Canyon Heights Association Rules and Regulations

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1 The Rules & Regulations have been developed with consideration given to providing each resident with the greatest enjoyment of the facilities without infringing on other residents and their right to quiet enjoyment of their homes and community. Article of the Association s CC&R s for Canyon Heights Association, states the Board of Directors has the power, but not the duty, to adopt, amend, repeal and create exceptions to, the. These have been prepared in accordance with the Association s Governing Documents and in the best interest of the Association and the individual owners. This document is to be used in addition to the Bylaws, Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, Articles of Incorporation and city, state and federal laws, for the purpose of ensuring and enforcing compliance of all the above. Fine Schedule 1. A letter will be sent to the Owner stating the alleged violation with a cure date. 2. A second letter will be sent to the Owner stating the alleged violation continues and this letter will request the Owner appear before the Board for a hearing. 3. If the result of the hearing is a monetary fine, a fine will be applied to the Owner s account. The following initial fines will apply: Installation / Construction of Improvements without ARC approval: $1, Parking / Vehicle Violation; RV, Trailer, Campers, etc. are fined based on the amount of days it was observed: in the Community $ per observed day All other violations: $ If the violation continues past the hearing and the initial fine stage, fines will continue each month thereafter at $100 per month until the violation is rectified. Any fines not paid may result in legal action in accordance with California law. 5. The Board may determine to use alternative dispute resolutions or cause correction of the violation to effect a cure and the Owner may be responsible for legal fees and/or reimbursement of costs to the Association. NOTE: Should a violation occur which imposes a financial obligation on the Association, the party responsible for said violation shall reimburse, by way of a Special Assessment, the Association for this financial obligation. If, for example, a party damages a fence, tree or any other Association property, repair and replacement costs will be charged to that party. The Owner shall have the responsibility to provide and inform their tenants with the Rules & Regulations of the Association. Owners will be held financially responsible for their tenant s actions.

2 Page 2 Landscaping 1. Each owner shall maintain the landscaping on his or her lot in an attractive and well-kept condition at all times. The landscaping shall be free of all weeds, trash and other debris. 2. Each owner shall be responsible for landscaping the front and side yards with trees, plants and/or flowers, ground cover conformity and harmony, with the external design of the residence. 3. Each owner shall landscape and maintain the sloped side yards, if located on an owner s lot, in an attractive manner. No structural, or other activities shall be placed or permitted to remain which may damage or interfere with established slope ratios, which prevents erosion and preserved the established drainage. Owners are required to keep sloped banks free of weeds and debris. 4. One hundred percent (100%) of the ground plan shall be covered with plant material or shredded bark mulch. 5. Tamarisk or any other weed considered to be a noxious weed must be removed from the property. Animals / Pets 1. Owners will be held responsible for any damage to the common area caused by their pet, or their tenant s pet. 2. Pet defecation is strictly prohibited on the common area and will not be tolerated. The person walking the pet is responsible for cleaning up after the pet. 3. Dogs must be kept on a leash or restraint being held by a person capable of controlling the animal at all times, and cats kept under control in the common area. 4. Owners may keep a reasonable number (two) of domestic household pets, provided that they are not kept, bred or maintained for commercial purposes. Small household pets such as fish or caged birds may be kept in reasonable numbers so long as there is no external evidence of their presence in the Properties. 5. No cats or other Domestic animals are permitted to enter the conservation property, whether or not an Owner accompanies them. 6. The Association is not responsible for wild life, rodent and/or insect control or eradication. 7. Members will have access to the equestrian trail at all hours. Residents will notice foot and equestrian traffic and attendant noise. The Association does not have any control over the trail. Common Area / Association Property 1. Destroying, removing, or altering the landscaping in the common area, regardless of the condition of the plantings is prohibited. This would include but is not limited to crossing over or through the common area, rather than using the public sidewalk or streets. 2. Littering of the common area is prohibited. 3. Tenants or guests observed destroying, removing, or altering the common area, the Association shall hold Owners responsible.

3 Page 3 4. The Board of Directors or Management reserve the right to close any of the facilities or common areas at anytime in order to repair, clean and maintain the premises. Residential Restrictions 1. No trash, garbage, or other waste material shall be kept or permitted on any residential lot except in waste containers located in appropriate areas and concealed from view. Such containers shall not be exposed in view of neighboring residences except when set out for pick-up day (not to exceed a 12-hour period before and after scheduled trash collection). Residents who plan to be away should make arrangements with their neighbors or their Landscape Company to take out and pick up their containers promptly, but nonetheless will be held accountable for the violation. 2. No clothing, household fabrics, or other unsightly articles shall be hung, dried or aired on any exterior portion of the residence so as to be visible from other residences or the street. 3. No professional, commercial, or industrial operations of any kind shall be conducted within a residence except professional and administrative occupations, so long as; a) there is no visible evidence of the occupation, b) the occupations are in conformance with all applicable governmental ordinances, and c) the use is incidental to the use of the residence as a dwelling. 4. The exteriors of all residences (including fences) shall be maintained in a clean, attractive and well-kept condition. In the event that the exterior of any residence needs to be painted, stained, or sealed, the owner will make every effort to continue with the color scheme of the neighborhood. Colors should be earth tones and representative of the architectural style of the neighborhood and should blend with existing paint colors. 5. All holiday/exterior lighting and decorations that are attached to the home or landscaping must be removed within 15 days after the holiday date. 6. No household appliances or furniture may be stored on the premises that can be viewed by other residences, or can be viewed from the street. 7. Basketball hoops that are portable and not attached to real property are allowed. Portable basketball hoops should be used in a manner that does not interfere with the quiet enjoyment of the neighboring properties and their occupants. 8. Portable basketball hoops shall not be used in a manner as to destruct, annoy, or become a nuisance by excessive noise or playing at an unreasonable hour. No basketball may be played after 10:00 pm. 9. Portable basketball hoops should be placed in a location to be as out of sight as possible when not in use. Portable basketball hoops are to be kept in good condition at all times. If the condition of the apparatus becomes unsightly, the homeowner may be sent a letter. Placing a portable basketball hoop in a location that would block the public s right-of-way of sidewalks and/or roads is prohibited according to the County of Riverside Ordinance (RCO) #4.99. The County of Riverside and California Highway Patrol consider any structure or encroachment on, in, over or under the highway right of way is in violation and subject to fines, and all other fees associated with the removal and disposal of said property.

4 Page An Owner may rent his Residence and Lot to a single Family provided that they are rented pursuant to a lease or rental agreement which is a) in writing, and b) subject to the CC&R s. 11. No outdoor fires are permitted, except in barbeque grills and fire pits designed and used in such a manner that they do not create a fire hazard. Parking Vehicles 1. Residents must park vehicles within the garages, or on the driveway. No parking on the front or side yard. Vehicles parked on driveways shall not extend onto any sidewalk or street in the Association. 2. Oversized vehicles such as commercial-type vehicles, (i.e. dump trucks, cement mixers, oil or gas trucks, delivery trucks), recreational vehicles (i.e. camper units, motor homes, buses, trailers, trailer coaches, camp trailers, boats, aircraft, mobile homes), inoperable or stored vehicles, or any other similar vehicle or vehicular equipment is deemed to be a nuisance by the Board of Directors and may not be parked or stored on any premises. Any vehicle that cannot be seen from the front view of the house will be acceptable. (i.e. behind a 6 fence or wall). 3. No vehicles may be dismantled, rebuilt, repaired, serviced, or repainted on driveway, carport, or front and side yard areas. Any repairs that require more than 24 hours to complete will need to be done inside the garage. 4. No garage, shack, shed, tent, trailer, camper, motor home, boat, or recreational vehicle shall be used as a temporary or permanent dwelling, or residence. 5. According to RCO $4.13, it states that no person shall park or leave standing any vehicle on any county highway for a period in excess of three (3) days. Any vehicle parked or left standing in violation of Section 1 of this ordinance shall be subject to the removal and all other associated fines and all other fees associated with the removal and storage of said property. Exterior Lighting 1. Exterior lighting is to be directed onto the owner s property and shall be adjusted or screened to prevent light from falling on to adjacent properties. 2. Open or uncovered floodlights or other uncovered lights are not permitted. Exterior lights must be housed in fixtures. 3. Colored light bulbs are prohibited, with the exception of those used for holiday displays. Signs 1. No sign, poster, billboard or advertising device shall be displayed on any residence except for advertising the sale or lease of a residence. The For Sale or For Rent sign must be of customary and reasonable dimensions, not to exceed 18 x 24. Signs are limited to one (1) per residence, with the exception of one (1) Home Security Monitoring sign of customary and reasonable dimensions, not to exceed 12 x All signs must conform to the applicable County of Riverside or City of Menifee ordinances.

5 Page 5 3. All garage sale signs must be removed within 24 hours from when the sign was posted. American Flags 1. Flags may only be flown between sunrise and sunset unless lit up at night. 2. Flags may only be constructed of the following materials: nylon, polyester, cotton or similar materials. Flags constructed of lights, paint, balloons or other materials are prohibited. 3. Flags may not be flown upside down. 4. Flags must be cleaned and mended as needed. 5. Flags may not be displayed in such a manner as to permit them to be easily torn, soiled, or damaged in any way. 6. Flag should not be displayed during inclement weather unless an all-weather flag is used. 7. No more than two (2) flags may be flown per household. 8. Flags may not exceed 2'x3' in size. 9. Any flags displayed including decorative or American flags must always be in good condition and may not be tattered, worn or faded. Conservation Property 1. All vehicle and pedestrian access to the Conservation Property and to the maintenance access roads within the Common Area shall be prohibited, except for authorized Association and Governmental agency vehicles and crews. Access roads within the Common Area shall be gated and kept locked at all times. No Owner shall construct or maintain a backyard gate or other means of direct access from a Lot to the Conservation Property. 2. No cats or other domestic animals are permitted to enter the Conservation Property, whether or not an owner accompanies them 3. Owners are prohibited from placing any plant materials in, and removing any native plants from, the Conservation Property. Miscellaneous 1. No motorized vehicles or horses shall be ridden, or operated within the Common Area, which includes walkways and landscaping. 2. No unit shall be used in such a manner as to destruct, or interfere with the enjoyment of the occupants, or annoy them by unreasonable noise or other nuisances. 3. Owners are subject to Water District rules and regulations, one of which prohibits the use of self-generating water softeners connected to Water District sewer facilities. 4. Double fencing/screening is not permitted

6 Page 6 Park Areas 1. Use of the parks within Canyon Heights is intended for owners, residents, guests and invitees only. The parks are Private Property of the Canyon Heights Association. 2. Playground equipment is intended for age appropriate use only as indicated on the signage and recommended by the manufacturer. 3. The hours of the park are dawn to dusk. 4. Skateboards and bicycles are prohibited. 5. Gates are to be kept closed at all times. 6. Penal Code Section 602(k) makes it a misdemeanor trespass if fencing and/or signage is in place on the Association s property and the individual(s) refuse or fail to leave "immediately upon being requested by the owner of the land, the owner s agent or by the person in lawful possession to leave the lands...." (Pen. Code 602(k)(1); see also Pen. Code 602(l).) 7. Keys are available for the restroom facility from the management company. No deposit is required. Proof of residency must be shown at the time a key is issued.