Rock Creek Homeowner’s Association, Inc. P.O. Box 1677 Stockbridge, Georgia 30281 Re: Grace Management and Subdivision Services Dear Resident: Grace Management and Subdivision Services are pleased to have been hired by your Board of Directors to manage Rock Creek Homeowner’s Association. Our Management Team offers specialized management services for Homeowner’s Associations. We work closely with your Board of Directors to ensure the highest standards for your community. We are available to all residents to answer any questions and/or concerns and look forward to working with you. You may have chosen to live in a community with protective covenants because of the amenities, the beautiful environment or to enhance the value of your property. Regardless of the reason, we believe your decision was a wise one and we will make every effort to provide you with the best service possible. Grace Management supports the Board of Directors by providing all of the financial services of the community including collection of assessments, payment for services and production of monthly financial statements. We also help organize annual meetings (i.e. securing a location, mailing out required notices). Grace Management Services may also provide assistance with vendor selection including landscape companies, insurance agents, pool cleaning companies, etc. We are available to all residents to answer any questions regarding their account or other association matters. The Annual Assessment for Rock Creek HOA is $460.00. Half of the assessment ($230.00) is due in January and the other half ($230.00) is due in May. Assessments should be mailed to: Rock Creek Homeowner’s Association, Inc. P.O. Box 1677 Stockbridge, GA 30281 Our contact information: Phone 770-389-6528 ♦ Fax770-506-8430 or e-mail gracemanagement@charter.net ________________________________________________________________________________________ Subdivision Services, Inc. provides a service to consistently and fairly enforce the Protective Covenants established for Rock Creek. In addition, we are responsible for overseeing the landscaping services, pool cleaning, and other maintenance contracts as directed by your Board of Directors. We perform a weekly drive thru reviewing properties and noting any covenant violations. We ensure all proper notification is sent to the homeowner in violation and follow up with the Board of Directors for resolution (i.e. assess a fine and/or enter the property and make all necessary corrections). The goal is to help homeowners be responsible for their own property and help maintain high property values for all in the community. We are available to all residents to answer any questions regarding the Covenants and/or common area maintenance or to report a violation. Community input and violation line: 770-620-0069 ♦ Fax 770-620-0069 or e-mail: violation@subdivisionservices.com Sincerely, Grace Management Subdivision Services Important Phone Numbers Amenity Keys Grace Management 770-389-6528 To receive a copy of Covenants/By-Laws Grace Management 770-389-6528 Invoice/Account information Grace Management 770-389-6528 To report Covenant Violation Subdivision Services 770-620-0069 To report Community Maintenance issue Subdivision Services 770-620-0069 To report a street light Repair Georgia Power 1-888-660-5890 Covenants at a Glance Architectural Review Article V Section 6 No structure shall be commenced, erected, placed, move onto or permitted to remain on any Lot nor shall existing structure upon any Lot be altered in any which materially changes the exterior appearance of the structure or Lot, unless plans and specifications therefore shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Architectural Control Committee (ARC). Please allow up to thirty (30) days for response. MAIL REQUEST TO: P.O. Box 1677 Stockbridge, GA 30281 OR FAX REQUEST TO: 770-620-0069 Design Standards 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Pools and Spa Equipment Plans for proposed swimming pools, hot tubs, surrounding decks, fencing and screening must be submitted for approval before any clearing, grading or construction is commenced. NO above ground pools will be approved. Mailboxes All mailboxes must be a black standard U.S. Postal office mailbox. Size 1 ½. All mailboxes must be mounted on the standard post as approved by the ACC. Basketball Backboards Basketball backboards are acceptable subject to ACC approval of the location and colors of both sides of said backboard. Signs All signs are subject to Section VI Section 8 of the Declaration. (see below) The number of temporary signs (i.e. garage, lawn sales, etc.) must be kept to a minimum and may be put up no sooner than twenty-four hours in advance of a sale. Signs must be removed promptly after a sale has ended. No sign may be placed on the common property of the entrance areas to the development. Window Treatments All window treatments, including draperies, shades, blinds, etc. must be of a neutral or white color on the side exposed to the exterior of the house. Prefabricated Structures Prefabricated or factory built structures shall not be permitted within the development, and such manufactured units shall not be employed as elements in the construction of residential structures affixed to real property within the development except by express written consent of the ARC Landscaping Article VI Section 5 No construction or alteration of any structure shall take place without the prior written approval by the ACC of plans and specifications for the landscaping to accompany such construction or alteration. Trees Article VI Section 6 No tree having a diameter of three (3) inches or more (measured from a point two (2) feet above ground level) shall be removed from any Lot unless such removal is in conformity with approved landscaping plans and specifications submitted pursuant to the provisions in Section 5. Temporary Buildings Article VI Section 6 No temporary building, trailer, garage, or building under construction shall be used, temporarily or permanently as a residence on any Lot. Signs Article VI Section 8 No signs whatsoever shall, without the ACC’s prior written approval of plans and specifications therefore, be installed, altered or maintained on any Lot, or on any portion of a structure visible from the exterior thereof, except: Signs required by legal proceedings One For Sale sign with a maximum face area of four (4) square feet, installed in the front yard only. (if the Association is making “For Sale” signs available for the use of owners, the signs made available by the Association must be used Directional signs for vehicular or pedestrian safety NO For Rent signs are permitted Fences Article VI Section 10 No fence or wall of any kind shall be erected, maintained or altered on any Lot without the prior written approval of the ACC of plans and specifications for such fences and walls. No woven metal or chain link fences will be approved. Clotheslines, Garbage Cans, Etc. Article VI Section 13 All clotheslines, equipment, garbage cans, woodpiles shall be kept screened by adequate planting or fencing so as to conceal them from view by neighboring residences and streets, and may be maintained in the rear yard on a Lot only. All garbage must be stored and disposed of in plastic or rubberized garbage cans. The use of plastic bags for such storage or disposal is prohibited. The use of metal garbage cans or containers is prohibited. Maintenance Article VI Section 14 Each Owner shall keep and maintain each Lot and structure owned by him, as well as all landscaping located thereon, in good condition and repair, including, but not limited to: Repairing and painting of all structures Seeding, watering and mowing of all lawns Pruning and Trimming of all trees, hedges and shrubbery so that the same are not obstructive of view by motorists or pedestrians of street traffic Commercial and Recreational Vehicles and Trailers Article VI Section 15 No commercial vehicle, house trailer, mobile home, motor home, recreational vehicle, camper, truck with camper top, boat or boat trailer or like equipment shall be permitted on any Lot on a permanent basis, but shall be allowed on a temporary basis not to exceed forty-eight consecutive hours. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any such vehicles or equipment may be stored on a Lot, provided such vehicle or equipment is kept in an enclosed garage space approved by the ACC is concealed from view of neighboring residences and streets. Animals Article VI Section 18 No agricultural animals may be kept on any Lot and no animals, including birds, insects and reptiles, may be kept on any Lot unless kept thereon solely as household pets and not for commercial purposes. No animal shall be allowed to become a nuisance. No structure for the care, housing or confinement of any animal shall be constructed, placed or altered on any Lot unless plans and specifications for said structure have been approved by the ACC. Solid Waste Article VI Section 19 No person shall dump rubbish, garbage, or any other form of solid waste on any Lot or common property. Nuisances Article VI Section 20 No noxious or offensive activity shall be carried on upon any Lot, nor shall anything be done thereof which may be or may become any annoyance or nuisance to the community. Subdivision Services Enforcement Process A violation can be reported by homeowners or observed by Subdivision Services. Once a violation is identified, Subdivision Services will go through the following process: (subject to change with direction from the Board) Friendly: This letter is mailed by first class mail to the homeowner. It states the violation that the home/property is in and gives the homeowner a resolution for the violation. The time given for the homeowner to correct the violation and/or contact Subdivision Services is seven (7) days. Certified This letter is sent both first class and certified mail to the homeowner. It again states the violation and advises the homeowner that the Board has the right to impose fines, enter the property and/or suspend association privileges if the violation is not corrected within ten (10) days from the date of the letter. *Please refer to your set of Covenants and Restrictions for a full description. *If you need a copy of the Covenants and Restrictions please contact Grace Management at 770-389-6528