintenance: homeowner is
responsible for maintaining the
fence and must
paint it with black rust-resistant
paint. Fences are to be repaired or
replaced at homeowner’s expense
when wrought iron falls into
disrepair.
l.
Any deviation from the
standard fence requirements must be
approved by the CVHOA Board of
Directors before installation.
m.
Only planter boxes may be
hung on the patio fence and must be
planted and maintained.
n.
No items except those
mentioned in sub-sections (h) &
(i) above may be attached to the
patio fence.
o.
No material of any type may
be placed on the fence to dry.
SECTION
7. WINDOWS
7.1.
Windows.
a.
Cracked or broken windows
must be repaired immediately by unit
owner.
b.
Metal foil is not allowed on
windows or patio doors.
c.
Window screens are required
by L.A. County Ordinance and must be
replaced or repaired, by unit
owner/tenant, when missing or
damaged.
d.
Kitchen garden windows must
be uncluttered and items included on
shelves must be appropriate and in
good taste.
e.
Approved metal awnings and/or
plant holders are allowed and must
be installed by the CVHOA
Board of Directors designated
vendor. The awnings and plant
holders must be properly maintained.
Only artificial plants may be used
in the planters. No
real plants are allowed.
f.
Plant holders must
contain artificial plants at
all times.
g.
Windows in front entry door
and garage door must meet CVHOA
Board of Directors approved
specifications (see specific
category for requirements).
SECTION
8. FRONT ENTRIES
8.1.
Flag
Holders.
a. A neatly installed flag holder displaying the American
flag may be installed. The
flag may not protrude down into a
walkway in a manner to obstruct
passage.
b.
The flag must
be displayed according to
American flag etiquette rules.
8.2.
Ceiling and Wall Attachments.
a. No CVHOA installed fixture may be removed for any
reason without first submitting
and receiving approval by way of a
“Request for Waiver of Architectural Restrictions” form.
b. The CVHOA office must
be made aware of any plans for
removal or installation of homeowner
installed wall attachments, prior to
their removal
or installation, so that
Elastomeric sealer may be applied.
c. No more than one ceiling hook is allowed in the entry
area away from the door pathway.
d.
No more than one wall
attachment (with strong mountings)
is permitted in the front entry
area.
e. Nothing is allowed to hang from the light fixture.
8.3.
Electrical Outlets and
Lighting.
a. No electrical outlets are permitted in the front entry
area.
b. No permanent additional lighting may be installed in
the front entry area.
c. No decorative strings of lighting may be hung in the
front entry except
during
the holidays (see “Holiday
Decorations” – Section 12). The
use of any fastener
such as nails, screws, etc. that
penetrates the stucco membrane is
not allowed.
8.4.
Floor and Floor Coverings.
a. If a single front step spans across two units, a cement
divider must be installed (see
CVHOA office for specifications).
b. Ceramic tile or brick veneer in earth-tone colors
(sand, terra cotta, medium or dark
brown, or another neutral color that
complements the unit color) may be installed
after approval by the CVHOA Board of
Directors. A “Request for Waiver
of Architectural Restrictions”
form, accompanied with a tile sample
must be submitted for
the approval. Tile size must be a
minimum of 4” square, 3” x 6”
for brick veneer. Octagon shaped
tile is approved.
c. No carpeting or Astroturf is allowed. Any existing
carpeting or Astroturf must be
removed immediately.
d. Damaged, faded, or stained tiles must be removed and
replaced.
e. A standard welcome mat is allowed.
8.5.
Allowed Items and
Maintenance.
a. A reasonable number of potted plants, maintained in
good condition are permitted
in the front entry.
b.
No item in the front entry is
allowed to intrude into the area of
the front entry door.
SECTION
9. PATIOS
9.1.
Ceiling and Wall Attachments.
a. No CVHOA installed fixture may be removed for any
reason without first submitting and
receiving approval by way of a
“Request for Waiver of Architectural
Restrictions” form.
b. The CVHOA office must
be made aware of any plans for
removal or installation
of homeowner installed wall
attachments prior to their removal
or installation,
so that Elastomeric sealer may be
applied.
c.
No more than two attachments
(with strong mountings) are
permitted on each wing wall.
d.
No more than six ceiling
hooks are allowed in the patio area.
All hanging
items
must be away from the door pathway.
e. Nothing is allowed to hang from the light fixture.
f. No hammocks or swings may be hung from the patio
ceiling or wing walls.
g. Nothing may be hung from or attached to the patio
ceiling or balcony structure
for use as sun protection or for
privacy.
9.2.
Electrical Outlets and
Lighting.
a. Outdoor weatherproof outlets are permitted, if
installed per code by a licensed contractor, properly sealed, and Elastomeric paint reapplied around
the outlet (Elastomeric paint may be
requested at the CVHOA office)
b. No permanent additional lighting may be installed on
the patio walls or ceiling without approval by the CVHOA Board of Directors using a “Request
for Waiver of
Architectural Restrictions” form.
c. No decorative strings of lighting are allowed on
the patio area except
during the
holidays (see “Holiday
Decorations” – Section 12). The
use of any fastener
such as nails, screws, etc. that
penetrates the stucco membrane is
not allowed.
9.3.
Slab
and Floor Coverings.
a. The patio slab may be extended up to 10 feet from
the sliding glass door.
b. Ceramic tile or brick veneer in earth-tone colors
(sand, terra cotta, medium or dark brown, or another neutral color that complements the unit
color) may be installed
after approval by the CVHOA Board of
Directors. A “Request for Waiver
of Architectural Restrictions”
form, accompanied with a tile sample
must
be submitted for the approval. Tile
size must be a minimum 4” square, 3”x 6” for brick
veneer. Octagon shaped tile is
approved.
c. No type of carpeting or Astroturf is allowed.
Existing outdoor carpeting, that has been approved by
way of a “Request for Waiver of
Architectura Restrictions” form
(submitted and approved prior to
September, 2001), may remain only
until it falls into disrepair, then
it must be removed and replaced with
approved tile, or cement may be
cleaned and patio slab left plain.
d. Damaged, faded, or stained tiles must be removed
and replaced.
9.4.
Usage,
Allowed Items and Maintenance.
a. Outdoor patio furniture, a barbecue, garden hose,
and a reasonable number of potted
plants, maintained in good
condition, are permitted on the
patio area.
b. Indoor furniture is not allowed on the
patio.
c. Any broken, rotting furniture needs to be
removed.
d. Drying of textiles outdoors is not permitted at
any time, with or without a
clothesline.
e. Outdoor heaters are not allowed on the
patio.
f. Water coolers or refrigerators are not
allowed on the patio.
g. A dog house is not allowed on the patio
area.
h.
Open patios cannot be used to
house pets, including but not
limited to, dogs, cats,
birds, snakes, gerbils, hamsters and
the like.
i.
Leaves and debris gathering
within the patio area must be
cleaned of regularly by resident.
j. No screening may be added to enclose the patio
area.
k.
Patio area cannot be used as
storage for such items as, but not
limited to, bicycles, boxes,
furniture, and exercise equipment.
SECTION
10. BALCONIES
10.1.
Ceiling
and Wall Attachments.
a. No CVHOA installed fixture may be removed for any
reason without first
submitting and receiving
approval by way of a “Request for
Waiver of Architectural Restrictions” form.
b. The CVHOA office must
be made aware of any plans for
removal or installation of homeowner
installed wall attachments prior to
their removal or installation, so
that Elastomeric sealer may be
applied.
c. No more than one attachment (with a strong mounting) is
permitted on each wing
wall.
d. No more than four (4) ceiling hooks are allowed in the
balcony area. All hanging items must
be away from the door pathway.
e. Nothing is allowed to hang from the light fixture.
f. No hammocks or swings may be hung from the
balcony roof or wall areas.
g. The balcony railing cannot be used to hang anything
except planter boxes.
h. A wire mesh screen installed inside the balcony railing
has been approved. The
screen must be natural wire in color
or painted brown and not exceed the top
of the horizontal railing.
10.2.
Electrical Outlets and
Lighting.
a. No electrical outlets can be added to the balcony area.
b. No permanent additional lighting may be installed on
the balcony walls or ceiling
without approval by the CVHOA Board
of Directors using a “Request for Waiver of
Architectural Restrictions” form.
c. No decorative strings of lighting may be hung in/on the
balcony area except
during the holidays (see
“Holiday Decorations” –
Section 12). The use of any
fastener
such as nails, screws, etc. that
penetrates the stucco membrane is
not allowed.
10.3.
Usage, Allowed Items and
Maintenance.
a. Outdoor furniture, and a reasonable number of potted
plants, maintained in
good condition, is permitted
on the balcony area.
b. Indoor furniture is not allowed on the balcony.
c. Any broken, rotting furniture needs to be removed.
d.
Drying of textiles outdoors
is not permitted at any time, with
or without a clothesline.
e. Nothing may be hung above the balcony fence/railing
whether for use as sun protection or for privacy.
f. No screening may be added to enclose the balcony area.
g. Nothing may be placed on the balcony railing.
h.
Balcony area cannot be used
as storage for such items as, but
not limited to, bicycles,
boxes, furniture, and exercise
equipment.
SECTION
11. PLANTS
11.1.
Generally. The standard
plants in front of each individual
unit are hedges and/or flowers that
have been selected, planted and
maintained by the Association. If
they are dead or missing, notify the
office for replacements. This will
be done at CVHOA expense.
11.2.
Replacement Plants. Although
homeowners are not permitted to
remove any landscaping from the
common area (CC&R’s, Article
VII, Section 5), if an area in front
of their unit is dead or bare, they
may choose to plant small shrubs,
and/or flowers at their own expense,
and upon approval of the CVHOA, with
the following provisions.
a.
Any planting in front of
individual units must compliment the
existing landscaping, i.e. vegetable
plants are not allowed.
b.
The homeowner assumes
responsibility for all maintenance.
c.
Patio landscaping on either
side of the fence that is deemed by
the CVHOA to cause potential damage
(immediate or future), to an
existing structure will be removed
after homeowner notification.
11.3.
Prohibited Plants.
a. No fruit and/or vegetable plants are allowed.
b.
Creeping plants attached to
any exterior walls of the front
entry, patio and/or balcony is
strictly prohibited.
c. There are to be no plant pots sitting on the balcony
railings.
11.4.
Plant containers. Plant
containers are allowed on the
private streets behind the units
between garage doors, and are
subject to the following:
a.
Planters must not impede
access to gas meters.
b.
Planters and plants must be
maintained in good condition.
c.
Planters left unplanted for
two weeks are subject to removal by
the Association.
d.
Planters must be terra cotta
or a color that compliments the unit
walls. They can be no smaller than 5
gallon, or larger than 22 gallon.
Wooden planters are not allowed.
e.
Only one plant container is
allowed on each side of the garage
door per unit.
f.
Unused or broken planters on
the front entry, patio and/or
balcony need to be planted with
appropriate foliage or removed.
11.5.
Garden hoses. Garden
hoses are not allowed to be left in
common areas after use. This
includes outside garages.
SECTION 12.
OUTDOOR/HOLIDAY DECORATIONS
12.1.
Fasteners. The use of any
fastener such as nails, screws, etc.
that penetrates the stucco membrane
is not allowed
12.2.
Lights. Holiday lights
and decorations cannot be put up
before Thanksgiving and must
be removed by January 15th.
12.3.
Decorations. Other
holiday decorations should be
appropriately displayed and removed
seven days after the holiday ends.
SECTION 13. PET RULES and REGULATIONS
13.1.
Pets
Rules. Declaration of Covenants, Section 7 states, “The Board
shall at all times have the right to
prohibit maintenance of any animal
which constitutes, in the sole and
exclusive opinion of the Board, a
nuisance to any other owner….”
All Pet owners must comply with the
following:
a.
Open patios cannot
be used to house pets.
b.
Pets are not
allowed to use patio areas
for defecation purposes.
c.
Leash Law – No dog shall be
allowed to run free in Cabrini’s
common areas (any area outside the
individual pet owner’s own unit).
Dogs must
at all times be restrained
on an appropriately designed
lead/leash, and under the control of
its owner/caretaker. (L.A.
Municipal Code 53.06.2).
d.
Defecation Law – Pet
owner/caretaker must clean up after
dog immediately. Dog feces must be
picked up and disposed of properly. (L.A.
Municipal Code 53.49).
e.
Barking Dogs – Any pet
owner or custodian who allows a dog
to bark continuously, or for an
extended period of time in a manner
that annoys the other homeowners may
be guilty of allowing a public
nuisance and be subject to a fine (L.
A. County Code 10.40.065).
13.2.
Penalties. Non-compliance of
above codes will result in heavy
fines and possible removal of dog.
New
Fine Structure for Architectural
Violations has been increased by the
Board of Directors. The fine
increase has been approved during
the June 27, 2006 Board Meeting.
The
new Architectural Violation fees are
as follows:
1-30
days
$ 250.00
31-60days
350.00
61-90
days
500.00
$
100.00 added every month thereafter
until compliance is attained.
Please
be guided accordingly.
Thank
you.
Board
of Directors
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