The Downs Grant Homeowners Association

Rules and Regulations

Governing the Use of the Commons Area Property and Facilities

1. The Downs Grant Commons Area (the commons) and its facilities are for the use

and enjoyment of all residents of the Downs Grant (the community) and their

escorted guests.

2. All owners of lots within the community are members of the Downs Grant

Homeowners Association (the association) and should insure the good care of

their commonly owned property. The use of the commons by any resident should

not unfairly interfere with the use and enjoyment of the commons by other

residents of the community.

3. Use of all recreational courts and fields within the commons is to be shared by

residents. No person or group shall control the use of these recreational amenities

for more than one hour when others are waiting to use the same amenity. Large

group or organized teams use of the ball field is to be scheduled in advance of

play through the association’s Recreational Committee (RC) chairperson, or the

Board of Directors if the RC chairperson position is vacant.

4. Only community residents and their escorted guests may use the commons. There

is to be NO TRESPASSING onto the commons by individuals or groups that are

not residents of the community without the expressed advanced written

permission of one of the association’s committee chairpersons or the Board of

Directors.

5. Entry as well as use of the commons is prohibited at night (dusk to dawn).

6. Regarding possible physical injuries associated with the entry and use of the

commons: Please be advised that entry and use of the commons is at your own

risk.

7. All minors entry and use of the commons must be supervised by a parent or

guardian.

8. Trash and litter produced while using the commons may not be discarded

anywhere in the commons area except in appropriate trash receptacles, if

provided. Otherwise, trash and litter must be returned to resident’s property and

appropriately discarded.

9. No structure is to be placed within the commons except as provided by written

permission from the association’s Board of Directors.

10. No tree, plant or vegetation may be cut and / or removed from the commons

without the specific written approval of the association’s Board of Directors.

11. No motorized vehicles of any type are allowed within the commons except for

Board approved grounds maintenance purposes.

12. No alcoholic beverages or glass containers are allowed within the commons

except by special advanced written permission by the association’s Board of

Directors.

13. No illegal substances or activities are allowed within the commons.

14. No weapons of any type are allowed within the commons. This restriction

includes but is not limited to: pellet and BB guns, archery equipment, paint-ball

devices.

15. Absolutely no dumping of any type of refuse allowed in the commons area.

Concerning Groups of Visitors

Any resident that desire to entertain a group consisting of seven (7) or more

persons within the commons should obtain advanced written approval from the

Board of Directors.

Approval will readily be granted to groups such as Boy or Girl Scouts, soft-ball

leagues, family parties, and faith and community groups. The objective of this

procedure is to avoid conflict, misuse, abuse and liability issues with regards to

use of the commons. A waiver of liability must be signed by the appropriate

parties responsible for the group activity.

Adopted January 9, 1980

Amended June 24, 1981

Amended September 1996

Amended March 6, 2008