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.

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.