General Rules

1. To the extent visible from the street or any portion of the Common Area, no building, fence, wall, obstruction, outside or exterior modification, structural change, wiring, balcony, screen, patio, patio cover, tent, awning, carport, carport cover, improvement, or other structure or exterior change of any kind shall be commenced, erected, or maintained upon the Properties or any portion thereof until an Architectural Application for approval of the proposed work, supported by plans and specifications showing the nature, color, kind, shape, height, materials and location of the same, has been submitted to and approved by the Board of Directors. Examples include tankless water heaters, window bars and screen doors.

2. No condominium owner shall undertake any action or work that will impair the structural soundness or integrity of the Owner’s or another Unit or impair any easement or estate or do any act or allow any condition to exist which will adversely affect the other Condominiums or their Owners. Examples include electrical or plumbing work, and air conditioning unit installation.

3. No exterior satellite dish or exterior wiring shall be installed without Board approval.

4. No exterior clothesline shall be erected or maintained. Residents are not permitted to dry clothing on balconies, patios, or porches or other areas in any manner which is visible from any unit.

5. Any conversion of garage areas of any kind, which requires a building permit from the City of Sunnyvale, also requires the prior approval of the Board via Architectural Application.

6. The exterior or outwardly visible lining of all window coverings shall be beige or white or other neutral color approved by the Board. Windows can only be covered by drapes, blinds, shutters, or shades and cannot be painted or covered by foil, cardboard, reflective films, bed sheets, towels, or other similar materials.

7. Each resident, their family, tenants, and guests shall comply with the provisions of the CC&Rs, the decisions and rules of the HOA, or its authorized agent. Failure to comply shall be grounds for action by the Board against the homeowner to recover sums for damages and costs.

8. All non-resident owners are responsible for reporting changes of tenants to the property manager.

9. Any owners who rent or lease their condos are no longer eligible to use the common facilities including the pool, spa, sauna, and clubhouse.

10. No owner or renter shall allow excessive noise that would unreasonably disturb any other resident.

11. The right to place a For Rent, For Lease, or For Sale sign shall be subject to the control of the Board regarding placement, size, and content.

12. No machinery, equipment, or appliances shall be placed or stored in patios or on balconies.

13. Basketball hoops are not to be erected or installed.

14. Hose caddies are not to be installed in common areas.

15. Garage doors are not be left open unless the resident is present.

16. No rubbish, trash, or garbage shall be allowed to accumulate on the Common Area and any trash outside the interior walls of a unit or garage shall be stored entirely within the Specialty trash/recycling carts. Any extraordinary accumulation of rubbish, trash, garbage, or debris shall be removed by the Owner at their expense. The carts may be set out the day before collection, but not later than 7:00 AM on collection day. Return carts to the garage the day after collection.

17. Flowers or planters or items of any kind are not to be placed on balcony railings. Planters on balconies shall have an airspace below and plants on balconies shall be watered so as to prevent damage to the balcony surface. The HOA is not responsible for damage to railings or balconies caused by residents.

18. Kept flowers and shrubs may be visible over the fence line. Dying, unkempt shrubs or weeds need to be removed or maintained not over the fence line. Trees shall not be planted in patios due to potential root and growth problems.

19. Flower pots or planters are allowed at the front door as long as they do not block access to the unit, the patio gate, the mailbox, or the stairway. The containers may be of natural or painted wood, clay, or porcelain. All planters must have a saucer underneath to catch excess water, and they must be kept in good condition. Any hanging plants outside the patio area must have prior Board approval.

20. Cat litter should be thrown out with your garbage and not dumped into the common area.

21. Before installing a screen door (standard or retractable) you must get prior Board approval via Architectural Application. Screen door specifications (style, color, etc.) are available from the Board. Note: Standard screen doors must be painted to match the front door at the owner’s expense; approved retractable screen doors do not require painting.

22. The front door light to your unit is a homeowner responsibility. If the fixture needs replacement, it must be replaced with a similar fixture. Motion detection or dusk-to-dawn lights are permitted. An Architectural Application must be submitted to the Board for approval.

23. The front door address number and its light are maintained by the HOA; report problems to the property manager.

24. Exterior stairway lighting is maintained by the HOA; report problems to the property manager. Motion detection or dusk-to-dawn lights are permitted.

25. Do not attach decals or name plates to your front door without prior Board approval.

26. Skateboarding is not allowed within the complex.

27. Tree climbing is not permitted.

28. No resident or owner shall install central heating or air conditioning units. Certain accepted ductless air conditioning models may be installed with prior Board approval via Architectural Application.

29. No Astroturf or other type of covering is allowed on the decks.

30. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are required in each unit in accordance with California Building and Fire Code requirements.

31. The California Fire Code does not permit charcoal or open flames or propane burners on balconies. All barbecues are to be on patios only.

32. The property management company is responsible for the operations, maintenance and administration of Cherrywood HOA. As such, the current property manager should be the first call for any maintenance, repair, or replacement as outlined in Exhibit C of the CC&Rs.