HERITAGE RANCH

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HERITAGE RANCH’S MISSION STATEMENT

OUR PLEDGE TO YOU

To protect and enhance the value of properties within the area known as Heritage Ranch.

To provide for the management, maintenance, and preservation of the common areas owned in common by the OWNERS.

To own, operate and maintain on said common areas, or any part thereof, facilities for the exclusive pleasure and recreation of its MEMBERS.

To oversee that all vacant and unimproved lots are kept in good order and to prevent them from becoming a nuisance, detriment or fire threat to the community.

To follow all laws governing Heritage Ranch and enforce all applicable provisions of the GOVERNING DOCUMENTS relating to the control, management, and use of the lots, common areas and common facilities and the roads within the properties.

To bring and defend actions on behalf of the OWNERS in common or the ASSOCIATION to protect the interests of the OWNERS or the ASSOCIATION pertinent to the operations of the ASSOCIATION.

To encourage membership participation.

To foster peace and harmony, and to provide for the equal treatment of others.

To be a good steward of the land and its resources.

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on becoming a property OWNER in one of the most unique, prestigious and diverse private communities situated along the shoreline of Nacimiento Lake.

Heritage Ranch (RANCH) is a Master Planned Community comprised of approximately 9,210 total acres. The Heritage Ranch Owners’ Association (ASSOCIATION) was incorporated on January 28, 1972 to manage and maintain the areas owned in common including: the gateways, public easements, drainage facilities, courts, parkways, grass plots, parking areas, pools, buildings, and other facilities dedicated to community use and other open spaces and ornamental features, which now exist or which may hereafter be installed, erected or constructed therein.

Quarterly dues (ASSESSMENTS) are collected from the OWNERS to pay operating costs and to fund the reserve account for large maintenance and restoration expenditures.

A Board of Directors who are OWNERS volunteer to oversee the management of the ASSOCIATION in accordance with the GOVERNING DOCUMENTS. The Board of Directors administers the ASSOCIATION’S affairs through an in-house management staff (ASSOCIATION OFFICE). There are numerous volunteer committees that assist them in that regard including an Architectural and Environmental Control (AEC) Committee and a Finance Committee.

Board of Director meetings are scheduled on a regular basis, using a monthly calendar. Notice and location of meetings are posted at various locations throughout the RANCH, including at the ASSOCIATION OFFICE, Recreation Barn and at the Entrance/Exit boards.

An Annual Membership Meeting takes place on the third Saturday in August of each year where volunteer Board Members are elected by secret written ballot. Each elected Board Member serves a two-year term.

Typically you will have contact with the ASSOCIATION OFFICE in regards to: ASSESSMENTS, account balances, property transfers, rental of facilities, improvements to your property (AEC approvals), tenant information, various ASSOCIATION services, and/or complaints or inquiries as to a variety of other issues.

HERITAGE RANCH Directory

Animal Control: 805-781-4400 or 805-466-1262, ext. 4400

California Department of Forestry (CDF) Station #33: 805-227-6553

Community Services District (CSD): 805-227-6230, Fax 805-227-6231

ASSOCIATION OFFICE: 805-238-9641, Fax 805-238-3430

Main Gatehouse/Security: 805-227-6560, Fax 805-239-8826

North Gatehouse: 805-226-7648, Fax 805-226-8063

Security Confidential Hotline: 805-423-6226

RANCH Maintenance: 805-239-4013

Highway Patrol (CHP): 805-434-1822

Highway Patrol (CHP) Dispatcher: 805-593-3333

Sheriff’s Department North Station: 805-434-4290

Sheriff’s Department Dispatcher: 805-781-4550

3.03.112 Parking and Storing – No Obstruction of Traffic
3.03.123 Parking and Storing – Road Right-of-Way / Common Area

As an OWNER of property in Heritage Ranch (RANCH) you have many rights and privileges as well as obligations and responsibilities to the Heritage Ranch Owners’ Association (ASSOCIATION).

This MEMBERSHIP HANDBOOK is published and distributed primarily to assist and guide you in understanding the rules, regulations, policies, procedures and resolutions, which collectively are referred to as the RULES AND REGULATIONS governing our community. This MEMBERSHIP HANDBOOK includes a variety of other information provided for your benefit and use.

The RULES AND REGULATIONS of the ASSOCIATION are established for two primary reasons:

The courtesy and consideration we show to each other helps to meet the first purpose. Respect for our environment for safety and appearance, leads to achievement of the second.

~~The ASSOCIATION is obligated, by state law and by the ASSOCIATION’S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS to enforce~~ The elected Board of Directors of the ASSOCIATION enacts the RULES AND REGULATIONS of the ASSOCIATION. The enforcement may include the issuance of citations and monetary penalties associated therewith, as established, and modified from time to time~~, by the elected Board of Directors of the ASSOCIATION~~. The ASSOCIATION’S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS provide procedures regarding the issuance and processing of citations as well as an appeal process for the OWNER (or TENANT) receiving a citation. It is the intent of the ASSOCIATION to enforce the RULES AND REGULATIONS in a fair and consistent manner.

All persons on the RANCH are subject to these RULES AND REGULATIONS and are expected to fully comply with them. The ASSOCIATION has trained and instructed its Security Officers and employees regarding these RULES AND REGULATIONS and their enforcement. Failure to comply with the directive of an ASSOCIATION Security Officer or Enforcement Employee, or directing any vulgar, profane, abusive, or threatening language or gesture towards such Officer or Employee will result in a monetary penalty, as determined by the Board of Directors, being assessed against the responsible OWNER (OR TENANT). Such a penalty will be in addition to any other penalty associated with a violation of these RULES AND REGULATIONS.

It is important for the OWNER to remember that he or she is responsible for any citation, and associated monetary penalty, issued to the OWNER, any member of the OWNER’S household, or any TENANT, GUEST, or contractor on the RANCH at the invitation of the OWNER. Therefore it is incumbent upon the OWNER to advise and inform any such invitees of these RULES AND REGULATIONS.

This MEMBERSHIP HANDBOOK is not intended to replace the Subdivision Maps, Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs), the Articles of Incorporation, or the ASSOCIATION’S Bylaws, which, along with the RULES AND REGULATIONS contained herein, are referred to as the GOVERNING DOCUMENTS of the ASSOCIATION.

The ASSOCIATION is also governed by County, State and Federal Laws. The State of California has adopted a multitude of Laws related specifically to homeowners’ associations. The most important of these is the Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act (California Civil Code § 1350-1378). Many of these Laws are mirrored in the GOVERNING DOCUMENTS. The State legislature frequently reviews, amends, repeals or adopts new Laws regarding how homeowners’ associations operate. County, State and Federal Laws in effect at the publication date of this MEMBERSHIP HANDBOOK have been utilized.

If there exists any inconsistency or conflict between applicable State or Federal Law or the ASSOCIATION’S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, other than these RULES AND REGULATIONS, the State or Federal Law, and the other ASSOCIATION’S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS shall take precedence over these RULES AND REGULATIONS, but only to the extent of any such inconsistency or conflict.

Issues related to property boundaries can be found on a Subdivision Map which illustrates how the various properties are divided into lots, showing the exact location and boundaries of each lot, the common areas, the setback requirements, easements and building envelopes. The ASSOCIATION maintains, at its office, copies of all Subdivision Maps within Heritage Ranch boundaries.

SECURITY DISCLAIMER: We hope that our safety and security efforts provide some deterrence to crime and/or protection from harm to the residents of this community. However, no matter what steps we take, the RANCH can never be completely safe and secure. For example, it is possible for someone to hurt themselves at the pools, parks, equestrian center, lake, or on the roads; enter the property under false pretenses; for residents to commit crimes against their own neighbors; for guests of residents to commit crimes; and for employees to commit crimes. As a result, the RANCH is not and can never be free of crime, personal injury, or unwanted entry, and we cannot guarantee your safety or security. Accordingly, you should NOT rely on the ASSOCIATION alone to protect you from loss or harm.

Transfer of ownership begins on the day of recordation of a grant deed conveying the property. Regardless if the ASSOCIATION OFFICE is aware of a transfer on this date, the OWNER of record is the responsible party for all activity related to the property from the date transfer occurs. Communication regarding property transfers is typically handled through a real estate representative involved in the sale of the property. An escrow office generally coordinates the paperwork to transfer the property and communicates with the ASSOCIATION OFFICE to obtain the current ASSESSMENT schedule and account balance for the property prior to the close of escrow. It is the responsibility of the seller of the property to provide the new OWNER with all documents required by Law prior to the close of escrow. At the publication date of this MEMBERSHIP HANDBOOK, the required documents include:

· A copy or summary of any notice sent to the previous OWNER that sets forth any alleged violation of the GOVERNING DOCUMENTS that remains unresolved at the time of the request

If you are a new OWNER and did not receive all of the listed documents or are unsure if what you received is correct, they are available at the ASSOCIATION OFFICE. A nominal fee for reproduction costs will be required.

Transfer of MEMBER privileges does not commence until a copy of the (final) recorded grant deed (or certificate of insurance) is provided to the ASSOCIATION OFFICE.

If more than one (1) name is shown on the recorded grant deed of a property, or it is owned by an entity, in trust, or other than as an individual, a PRIMARY MEMBER (or MEMBERS) must be designated. Up to two (2) OWNERS of record residing in the same household on a full-time basis, or two (2) officers or an agents of an entity, may be designated as PRIMARY MEMBERS. If the grant deed shows the property is owned by an entity, a letter must be provided on the stationery of the entity naming one (1) or two (2) officers or agents of the entity as the PRIMARY MEMBERS. If a grant deed shows the property is owned in trust without an individual name designated on the deed, a letter must be provided by an authorized agent of the trust designating the PRIMARY MEMBER (or MEMBERS).

Once the PRIMARY MEMBER or (MEMBERS) is established, any change must be submitted in writing and requires the signature of (at least one (1) of) the PRIMARY MEMBERS on the books at the time of change. Upon any change in the PRIMARY MEMBER designation for a property any IDENTIFICATION CARDS, VEHICLE DECALS, VESSEL DECALS or placards issued to the existing PRIMARY MEMBER(S) must be surrendered before any such cards or decals may be issued to the new PRIMARY MEMBER(S).

In addition to the PRIMARY MEMBER the ASSOCIATION allows for up to two (2) other OWNERS of record that reside within the same household on a full-time basis (with or separate from the PRIMARY MEMBER) to be designated as CO-MEMBERS. A CO-MEMBER has all of the privileges of a PRIMARY MEMBER, except voting rights. CO-MEMBERS pay an ASSESSMENT equal to that paid by the PRIMARY MEMBER. Failure to pay such ASSESSMENT terminates the rights of a CO-MEMBER.

It is important that the ASSOCIATION OFFICE be immediately advised of any change in title to property.

All OWNERS and their families have the right to enter and exit their residence in accordance with the RULES AND REGULATIONS contained in this MEMBERSHIP HANDBOOK.

Any OWNER of record other than the PRIMARY MEMBER or CO-MEMBER gains entry onto the RANCH as a RESIDENT, or as a GUEST of a PRIMARY MEMBER or CO-MEMBER.

A RESIDENT is any individual who resides with the PRIMARY MEMBER or CO-MEMBER on a full-time basis at the property on the RANCH, and utilizes that property as their primary residence. A person who lives with a PRIMARY MEMBER or CO-MEMBER off the RANCH is not authorized as a RESIDENT. This may include children, or other relatives, or friends, or OWNERS, other than the PRIMARY MEMBER or CO-MEMBER. A PRIMARY MEMBER or CO-MEMBER and their RESIDENT must show proof of residency to the ASSOCIATION OFFICE, in form of a driver’s license, insurance policy, or voting registration to register that RESIDENT. (This section does not apply to vacant lots.)

A GUEST is any individual that visits the PRIMARY MEMBER or CO-MEMBER at the property. This may include children, or other relatives, or friends, or OWNERS, other than the PRIMARY MEMBER or CO-MEMBER.

A PRIMARY MEMBER or CO-MEMBER whose primary residence is not on the RANCH may not have a GUEST reside on their RANCH property for more than thirty (30) consecutive days unless the PRIMARY MEMBER or CO-MEMBER is also present on the property, or registers their invitee as a TENANT.

A TENANT is any individual that resides, for more than thirty (30) consecutive days, at the property on the RANCH instead of the PRIMARY MEMBER or CO-MEMBER associated with that property. A TENANT must be registered at the ASSOCIATION OFFICE by the PRIMARY MEMBER, and a deposit and fee paid to the ASSOCIATION.

A TENANT not registered at the ASSOCIATION OFFICE is subject to citation and fine as determined by the Board of Directors.

When a PRIMARY MEMBER registers a TENANT with the ASSOCIATION, all privileges of the PRIMARY MEMBER to use ASSOCIATION amenities are transferred to the TENANT excepting voting rights and right of access to property. A TENANT can also register a RESIDENT in the same manner as a PRIMARY MEMBER. Any TENANT residing in Tract 447 will require registration annually. Tract 447’s CC&Rs only allow for a TENANT to reside in the property full-time commencing three (3) days prior to Memorial Day and terminating three (3) days after Labor Day each year. (This section does not apply to vacant lots.)

The RANCH is intended for single family residency. When more than one (1) family becomes the record owner of a lot, only one (1) family will be entitled to utilize the recreational facilities (as the PRIMARY MEMBER). At no time shall any RANCH property be used for short-term rental (less than thirty (30) days) or time-share purposes. Such use would violate San Luis Obispo (SLO) County zoning laws and the ASSOCIATION’S CC&RS.

SUMMARY OF SECTION 2.01 AND 2.02

● OWNERS are listed on the recorded grant deed.

● A PRIMARY MEMBER(S) is established when more than one (1) name is listed on the recorded grant deed, or when the property is owned by other than an individual.

● A CO-MEMBER is an OWNER in addition to the PRIMARY MEMBER(S).

● A RESIDENT must live with the PRIMARY MEMBER or CO-MEMBER on a full-time basis on the RANCH.

● A GUEST is an individual who visits the PRIMARY MEMBER or CO-MEMBER on the RANCH.

● A TENANT is an individual who resides for more than thirty (30) consecutive days instead of the PRIMARY MEMBER or CO-MEMBER on the RANCH.

After close of escrow, a temporary IDENTIFICATION CARD may be issued to the PRIMARY MEMBER or CO-MEMBER through the ASSOCIATION OFFICE upon furnishing a copy of an unrecorded grant deed. This allows the PRIMARY MEMBER or CO-MEMBER (if an additional assessment is paid) to gain entry onto the RANCH on a temporary basis until a permanent MEMBER IDENTIFICATION CARD can be issued. If the escrow company forwards an unrecorded grant deed to the ASSOCIATION OFFICE a temporary IDENTIFICATION CARD will be sent to the property address by the ASSOCIATION OFFICE. (In the case where multiple names are on a deed where no PRIMARY MEMBER is established, the temporary IDENTIFICATION CARD is sent to the first name on that deed until a PRIMARY MEMBER can be established.)

Once you receive your (final) recorded grant deed it is your responsibility to provide a copy to the ASSOCIATION OFFICE and obtain your permanent MEMBER IDENTIFICATION CARD which is issued only to designated PRIMARY MEMBERS and CO-MEMBERS. Once you receive your permanent MEMBER IDENTIFICATION CARD, the Main GATEHOUSE staff will issue VEHICLE DECALS and VESSEL DECALS for any vehicle or vessel in the PRIMARY MEMBER’S and CO-MEMBER’S name.

As long as you are a MEMBER in good standing with the ASSOCIATION, your permanent MEMBER IDENTIFICATION CARD affords you all rights and privileges, including: the right to vote (PRIMARY MEMBER only), maintain a PERMANENT GUEST LIST, call in GUESTS, obtain VEHICLE DECALS and VESSEL DECALS for vehicles and vessels in the PRIMARY MEMBER’S or CO-MEMBER’S name from the Main GATEHOUSE staff, gain access through the Member Lane entry gates when engaged, and use the facilities of the ASSOCIATION in accordance with the RULES AND REGULATIONS contained herein.

Any RESIDENT of your property who has a ~~vehicle on file with the ASSOCIATION~~ valid California driver’s license, is may be issued a RESIDENT IDENTIFICATION CARD by the ASSOCIATION OFFICE. A RESIDENT IDENTIFICATION CARD allows that designated RESIDENT to call in GUESTS, ~~use the facilities of the ASSOCIATION in accordance with the RULES AND~~ ~~REGULATIONS contained herein,~~ obtain VEHICLE DECALS in the RESIDENT’S name from the Main GATEHHOUSE staff, ~~and~~ gain access through the Member Lane entry gates when engaged, and use the facilities of the ASSOCIATION in accordance with the RULES AND REGULATIONS contained herein. A RESIDENT has none of the other privileges afforded the PRIMARY MEMBERS and CO-MEMBERS. Your RESIDENT list needs to be updated with the ASSOCIATION OFFICE whenever a change occurs.

If a PRIMARY MEMBER has registered a TENANT to reside at their property, the TENANT is issued a TENANT IDENTIFICATION CARD by the ASSOCIATION OFFICE. A TENANT IDENTIFICATION CARD allows the TENANT to call in GUESTS, ~~use the facilities of the ASSOCIATION in accordance with the RULES AND REGULATIONS contained herein, and~~ obtain VEHICLE and VESSEL DECALS from the Main GATEHOUSE staff for vehicles and vessels owned in the TENANT’S name, and use the facilities of the ASSOCIATION in accordance with the RULES AND REGULATIONS contained herein. A PRIMARY MEMBER that has a TENANT at the property on the RANCH must surrender all IDENTIFICATION CARDS, VEHICLE DECALS, VESSEL DECALS and placards issued in the PRIMARY MEMBER’S name. The PRIMARY MEMBER is automatically placed on the TENANT’S PERMANENT GUEST LIST, and may, in the manner of a GUEST, gain access to the RANCH.

SUMMARY OF SECTION 2.03

● PRIMARY MEMBERS (and their designated RESIDENTS), CO-MEMBERS, and TENANTS (and their designated RESIDENTS) receive VEHICLE DECALS and may call in GUESTS.

● Only PRIMARY MEMBERS, CO-MEMBERS and TENANTS receive VESSEL DECALS and may rent ASSOCIATION facilities for

private use.

● Only PRIMARY MEMBERS and CO-MEMBERS receive billings and general correspondence.

● Only PRIMARY MEMBERS receive voting materials.

Only PRIMARY MEMBERS, CO-MEMBERS, TENANTS, and designated RESIDENTS (those who have been issued IDENTIFICATION CARDS) may call GUESTS in through either the Main or North GATEHOUSE by providing the four (4) digit Identification Number (on the IDENTIFICATION CARD) to the GATEHOUSE attendant. Children or friends of MEMBERS or TENANTS cannot authorize such entry. If the PRIMARY MEMBER, CO-MEMBER or TENANT wants to control further who is authorized to call in GUESTS, the PRIMARY MEMBER, CO-MEMBER or TENANT may provide a secret password to the GATEHOUSE attendant to be kept on file with the property. The secret password would then be required, in addition to the four (4) digit Identification Number, for anyone calling in GUESTS for the property.

The PRIMARY MEMBER and CO-MEMBER associated with a property may each have up to six (6) GUEST FAMILIES recorded into the GATEHOUSE computer system at any one time. A TENANT may have up to five (5) GUEST FAMILIES recorded on such a PERMANENT GUEST LIST. These lists allow GUESTS to gain access through the GATEHOUSE without the necessity of being called in. PERMANENT GUEST LISTS are maintained through the ASSOCIATION OFFICE and require the signature of the PRIMARY MEMBER, CO-MEMBER or TENANT. Your PERMANENT GUEST LIST needs to be updated with the ASSOCIATION OFFICE whenever a change occurs.

OWNERS are responsible for all activities related to IDENTIFICATION CARDS, VEHCILE DECALS, VESSEL DECALS and placards issued to the property.

If any vehicle or vessel is sold without scraping the current decal which might be applied, or if any RESIDENT or TENANT vacates the RANCH or moves to another residence within the RANCH, the OWNER of the property for which that decal was registered will be responsible for any activity associated with that vehicle or vessel, such as gaining access to the RANCH or launching the vessel until the expiration date of any decal not retrieved.

As soon as the PRIMARY MEMBER notifies the ASSOCIATION OFFICE of a change in RESIDENCY, the ASSOCIATION OFFICE will disable the appropriate IDENTIFICATION CARD(S) for that property.

All persons listed on a PERMANENT GUEST LIST are the responsibility of the OWNER regardless of whether that OWNER is aware of the individual being on the RANCH.

PRIMARY MEMBERS, CO-MEMBERS, TENANTS, and designated RESIDENTS (those who have been issued IDENTIFICATION CARDS) must call the Main or North GATEHOUSE when expecting GUESTS of any type other than those listed on the PERMANENT GUEST LIST and other than the following: service trade vehicles which are clearly marked with a bill of lading, manifest or invoice do not need to be called in each time prior to arrival. Upon satisfactory identification, in the course of their work, law enforcement, paramedic, fire personnel, or other emergency services, government officials, public utilities, process servers and bail bondsmen may gain direct entry onto the RANCH without being called in. Construction workers providing services to your property, or other GUESTS temporarily residing with you, may be called in for two (2) week intervals.

Any real estate representative must physically escort their GUESTS in at either the Main or North GATEHOUSE, and any other gated areas (Tracts 557, 1063 and 1910) and chaperone them while on the RANCH. GATEHOUSE staff will require real estate representatives to display their pocket license (not business card) to the GATEHOUSE attendant.

Uninvited GUESTS will not be allowed entry onto the RANCH. It is not the responsibility of the GATEHOUSE staff to contact you to verify access for GUESTS that you have not made appropriate arrangements for entry.

The ASSOCIATION has the right to refuse entry to anyone who is uninvited, or any GUEST who is deemed to be a nuisance, or may adversely affect the health or welfare of the community. The ASSOCIATION maintains a list of individuals who, by Board action, are not allowed onto the RANCH. Unauthorized individuals may be removed by the Sheriff for trespassing and a fine may be assessed against an OWNER for aiding and abetting a trespass onto the RANCH. No person shall interfere with the GATEHOUSE staff in the performance of their duties. (The ‘Unauthorized Guest List’ is posted on the ASSOCIATION website under the ‘MEMBERSHIP HANDBOOK’ link.)

SUMMARY OF SECTION 2.04

● Only PRIMARY MEMBERS, CO-MEMBERS, TENANTS and designated RESIDENTS may call in GUESTS by providing their four (4) digit Identification Number to the GATEHOUSE attendant.

● PRIMARY MEMBERS, CO-MEMBERS and TENANTS may request a secret password to be kept on file to also be used for calling in GUESTS.

● PRIMARY MEMBERS and CO-MEMBERS may each have up to six (6) GUESTS FAMILIES on a PERMANENT GUEST LIST.

● TENANTS may have up to five (5) GUEST FAMILIES on a PERMANENT GUEST LIST.

● Uninvited GUESTS are listed on the ‘Unauthorized Guest List’ which is posted on the ASSOCIATION website under the ‘MEMBERSHIP HANDBOOK’ link.

All persons on the RANCH are expected to conduct themselves, maintain their property, and operate vehicles and vessels, in a manner which promotes the well being of the RANCH and does not offend or injure persons or property on the RANCH. Adherence to the RULES AND REGULATIONS is a required component of such responsible behavior. The Board of Directors is required by the GOVERNING DOCUMENTS of the ASSOCIATION to enact and enforce RULES AND REGULATIONS. The Board of Directors has established offices of Code Enforcement and Security to be the primary mechanism for such enforcement. The Code Enforcement employees of the ASSOCIATION and the ASSOCIATION’S Security Officers have been instructed to enforce the GOVERNING DOCUMENTS of the ASSOCIATION, including these RULES AND REGULATIONS.

If you become aware of any situation that you believe constitutes a violation of these RULES AND REGULATIONS you should report that situation to the ASSOCIATION. If you believe that a crime has been committed, or is in the process of being committed, you should contact the Main GATEHOUSE and the Sheriff of SLO County. Similarly, if you are involved in a situation, or are witnessing a situation, that has caused or is threatening to cause bodily injury, or in case of an emergency, you should call 911 before calling or reporting to the Main GATEHOUSE. The ASSOCIATION’S Security Officers will respond to any such situation, but have limited capabilities to address certain situations. ASSOCIATION Security Officers are trained to respond and analyze a situation, assist whenever practical, refer the situation to the appropriate public agency if necessary, and not intervene where such intervention might place them in harm’s way. The Security Officers are not armed. They have been issued pepper spray canisters and trained in their use. The ASSOCIATION’S Security Officers will not utilize the pepper spray except when they deem it necessary to prevent harm to themselves or others, or to property on the RANCH.

Dial 911 for all Emergencies. Contact the Sheriff Dispatcher when you want a Law Enforcement response to any incident (other than traffic). Contact the CHP Dispatcher when you want a Law Enforcement response to a traffic incident. Then remember to always call HROA Security.

No altering of the common areas of the RANCH is allowed without the express written consent of the ASSOCIATION, including, but not limited to:

● No trees in the common areas are to be planted, cut, destroyed or relocated.

● No structures of any kind are to be erected or built on, over, or extending onto or over, the common areas of the RANCH, nor are any existing structures to be removed or destroyed.

● No trash, garbage, grass cuttings or clippings, cement or fill dirt, asphalt, rock, etc. is to be dumped on the common areas of the RANCH.

All OWNERS are responsible for the conduct of any member of the OWNER’S household, or any TENANT, GUEST, or contractor on the RANCH at the invitation of the OWNER.

With exception for traveling to their residence, unsupervised minors (under age eighteen (18)) are not permitted on the common areas of the RANCH after 10:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and after 11:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

Any conduct, including playing loud music, operating loud motorized vehicles, boisterous or unruly behavior, or the use of profane, offensive, or threatening language or gestures, including conduct which occurs on privately owned property but can be seen or heard on other RANCH property, is considered disturbing the peace and is prohibited.

The brandishing or discharge of any firearm, pellet, BB, or paintball gun, bow and arrow, or sling shot on the RANCH is prohibited. Unless licensed in accordance with Penal Code § 12050 the possession of any loaded or concealed firearm on the RANCH is also prohibited. Any person transporting handguns in California is required under California Law to transport those handguns unloaded and in a locked container other than the glove compartment or utility compartment of a vehicle. The prohibitions of Penal Code § 12031(a)(1) shall be applied to all common areas of the RANCH. That section states: ‘It is unlawful to carry a loaded firearm on one’s person or in a vehicle while in any public place, on any public street, or in any place where it is unlawful to discharge a firearm’.

No open fires or ground fires of any kind are allowed on the RANCH at any time except in designated campground spaces, and only as specified.

All residential lots, except Tract 557 and the 20 acre parcels, which have special provisions in the CC&Rs, must limit the gainful employment of any occupant as follows: employment activity must be subordinate to the residential use of the property; there must be no display, stock in trade, or commodity sold on the premises except cosmetics, and personal or household products; and no persons shall be employed other than residents of the dwelling, except for one (1) office person, for off-site businesses where the home site is used for phone answering and bookkeeping only. All home occupation activity shall be confined to the interior of the dwelling and any traffic generated by a home occupation shall only involve types of vehicles normally associated with a home in a residential neighborhood. No home occupation is to involve on-site use of equipment requiring more than standard house electrical current, or that produces noise, dust, odor or vibration detrimental to occupants of adjoining dwellings. Home occupation restrictions correspond with those issued by the SLO County. This section does not include Child Day Care Facilities which are regulated by California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Section 81009 et seq.

The roll-off refuse collection containers (‘Dumpsters’) in Tract 447, 466 and 720 are for owners in those individual Tracts exclusive use. An individual not authorized to use these facilities will subject the OWNER to enforcement actions, including the imposition of a monetary penalty, along with the cost of clean up.

Indecent exposure, as that term is defined by California Penal Code § 314 is prohibited on the RANCH. That section states: ‘Every person who willfully and lewdly exposes his person, or the private parts thereof, in any public place, or in any place where there are present other persons to be offended or annoyed thereby’.

The type and number of livestock and equine allowed is established by the ASSOCIATION’S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS (CC&Rs by Tract) and will be enforced. OWNERS of livestock and equine are responsible to restrain them within a fenced yard or have them under their possession in a safe manner.

All loose livestock and equine on RANCH property is the responsibility of the OWNER upon whose property they reside or are registered with. If you see an animal loose on the RANCH please contact the Main GATEHOUSE. A loose animal on the roadway can be extremely dangerous for both the animal and those driving on the roads.

Minors (under age twenty-one (21)) may not possess or consume alcohol on the RANCH. The OWNER responsible for such a minor is subject to enforcement actions, including a monetary penalty, as established by the Board of Directors.

No loud noise or amplified music on the RANCH is permitted between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.

The type and number of pets allowed is established by the ASSOCIATION’S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS (CC&Rs by Tract) and will be enforced. OWNERS are responsible for the conduct of their pets, including pets on the RANCH at the invitation of the OWNER. Failure of the OWNER to adequately control the conduct of a pet will subject the responsible OWNER to enforcement action that may include referral to County Animal Regulations, citation and monetary penalty as established by the Board of Directors.

All dogs must be leashed or restrained within a fenced yard, restrained from aggressive behavior, and incessant or annoying barking. All dog OWNERS must appropriately pick up and dispose of their dog’s droppings. Any unrestrained dog is subject to impoundment by the ASSOCIATION and its responsible OWNER is subject to enforcement action, including monetary penalty, as determined by the Board of Directors. Dogs impounded by the ASSOCIATION and not claimed within twenty-four (24) hours are subject to referral to County Animal Regulations. OWNERS are also responsible for ensuring that any contractors or laborers present on the RANCH at their invitation do not bring any dogs onto the RANCH. If your dog is missing, or if you see a dog loose on the RANCH please contact the Main GATEHOUSE.

There shall be no soliciting on the RANCH without the express written permission of the ASSOCIATION. If a PRIMARY MEMBER, CO-MEMBER or TENANT calls in a food delivery agency or any other agency they will be held responsible for that agency’s actions on the RANCH.

Persons found in possession of stolen property while on the common areas of the RANCH shall, in addition to any other legal process, be subjected to a monetary penalty, or shall subject the OWNER responsible for such person to a monetary penalty, as established by the Board of Directors.

Persons found to have maliciously committed any act that defaces, damages, or destroys any real or personal property owned by the ASSOCIATION, or persons found to carelessly discard refuse, wastepaper, etc. on any real or personal property owned by the ASSOCIATION shall, in additional to any other legal process, be subjected to a monetary penalty, or shall subject the OWNER responsible for such person to a monetary penalty, as established by the Board of Directors.

The RANCH is commonly known as a wildlife preserve. Wildlife on or within the RANCH shall not be disturbed, removed or destroyed. Only wildlife control staff or authorized government officials are permitted to handle wildlife. Please contact the Main GATEHOUSE for assistance. (Examples of wildlife species protected include, but are not limited to: bobcat, deer, dove, fox, mountain lion, quail, wild boar and wild turkey.)

A Use of a roll-off refuse collection container (‘Dumpster’) is available for residential debris/clean-up for a small fee every Friday at the Maintenance Yard from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Arrangement for the use of the roll-off and payment of the fee must be made in advance at the ASSOCIATION OFFICE. The following items will not be accepted: concrete, construction-related materials, appliances, mattresses, green waste and hazardous materials.

Un-split firewood is sold by the dump truck load, when available. Check at the ASSOCIATION OFFICE for availability and cost.

May be purchased or reviewed, for membership purposes only, at the ASSOCIATION OFFICE.

Postcards regarding this seasonal activity will be mailed to vacant lot OWNERS. Information is available at the ASSOCIATION OFFICE.

Subject to availability at the Maintenance Yard. Sign up at the ASSOCIATION OFFICE.

Curbside trash service and recycling is mandatory for all properties with a water meter except Tracts 447, 466 and 720 which pay for dumpster service. The Heritage Ranch Community Services District (CSD) administers the solid waste program on the RANCH and is under contract with San Miguel Garbage Company (SMGC). SMGC bills customers monthly. The CSD is located at 4870 Heritage Road, Paso Robles, California 93446. The CSD phone number is 805-227-6230. SMGC’s address is P.O. Box 249, San Miguel, California 93451. SMGC’s phone number is 805-467-9283.

Refuse collection containers and loose pick up items, may not be put out before 6:00 a.m. the day before collection, or kept out past 6:00 a.m. the day after collection. No refuse collection containers, or other loose pick up items, are to be visible from the street other than during the above periods.

The CSD has a household hazardous waste collection site program operated through SLO County. The household waste disposal site is located in the CSD yard. The operating hours are Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. For further information contact the CSD. Under no circumstances are any hazardous materials to be placed upon or disposed on the RANCH except through the program at the CSD.

3.01 Vehicles (excepting motorized scooters and wheelchairs used by the disabled) – This subsection applies to all forms of motorized transportation, including: cars, trucks, motorcycles, motorbikes, campers, off-highway vehicles, farm equipment, golf carts and recreational vehicles. This section also applies to bicycles, motorized or pedal powered. All persons on the RANCH are expected to adhere to ~~the laws of the State of~~ California Laws as they pertain to vehicles.

3.01.01 Registration with the ASSOCIATION (excepting golf carts, off-highway vehicles, farm equipment and bicycles) – All vehicles stored or operating on the RANCH must be registered to an OWNER’S property. Failure of an OWNER, or person for whom the OWNER is the responsible party, to register a vehicle with the ASSOCIATION will subject the OWNER to enforcement actions, including the imposition of a monetary penalty.

3.01.02 Vehicle Decals – VEHICLE DECALS are issued annually and expire April 30, of each year. VEHICLE DECALS are not mandatory but are required for access through the Member Lane at the GATEHOUSE(s) and to park in the Main Marina. Decals may be obtained at the Main GATEHOUSE by presenting a PRIMARY MEMBER, CO-MEMBER, TENANT or RESIDENT IDENTIFICATION CARD, along with proof of vehicle ownership, usually in the form of a current registration (which must match the name on the IDENTIFICATION CARD). If a vehicle is registered to an entity (company), a letter from the entity ~~company~~ on their stationary stating that the vehicle is solely used by the PRIMARY MEMBER, CO-MEMBER, TENANT or RESIDENT must be presented with the vehicle registration.

As a service to you, a GATEHOUSE attendant will come to your residence, or to the RV Storage area, by appointment between January 1 and April 30 of each year and apply the decal.

If you have a new or yet to be licensed vehicle, the Main GATEHOUSE staff will, upon proper identification and proof of ownership, issue a temporary plastic placard that will allow you to utilize the Member Lane until your vehicle can be registered and a decal applied. You must return the temporary plastic placard by the written deadline provided for.

All vehicles that do not have a current decal or a temporary plastic placard must use the Guest Lane(s).

3.01.03 Vehicle Equipment and Operability (excepting golf carts and bicycles) – All vehicles on the RANCH must be operable and must have such operable equipment, including headlamps and taillights, as required by the California Vehicle Code (Sections 24000, et seq.). Further, the brake system must be in good working order and a muffler that effectively limits noise must be installed. (The noise limit on the RANCH is 80 decimals.) No vehicle, including off-highway vehicles, may be operated on the RANCH without such operable equipment. All vehicles operating on the RANCH between dusk and dawn must be operated utilizing appropriate headlamps, tail lights and brake lights.

3.01.04 Golf Carts and Bicycles / Vehicle Equipment and Operability – Any golf cart driven on the RANCH must be operable and have the brake system in good working order. If driven at night, any golf cart or bicycle (motorized or pedal powered) must be equipped with at least one (1) lighted white operating headlamp and one (1) lighted red tail lamp which is clearly visible from the rear.

3.01.05 Operation – License (excepting pedal powered bicycles) – All persons operating a vehicle on the RANCH must possess a valid driver’s license.

3.01.06 Operation – Speed Limit – Operating any vehicle on the RANCH at a speed greater than the posted limit is prohibited. The speed limit in RANCH parking lots, the equestrian center and campgrounds is five (5) miles per hour. Areas not posted are twenty-five (25) miles per hour. The speed limit will be enforced by the ASSOCIATION’S Security Officers and may include radar enforcement. Monetary penalties will be increased for any violation occurring within School Zones.

3.01.07 Operation – Stop Signs – All vehicles must come to a complete stop at posted stop signs and yield right of way as appropriate.

3.01.08 Operation – Unsafe Driving – Operating any vehicle in a manner which is unsafe or endangers persons or property is prohibited. ~~Monetary penalties will be increased for any violation occurring within School Zones.~~

3.01.09 Operation – Off-Road Operation (excepting pedal powered bicycles) – Operating any vehicle on the common areas of the RANCH, except on roads designated for such operation, is prohibited. Damage to property caused by such prohibited activity shall subject the violator to cost of repair and/or additional monetary penalty. All roads throughout the RANCH are paved except the road leading to the Snake Creek Marina and the road leading into the Certificated Parcels, along with the Point at the Main Marina. (Maps are available at the ASSOCIATION OFFICE.) Driving on the lakebed of Nacimiento Lake is strictly prohibited.

3.01.10 Operation – Driving While Intoxicated – The operation of any vehicle on the RANCH while impaired by drugs or alcohol is prohibited. ASSOCIATION Security Officers that suspect a driver is impaired will display the rotating amber light along with the blue stationary light on the Security vehicle to stop the impaired driver. The driver will be questioned and if, in the judgment of the Security Officer, the driver may be impaired, the Security Officer will detain the driver and refer the matter to the appropriate law enforcement. In the event law enforcement arrests the offending driver of any violation the OWNER responsible for the driver/vehicle will be subject to a citation and monetary penalty as set by the Board of Directors. Any such citation and monetary penalty shall be stayed pending final determination of the law enforcement action. If the offending driver is exonerated of all violations the citation and any monetary penalty will be rescinded.

3.01.11 Operation – Failure to Stop – ASSOCIATION Security Officers are trained to identify vehicles that are in violation of these RULES AND REGULATIONS and issue warnings or citations, as appropriate. Generally, persons will be given a single warning for minor violations of the above RULES AND REGULATIONS, except regarding ‘Driving While Intoxicated’, or any violation occurring in a school zone, for which citations will be issued. Citations will also be issued, without prior warning, for any significant violation, or any operation which, in the judgment of the Security Officer, places persons or property in danger of injury. In such a situation the Security Officer will display the rotating amber light along with the blue stationary light on the Security vehicle to stop the offending operator. Failure of the offending operator to stop may subject the responsible OWNER to an additional monetary penalty as determined by the Board of Directors. If you see the rotating amber light along with the blue stationary light, but are not certain that it is being directed at you, or is being displayed by a Security Officer employed by the ASSOCIATION, proceed to the Main GATEHOUSE and stop your vehicle in sight of GATEHOUSE employees.

3.01.12 Operation – Reckless Driving – The simultaneous or consecutive violation of three (3) or more of the above operational violations is considered de facto ‘Reckless Driving’ and will subject the responsible OWNER to an additional monetary penalty as determined by the Board of Directors.

3.02 Vessels (excepting canoes, paddle boats, wind sailboards and row boats) – This subsection applies to all forms of motorized watercraft, water vessels, and, as appropriate, their trailers. This section also applies to sailboats. All persons on the RANCH are expected to adhere to ~~the laws of the State of~~ California Laws as they pertain to vessels.

3.02.01 Registration with the ASSOCIATION – All vessels associated with a RANCH property must be registered at the Main GATEHOUSE. Failure of an OWNER, or person for whom the OWNER is the responsible party, to register a vessel with the ASSOCIATION will subject the OWNER to enforcement actions, including the imposition of a monetary penalty.

3.02.02 Vessel Decals – VESSEL DECALS are issued annually and expire April 30, of each year. VESSEL DECALS are not mandatory but are required for access through the Member Lane at the GATEHOUSE and to use RANCH launch, dock, marina and parking facilities without paying a usage fee. Decals may be obtained at the Main GATEHOUSE by presenting a PRIMARY MEMBER, CO-MEMBER or TENANT IDENTIFICATION CARD along with proof of vessel ownership, usually in the form of a current registration (which must match the name on the IDENTIFICATION CARD). If a vessel is registered to a company, a letter from the company on their stationary stating that the vessel is solely used by the PRIMARY MEMBER, CO-MEMBER or TENANT must be presented with the vessel registration. As a service to you, a GATEHOUSE attendant will come to your residence, or to the RV Storage area, by appointment between January 1 and April 30 of each year and apply the decal. All persons operating a vessel are subject to any rules and fees imposed by Monterey County, including the Monterey County Lake Permit Fee. See Section 5.03.05.

All vessels in tow that do not have a current decal must use the Guest Lane(s) (even if the vehicle towing the vessel has a current decal).

3.02.03 Guest Vessel Registration – A GUEST vessel is any vessel without a current decal which is sponsored by a PRIMARY MEMBER, CO-MEMBER or TENANT. (RESIDENTS may not call in GUEST vessels.) A GUEST vessel is allowed to use RANCH launch, dock, marina and specified parking facilities by registering at the Main GATEHOUSE and paying a usage fee. The usage fee varies among weekday, weekend and holiday uses and is determined by the Board of Directors. In normal water level conditions no more than one-hundred and fifty (150) GUEST vessels are allowed at any given time. During low water level the amount of allowed GUEST vessels will be reduced at the discretion of the HROA management.

3.02.04 Guest Vessel Pre-Registration – A PRIMARY MEMBER, CO-MEMBER or TENANT may pre-register a GUEST vessel by notifying the Main GATEHOUSE staff between twenty-four (24) hours and (30) days in advance of the arrival of the GUEST vessel by providing the following information to the GATEHOUSE attendant:

Pre-registration is on a first come basis and is ~~not guaranteed~~ recommended to assure entry. Usage fees are reduced, as determined by the Board of Directors for pre-registered vessels.

3.02.05 Transfer of Water Rights – A PRIMARY MEMBER, CO-MEMBER or TENANT that does not own a vessel may, one (1) time each calendar year, transfer his or her entitlement to one (1) GUEST who is on that MEMBER’S PERMANENT GUEST LIST for one (1) GUEST vessel for use of the launch, dock, marina and parking facilities without charge of a usage fee.

3.02.06 Vessel Equipment and Operability – All vessels are to be towed, launched and operated in a safe manner and in accordance with all applicable laws and ordinances. Any unsafe or illegal operation of a vessel will subject the responsible OWNER to a monetary penalty as determined by the Board of Directors.

3.03.01 Parking – Disabled Designation – Parking in an area designated for disabled parking only on common areas of the RANCH, without a valid placard/license plate is prohibited.

3.03.02 Parking – Guest Area Designation, Tract 475 – Parking in a GUEST designated parking lot in Tract 475 is reserved for GUESTS only and is limited to seventy-two (72) hours without leaving the lot.

3.03.03 Parking – Illegal Camping – Camping on any lot or common area not within the designated campground is prohibited.

3.03.034 Parking – Oversized & / Commercial Vehicles and Trailers – Oversized/commercial vehicles and trailers must park in areas designated by the ASSOCIATION. Oversized recreational vehicles shall be parked in areas designated by the ASSOCIATION or in RANCH parking lots after first obtaining a permit at the Main GATEHOUSE.

3.03.045 Parking – Parking Lots – No overnight parking is permitted in any RANCH parking lot (between 2:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.) without a permit from the ASSOCIATION. All vehicles and vessels must park in delineated spaces in the RANCH’S paved parking areas and delineated dirt overflow parking areas.

3.03.056 Parking – Parking for Sale – No vehicle or vessel shall be parked on any common areas of the RANCH for the purpose of sale.

3.03.067 Parking and Storing – Driveways for Tracts 424, 446 and 474 – The GOVERNING DOCUMENTS (CC&Rs) for these Tracts state that: ‘The parking, storage or keeping of any camper, boat trailer or recreational vehicle upon a lot in this Tract is permitted in a driveway, under a carport, in a garage, a side yard or back yard. Street parking must have a temporary parking permit from the General Manager and must not interfere with emergency vehicles, mail delivery or neighborhood traffic.’

Parking and storing of vessels/trailers, ~~trailers (of any kind),~~ campers or recreational vehicles in private driveways is allowed all year without the need of a red tag so long as that vessel/trailer, ~~trailer (of any kind),~~ camper or recreational vehicle is not inoperable. The property owners may park and store their trailers (except those intended to haul vessels, to be used for temporary living quarters, or used for commercial purposes) all year around on their property without jurisdiction from HROA as long as the trailer is not inoperable. See the ‘Red Tag Instruction Sheet’ for additional information.

3.03.078 Parking and Storing – Driveways for Tracts 452, 693, 721, 1063, 1094 and the 20’s – The GOVERNING DOCUMENTS (CC&Rs) for these Tracts state that: ‘The parking, storage or keeping of any camper, boat trailer or recreational vehicle upon a lot in this Tract is permitted under a carport or in a garage. If parked in a side yard or back yard it must be screened so as not to be visible to the occupants of other lots or streets.’

During the off-season, without a red tag, the property owners may only park and store their vessels/trailers, ~~trailers (of any kind),~~ campers or recreational vehicles/trailers in their carport or garage, or in their side yard or back yard as long as it is screened. With a red tag, during the off-season, the property owners are temporarily allowed to park and store their vessels/trailers, ~~trailers (of any kind),~~ campers or recreational vehicles in their driveway, the off-asphalt portion of the front road easement, or in their side yard or back yard without screening. The property owners may park and store their trailers (except those intended to haul vessels, to be used for temporary living quarters, or used for commercial purposes) all year around on their property without jurisdiction from HROA as long as the trailer is not inoperable. See the ‘Red Tag Instruction Sheet’ for additional information.

For all Tracts except Tract 721, a vessel/trailer, ~~trailer (of any kind),~~ camper or recreational vehicle is considered to be screened if it is behind a fence, bushes, etc. of the maximum height allowed, regardless if the upper portion is exposed. For Tract 721 only, a tarp or similar apparatus must be placed over the top of any extruding portion of the vessel/trailer, ~~trailer (of any kind)~~, camper or recreational vehicle to completely screen it from view.

3.03.089 Parking and Storing – Driveways for Tracts 475 – The GOVERNING DOCUMENTS (CC&Rs) for this Tract states that: ‘The parking, storage or keeping of any camper, boat trailer or recreation vehicle upon a lot in this Tract is permitted under a carport, in a garage, a side yard or back yard. Street parking must have a temporary parking permit from the General Manager and must not interfere with emergency vehicles, mail delivery or neighborhood traffic.’

During the off-season, without a red tag, the property owners may only park and store their vessels/trailers, ~~trailers (of any kind),~~ campers or recreational vehicles in their carport or garage, or in their side yard or back yard. NOTE: THAT NO SCREENING IS REQUIRED IN THIS TRACT. With a red tag, during the off-season, the property owners are temporarily allowed to park and store their vessels/trailers, ~~trailers (of any kind)~~, campers or recreational vehicles in their driveway, the off-asphalt portion of the front road easement, or in their side yard or back yard without screening as long as it is not inoperable. The property owners may park and store their trailers (except those intended to haul vessels, to be used for temporary living quarters, or used for commercial purposes) all year around on their property without jurisdiction from HROA as long as the trailer is not inoperable. See the ‘Red Tag Instruction Sheet’ for additional information.

3.03.0910 Parking and Storing – Driveways for Tracts 1910 and 1990 – The GOVERNING DOCUMENTS (CC&Rs) for these Tracts state that: ‘Any boat or recreational vehicle storage within the lot shall be totally screened from view from adjoining parcels and all streets. This will generally require a garage enclosure integrated into the design of the residence.’

The property owners may park (but not store) their vessels/trailers, campers or recreational vehicles all year around in their private driveways, so long as the vessel/trailer, camper or recreational vehicle is not inoperable. The property owners may park and store their trailers ~~(of any kind)~~ (except those intended to haul vessels, to be used as for temporary living quarters, or used for commercial purposes) all year around on their property without jurisdiction from HROA as long as it the trailer is not inoperable.

Any vessel/trailer, camper or recreational vehicle ~~(excepting trailers of any kind),~~ that is stored (over seventy-two (72) hours without leaving the lot) is required to be totally screened from view from the adjoining parcels and all roadways. In these Tracts, screening will require a garage enclosure, or similar solid structure or enclosure. See the ‘Red Tag Instruction Sheet’ for additional information.

3.03.101 Parking and Storing – Inoperable Vehicles – No inoperable, junked or stripped vehicle or vessel shall be parked or stored on any common areas of the RANCH, including the roads, parking areas and open space nor shall they be parked so that they are in view from any RANCH property. Such vehicle or vessel may be temporarily parked in a driveway ~~with a~~ ~~red tag~~ after first obtaining a permit from the Main GATEHOUSE. ~~with the same regulations as set forth in sub-subsection 3.03.08 through 3.03.10, above.~~

3.03.112 Parking and Storing – No Obstruction of Traffic – No vehicle or vessel shall be parked in a manner which interferes with the normal two-way flow of through traffic, or obstructs any fire hydrant, driveway, mailbox or emergency access. (Normal two-way flow of through traffic is a twenty (20) foot minimum clearance.) In addition to receiving a citation and a monetary penalty, violators are subject to having any offending vehicle or vessel towed at their expense.

3.03.123 Parking and Storing – Road Right-of-Way / Common Areas – Parking in unpaved areas adjacent to, and within the road right-of-way (other than front setbacks maintained by property owners) is restricted to seventy-two (72) hours without leaving. Except when an area is designated as a parking area or a temporary or overflow parking area, parking any vehicle or vessel on any other common areas of the RANCH, is prohibited.

3.03.134 Parking and Storing – Vacant Lots – Except as is necessary for and during construction, parking or storing of any vehicle or vessel of any kind on vacant lots on the RANCH is prohibited.

Note: ‘Parking’ is defined as not moving for seventy-two (72) hours or more from a specified lot / location, at which time it is considered ‘Storing’

All forms of RANCH issued access identification including IDENTIFICATION CARDS, VEHICLE DECALS, VESSEL DECALS and placards are the property of the ASSOCIATION and are non-transferable. RANCH employees are authorized to confiscate any expired or unauthorized access identification. Any person who uses a document which has been forged, fabricated or altered from its original state of issuance, and used to obtain access, may be subject to monetary penalties or prosecution.

Generally, all plans and specifications for any exterior improvement or structure that is to be erected on, or moved upon or to any lot, and the proposed location thereof upon any lot is subject to the approval of the Architectural and Environmental Control (AEC) Committee. The CC&Rs for your Tract specify what improvements are allowed.

The types of projects that need prior approval by the AEC Committee include, but are not limited to: exterior painting or décor, roofing, concrete and block work, fences, fountains, storage sheds, carports, patio roofs, satellite dishes, antennas, screening, landscaping and tree removal, in-ground spas and swimming pools, garages, grading and excavating, driveways, new home construction and exterior structural remodeling, new mobile homes and park-model homes (Tract 447).

All construction projects that require a building permit from SLO County must have an AEC Committee stamp of approval on the plans submitted, or SLO County will not issue a permit.

Over the counter approvals at the ASSOCIATION OFFICE are available for: tree removal, repainting (same color as sample on file), one (1) project completion extension and re-roofing (same roofing material as sample on file).

Construction curfews correspond with those issued by the SLO County for noise abatement. Construction is allowed during the following hours, only: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Fence heights and locations are regulated by the CC&Rs for each Tract. Additional provisions regarding fence design and materials apply to Tracts 1910 and 1990 which can be obtained at the ASSOCITAION OFFICE. As a general matter, the ASSOCIATION does not consider retaining walls within your lot, ~~as walls~~ subject to height and location limitations. Pools, along with pPatios and decks less than thirty (30) inches in height off the ground may be placed in the setback areas.

All construction activity, including: materials, tools, supplies, equipment, trailers, portable toilets and refuse collection containers must be contained within the lot (except during loading and unloading) and the lot must be maintained at all times in a neat and orderly manner. Construction debris must be picked up on a daily basis and secured in a covered refuse collection container. Dust shall be controlled during excavation and construction, and dirt and debris must not be allowed to migrate from the job site. The OWNER of the lot is responsible for any delivery trucks that cause damage to ASSOCIATION roads. The OWNER of the lot is responsible for the actions of concrete trucks delivering concrete to the property, including but not limited to, concrete spills, discoloration of roads and the driver’s cleanup procedures following pour operations.

For all new construction and major remodel projects a ‘Dumpster’ must be at the job site at all times during construction. A ‘Dumpster’ may be a bin with a lid, a roll-off, or a work trailer with a cover. For all new construction a portable toilet is also required until plumbing is hooked up and working at the site, providing an alternative means for use of restroom facilities.

All improvements or structures must be completed within the specified time limit provided for which is generally six (6) months, excepting new home construction, which is twelve (12) months. Extensions are to be requested through the ASSOCIATION OFFICE.

The portion of road easement between the edge of the asphalt and your property boundary is the responsibility of the OWNER of the property to maintain in a neat and orderly manner. All bare dirt must be covered with gravel or ground cover. A rural driveway may be installed to connect with the edge of the asphalt as long as it is in conformance with HROA regulations. A mailbox may be erected in this area as long as it is placed in conformance with ~~state~~ Federal Laws and Regulations. No trees, bushes or other plantings, fencing, walls or other structures are allowed in the road easement without the prior consent of the AEC Committee. In no case shall any tree be placed within six (6) feet of any asphalt roadway.

A survey is required for all lots prior to construction where property boundaries need to be verified, if a survey is not in the ASSOCIATION files or monuments are not clearly identifiable. It is the OWNER’S responsibility to provide all appropriate property markers for ASSOCIATION personnel.

A minimum of three (3) trees of at least five (5) gallon size are to be planted and maintained on each lot unless there are three (3) or more existing trees. (No tree requirement exists in Tract 447).

All lots must be maintained in a neat and orderly condition. A sufficient amount of shrubs, bushes, vines, plants, gravel or ground cover is required to provide the appearance of a fully landscaped area around any residential structure. Bare ground must be reduced to an absolute minimum. Any plastic or other weed-barrier product must be fully concealed. For new home construction and/or any major landscape alteration thereafter, a landscape plan is required to be submitted to the AEC Committee for approval.

Note: Any variance request made to the Board of Directors requires notification to any OWNER that might be affected by the grant of variance.

In order to change the CC&Rs that relate to your property you must submit a request to the ASSOCIATION OFFICE. The procedure, regulated by California Civil Code § 1355, requires that a ballot be issued. The request is reviewed by both the AEC Committee and the Board of Directors. If the request is in appropriate form the Board of Directors will designate that a ballot be issued to all OWNERS in your Tract. Any ballot mailing which does not correspond to the Annual Election mailing is subject to a fee paid by the OWNER for a special mailing. An affirmative vote of at least seventy-five percent (75%) of the total number of lot OWNERS (one (1) per lot) in the Tract is required for the amendment to be approved and effected.

A canopy of less than four-hundred (400) combined square feet and with a height of ten (10) feet may be placed behind a fence, in a side yard or back yard, but not in a front yard, as long as it is not anchored directly to the ground as a permanent structure (does not apply to Tract 447).

Every OWNER has the right to display the flag of the United States without restriction. A flag or flagpole for such purpose may be placed anywhere on an OWNER’S property.

Radio antennas are regulated by California Civil Code § 1376 which allows an OWNER to install an antenna in compliance with the following: 1) the antenna must be located in the back of the residence within the property setback lines unless reception is bad; and, 2) the antenna must not have a diameter or diagonal measurement over thirty-six (36) inches. Any exception requires prior approval of the AEC Committee.

Satellite dishes are regulated by California Civil Code § 1376 which allows~~. A~~an OWNER ~~may~~ to install a satellite dish in compliance with the following: 1) the antenna must be located in the back of the residence within the property setback lines unless reception is bad. Any exception requires prior approval of the AEC Committee.

Signs are regulated by California Civil Code §§ 712, 713, and 1353.6 which, in essence, provide that an OWNER may display signs which are of a reasonable dimension to advertise a property for sale, open house, lease, or exchange, or provide directions to the property. An OWNER may also display on their own property a noncommercial sign less than nine (9) square feet, or a flag or banner (paper, cardboard, cloth, plastic or fabric, only) less than fifteen (15) square feet in size. No signs, posters, banners, or flags may be placed on the common areas of the RANCH without ~~it’s~~ the ASSOCIATION’S prior written consent.

All ~~private lots~~ residential dwellings are to have their street address numbers visibly displayed.

All private lots are to be kept free of trash, rubbish or garbage and maintained to prevent them from becoming unsightly.

Campsites are available on a first-come reservation basis. The PRIMARY MEMBER, CO-MEMBER or TENANT must make the reservation including payment in advance, no later than seven (7) days and no earlier than thirty (30) days prior to the first date of reservation, at the ASSOCIATION OFFICE. (Any reservation made by mail is considered received at the time of delivery or at the start of business the next day after any weekend or holiday.) Openings due to last minute cancellations will be processed through the Main GATEHOUSE by waiting list. Any GUEST who is deemed to be a nuisance or threat will be asked to leave the premises and all fees paid will be forfeited.

From June 1 to September 30, the camping time limit is seven (7) days in any thirty-day (30) period. From October 1 to May 31, the camping time limit is fifteen (15) days in any sixty-day (60) period.

Only two (2) campsites may be reserved at any one (1) time per lot. Only one (1) campsite may be reserved at the MEMBER rate which applies only if the PRIMARY MEMBER, CO-MEMBER or TENANT is using the reserved campsite.

A maximum of two (2) motorized vehicles, or one (1) motorized vehicle with a vessel/trailer, is allowed per campsite. Any unauthorized vehicle or vessel/trailer found in a campsite is subject to a citation. Any vehicle that is registered to a campsite will need to display the pink camping permit issued at the Main GATEHOUSE at time of check-in, in the window of the vehicle while at the campsite.

All campers must park in their registered campsite or in any of the dirt overflow parking lots located before the Fish Cleaning Station.

All HROA Rules and Regulations, such as: 2.05.03 Curfew for Minors; 2.05.11 Minor Possessing Alcohol; 2.05.12 Noise Curfew will be enforced.

Note: A complete Campground Rules handout is provided by the GATEHOUSE attendant at the time of arrival.

As a safety precaution, all tents must be securely anchored or staked. All camping vehicles must be leveled, and the brakes must be properly set and the wheels blocked.

Any fire or barbeque is permitted only in self-contained portable units fully enclosed with a lid available. A grill is considered a lid for this requirement. No open, or ground fires of any type are allowed due to extreme fire danger and close proximity to brush.

All pets are required to be on a leash in the campground area at all times and may not be left unattended outside your camping unit.

Check in at the Main GATEHOUSE.
A complete Campground Rules handout is provided by the GATEHOUSE attendant at the time of arrival
Checkout time for all campsites is 1:00 p.m. Quiet time is at 10:00 p.m.

All watercraft must be attended to while using the courtesy dock. No fishing, jumping, diving, loitering or bicycling on or around the courtesy dock is allowed at any time.

The floating docks are only for PRIMARY MEMBERS, CO-MEMBERS and TENANTS who lease them from the ASSOCIATION. If an unauthorized person utilizes a floating dock, a citation may be issued and watercraft may be towed.

The launch ramp is for launching and retrieving of vessels only. No parking at any time is allowed on the launch ramp. Any individual who does not have a current VESSEL DECAL must pay a fee at the GATEHOUSE to use the launch ramp.

Two (2) payment stations (iron rangers) are located on the RANCH. One (1) is near the Main GATEHOUSE and the other is in the Main Marina Parking Lot. You can place your daily or annual fee in one (1) of these rangers. Contact the Monterey County Parks Department for further information at 805-472-2311. The ASSOCIATION is not responsible for any County citations occurring at or on the lake.

No parking of any kind is allowed in the Main Marina past the Fish Cleaning Station for any vehicle without a current VEHICLE DECAL. All other vehicles may park in a registered campsite or in any of the dirt overflow parking lots located before the Fish Cleaning Station. (A camping permit is not a decal.) Any vehicle parked in the ~~Main~~ Marinas without a current VEHICLE DECAL is subject to citation. Any unattached trailer in the ~~Main~~ Marinas is further subject to towing.

The private docks are for OWNERS that have registered them with the ASSOCIATION since 1999 as specified in the ASSOCIATION’S ‘Private Dock Policy’. No new private docks are allowed and no OWNER may transfer any rights they may have in a private dock. Each OWNER of a private dock is required to register annually with the ASSOCIATION and with Monterey County, pay the annual fees and provide proof of current liability insurance in order to receive the annual dock permit.

If a PRIMARY MEMBER, CO-MEMBER, TENANT or GUEST would like to temporarily leave their watercraft in the water, they may anchor it near or on the shoreline. A vessel which is used on a daily basis must be moved to the opposite shoreline (North/South) at least once every fourteen (14) days to demonstrate to Security staff that the vessel is not being stored on the shoreline or used for other purposes. (Any vessel left on shore for over seventy-two (72) consecutive hours without use, and/or not moved at least once every fourteen (14) days to the opposite shoreline is subject to a citation.)

No lifeguards are provided. A pool attendant is on duty while the pools are open. Opening and closing seasons are determined by weather conditions.

All persons using the pools must observe all posted rules. All persons using the pools shall comply with any instruction of the pool attendant.

Children under age ~~twelve (12)~~ fourteen (14) must be accompanied by an adult who is twenty-one (21) years or older, at all times.

No glass bottles or containers, alcohol or food, are permitted in the pool areas.

No bicycles, skateboards, roller skates, roller blades, etc. are allowed on any concrete areas.

No running, rough play, diving, or playing on ropes is allowed in or around the pool areas.

No glass bottles or containers, alcohol or food, are permitted on the tennis courts.

No metal chairs, or bicycles, skateboards, roller skates, roller blades, ~~bicycles,~~ etc. are allowed on the courts at any time.

No glass bottles or containers, alcohol or food, are permitted in the play areas.

Use of the parks and the play areas is on a first-come basis. Any tent, canopy, or other temporary structure must be removed daily.

No bicycles, skateboards, roller skates, roller blades, etc. are allowed on any concrete areas.

Space in the Equestrian Center is available to PRIMARY MEMBERS, CO-MEMBERS and TENANTS on a first come basis by registering at the ASSOCIATION OFFICE. Each owner of a horse kept in the Equestrian Center is required to provide their own stall and tack shed, and must maintain a certificate of insurance for personal liability, provide a security deposit and pay a monthly fee to the ASSOCIATION. A copy of the complete ‘Equestrian Center Rules and Regulations’, pertaining to horse owners, is available at the ASSOCIATION OFFICE.

When there is a waiting list you must fill out an application form and will then be placed in the next spot on the list. When contacted that a space is available you have forty-eight (48) hours to confirm your spot, or you will be placed at the bottom of the waiting list. (Waiting lists are posted on the ASSOCIATION website under ‘GENERAL INFORMATION’.)

No visitors before sunrise or after 10:00 p.m. are allowed in the Equestrian Center.

No feeding, touching, or petting of any animals without the owner’s permission is allowed.

No climbing on corrals, paddocks or equipment in the Equestrian Center is allowed.

All guest horses must fill out the 'Guest Horse Application' and pay the appropriate fee for overnight stay.

Use of the floating docks is available for PRIMARY MEMBERS, CO-MEMBERS and TENANTS by lease agreement only. Lease agreements for all floating docks are handled through the ASSOCIATION OFFICE. Each lessee must maintain a certificate of insurance for personal liability, provide a security deposit and pay an annual fee to the ASSOCIATION. A copy of the most recent lease agreement is available for review at the ASSOCIATION OFFICE.

PRIMARY MEMBERS, CO-MEMBERS and TENANTS may request to reserve the Pavilion for private, non-commercial use. Non-commercial use is defined to mean that no individual shall charge a fee or use the Pavilion to generate revenue.

The ASSOCIATION OFFICE maintains a reservation calendar which records all authorized reservation dates. Special arrangements can be made to set up prior to the event if no conflict exists.

The reservation is not valid until the use fee and a refundable cleaning/damage deposit, along with both the application form and use permit form are completed and provided to the ASSOCIATION OFFICE. All HROA Rules and Regulations, such as: 2.05.03 Curfew for Minors; 2.05.11 Minor Possessing Alcohol; 2.05.12 Noise Curfew will be enforced.

PRIMARY MEMBERS, CO-MEMBERS and TENANTS may request to reserve the Recreation Barn for private, non-commercial use. Non-commercial use is defined to mean that no individual shall charge a fee or use the Recreation Barn to generate revenue.

The ASSOCIATION OFFICE maintains a reservation calendar which records all authorized reservation dates. Special arrangements can be made to set up prior to the event if no conflict exists.

PRIMARY MEMBERS, CO-MEMBERS and TENANTS may request to reserve the small pool at Equestrian Park for private, non-commercial use. Non-commercial use is defined to mean that no individual shall charge a fee or use the small pool to generate revenue.

The ASSOCIATION OFFICE maintains a reservation calendar which records all authorized reservation dates.

Note: The fine amounts listed below are taken from the enclosed Schedule of Monetary Penalties.

VESSELS – GENERAL
(excepting canoes, paddle boats, wind sailboards and rowboats)