Bristol View Homeowners Association Rules

Homeowners may wish to refer to the Declaration of Protective Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions, Easements, Charges and Liens of the community. Since that original document was created in 1993, the Homeowners Association ("HOA") Board has enacted additional restrictions and standards which are included in this list.

Term of Office for Homeowner Association (HOA) Board Members

In May, 2006, the HOA Board voted to change the term of office for Board members from two years to three years. The rationale for this change is to assure continuity so that in any given election year, the Board can not suffer a loss of more than half of the then-serving Board members. Under the prior two-year term arrangement, in odd-numbered years, two Board seats were up for election, but in even-numbered years, three (or more than half) of the Board member seats were up for election.

Exterior Improvement Rules

The following is provided as an aid to understanding the HOA rules regarding Exterior Architecture, Landscaping, Snow Removal, Speed Limits and Parking and is not intended to constitute the full set of covenants, rules, restrictions, etc. of our community.

All physical improvements shall be made at the risk of the Owner, and the Association shall not be responsible for any loss or damage to any physical improvement in the altered area. Approval of a requested improvement by the HOA shall not constitute assurance that the requested improvement meets the requirements of any governmental rules, regualtions or building codes. Such approvals must be obtained by the resident directly from the appropriate governmental body.

No improvement shall materially alter the existing topography of the property and/or the surrounding area, or adversely impact the existing drainage in and about the area to be improved. The Owner is responsible for assuring that no such effect upon lawn areas, topography or drainage occurs.

Any area damaged or disturbed by the construction of the proposed improvement shall be restored to its original condition at the sole cost and expense of the Owner. Restoration and repair shall be promptly completed and shall result in the complete restoration of the area to the condition it was in prior to the construction.

The Owner shall maintain the improvement and the altered area in the same manner as the Association maintains the surrounding common areas.

Should Owner opt to remove any improvement, the Owner shall properly dispose of the materials and shall return the area to its original condition, all at the Owner's sole cost and expense.

Architectural Standards and Rules

All plans for changes to any the exterior architecture, structure or appearance of your home must be submitted for approval to the Association on the Bristol View Homeowners Association's Exterior Improvement Request Form. Remember that whatever change you make may impact your neighbors' views. Be considerate of your neighbors.

Individual homeowners are responsible to maintain their Terrace homes, including but not limited to decks, porches and/or patios, in a high and proper standard equal to the quality of construction and care initially incorporated in to the dwelling. If any Terrace home is not appropriately maintained by its owner, the Association may maintain the the Terrace home and charge to homeowner the maintenance cost.

No owner shall alter or change the exterior color of the improvements on his Lot without prior written consent of the Association. The exterior of all Terrace homes, including trim and doors, are to be repainted using only Association-approved paint and stain colors. Decks & porches are to be stained with either the approved sliding or trim colors or a transparent stain or wood preservative. Redwood and other stains are not to be used.

Please note: We encourage you to submit an Exterior Improvement Request Form before painting your home or having it painted so you can be apprised of the approved paint, stain and trim colors. Failure to use the approved colors may result in your being required to repaint using the approved colors.

A list of the approved colors and recommended sources is also available from our property manager who can be contacted by email by clicking here.

Maintenance, staining and/or painting of privacy fences and mailbox stands installed by the builder are the responsibility of the Association.

No awnings, shutters, window guards or other exterior window or door coverings, decorative or protective, may be installed without Association approval.

Shades and draperies or drapery linings visible from outside the home must be beige or white in color.

No machinery, refrigeration or heating devices, other than those originally provided by the builder or replacements therefor, are to be installed without Association approval. No external lighting fixtures of any kind are to be installed without Association approval.

Garages are to be used for vehicle parking only and may not be modified for any other use. To the extent practicable, cars are to be stored only inside the garage. Garage doors are to remain closed except during ingress and egress, whenever possible. The following are not permitted to remain on the property for more than 72 hours within any month:
a. any vehicle which cannot fit into a garage of the home with the garge door closed;
b. any commercial vehicle of a weight of 2 tons or more unless garaged;
c. any unlicensed motor vehicles of any type, unless garaged.

Outside storage or parking for more than 72 consecutive hours per period per month of a recreational or commercial vehicle, unlicensed vehicle, camper, boat, truck or trailer is prohibited.

No clotheslines, fences, walls or screen plantings of any kind are allowed without Association approval. No outdoor drying or airing of clothing or bedding items is allowed.

No external TV or other antennas of any kind are allowed except for small-aperture dishes. The placement of such small-aperture dishes must be approved by the Board.

Seasonal decorations or displays (eg: Christmas lights, wreaths) must be removed by April 30th of the following year.

Residents must keep their gutters cleaned to avoid overflows which erode the soil and weaken association stone walls.

Landscaping Standards and Rules

The Association will maintain front and side gardens visible from the street. Dead builder or HOA-installed plantings will be replaced. Dead homeowner-installed items will be removed, not replaced by the HOA.

All plans for changes to any landscaping around your Terrace home must be submitted for approval to the Board on the Bristol View Homeowners Association's Exterior Improvement Request Form. Remember that whatever change you make may impact one or more of your neighbors' views. Be considerate of your neighbors.

If the landscaping improvement is in the front or side areas of the Property visible from the street, the Association shall maintain the altered area in the same manner as common areas except that, if an Owner-installed planting dies or becomes unsightly, the Association may remove it and not replace it. In locations other than the front or side areas visible from the street, the Owner shall be solely responsible for the maintenance of all physical improvements and plantings in the altered area.

Homeowners are not allowed to expand backyards into or clear the Limited Development District areas behind homes. Theses Limited Development District (LDD) "forever-wild" areas were part of the Town approval for the community and must be left as is.

If, after completion of the improvement, an approved landscaping improvement must be disturbed to allow maintenance on any HOA, town or other community facility or service, the HOA shall not be responsible for any damage done to such improvement nor shall the HOA be required to return the improvement to its condition before the required maintenance.

To facilitate lawn care, no exterior improvement shall be allowed which would create narrow (less than 4 feet wide) or dead-end areas that cannot be mowed with equipment currently in use. No plantings, bird feeders, lighting appliance or other item shall be placed in such a way that it restricts passage from one back yard to the next backyard or from front yard areas to backyard areas to a width of less than four feet without Association approval.

Vegetable plants are not allowed in areas visible from the street but upon approval by the Homeowner Association, a limited number of vegetable plants may be placed in the rear of a home only in locations where neighbors will not have to see them. We suggest planting such vegetables in pots.

No signs of any kind (for sale, political endorsements or otherwise) are to be placed on your lawn or any common element property. Repeated violations, after an initial notification, will result in a fine of $100/day.

Homeowners must not add plantings to berms or eyebrows without Association approval. We are trying to maintain a consistent look throughout the community.

No recontouring of slopes, installations of walls or plantings which would interfere with or change existing drainage patterns are allowed without Association approval.

The Association will mow existing lawn areas only - no further. Where the landscaping crew deems it unsafe, mowing will be discontinued.

Homeowners who, because of sprinkler systems or applying extra fertilizer, require mowing more than once a week should contact Pat Fasano to contract for extra mowings or mow it themselves.

If, for the convenience of the homeowner, the Association approves moving an HOA planting, that item becomes the property of the homeowner. The Association will not replace such plantings if they die.

With respect to underground pet containment systems, the Owner expressly agrees to abide by the rules and regulations of the Association. The Owner assumes responsibility for the repair and maintenance of the underground improvement. The Association shall not be responsible for any damage to underground improvements. The Owner confirms agreement to:

a. Not allow any animal upon the common area unattended.

b. Promptly remove and properly dispose of all pet generated waste.

c. Repair all damage to improvements and landscaping within the common area and/or Property caused by the Owner's pet.

d. Not permit the pet to be a nuisance or threat to the Association 's membership, their guests and invitees.

Snow Removal

The Association is responsible for snowplowing all paved areas, excluding the public dedicated streets (Bristol View Drive and the upper portion of Spruce Ridge) for which the Town is responsible. The private roads (Woodcliff Terrace and lower portion of Spruce Ridge), driveways and eyebrows are plowed whenever there is an accumulation of three inches or more. The private roads are salted as needed.

Homeowners are responsible for shoveling snow from their own sidewalks. Residents may contract individually with our private snowplowing contractor to have their sidewalk shoveled when the streets and driveways are plowed. Extra trips to shovel driveways are not included in this service. For details and pricing info, E-Mail Pat Fasano or call him at (585) 370-7414.

The Association is not responsible for ice control or removal from driveways or sidewalks. Homeowners may take steps to control or remove ice, but may not use salt or other corrosive material or chemical that may harm or degrade the driveway or sidewalk over time.

Community Speed Limits

Woodcliff Terrace is a private road shared with the residents of the Townhomes. The speed limit on Woodcliff Terrace is posted at 15 MPH. Bristol View and the upper portion of Spruce Ridge are public dedicated roads. The New York state speed limit on roads not otherwise posted is 30 MPH so that is the official speed limit on those roads. But, due to the curviness of the roads and the fact that our residents enjoy walking, please keep your speed on Bristol View and Spruce Ridge well below the official limit. You will notice "caution speed limit" signs posted recommending a speed of no more than 15 MPH.

Parking of Vehicles on the Street

On-street parking of vehicles increases the risk to pedestrians and other vehicular traffic. Unless approved by the Association, automobiles and other vehicles belonging to residents and/or their guests are to be parked to the greatest extent possible in garages or driveways. As a courtesy to other residents, residents expecting multiple guest vehicles for an event which is expected to last more than a few hours are encouraged to request permission to use their neighbors' driveways temporarily rather than parking in the eyebrows or on the street. In any case, it is requested that no vehicles be parked on the street overnight.

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	Updated Summary of Association Rules and Regulations Revised 06/15/06
Homeowners may wish to refer to the Declaration of Protective Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions, Easements, Charges and Liens of the community. Since that original document was created in 1993, the Homeowners Association ("HOA") Board has enacted additional restrictions and standards which are included in this list. Term of Office for Homeowner Association (HOA) Board Members In May, 2006, the HOA Board voted to change the term of office for Board members from two years to three years. The rationale for this change is to assure continuity so that in any given election year, the Board can not suffer a loss of more than half of the then-serving Board members. Under the prior two-year term arrangement, in odd-numbered years, two Board seats were up for election, but in even-numbered years, three (or more than half) of the Board member seats were up for election. Exterior Improvement Rules The following is provided as an aid to understanding the HOA rules regarding Exterior Architecture, Landscaping, Snow Removal, Speed Limits and Parking and is not intended to constitute the full set of covenants, rules, restrictions, etc. of our community. All physical improvements shall be made at the risk of the Owner, and the Association shall not be responsible for any loss or damage to any physical improvement in the altered area. Approval of a requested improvement by the HOA shall not constitute assurance that the requested improvement meets the requirements of any governmental rules, regualtions or building codes. Such approvals must be obtained by the resident directly from the appropriate governmental body. No improvement shall materially alter the existing topography of the property and/or the surrounding area, or adversely impact the existing drainage in and about the area to be improved. The Owner is responsible for assuring that no such effect upon lawn areas, topography or drainage occurs. Any area damaged or disturbed by the construction of the proposed improvement shall be restored to its original condition at the sole cost and expense of the Owner. Restoration and repair shall be promptly completed and shall result in the complete restoration of the area to the condition it was in prior to the construction. The Owner shall maintain the improvement and the altered area in the same manner as the Association maintains the surrounding common areas. Should Owner opt to remove any improvement, the Owner shall properly dispose of the materials and shall return the area to its original condition, all at the Owner's sole cost and expense. Architectural Standards and Rules All plans for changes to any the exterior architecture, structure or appearance of your home must be submitted for approval to the Association on the Bristol View Homeowners Association's Exterior Improvement Request Form. Remember that whatever change you make may impact your neighbors' views. Be considerate of your neighbors. Individual homeowners are responsible to maintain their Terrace homes, including but not limited to decks, porches and/or patios, in a high and proper standard equal to the quality of construction and care initially incorporated in to the dwelling. If any Terrace home is not appropriately maintained by its owner, the Association may maintain the the Terrace home and charge to homeowner the maintenance cost. No owner shall alter or change the exterior color of the improvements on his Lot without prior written consent of the Association. The exterior of all Terrace homes, including trim and doors, are to be repainted using only Association-approved paint and stain colors. Decks & porches are to be stained with either the approved sliding or trim colors or a transparent stain or wood preservative. Redwood and other stains are not to be used. Please note: We encourage you to submit an Exterior Improvement Request Form before painting your home or having it painted so you can be apprised of the approved paint, stain and trim colors. Failure to use the approved colors may result in your being required to repaint using the approved colors. A list of the approved colors and recommended sources is also available from our property manager who can be contacted by email by clicking here. Maintenance, staining and/or painting of privacy fences and mailbox stands installed by the builder are the responsibility of the Association. No awnings, shutters, window guards or other exterior window or door coverings, decorative or protective, may be installed without Association approval. Shades and draperies or drapery linings visible from outside the home must be beige or white in color. No machinery, refrigeration or heating devices, other than those originally provided by the builder or replacements therefor, are to be installed without Association approval. No external lighting fixtures of any kind are to be installed without Association approval. Garages are to be used for vehicle parking only and may not be modified for any other use. To the extent practicable, cars are to be stored only inside the garage. Garage doors are to remain closed except during ingress and egress, whenever possible. The following are not permitted to remain on the property for more than 72 hours within any month: a. any vehicle which cannot fit into a garage of the home with the garge door closed; b. any commercial vehicle of a weight of 2 tons or more unless garaged; c. any unlicensed motor vehicles of any type, unless garaged. Outside storage or parking for more than 72 consecutive hours per period per month of a recreational or commercial vehicle, unlicensed vehicle, camper, boat, truck or trailer is prohibited. No clotheslines, fences, walls or screen plantings of any kind are allowed without Association approval. No outdoor drying or airing of clothing or bedding items is allowed. No external TV or other antennas of any kind are allowed except for small-aperture dishes. The placement of such small-aperture dishes must be approved by the Board. Seasonal decorations or displays (eg: Christmas lights, wreaths) must be removed by April 30th of the following year. Residents must keep their gutters cleaned to avoid overflows which erode the soil and weaken association stone walls. Landscaping Standards and Rules The Association will maintain front and side gardens visible from the street. Dead builder or HOA-installed plantings will be replaced. Dead homeowner-installed items will be removed, not replaced by the HOA. All plans for changes to any landscaping around your Terrace home must be submitted for approval to the Board on the Bristol View Homeowners Association's Exterior Improvement Request Form. Remember that whatever change you make may impact one or more of your neighbors' views. Be considerate of your neighbors. If the landscaping improvement is in the front or side areas of the Property visible from the street, the Association shall maintain the altered area in the same manner as common areas except that, if an Owner-installed planting dies or becomes unsightly, the Association may remove it and not replace it. In locations other than the front or side areas visible from the street, the Owner shall be solely responsible for the maintenance of all physical improvements and plantings in the altered area. Homeowners are not allowed to expand backyards into or clear the Limited Development District areas behind homes. Theses Limited Development District (LDD) "forever-wild" areas were part of the Town approval for the community and must be left as is. If, after completion of the improvement, an approved landscaping improvement must be disturbed to allow maintenance on any HOA, town or other community facility or service, the HOA shall not be responsible for any damage done to such improvement nor shall the HOA be required to return the improvement to its condition before the required maintenance. To facilitate lawn care, no exterior improvement shall be allowed which would create narrow (less than 4 feet wide) or dead-end areas that cannot be mowed with equipment currently in use. No plantings, bird feeders, lighting appliance or other item shall be placed in such a way that it restricts passage from one back yard to the next backyard or from front yard areas to backyard areas to a width of less than four feet without Association approval. Vegetable plants are not allowed in areas visible from the street but upon approval by the Homeowner Association, a limited number of vegetable plants may be placed in the rear of a home only in locations where neighbors will not have to see them. We suggest planting such vegetables in pots. No signs of any kind (for sale, political endorsements or otherwise) are to be placed on your lawn or any common element property. Repeated violations, after an initial notification, will result in a fine of $100/day. Homeowners must not add plantings to berms or eyebrows without Association approval. We are trying to maintain a consistent look throughout the community. No recontouring of slopes, installations of walls or plantings which would interfere with or change existing drainage patterns are allowed without Association approval. The Association will mow existing lawn areas only - no further. Where the landscaping crew deems it unsafe, mowing will be discontinued. Homeowners who, because of sprinkler systems or applying extra fertilizer, require mowing more than once a week should contact Pat Fasano to contract for extra mowings or mow it themselves. If, for the convenience of the homeowner, the Association approves moving an HOA planting, that item becomes the property of the homeowner. The Association will not replace such plantings if they die. With respect to underground pet containment systems, the Owner expressly agrees to abide by the rules and regulations of the Association. The Owner assumes responsibility for the repair and maintenance of the underground improvement. The Association shall not be responsible for any damage to underground improvements. The Owner confirms agreement to: a. Not allow any animal upon the common area unattended. b. Promptly remove and properly dispose of all pet generated waste. c. Repair all damage to improvements and landscaping within the common area and/or Property caused by the Owner's pet. d. Not permit the pet to be a nuisance or threat to the Association 's membership, their guests and invitees. Snow Removal The Association is responsible for snowplowing all paved areas, excluding the public dedicated streets (Bristol View Drive and the upper portion of Spruce Ridge) for which the Town is responsible. The private roads (Woodcliff Terrace and lower portion of Spruce Ridge), driveways and eyebrows are plowed whenever there is an accumulation of three inches or more. The private roads are salted as needed. Homeowners are responsible for shoveling snow from their own sidewalks. Residents may contract individually with our private snowplowing contractor to have their sidewalk shoveled when the streets and driveways are plowed. Extra trips to shovel driveways are not included in this service. For details and pricing info, E-Mail Pat Fasano or call him at (585) 370-7414. The Association is not responsible for ice control or removal from driveways or sidewalks. Homeowners may take steps to control or remove ice, but may not use salt or other corrosive material or chemical that may harm or degrade the driveway or sidewalk over time. Community Speed Limits Woodcliff Terrace is a private road shared with the residents of the Townhomes. The speed limit on Woodcliff Terrace is posted at 15 MPH. Bristol View and the upper portion of Spruce Ridge are public dedicated roads. The New York state speed limit on roads not otherwise posted is 30 MPH so that is the official speed limit on those roads. But, due to the curviness of the roads and the fact that our residents enjoy walking, please keep your speed on Bristol View and Spruce Ridge well below the official limit. You will notice "caution speed limit" signs posted recommending a speed of no more than 15 MPH. Parking of Vehicles on the Street On-street parking of vehicles increases the risk to pedestrians and other vehicular traffic. Unless approved by the Association, automobiles and other vehicles belonging to residents and/or their guests are to be parked to the greatest extent possible in garages or driveways. As a courtesy to other residents, residents expecting multiple guest vehicles for an event which is expected to last more than a few hours are encouraged to request permission to use their neighbors' driveways temporarily rather than parking in the eyebrows or on the street. In any case, it is requested that no vehicles be parked on the street overnight. 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