A GUIDE FOR YOUR MANAGED COMMUNITY

 

Welcome to Stonegate of Auburn.  We are glad you decided to join our Community, and we hope your residency will be a long and happy one.  In order to contribute to your living pleasure, as well as protect your family and property, the following Community Guide has been established.  These rules are binding on all mobile home Owners and other Residents, their Guests and Visitors.  The Owner has promulgated these rules to preserve uniformity and quality of standards, convenience, and enjoyment of all persons interested in this community.  Your cooperation with Management in the enforcement of these guidelines will assure a comfortable living environment for all .   It is to the advantage and well-being of all current and future Residents that Management insist as far as possible on admitting into this mobile home park only those Residents who want to be a part of this Community.  No one will be denied residence in this mobile home park on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, creed, sex, or marital status.

 

Leases must include the signatures of all tenants who are to reside in Park

 

 

MOBILE HOME STANDARDS

 

The Park Management must approve any home accessory, structure, or building before being placed or installed .  No homes older than 5 years from the current model year shall be moved into the community, with some limited exceptions for certain lots.

 

All mobile homes are to be placed on the lot under the supervision of community management.  Home set-up must comply with all State and City laws.  Utility line location must be done before anchors are installed or trenches for electric and water connections are dug.  This is the residents responsibility to make all contacts.  Lot numbers must be placed on the bottom right end of mobile home facing the road.

 

For your safety, mobile homes may not be occupied until all connections and necessary inspections have been made.

 

Underpinning or skirting is required around all mobile homes after the 10 days allowed for state inspection and finished no later than 30 days from the date home is moved into the community.  Management must approve any materials other than vinyl mobile home skirting before installation.  No lattice, metal or similar material is allowed for skirting purposes.

 

All mobile homes are required to have had steps and/or porches approved before construction begins.  Line locators must be notified 72 hours in advance before constructions is to begin.  Concrete blocks are not to be used for steps under any circumstances.  Decks are an attractive and desired addition to all mobile homes and you are encouraged to have these built.  Decks and porches must have approval prior to construction.  They must be of professional quality and of a size that your lot will accommodate.

 

No fences, clotheslines, animal pens or cages, garbage cans, or structures other than those approved by Management are allowed on mobile home lots.  Swings and other play equipment for children are permitted with Management approval of location.

 

Satellite dishes over 18 inches must have a written permit issued from the Park office by Management and a deposit made before installation.

 

 

MOBILE HOME LOT MAINTENANCE

 

All Residents must maintain their lots in a clean, well-kept, and attractive fashion.  You are asked to pick up all debris around your home including parking areas and curbside.  Keep water hoses rolled up and off grassed areas for the lawn crew.  If the lot is determined by management to be in need of attention a request will be issued.  Exteriors of all mobile homes must be kept clean. 

 

Each Resident is encouraged to landscape the lot after taking occupancy.  This includes seeding, watering and fertilizing of areas to be grassed in.  Because of underground utilities, any landscaping that requires digging deeper than 6 inches must be approved by Park Management.  All planting becomes Park property, and shall not be removed without written permission if the Resident leaves the Park.

 

Residents are to maintain any lawns, flowers and shrubs on their lots in a weeded, trimmed, and well-watered manner and must keep all trash and debris hauled off and barrels, boxes, brooms, ladders, and other equipment out of sight.  Upon a written 3-day notification, the Park Management may take over care of any neglected lot and bill the Resident for services rendered with minimum charges of $30.00 to $80.00.  Vacationing Residents may make arrangements with Management to have their lots maintained during any absences, with a minimum charge of $15.00 to $25.00.

 

Upon vacating a lot, the Resident must ascertain that the lot is leveled, all holes are filled, tie down anchors are removed, decks, steps, sewer and water pipes, utility wires, storage buildings, and all other items and debris are removed from the lot.  Mobile home movers are required to obtain a move-off permit and make a deposit of $100.00 before moving home from lot.  Deposit is refundable when move-off conditions are in accordance with the specifications detailed in the permit.

 

Burning of leaves, trash and/or garbage is not permitted.  Bagged leaves and pine straw (no garbage) and branches will be picked up by Park personnel (as long as such services remain available)  if bags and branches are placed on your lawn at curbside.  Please notify office before placing items for pickup to ensure prompt removal.

 

Tree limbs may be trimmed with permission.  No Resident is allowed to cut trees at any time.   Tree cutting is to be done by Park Owner or insured approved professionals only.

 

Dumpsters are provided for the convenience of all Residents.  Use of dumpsters is the most sanitary way of disposing of household garbage.  No garbage is to be left outside on porches or decks, beside steps, in pickup beds, in individual garbage cans, or any other place on your lot at any time.  If dumpsters are full, please place trash at right side of dumpster area beside the fence and not in front of the dumpsters.  No appliances or, furniture or large items should be placed at the dumpster area.  Please contact the office to arrange for disposal.  A fee may be assessed for this service.

 

Service calls for things the Park is responsible for are performed during normal working hours on weekdays except in cases of emergency.  All requests for service can be reported to the Resident Manager by telephone, written message, or in person.  Service calls are performed subject to the availability of the person or professional required.  Priority is given to those requests that would constitute a hazard or extreme discomfort to the Resident

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MOBILE HOME LOT USAGE

 

Lots are to be used for residential purposes in a manner that does not disturb the peaceful enjoyment of any part of the premises of this mobile home park by any Resident.

 

Loud music or disturbing outbursts by individuals will not be tolerated.  Quiet hours begin at 10:00 p.m. until 8:00 a.m. Sunday through Thursday.  Weekend hours begin at 12 midnight until 8:00 the next morning.  Please be considerate of your neighbors. 

 

NO MUSIC OR DISTURBING GATHERINGS DURING FINALS WEEK!!!!

 

Management may require any Resident to vacate the premises who becomes a nuisance, conducts himself improperly, fails to promptly pay rent and other legitimate charges, violates these guidelines or other posted rules within the Park, or for any other conduct of Resident or Guests which shall in the opinion of Management constitute a threat to the health, safety, or general well-being of other Residents, their property, or of the Park itself.  Management may evict any Resident for cause.  Management reserves the right to refuse admittance and accommodations to anyone for reasonable cause, and to refuse to accept further rent in accordance with the provisions of the Lease Agreement.

 

Residents are responsible for the conduct of their Children and Guests and will be charged for any damages caused by their actions.  Residents, Children and Guests should respect the property of other Residents and are expected to remain on their individual lots unless invited to another Residents lot.

 

Owners and/or Management of the Park and its employees shall not be responsible for damage, injury, or loss by accident, theft, fire or Acts of God, to either persons or property of any Resident or Guest.

 

 

RECREATIONAL AND PARK FACILITIES

 

All recreational facilities that are or may be provided within this Park are for the exclusive use of Residents.  An adult must accompany children under 12 when those children are using a recreational facility.  Older children must conduct themselves in an orderly manner and observe all park guidelines and rules for the individual recreational areas.  All recreational areas must be kept clean and neat by those using them.

 

Recreational facilities and equipment are used at the risk of the individual using them.  Facilities and equipment must be used safely and with concern for the safety of others.  All equipment is to be employed in accordance with instructions posted for its use.

 

No glass, food or alcoholic beverages will permitted in or around any facilities.  Please dispose of any trash and cigarettes before vacating common areas.  Please be respectful of others present while using common areas.

 

No one under twelve (12) years of age is allowed inside the pool fence without adult supervision.  No infants with diapers allowed in the pool.  Children under 3 years of age must wear approved swimwear such as ÔSwimmiesÕ.

 

Rules posted at the pool or other recreational areas must be followed.  Pool and any other facilities will open at posted hours.

 

A Stonegate resident must accompany all guests.

 

Recreational areas close as follows: Pool closes at sunset.  Courts close at 10:00 p.m.

 

 

 

 

VEHICLES AND PARKING

 

The speed limit for all vehicles moving through the streets in this community  is 15 miles per hour.  Streets are controlled by speed breakers placed throughout the Community.  Please take caution and slow for each speed break.  Failure to obey speed limits either by residents or quests may result in an eviction. 

 

No parking is allowed within yards, on grass or in other areas not designated as parking areas.  Please do not permit guests to park in front of other Residents homes.  Guest parking is permitted at street side for brief visits if street is clear for emergency vehicles at all times, no driveways are blocked and other Residents can safely and easily enter and back out from their parking pads.  Extra parking for Guests who will be staying overnight or for a lengthy daytime visit is available at the roadside area of the pool or courts.

 

Boats and utility trailers are considered a vehicle and must be parked off the street in a designated parking area.  You will not be allowed to park these in yards or on over grass.

Only the number of vehicles that can be accommodated on the parking pad for each individual lot are allowed to be parked on each lot.  All vehicles registered for your lot must be parked on parking pads only.  Do not let wheels go to the sides or beyond the pad.  Most parking pads are designed to hold 2 vehicles.

 

Go-carts, three and four wheelers, and any other motorized or battery operated conveyances are not allowed on the streets within the Park.  No unlicensed individual may operate a motor vehicle in the Park at any time.  Those driving with learnerÕs permits must have a parent with them in the vehicle while being driven within the park.

 

Repairing or over-hauling of motor vehicles is prohibited within the Park.  No parking of broken-down or junked motor vehicles will be allowed on mobile home lots or street.  Abandoned or non-operative vehicles will be towed away at ownerÕs expense.  No vehicles with flat tires are allowed to remain on parking pad for more than 2 days.

 

 

COOPERATION WITH PARK OWNER IN CLEANUP AND SAFETY

 

All Residents and their Guests have a responsibility to report to the Park Management any unsightly or unsafe condition that they observe in the community.

 

Residents are to cooperate with Management in any formal fire protection or education program reasonably prescribed to maintain the safe condition of this Park and the physical well-being of all its occupants.

 

Parents are expected to be aware of where their Children are and not to allow them to play in the streets.   All toys, wagons, balls and bicycles should not be left in streets or scattered around the yard.  Loose items will be picked up by Park personnel and can only be returned to an adult.  Children should be off the streets by 9:00 p.m. unless walking while accompanied by an adult.

 

The discharge of fireworks is not permitted within the Park or in the City of Auburn. Residents are expected to cooperate because of the ordinances and fire safety. No firearms, bow and arrow, air rifles, BB or pellet guns, or other weapons shall be discharged or displayed in the Park by Adults or Children.  Absolutely no target practice will be allowed within the community.

 

ANNOYING CONDUCT

 

No Residents or their Guests may engage in any conduct within any mobile home, at any lot, or anywhere in the Park that may reasonably be determined to constitute a substantial annoyance to other residents.  On formal notice from the Owner and/or Management to desist from any annoying activities, a Resident must immediately comply.  Public drunkenness, illegal drug use, immoral conduct or public profanity will not be allowed.

 

PLEASE BE RESPECTIVE OF OTHERS DURING THE ENTIRE FINALS WEEK!

 

Loud music, whether from a home, a lot, or a vehicle, will not be allowed at any time.  Bass amplification of music that reverberates inside another home will not be tolerated and after 3 complaints by neighbors or park personnel the tenant who is responsible may be evicted.  Each tenant is also fully responsible for any of his or her guests. Good judgment and thoughtfulness for others must be used in the playing of musical instruments or any equipment creating an audible sound.  The operation of such equipment is permitted provided their noise level is adjusted so as to be audible only in the mobile home or vehicle in which they are located.

 

 

PETS

 

Pets are not allowed without direct permission from management and payment of pet deposit (only required if using a fence).  If allowed only one outside animal per lot, NO EXCEPTIONS! Only one 10Õ x 10Õ chain link dog kennel will be permitted.  No fence may be constructed of other material or placed in the ground.  Pets must be kept inside!  You may walk your pet on a leash. Animals may not be tied out or turned loose at any time.  Animal waste must be removed immediately and properly disposed of because of health, sanitation and odor issues. Barking and whining dogs left inside or outside of mobile homes that annoy any other Residents will not be tolerated.   Any notices regarding pets in Stonegate Mobile Home Community should be carefully read and observed. You must register your dog with the City of Auburn.  Your pets must be kept under control at all times and present no harm or aggression towards other individuals or their pets.

 

LAWS AND NOTICES

 

State law requires current licensing in Lee County of all mobile homes in the Park on an annual basis every October 1^st.

 

Any notice of violation of mobile home or mobile home park standards, laws, regulations, or ordinances received by a Resident of this mobile home park from any federal, state, or local enforcement agency with jurisdiction must be fully complied with no later than the time limit given within the notice.

 

The displaying of signs or conducting of business of any nature in the mobile home park is not permitted without prior approval of Management.  Salesmen or Solicitors are not permitted.  Residents are urged to inform the Resident Manager of any violations of this code.

 

Residents are permitted to advertise availability of their homes for sale.  Signs may be placed only on or in the mobile home.  No signs are to be placed in yards.  Other rules pertaining to your residency here are on your lease. Read current posted notices at mailboxes and the office door that pertain to the Community.