HISTORY

Stonewall, a condominium community of 97 owner-occupied condominium units situated on 11 acres of land and a 17-acre natural lake, was built by the Crow, Pope, and Land Company, starting in 1972, as a part of the Cumberland Office Park and Apartment Complex, and was completed in October 1976. The Stonewall Homeowners Association assumed control from the developer in February 1977, followed by incorporation as the Stonewall Condominium Association, Inc. (SCA), in August 1977. Stonewall Condominium Association, Inc. is a non-profit corporation registered with the Georgia Secretary of State.

GOVERNING DOCUMENTS

The principal governing documents (downloadable PDF) are the Stonewall Condominium Declaration of Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions (DCCR) and the By-Laws, which are at the end of the DCCR. Potential buyers should request a  copy through their real estate agent or can obtain a copy by visiting Stonewall's website. New Owners may obtain a copy from the Owner Online Portal ("the Portal"). Additionally, the Georgia Condominium Act, the Georgia Non-Profit Code, the federal Corporate Transparency Act (overseen by the US Treasury's "Financial Crimes Enforcement Network" (FINCEN), as well as any Board Resolutions and this Living in Stonewall Handbook (Handbook), are also governing documents of Stonewall. All of these may be referred to as the "Governing Documents.” 

HANDBOOK

This Handbook, which is subordinate to the DCCR and By-Laws, includes certain rules, regulations, and policies allowing Stonewall to function in an efficient and effective manner. The Handbook includes three types of rules: 

• First, rules extracted from the DCCR, which can only be amended by a 2/3 (two-thirds) vote of all the Members; see DCCR, Article XIII, Section 2. 

• Second, rules from the By-Laws, which can be amended by a majority of all the Members; see DCCR, Article XIII, Section 2(b); and By-Laws, Article XIV, Section 1. 

• Third, rules made by a majority of a quorum of the Board of Directors under Article VIII, Section 1(a) of the By-Laws. The Board of Directors (BOD) may make additional rules which will be added to the Handbook in future updates, even if their effect is immediate. An awareness and acceptance of the material contained herein ensures you, the resident, of a community that will continue to operate for your well being with a minimum of supervision or interference. 

OWNERSHIP

Each unit owner may have no less than 50% deeded ownership in a unit in Stonewall Condominium. See the Board Resolution effective January 1, 2020, recorded in the Cobb County land records.

VOTING

Each unit has only one Membership vote in Association matters regardless of whether or not it has more than one deeded owner.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Directors serve three-year terms, which are staggered among the seven Directors (reduced to seven by amendment recorded in the Cobb County land records on November 29, 2016) so that two or three are elected at each Annual Meeting of the Members. Owners wishing to be listed on the slate of candidates should submit their names to the Nominating Committee. The BOD conducts monthly meetings, which are generally open to Owners for observation; see By-Laws, Articles V-VII, for further details. The Directors serve as Officers (Treasurer and Secretary do not need to be Directors) and can serve as Committee Chairs for the Association. Officers serve one-year terms and are appointed by the BOD following each Annual Meeting. The BOD appoints committees, two of which are required: the Architectural Control Committee (ACC) (see DCCR, Article IV; and By-Laws, Article IX) and the Nominating Committee  (see By-Laws, Article VII and Article IX). Other standing committees are created at the discretion of the Board, and currently consist of the Landscaping Committee, Governing Documents Committee, and Social Committee. Residents are encouraged to offer the community their time and talents by serving on the various committees. Stonewall is currently self-managed by the BOD and various Owner volunteers, under the direction of the BOD. All Owners and residents are encouraged to contribute in some capacity.

Please note: all Directors are required to comply with the Corporate Transparency Act, if in effect during the time of their service. For more information, click here. 

DEFINITION OF "TENANT"

Any reference to "Tenant" anywhere in this document does not indicate an ability to rent or lease at Stonewall. Renting / leasing is completely disallowed. It is disallowed by an amendment to the DCCR, which was recorded in May 1983.

DEFINITION OF "RESIDENT"

Within this Handbook, the word "Resident" may be used as a term for Owners, Non-Owner Occupants, Roommates, and/or Tenants. 

1. The monthly assessment currently covers weekly trash removal, landscaping and tree care, building repairs, master insurance, upkeep of recreational facilities, pavements and walkways, exterior pest control, legal fees, audits, professional management fees (if applicable), current and future capital improvement and infrastructure projects, and any other costs deemed necessary or prudent by the Board. Water and sewer are assessed separately each month. A detailed annual budget is prepared and distributed each year in advance of the Annual Meeting and is always available for download from the Portal.

2. The monthly assessment payment is due on the first of each month and is past due on the 16th. Payments must be paid online in the Owner Portal by 11:59:59 PM on the 15th to be considered as paid on time. Stonewall no longer accepts paper checks. The water and sewer monthly assessment is due 14 days after notice thereof is posted to your Owner Account. An email invoice is also sent on that date (approximately mid-month). 

3. A late charge of 10% of the monthly rate of assessment is applied to the Owner’s account when monthly fees are not received on time. Per the Georgia Condominium Act, unpaid assessments create AUTOMATIC and IMMEDIATE liens against the defaulter’s property. Accounts which remain unpaid for over 60 days or accrue to $1,000 may be turned over to a collection agency. Pursuant to the Georgia Condominium Act and O.C.G.A.44-3-109, once unpaid accounts reach $750 in arrears, they may also be turned over to SCA legal counsel for a judgment in order to halt common services, such as water and trash pickup; at $2,000 in arrears, they are turned over to SCA legal counsel to initiate judgment and foreclosure proceedings. 

4. Owners who are in arrears to the Association are denied recreational privileges, as are their families, friends, roommates, tenants, and/or guests; additionally, they may be denied common area privileges (including but not limited to parking, water, trash pickup). Owners who are in arrears may not vote on SCA matters.

5. The monthly assessment does not cover every cost of maintaining your unit. It covers exterior finishes (siding and roofs) only. Below is a partial list of items not included. The Board recommends that every prospective buyer of a unit have a home inspection done prior to making a purchase and understand the possible costs of repairing any of the items not covered by the Association.

   • Decks and patios are Limited Common Area and owners are responsible for the maintenance, repair, and replacement of decks and patios, except for patio rails that are not ornamental (e.g., are not on a concrete patio slab). 

   • Windows and doors; chimneys; exterior faucets / hose bibs; exterior electrical outlets; satellite dishes.

   • Plumbing / water and sewer lines inside and under the unit and the patio.

   • Foundations – any foundation repairs (e.g., piers, leveling), and structural elements (e.g., beams, rafters, floor joists, etc.). Anything inside or underneath the unit is owner responsibility.

Please contact the Board President or the SCA Treasurer to discuss any issues with meeting the monthly obligation to the Association. See DCCR, Article VI, for further details on assessments.

1. Violations of the Governing Documents lead to legal and financial liabilities, reduction of property values, unhealthy living conditions, and nuisances, which affect everyone at Stonewall. It is the sole responsibility of the Owners to be knowledgeable of all rules and regulations contained in the documents which govern our community. All Owners have available to them copies of the Declarations, By-Laws, and the Handbook, both prior to purchasing a unit in Stonewall, and after purchase when they become an Owner. Owners must educate their family, friends, roommates, tenants, and/or guests of all rules and regulations, as fines will be applied to Owners for violations incurred by family, friends, roommates, tenants, and/or guests; parents are responsible for the acts of their children.

2. Complaints about other Owners, or their family, friends, roommates, tenants, and/or guests should be addressed in writing to the BOD through a Request in the Portal. The Board of Directors is not obligated to respond to verbal complaints, text messages, messages received through social media, when seen in the grocery store, etc.

3. Violators of the regulations will first receive a written warning stating the violation and the SCA’s required remedy. Some warnings will include a time frame for compliance (usually 10 days). In the interest of time, warnings may sometimes be delivered via text message or email; follow-up will be made through the Portal. 

4. Should the violation continue unresolved, or if there is a subsequent violation of the same rule, the Owner will be fined in accordance with DCCR, Article XIII, Section 8, which allows for a $25.00 per day fine until the violation is corrected.

5.  Violators will be notified that a fine has been levied and applied to their account through the Portal. Unpaid fines, unpaid monthly assessments, late paid assessment charges, and any ensuing attorney’s fees related to legal action and/or court costs create an automatic lien on property pursuant to the Georgia Condominium Act and O.C.G.A.44-3-109. Once the balance reaches $750, a judgment will be pursued, and the unit will not have access to common services. At $2,000, another judgment will be pursued, and foreclosure proceedings will follow.  

6. The administrators of the SCA are not obligated to divulge from whom violation reports originate and reserve the right to exercise their judgment in assessing the validity of complaints.

7. Owners who are in arrears to the Association are denied recreational privileges, as are their families, friends, roommates, tenants, and/or guests; additionally, they may be denied common area privileges (including but not limited to parking, water, trash pickup). 

8. If you have any questions, please contact the Board through a Request in the Portal. Thank you in advance for your support and compliance. Currently, Owners are notified of violations via the Portal. In some cases, violation letters may be posted on the unit front door. 

NOTE: In some sections of this Handbook, the fine for a violation is reiterated and explicitly stated. Please note that ALL violations of the governing documents are subject to a fine, regardless of whether or not a fine is explicitly stated in other sections of this Handbook. 

DEFINITIONS OF COMMON AREA AND LIMITED COMMON AREA

1. The Common Area means that portion of the property designated for the common use and enjoyment of the Owners. It does not include the land on which individual units are built (underneath the buildings). The common area includes recreational facilities, trees, sidewalks, landscaping, parking lots including assigned parking spaces, and the grounds in the immediate vicinity of all residences. Thus, every square inch of space within Stonewall other than that which is inside the units or underneath them is the Common Area. The Limited Common Area is defined as the patios. See DCCR, Article III, Sections 3 and 4, and Article V, Sections 2 and 3. With Limited Common Area, you have exclusive use but not exclusive access, as vendors, maintenance personnel, and even Directors may enter a patio to inspect, clean, or repair common elements.

RESTRICTIONS

1. Use restrictions are discussed in the DCCR, Article X. All units are Single-Family Residences as defined in DCCR, Article I Definitions, Section 19 Residences.

2. Units will be used only for the "quiet enjoyment" of the Owner(s) as a private Single-Family Residence and the Owner(s) shall not permit the unit to be used for purposes that may injure the reputation, safety, or welfare of the property. For the purposes of this handbook, Stonewall Condominium Association further defines Single-Family Residence in line with Cobb County’s definition of Single-Family Dwelling Unit as “A dwelling used as living quarters for one family including up to one unrelated adult, or two or fewer unrelated adults and their children or grandchildren.” In each of these cases, an Owner must be a member of the Family or one of the Two or Fewer Unrelated Adults living in the unit.

3. Family means two or more persons related by blood, legal adoption, or marriage, occupying a dwelling where such persons are all related to each other within the fourth degree, which means parents, children, grandparents, grandchildren, brothers and sisters. See Cobb County Municipal Code. Proof of familial relationship may be required. See Paragraph 4. 

4. At Stonewall, an immediate family member of an Owner may occupy the residence without the Owner. Immediate family is defined in the DCCR, Article XI, Section 5, as "those bearing the following relationship to an individual or his spouse: father, mother, sister, brother, son, daughter, husband, wife"). See the Sales, Leases, Mortgages, and Roommates section for more information. See Cobb County Municipal Code. Proof of familial relationship may be required in the same manner as in the Board resolution adopted and effective January 1, 2020, including but not limited to the following: copies of birth certificates, marriage certificates, driver's licenses, utility bills, property tax returns, income tax returns, county vehicle registrations, skiptrace results, private investigation results, vehicle license tag verifications, lease agreements, or any such similar evidence or documentation. 

5. Adult means any person at least 18 years old or legally emancipated in the State of Georgia.

6. No structures or appurtenances of a temporary character such as a trailer, doghouse, carport, shed, playground equipment, tents, or fences shall be used as shelter or placed on any portion of the common area on a temporary or permanent basis.

7. No signs may be posted anywhere including inside of windows. Exterior radio or television antennas of any sort are prohibited. Rules on satellite dishes are addressed in its own section; please see there for more information.

8. The stacking of firewood is confined to the patio slabs or area underneath the decks. Storage on decks should be kept to small amounts since the Owner is liable for deck damage caused by too much weight on decks. Firewood may not be stored on sidewalks, front door stoops, or on any grounds other than below decks. Decks and patios should be kept neat and should not be used as storage space. 

9. DCCR, Article X, Section 5, states that “no trade or business of any kind may be conducted in or from a unit or any part of the Condominium.” See DCCR, Article X, Section 5, for more information about the prohibitions on businesses within the Condominium.

10. Residents are inclined to think of the ground behind their units as their own back yards, which is commendable if it leads to care and maintenance of the ground. This ground, however, is common property, and residents have no right to leave personal property, such as toys, lawn furniture, construction materials, etc., on it, nor do they have the right to install any kind of landscaping, garden, patio pavers, and the like without approval. In particular, residents have no right to use it as a dumping ground for old bicycles, old furniture, etc.

11. Residents should be aware that although the Cobb County Fire Marshall's office strongly discourages the storage / usage of grills on combustible balconies and decks, they are not prohibited in single-family residences, including condominiums. However, the Board has adopted rules regarding the storage and use of grills, and the prohibition of other types of open flame devices, here at Stonewall (ratified May 17, 2020). Each unit which desires to use a grill must move it as far away from the building / siding / privacy walls as possible during use; it may be stored but not used on a lower patio / deck where there is an upper deck above; and there must be a fire extinguisher within reach. Chimineas, fire pits, tiki torches, and such other types of open flame devices, are strictly prohibited. Please also see the Fire Safety section of this Handbook.

Please refer to the applicable sections in this Handbook covering trash, parking, recreation rules, Architectural Controls, etc., for further details on the use restrictions of the common areas and buildings.

Violations of the Use Restrictions rules are subject to the SCA Enforcement Procedures. 

1.  Owners must receive written approval from the Board or the Architectural Control Committee BEFORE any of the following activities take place: 

• Construction of any nature whatsoever including additions, alterations, or changes to the exterior of any unit.

• Interior alterations or changes that might compromise the structural integrity of the unit or building.

• Non-organic alterations to the common area (walks, landscape, timbers, fences, steps, blocks, etc.).

2. Plans and specifications showing the nature, location, dimensions, materials, and any other data deemed necessary by the Architectural Control Committee must be submitted to the Committee or the Board in writing. The Committee will review the proposed alteration and present it to the Board of Directors, who will either approve or disapprove the plan. The Owner must allow 30 days for a response by the Architectural Control Chair or the Board.

3. Even when changes to the buildings and grounds are permitted, the Association’s funds cannot be used to insure, maintain, replace, or repair those alterations made by individual Owners, whether now or in the future, and these alterations are assumed by all future Owners, or in ­­­the case of alterations to the grounds, may be removed by the Association if not maintained or if such alterations interfere with the common area in some way. It is the responsibility of unit Owners, unit sellers, and their agents to inform purchasers of this policy and of any alterations that have been made by the sellers. This includes, but is not limited to, decks which have been enclosed or extended (units 3503, 3600, 3602, 3610, 3619, 3620, 3621, 3731, and possibly others) which may have created the need for additional handrails, gutters, downspouts, roofing materials, and siding that are above and beyond what are otherwise normally used in a unit of the same size and floor plan. See DCCR, Article III Property Rights, Section 2 Residences, for more information.

4. For clarification on the details regarding organic changes, see Maintenance and Repairs (next section).

5. Please remember that DCCR, Article V Maintenance, Section 1 Residences, states that no Owner shall decorate or change the appearance of any portion of the exterior of a residence unless first approved in writing by the Board of Directors or its designated committee. This rule applies to things like shades and drapes, which should be of neutral colors that blend with the siding; and to objects attached to exterior walls, such as doors, storm doors, windows, mailboxes, lights, planters, thermometers, etc. Most community standards can be found on the Portal. When in doubt, ask first.

6. Individual Owners may make no alterations to the Common Area that impede the easy access of any resident to the entire property. Remember, we do not have "yards" in Stonewall.

7. Planters in the Common Area should be neatly maintained and harmonize with the buildings and grounds, as determined by the Architectural Control Committee. Decorative objects are not encouraged in the Common Area, for example, immediately in front of or behind any unit. Unobtrusive, inconspicuous, and appropriate decorative objects may be allowed, especially if not visible from curbside, but only at the sole discretion of the Board of Directors, expressed through their written permission.

   • Owners may, in the Common Area in front of their units, display a reasonable amount of temporary seasonal decor such as Christmas lights, Halloween decorations, sports pennants, and the like, so long as said decor items are appropriate to the season and so long as they are put up and taken down from display in a timely manner, e.g., 2-4 weeks before and after said holiday / event.

   • String lights, twinkle lights, etc., in the back of units on the decks or patios are allowed, as long as they are not intrusive to other units. 

8. For further information on Architectural and Common Area Conformity, please consult the Board, your Block Captain or Board Buddy (if applicable), the Property Manager (if applicable), the Architectural Control Committee Chair, or the DCCR, Articles IV, V, and X.

ELECTRIC VEHICLES

We appreciate the use of electric vehicles at Stonewall. Due to liability risk, it is prohibited to leave electric vehicle charging cords in the common area when they are not in use. 

APPROVED PAINT COLORS; DOOR STANDARDS; EXTERIOR FINISHES. 

APPROVED PAINT COLORS

Exterior Paint Colors

The approved exterior paint color for the HardiePlank Siding, Soffits, Fascia Boards, Rear Doors, French Doors, and Trim is "Oak Flats" Weathershielded Exterior ACR Satin. Oak Flats is originally a Duron Paint color, which is now sold through Sherwin Williams. There is a SW store about 1.5 miles from Stonewall, near the Publix on Paces Ferry Road.

Base: 11103 Midtone

Tint Formula: B-6Y12 C-8Y46 1-3Y46

(Most French Doors are metal and will require an oil-based paint in this color).

***Any pre-finished color or other paint supplier must be submitted to the ACC for approval. The alternatives must match the Hardie Plank color.

The Association usually has a can of the Oak Flats siding paint around to lend to owners for touch-ups, or to vendors doing repairs.

Front Door Paint Colors

Advance approval for painting your current door is not required as long as it conforms to these brands and colors. Homeowners assume all liability for door painting and maintenance. 

There are currently three color options for unit front doors: 

• Behr "WILLOW WOOD" ECC-41-2 (Brown tone).

• Behr "RED BLUFF" ECC 36-3 (Brick Red tone).

Behr Paint is available at Home Depot.

• Benjamin Moore "BLACK FOREST GREEN" HC-187 (Dark Green tone).

Benjamin Moore Paint is available at BM Stores and authorized dealers.

Deck ("wood patio") Colors

There are four approved deck treatment options available at Home Depot:

a. Clear coat / clear stain, or leave as is to weather naturally. 

b. Behr Premium 1-gal. #ST-104 Cordovan Brown Semi-Transparent Weatherproofing Wood Stain.  

c. Behr Premium 1-gal #T-104 Cordovan Brown Transparent Weatherproofing Wood Stain. 

c. Behr Advanced DeckOver (this is a type of paint) in Cordovan Brown. However we do not recommend that you paint pressure-treated deck boards; we recommend that you stain them. Painting them may cause serious damage to the paint if you wish to pressure-wash them in the future.

APPROVED DOOR STANDARDS

Storm Doors: Two Options

Available at Home Depot; additional information and specifications available at http://www.stormdoors.com.

Storm Door Option 1: Anderson Storm Door 4000 or 3000 Series Fullview

Color: Bronze

Hardware: Contemporary Oil Rubbed Bronze

Kickplate: Bronze / Oil Rubbed Bronze

Glass: 

a. Standard Glass - laminated Safety Glass (4000 Series).

b. Standard Glass - Thermal Insulating Glass (4000 Series)

c. Standard Glass - Clear Glass (3000 Series)

Storm Door Option 2: Anderson Storm Door 3000 Series Self-Storing

Color: Bronze

Hardware: Contemporary Oil Rubbed Bronze

Kickplate: Bronze / Oil Rubbed Bronze

Glass:

a. Standard Glass - SlideAway Insect Screen (3000 Series)

b. Standard Glass - TruEase with TruScene (3000 Series)

Storm doors should be matching--brown (oil-rubbed bronze) for brown front doors, matching green for green front doors, and "same as siding" (typically "Sandtone") for red front doors. 

Find examples of storm doors in "Sandtone" currently in use by searching in the Portal. 

Front Entry Doors: Four Options

Available at Home Depot; additional information at Masonite.com.

Front Entry Door Option 1: 

Masonite Entry Door - 2 Panel Craftsman with Clear 6 Lite Glass (no Shelf) (BLS-215-06E-2)

Masonite Entry Doors are available with baked-on finish in the approved entry door colors: "Willow Wood," "Red Bluff," and "Black Forest Green."

Front Entry Door Option 2: 

Masonite Entry Door - 3 Panel Craftsman (no Shelf) (MHD).

Masonite Entry Doors are available with baked-on finish in the approved entry door colors: "Willow Wood," "Red Bluff," and "Black Forest Green."

Front Entry Door Option 3: (approved in 2021; available at Lowe’s): 

Terma-Tru® Benchmark® fiberglass door with Emerson decorative glass featuring an arched design in the Craftsman style. Available in both left-hand and right-hand swing. Unfinished Smooth Surface Collection doors are primed and ready to paint. See photo. 

Front Entry Door Option 4: 

ACC-approved equivalent. Please submit a request to the Board before purchasing.

1. Stonewall’s rules and regulations regarding satellite dishes (or “dishes”) are in accordance with the DCCR, Article X Use Restriction, Section 8 Antennas and Satellite Dishes; and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Over the Air Reception Device Rule (OTARD) rule. 

2. An association can put reasonable restrictions on the installation of over-the-air reception devices. Any restrictions must meet three standards:

   • Restrictions cannot delay use of the antenna.

   • Cannot increase the cost of service.

   • Cannot interfere with signal quality.

3. The Association may not reject an owner’s request to install a satellite dish. However, the OTARD rule does not give an owner the right to install an antenna on any common elements. For example, the roofs. If the owner is unable to receive a signal by placing the dish or antenna on the owner’s own property, the owner is required to get approval before having it installed elsewhere.

4. Dishes may be put on a pole that is affixed to the deck boards on a unit’s balcony or concrete patio slab (both limited common areas that are attached to the unit and are the responsibility of the unit owner), but not affixed to deck or patio rails, and not affixed to any other common elements except for the following:

   • Solid wood trim around the chimney.

   • Solid wood trim found on the privacy walls.

5. Dishes must be one meter in diameter or less.

6. Dishes should be placed in the back of the unit.

7. No dishes should be placed in or over doorways. Dishes cannot be installed on any surface that will cause structural damage to the building, including roof shingles, flat roofs, metal roofs, or HardiePlank siding. 

8. Additionally, at no time are dishes on poles allowed to be installed anywhere in the common area (anywhere outside the front doors or off the back deck or patio slabs) without approval by the Board of Directors or its ACC.

9. The OTARD rule does not state that the Association is obligated to help get a good signal. For example, if a unit faces the wrong way, the Association is not required to bend the rules or accommodate requests to install dishes in places other than the approved areas as described in previous paragraphs.

10. Owners should verify that they have proper liability insurance for any damage that might be caused by the dish to the property, or to another owner or resident. The dish, and its installation, removal, repair, etc., and any damage caused by such, or wires connected, etc., are the responsibility of the owner.

Violations of the Satellite Dishes rules are subject to the SCA Enforcement Procedures. 

EXTERIOR

1. The SCA is responsible for the repair and maintenance of most exterior surfaces of the buildings, except for hardware, screens, glass, doors, storm doors, and water faucets / hose bibs; DCCR, Article V, Section 1, specifically includes items handled by the Association as painting, roof surfaces, railings, gutters and downspouts. Repair or replacement of patio slabs is the owners’ responsibility. DCCR, Article V, Section 3 defines patios as Limited Common Area. Maintenance, repair, or replacement of any patio, excluding, however, all patio fences, whether part of the original construction or otherwise, shall be the sole responsibility of the individual Owner of the residence appurtenant thereto and not in any manner the responsibility of the Association. "Patio" and "deck" are interchangeable words and terms as each unit here has a patio; some are made of concrete, and some are made of wood boards. In addition, your monthly fees cover maintenance of the Clubhouse, pool area, sidewalks, pavement, storm water drains, underground utility, water, and sewer lines. However, Owners are responsible for repairs of utility lines, pipes, wires, conduits, and systems at the point where they enter the exterior wall. All conduits, ducts, plumbing, wiring and other facilities for the furnishing of utility services which are contained within a residence, whether or not the aforementioned are within the residence (e.g., outside electrical outlets and outside water faucets), are not part of the common area and are the sole responsibility of the unit Owner. Notify the Board or the Property Manager (if applicable) with requests for maintenance or repairs.

2. Owners who are recent arrivals to the Atlanta area should be aware that our winters are cold enough to freeze water pipes, which frequently happens. Most burst pipes are the exterior faucet pipes, especially those located in chimney chases. The resultant water damage, water cost, and interruption of service can often be avoided by winterizing your outside faucets with Styrofoam boots or by installing and using shutoff valves for outside faucets. Always remove hoses from outdoor faucets at the end of the season.

3. Certain repairs which are Owner responsibility may be required by the Association to be addressed immediately, such as leaking exterior faucets and failing decks.

4. Roofs are explicitly referenced as “roof surfaces (shingles)” throughout the DCCR. Therefore, chimney caps / pans, bathroom / kitchen / dryer vent pipes which may exit through the roof, and attic (“whole house”) fans are the sole responsibility of the unit owner and not the Association.

5. Every resident should know where their main shutoff valve and their exterior faucets shutoff valves are located. If an Owner determines they do not have one or all of these valves, they should get them installed as soon as possible. Keep in mind that a unit’s main shutoff valve may be outside of the unit. Water leaks can lead to extremely high community water bills which are absorbed by all 97 Owners, not just the Owner with the leak. Water leaks can also cause damage quickly, which leads to insurance claims, which also could affect every Owner. Owners may be subject to fines if reported leaks are not repaired within two weeks.

Violations of the Maintenance and Repairs rules are subject to the SCA Enforcement Procedures.

1. The SCA contracts with landscaping companies to service and maintain the existing grounds, including the lawns, shrubs, trees, and flowers at the entrance to the complex and on Mount Stonewall and on the various street corners; DCCR, Article V, Section 2. There is no irrigation system at Stonewall (except at Mount Stonewall and outside the Clubhouse), so it is helpful when Owners water blooming areas during the warmer months. Nevertheless, use of sprinklers and hoses must be kept to a minimum, as Stonewall’s water bill is one of the most expensive items in the Association’s budget. Plants should be watered during the early morning or late afternoon hours or according to the County watering restrictions currently in place. Please use water sparingly and do not be wasteful with too frequent plant watering. Given the high cost of water at Stonewall, vehicle washing is no longer allowed.  At all times, Owners are required to abide by watering restrictions and/or suggestions of Cobb County.

2. No planting of shrubs, trees, or hedges may be done without approval of the Landscaping Committee through the BOD; see DCCR, Article X, Section 7. 

3. Gardens, Steps, Walkways, and any other alterations to the common grounds (other than the planting of seasonal flowers or ornamental grasses directly in front of the unit) must also receive advance approval in writing from the Landscaping Committee or Architectural Control Committee, as appropriate, through the BOD.

4. Vegetable gardening is prohibited except for potted plants on patios or decks. 

5. Please do not alter or add to the walkways or common areas behind the units; this includes but is not limited to pavers, chairs, gardens, ground cover, etc. The walkways behind the units are part of a long-term project to create a uniform pathway system and no objects of any kind should be added to the walkways.

6. All approved planting, other than that done by the SCA’s professional contractors, is at the expense of the Owners, who are also responsible for upkeep. This is not meant to imply that the resident owns, in any manner, any exterior foliage or the ground containing it. The DCCR specifies that only plants on patios can be owned by a resident. Therefore, Owners always plant on the common grounds at their own risk and expense and understand that it immediately becomes common property. Notify the Board of requests related to landscaping maintenance.

NOTE: Should the Association incur expenses for work necessitated by the neglect of maintenance by the Owner for those areas for which the Owner is responsible; or necessitated by correcting or repairing any alteration to the common area or structures performed without prior written approval, those expenses will be charged to that Owner.

Violations of the Grounds and Landscaping rules are subject to the SCA Enforcement Procedures.

1. Each unit in Stonewall is entitled to two (2) parking spaces, which are assigned to each unit and are numbered. Assigned spaces for each street are found at the end of this section. In addition, please review the parking grid documents and the parking space numbers list, found on the Portal under Documents, Parking Grids. See DCCR, Article X, Section 3, for restrictions on parking of trailers and boats. There are marked Guest parking spaces throughout the property. Parking is not authorized in any other place. The maximum number of vehicles allowed for any unit is two (2), which is in line with the number of assigned parking spaces per unit. If there are extenuating circumstances, please contact the Board.

2. Parking spaces are assigned, not deeded, and are part of the Common Area, and thus are owned by the Association as a whole, not by the individual unit Owner to which the spaces are assigned. As such, Owners may not rent parking spaces to each other, nor may they borrow or lend an unused space to each other in order to circumvent the two-vehicle maximum per unit. Multiple vehicles may not share the same parking space, e.g., a car and a motorcycle, or two mini "smart" cars. 

3. Vehicles for all unit occupants must be registered with the Association and parking stickers are required, at a cost of $10 each upon purchase of a unit, $25 for subsequent replacement stickers, and $50 for roommates or non-owner occupants. A copy of the vehicle user’s driver’s license and the vehicle’s registration are required to obtain a vehicle parking sticker. Parking stickers must be requested within 30 days of occupancy or vehicle change, and once informed that they are ready for pickup, they must be picked up and affixed to the windshield within 14 days or the owner of the unit will be subject to the standard fine of $25 and $25 per month thereafter. The owner must self-report that the sticker has been affixed and send a picture via the Portal to confirm with the Board that the sticker has been affixed properly. This fine will be charged per month until the violation is cured.

4. Additionally, all parking privileges and any parking stickers and/or third-vehicle exceptions are automatically revoked upon the happening of any of the following events: (1) the sale or transfer of the Unit to a third party (excluding sales or transfers to an Owner's spouse); (2) a Non-Owner Occupant, Roommate, or Tenant of any Unit holding a Parking Sticker vacates that Unit for a period of more than thirty (30) contiguous days; or (3) the failure of an Owner, Occupant, Roommate, or Tenant to comply with the Declarations, By-Laws, Rules and Regulations (including but not limited to the payment of all assessments, costs, fines, and fees when due).

5. Commercial vehicles are not allowed at Stonewall. This longstanding rule was ratified by the Board on August 11, 2019. Exceptions may be granted to Owners only for vehicles or standard sized trucks with small commercial logos which do not have ladders, equipment, supplies, etc., and which do not create a third‑vehicle situation. Board approval is required and there is an additional fee per month if granted this exception.

6. A vehicle which is not drivable (for example, with a flat tire) may not be left anywhere on Stonewall property for any length of time, not even in one of the unit's assigned parking spaces; or that has an expired tag (as this defines a vehicle as inoperable and is against the laws of Cobb County); or that remains for extended time in a Guest space. It is also against Cobb County law to perform mechanical work (other than oil changes and minor adjustments) in residential neighborhoods. 

7. Unauthorized or improperly parked vehicles are subject to immediate fines and/or towing, as are vehicles that appear to be abandoned. If an unfamiliar vehicle is parked in your assigned space, it is recommended to leave a note on the windshield. However, you may request that the vehicle be towed immediately by informing the Board. After the Board makes a reasonable attempt to find the Owner, if no Owner is found, the vehicle will be towed.

8. A vehicle parked in the street or next to an island such that it impedes an emergency response vehicle will result in a fine by Cobb County against the SCA of $500 to $5,000, the cost of which will be passed on to the offending unit Owner. Therefore, the SCA regards the immediate towing of any such illegally parked vehicle as a matter of urgency.

9. Owners are held responsible for parking violations by their family, friends, roommates, tenants, and/or guests.

10. Guest parking is intended for short-term day or evening use and not intended for regular overnight use. “Regular” means a majority of nights in a seven-day period (see Cobb County Municipal Code Section 134.1 Definitions, Single Family Dwelling Unit, Item (3), last sentence).  The maximum number of nights in a row a guest can park on Stonewall property is seven nights. There should then be seven more nights in between the guest vehicle parking on Stonewall property and then parking on the property again. Owners should notify the Board if they have a guest who will be parking on Stonewall property for more than seven nights in a row and obtain a temporary parking pass for the vehicle dashboard.

11. Owners who are going to be out of town for more than two (2) weeks should notify the Board so that their vehicles will not be considered abandoned or in case there is an emergency and vehicles need to be moved.

12. Owners should not have friends take up Guest parking if they are meeting here to go out of town. Friends should all rideshare here and then everyone rideshare together to their destination. Any vehicles left behind should be moved to Owner spaces prior to leaving.

13. NO BRAVES OR EVENT PARKING. At no time should any Owner or Resident take the liberty of telling family or friends to freely park in Stonewall Guest parking to then rideshare to Braves games or any other nearby events; to go fishing on the property; or to meet at Stonewall and then all rideshare to go out of town for several days. Friends should rideshare to Stonewall and then the group rideshares together elsewhere. Guest parking is there for the benefit of Owners and Residents who have guests now, not for friends and family of Owners and Residents to park to save money parking elsewhere.

14. We have two Flock Safety License Plate Reader cameras at Stonewall. The purpose of these cameras is to provide surveillance of every vehicle that enters or exits Stonewall to assist law enforcement in the event of a crime, or to assist the Board in identifying suspicious vehicles or unregistered occupants and/or unauthorized vehicles. The Flock cameras are rented by Stonewall from Flock Safety. Please "SafeList" your vehicle at Flock Safety SafeList. Only vehicles registered with Stonewall with a valid parking sticker may be on the SafeList.

See list below for which numbered spaces are assigned to you. Parking diagrams for each street can be accessed at the following links:

Place

Circle

Court

Drive

Terrace

You can also log in to the Portal, go to Documents, and search for "Parking." This will bring up the same diagrams as are linked above. 

PARKING SPACE ASSIGNMENTS

Stonewall Place:

3500:  spaces numbered 193 and 194

3501:  spaces numbered 191 and 192

3502:  spaces numbered 189 and 190

3503:  spaces numbered 187 and 188

3504:  spaces numbered 185 and 186

3505:  spaces numbered 183 and 184

3506:  spaces numbered 181 and 182

3507:  spaces numbered 179 and 180

3508:  spaces numbered 177 and 178

3509:  spaces numbered 175 and 176

3510:  spaces numbered 173 and 174

3511:  spaces numbered 171 and 172

3512:  spaces numbered 169 and 170

Stonewall Court:

3600:  spaces numbered 167 and 168

3601:  spaces numbered 164 and 166

3602:  spaces numbered 163 and 165

3603:  spaces numbered 161 and 162

3604:  spaces numbered 158 and 160

3605:  spaces numbered 157 and 159

3606:  spaces numbered 153 and 156

3607:  spaces numbered 150 and 155

3608:  spaces numbered 146 and 147

3609:  spaces numbered 145 and 154

3610:  spaces numbered 142 and 144

3611:  spaces numbered 143 and 148

3612:  spaces numbered 141 and 149

3613:  spaces numbered 140 and 151

3614:  spaces numbered 139 and 152

3615:  spaces numbered 137 and 138

3616:  spaces numbered 135 and 136

3617:  spaces numbered 133 and 134

3618:  spaces numbered 131 and 132

3619:  spaces numbered 129 and 130

3620:  spaces numbered 127 and 128

3621:  spaces numbered 125 and 126

3622:  spaces numbered 123 and 124

3623:  spaces numbered 121 and 122

3624:  spaces numbered 119 and 120

3625:  spaces numbered 117 and 118

3626:  spaces numbered 115 and 116

3627:  spaces numbered 113 and 114

3628:  spaces numbered 111 and 112

3629:  spaces numbered 109 and 110

Stonewall Circle:

3701:  spaces numbered 96 and 98

3702:  spaces numbered 94 and 97

3703:  spaces numbered 92 and 95

3704:  spaces numbered 91 and 93

3705:  spaces numbered 89 and 90

3706:  spaces numbered 87 and 88

3707:  spaces numbered 84 and 86

3708:  spaces numbered 83 and 85

3709:  spaces numbered 71 and 75

3710:  spaces numbered 70 and 74

3711:  spaces numbered 68 and 73

3712:  spaces numbered 67 and 72

3713:  spaces numbered 69 and 76

3714:  spaces numbered 66 and 77

3715:  spaces numbered 61 and 65

3716:  spaces numbered 60 and 64

3717:  spaces numbered 59 and 63

3718:  spaces numbered 62 and 78

3719:  spaces numbered 58 and 79

3720:  spaces numbered 57 and 80

3721:  spaces numbered 56 and 81

3722:  spaces numbered 55 and 82

3723:  spaces numbered 50 and 54

3724:  spaces numbered 49 and 53

3725:  spaces numbered 48 and 52

3726:  spaces numbered 47 and 51

Stonewall Drive:

3630:  spaces numbered 107 and 108

3631:  spaces numbered 105 and 106

3632:  spaces numbered 103 and 104

3633:  spaces numbered 101 and 102

3634:  spaces numbered 99 and 100

3727:  spaces numbered 45 and 46

3728:  spaces numbered 43 and 44

3729:  spaces numbered 41 and 42

3730:  spaces numbered 39 and 40

3731:  spaces numbered 37 and 38

3732:  spaces numbered 35 and 36

Stonewall Terrace:

3800:  spaces numbered 1 and 34

3801:  spaces numbered 31 and 33

3802:  spaces numbered 30 and 32

3803:  spaces numbered 28 and 29

3804:  spaces numbered 26 and 27

3805:  spaces numbered 24 and 25

3806:  spaces numbered 22 and 23

3807:  spaces numbered 20 and 21

3808:  spaces numbered 18 and 19

3809:  spaces numbered 16 and 17

3810:  spaces numbered 14 and 15

3811:  spaces numbered 5 and 13

3812:  spaces numbered 4 and 12

3813:  spaces numbered 3 and 11

3814:  spaces numbered 2 and 10

3815:  spaces numbered 8 and 9

3816:  spaces numbered 6 and 7

Violations of the Parking rules are subject to the SCA Enforcement Procedures.

1. The Cobb County ordinance on litter includes the following:

Section 19: “The owner in control of any private property shall at all times maintain the premises free of litter. Provided, however, that this Section shall not prohibit the storage of litter in authorized private receptacles for collection.”

2. The SCA supplements the above as follows:

• • Given the presence of raccoons, cats, and other scavengers, trash MUST be placed in bags inside trash cans with tight-fitting lids. Containers must be on patio slabs or at the bottom of the stairs for those units which have steps in the rear.

  • Individual arrangements can be made between a resident and the trash collection company for the removal of unusually heavy or bulky items, for which extra service the trash company may charge the resident a small fee. Call Reliable Sanitation at 770-943-6900 to schedule a pickup and they will bill you directly.

  • The collection company WILL NOT PICK UP ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE ITEMS SUCH AS PAINT CANS, TIRES, BATTERIES, CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS, ETC.

3. Placing household trash or garbage on the Common Area, Limited Common Area, or your own property that in any way is contrary to these rules, is grounds for a $25.00 per day/occurrence fine to be imposed, in addition to which Owners may be charged for the cost of removing the trash. This policy will be strictly enforced.

Should you have any questions not answered by the above, contact the Board.

TRASH PICKUP SCHEDULE

1. Collection from patio cans: Mondays only. The current trash collection company is open every day except Christmas Day and New Year's Day. All other holidays that fall on a Monday will not interfere with the normal trash collection schedule.

2. Collection from curb: Oversized household items are collected from the curb, in designated drop spots around the community, each week (e.g., cardboard boxes, small wooden shelves – basically crushable and burnable items). Please avoid putting items on grass and flowers. Here is the map of designated drop points. 

3. As stated previously, for furniture, metal patio chairs, toilets, appliances, other construction materials, etc., call Reliable Sanitation in advance, 770-943-6900, to schedule a pickup and they will bill you directly. They will give you a date for pickup, and you put the items out in the front of your unit at the parking lot curb no earlier than one hour before sunset on the night before your scheduled pickup. 

Violations of the Trash rules are subject to the SCA Enforcement Procedures.

1. The sale, lease, or mortgage of a residence is subject to the provisions of the DCCR, Articles X and XI.

2. Residences must be used for residential purposes only (see the Use Restrictions section of this Handbook). The posting of “For Sale / For Rent” or any other type of sign is prohibited, even in windows. "Open House" signs may be placed out the same day of an Open House but must be removed immediately afterwards. The SCA uses social media and a website. Contact the Board to have your notice sent out to the community or posted on social media.

3. An owner intending to sell or lease his or her residence or share the residence with a roommate shall give notice in writing to the BOD of such intention on the forms promulgated therefore, not less than 10 days before the date of actual occupancy. See DCCR, Article XI, Sections 1 and 2. 

4. Due to requirements by FNMA (“Fannie Mae”) to ensure mortgage financing, and to keep the SCA’s insurance rates affordable, and in accordance with the DCCR for Stonewall, RENTING / LEASING IS COMPLETELY DISALLOWED AT STONEWALL AND STRICTLY ENFORCED. All units are to be Owner occupied. Any reference to "Tenant" anywhere in this document does not indicate an ability to rent or lease at Stonewall. Renting / leasing is completely disallowed. It is disallowed by an amendment to the DCCR, which was recorded in May 1983. The only Owners who are permitted to rent or lease are those who have continuously owned their unit (with no transfers of title whatsoever) since the amendment to disallow leasing was approved and recorded in May 1983. Hardship leasing permission is granted from time to time by the Board of Directors, upon written request, in accordance with DCCR, Article XI, Section 3, to those owners who have been transferred out of state by their employers and have tried to sell; and those who can prove financial hardship exists from their inability to sell their unit after having marketed said unit for a reasonable length of time and at a reasonable price. In all cases, the Board must approve ALL leases prior to occupancy and cannot give approval to Owners who are in arrears to the SCA at the time of their request to lease. ALL leases must cover the entire unit, consist of not less than a 12-month term, list all the adult residents, may not have more than two unrelated adults and their immediate family, and contain the renter’s compliance statement (see DCCR, Article XI, Sections 3 and 4) agreeing to abide by the regulations. Omissions of the aforementioned will result in disapproval of the lease by the Board.

5. Additionally, "sham" conveyances are not allowed, adopted unanimously by Board Resolution, effective January 1, 2020. All owners of a unit must have at least a 50% ownership interest in the unit.

6. The DCCR, Article XI, Section 6 Roommates, defines Occupancy as “Occupancy, for purposes hereof, shall be defined as staying overnight in a unit for a total of more than thirty (30) days, either consecutive or nonconsecutive, in any calendar year.”

7. Roommate is defined as an adult Non-Owner Occupant who is not an immediate and direct family member (mother, father, sister, brother, son, daughter, or spouse) who occupies a unit with an Owner of record. Since renting / leasing is completely disallowed, if someone meets the definition of Occupant and they are not an immediate and direct family member of an Owner, then they must be a Roommate. Adult immediate family members living in a unit but who are not an owner themselves are Non-Owner Occupants, and subject to the same restrictions as Roommates. See next paragraph. 

8. Roommates are a benefit allowed to owner-occupied units only (ratified by the Board in June 2018). According to DCCR, Article XI, Section 6 Roommates, roommates must be registered with the Association, may not have pets, and may have only one vehicle which must be parked in an Owner‑assigned space. Roommates must obtain a parking sticker and will cause the Owner of the unit to be assessed an additional fee of $50 per month for each roommate over one. More than one roommate is strongly discouraged as parking is not allowed for more than two vehicles; third‑vehicle exceptions are extremely rare and will not be granted for roommate situations. The board adopted rules on May 17, 2020, to enforce the two-vehicle limit in line with the number of spaces assigned per unit. The maximum number of vehicles allowed for any unit is two (2), which is in line with the number of assigned parking spaces per unit. Owners may not borrow or lend an unused space to each other to circumvent the two-vehicle maximum per unit. If there are extenuating circumstances, please contact the Board. Parking is not guaranteed for more than two vehicles per unit.

9. All roommates, non-owner occupants, and approved tenants must be provided a copy of this Handbook by the Owner and be educated in the particulars of community living as outlined by Stonewall’s governing documents.

10. Under DCCR, Article XI, Sections 5 and 6, the SCA Board has eviction powers for tenants and roommates who do not abide by the rules and regulations of Stonewall. Fines for violations made by tenants and roommates are applied to the accounts of the Owners.

11. Lessees cannot sublet or rent out rooms or have roommates or pets. Refer to DCCR, Article XI, for further information on tenants and roommates.

12. Stonewall is a small community where “everyone knows your name.” Please do not circumvent the leasing policy by obtaining roommates, or by any other means, while you, the owner, begin or continue to live elsewhere. The unit will be subject to an initial fine of $300 plus $25/day and possibly any legal fees incurred by the Association to resolve the situation.

Click here for the current Roommate / Non-Owner Occupant Information form. 

Violations of the Sales / Leasing / Mortgages / Roommates rules are subject to the SCA Enforcement Procedures.

1. The keeping of pets is subject to the Cobb County Animal Control Ordinance and Leash Law, as well as to the provisions of the DCCR, Article X, Section 4, and any other rules or regulations that may be issued by the Board of Directors.

2. Only household pets may be kept by Owners in their residences, provided that they are not kept, bred, or maintained for any commercial purpose, nor endanger the health of, or as determined by the sole discretion of the SCA Board of Directors, unreasonably disturb, any other resident.

3. Per Article XI Sections 5 and 6, Tenants or Roommates are not allowed to keep pets. Pets are not allowed inside the pool fence or Clubhouse.

4. Dogs outside of a unit must either be carried or leashed at all times. This is for the safety of both you and your pet as there are birds of prey, coyotes, venomous snakes, and many other dogs in the community who may not do as well with other dogs as yours does. The one exception to this rule is stated in Recreation Rules and Regulations, The Park, Para 5. 

5. Please note, "voice control" does not apply to condominium common property. See Cobb County Municipal Code, Section 10-11, Control of Animal. 

6. Pets should be walked only on the railroad side of Stonewall Drive. Pet waste should be picked up at all times and in all areas, even if you think no one walks there. We have many vendors and volunteers who work all over the property. Wherever you walk your dog, someone does walk there. Additionally, dog waste bags may not be stored in the Common Area. Please see the Trash Collection section of this Handbook. Please keep Stonewall Beautiful and Clean by picking up after your dog at all times and in all areas, and properly dispose of dog waste.

7. As in all communities, the Owners at Stonewall love animals but will not tolerate irresponsible animal owners.

Note:

Stonewall has a history of volunteers planting, watering, and generally maintaining the appearances of the islands, street corners, sod beds, and Mount Stonewall. In consideration of their kind efforts, keep pets away from these areas and remove any accidental deposits.

Violations of the Pet rules are subject to the SCA Enforcement Procedures.

1. Owners, residents, and guests are expected to conduct themselves calmly and/or professionally when seen or heard outside their own units, including in any part of the Common Area or Limited Common Area (e.g., parking lots and decks / patios). Owners, residents, and guests shall not engage in any abusive or harassing behavior, either verbal or physical, or any form of intimidation or aggression directed at other owners, residents, guests, occupants, invitees, or directed at the Board, management, its agents, its employees, or its vendors.

2. Certain forms of speech (e.g., threats of violence, insults, name calling, profanity, obscenity, confrontational words, defamation), whether it be written or verbal, and other forms of harassment (e.g., physical aggression / intimidation / harm, offensive emails / voicemails, stalking, etc.) are prohibited.

3. Owners, residents, or guests who feel threatened or in danger should call 911 immediately.

4. At board meetings, special meetings, or annual meetings, attendees may not engage in obscene gestures, shouting, profanity, or other disruptive behavior. If attendees become disruptive, they may be expelled from the meeting. Law Enforcement may also be called upon to eject the disruptive attendee, if necessary.

5. Owners, residents, and guests may not interfere with vendors working on the property. If an issue arises, please report it directly to the Board through the Portal. Persons found to be interfering with or harassing vendors may be subject to a fine. 

This section is written in accordance with By-Laws, Article VIII, Section I.

Violations of the Owner / Resident / Guest Conduct rules are subject to the SCA Enforcement Procedures.

1. Pest control for the exterior of all units and a termite contract are both provided by your monthly assessment. Interior pest control service is available at Owner expense at a significantly reduced rate by the same company that treats the exterior if they are scheduled to come on the same day as the exterior service, which at this time is the second Thursday each month.

2. SCA currently uses Northwest Exterminating, 678-383-1030.

3. Wasp nests (e.g., mud nests on siding or patios) are owner responsibility. Yellow jackets nests (nests in the ground) are treated upon request by the Association. Please notify the Board immediately if you find a yellow jacket nest.

4. Our termite contract is also with Northwest Exterminating, and infestations should be reported immediately to them at 678-383-1030. Owners may call Northwest directly if they suspect termite problems, and to receive re-treatment of any area where termite activity is discovered. SCA’s bond with Northwest Exterminating provides for re-treatment and repair.

Cobb County’s general fire / police / ambulance phone number is 911. The Cobb County Fire Department urges all residents to take the following precautions:

• Install approved smoke detectors on each floor of your unit.

• Prepare and practice a home fire alarm drill.

• Keep matches and lighters out of reach of children.

• Store and use flammable liquids properly.

• Observe good cooking and baking habits.

• Keep a fire extinguisher on every floor, and near the stove, fireplace, and grill.

• Properly control and dispose of smoking materials.

• Use electrical systems and appliances properly.

• In the event of fire, call 911. Do not waste time trying to let the Board know or asking them what to do. 

USE OF GRILLS

1. Residents should be aware that although the Cobb County Fire Marshall's office strongly discourages the storage / usage of grills on combustible balconies and decks, they are not prohibited in single-family residences, including condominiums. However, the Board has adopted rules regarding the storage and use of grills, and the prohibition of other types of open flame devices, here at Stonewall (ratified May 17, 2020). Each unit which desires to use a grill must move it as far away from the building / siding / privacy walls as possible during use; it may be stored but not used on a lower patio/deck where there is an upper deck above; and there must be a fire extinguisher within reach. Chimineas, fire pits, tiki torches, and such other types of open flame devices, are strictly prohibited.

USE OF THE FIREPLACE

1. The Cobb County Fire Marshall recommends that Stonewall fireplace chimneys be cleaned yearly before each winter. Chimneys can be cleaned by a professional chimney cleaner. Aged hardwood is the best firewood; avoid burning soft woods, such as pine; never burn green wood.

Informing Board members or the Board of suspicious activities may be helpful in terms of keeping the community informed, but the Board has no police responsibilities or powers. If you observe a criminal act, call 911 immediately! Waiting to notify the Board simply delays the police response. Moreover, if the criminal act is against you or your property, then you are the best one to call the police. The Cobb County Police Department recommends the following home security measures:

• Keep all doors and windows locked when you are not at home. Keep doors locked even when you are at home.

• Always lock your vehicles, day and night.

• Always inform a trusted neighbor if you will be out of town. Leave the neighbor a key and a phone number where you can be reached and ask that your mail and newspapers be collected.

• Report any suspicious activity to the Cobb County Police immediately at 911.

The Board recommends that the following security devices be installed in your home:

• Heavy-duty dead bolt lock for front door.

• Peephole with 180° view angle.

• Pin- or key-type locks for windows and patio doors, or a steel pin placed through both jambs of sliding doors. Downstairs windows should be treated the same as doors.

• Lay-in or fold-type metal rod placed in patio door track behind the active door.

• You may wish to consider a simple alarm system, such as a motion sensor alarm with cameras, or a video doorbell, which are now available at reasonable prices, are easy to install, and self-monitored on smart phones. Please be sure to obtain approval before making any modifications to the Common Area, including the installation of cameras; video doorbells may be installed without approval.

1. Insurance is discussed in DCCR, Article VIII.

2. The SCA’s master insurance policy, paid for from your monthly fees, includes three types of coverage:

• • Property insurance (discussed below), subject to deductibles

  • Comprehensive General Liability (covers the SCA regarding bodily and personal injury and property damage)

  • Directors’ and Officers’ Liability

  • Fidelity Bond ("Employee Dishonesty")

  • Workers’ Comp (yes, even though there are no employees)

3. The SCA’s property insurance provides coverage for the replacement of all parts of the buildings and associated fixtures, as originally constructed. All parts of your unit (excluding your personal property, furniture, etc.) are covered by the SCA’s policy, including walls, floors, kitchen cabinets, heating, and cooling equipment, etc., as originally constructed. Changes from the original construction, often referred to as “betterments and improvements,” made by you or a previous Owner must be insured by you. For example, Owners must insure upgrades such as floor covering, appliances, cabinets, cooling systems, conversions of half baths to full baths, etc. Also, Stonewall units were not built originally with finished basements or enclosed patios / decks. Therefore, finished basements and any patio covers or patio enclosures must be covered by the Owner’s individual policy.

4. The SCA’s current property insurance has a deductible of $25,000 for water claims and $10,000 for All Other Perils (such as fire, wind, and hail). If your personal policy does not contain at least $25,000 of building repair coverage, and you file a claim resulting from water damage caused by broken pipes, accidental discharge of water, or sewage backup, you will have to pay the deductible of $25,000. If you are uncertain about whether your personal insurance policy provides at least $25,000 of building repair coverage, Owners should contact their insurance agent and arrange for this amount of coverage. The deductibles apply to damage that occurs in one calendar day; therefore, any known or suspected damage should be reported promptly.

5. Owners, non-owner occupants, roommates, and tenants should be aware that Stonewall’s insurance policy does not cover loss of use of a unit being reconstructed after fire or other disaster. If you wish to ensure compensation for the cost of relocation during such a period, Owners must see that their personal insurance policy includes such coverage.

6. SCA’s insurance policy is currently with Brown & Brown Insurance Services,  770-373-5847. If you think you have a claim, you must notify the Board of Directors first. 

CERTIFICATE OF MASTER INSURANCE

Click here for an EXAMPLE of a Certificate of Insurance for the Master Policy. Please visit our website at stonewallcondo.com for the most current Certificate of Insurance.

INFORMATION REGARDING STONEWALL'S INSURANCE POLICY

The Association's insurance policy provides property coverage for your unit (structure).

Your unit is covered based on original building plans. Examples: fixtures, cabinets, floor and appliances would be replaced with new items of like kind and quality to those originally installed when the unit was originally built. Any upgrades / betterments / improvements are NOT covered by the Association's policy, and this includes upgraded carpeting, wall and floor coverings, cabinets, countertops, and other permanently installed fixtures, and finished basements or enclosed decks / sunrooms. Stonewall units were built originally without finished basements or enclosed decks / sunrooms.

The property insurance policy is written under "Special Form" coverage. Perils insured include: fire; lightning; windstorm; hail; explosion; riot; aircraft and vehicle damage; smoke; vandalism; falling objects; weight of ice, snow, or sleet; collapse; sudden water escape from plumbing and frozen pipes.

No coverage is provided for wear and tear; deterioration; settling or cracking of foundation; walls, basements, or roofs. These events are classified as maintenance issues. "Seepage" is also not a covered peril.

INFORMATION REGARDING UNIT OWNER'S INSURANCE

The Association's master insurance policy will not respond with coverage until the damage exceeds the property deductible. Each unit owner is responsible for this deductible. Each owner should purchase an HO-6 Condominium Owerner's policy. This type of policy will provide insurance coverage which will complement the Association's master policy.

Recommended coverages for your HO-6 policy:

• The Association's Master Insurance Property Deductibles are: $25,000 for Water losses and $10,000 All Other Perils. Make sure your own property coverage under "Dwelling" or "Loss Assessment" is, at a minimum, $25,000. Please ask your agent where this is covered in your own policy. 

• Building Property: any improvements or betterments - upgrades made to your unit after the ORIGINAL sale plus the deductible (e.g., if you purchased your unit with any upgrades and/or a finished basement, you have to insure for that).

• Personal Property: for your contents and personal belongings ($5,000-$10,000 per room).

• Loss Assessment: protecting you in the event a special assessment is imposed by the Association because the master policy limits were exceeded.

• Loss of Use: in the event you need to live elsewhere when a covered loss renders your unit uninhabitable.

• Personal Liability Protection: liability protection for you personally against claims from third parties alleging bodily injury or property damage.

If you have questions regarding this information, please contact Brown & Brown, 770-373-5847.

You can also have your personal insurance agent call Brown & Brown to review on your behalf.

For certificates of insurance, please contact Brown & Brown, 770-373-5847, associationcoi@bbrown.com.

Incidents that might result in a claim against the Association should be reported immediately to the Stonewall Board of Directors.

GENERAL

1. Facilities are for use by residents and their guests only. The resident must accompany guests. Residents ARE NOT ALLOWED the use of recreational facilities if their Association accounts are in arrears.

2. Barbeque areas must be left clean and neat with all trash in bins (trash bins are provided at the Pool but not in the Park). All trash must be bagged. Please leave bins tightly sealed. Residents must provide charcoal and tools.

3. Radios and/or stereos should be kept at low volume so that neighbors in surrounding units will not be disturbed.

4. There are no facilities for baseball, softball, golf, or tennis in the complex. There is a basketball court with one pole and hoop in the Stonewall Park on Stonewall Terrace.

5. Children and pets are not allowed to play on the islands, in the parking areas, or on Mount Stonewall.

6. Other than the Clubhouse, no facilities (e.g., barbecue grills, pool chairs, picnic tables, basketball court, etc.) may be reserved.

POOL (Open approximately from May to September)

1. Hours of operation are 9 AM to 10 PM during pool season. Staying past 10 PM may result in a fine. Many of your neighbors live around the pool. Please exit the pool and pool deck by 10 PM. 

2. No lifeguard is on duty. Swimming is at your own risk.

3. All children age 12 and under (under 13) must be accompanied by an adult age 18 years or older. All children 13 years of age or older (13-17) do not require adult supervision but may not serve as “adult supervision” for children 12 and under.

4. Gate must be closed at all times. Do not prop it open for your guests. The gate code is for residents only; if you have rented the Clubhouse itself, please instruct your guests to enter the bathrooms through the Clubhouse, or be prepared to have them wait while you unlock the gate. Guests must be accompanied by a resident when using the pool, Clubhouse, and pool deck; and owners and non-owner occupants are responsible for the conduct and adherence to the rules for their guests. 

5. The pool divider rope must be in place at all times. No standing or lying upon, pulling, etc., of the pool rope.

6. The presence of glass at the pool is an extremely serious violation of the rules. 

Bringing glass to the pool:

• $25 fine per occurrence. No warnings, no exceptions.

  • First offense: fine only and no suspension of Membership Rights, which includes the Pool and Clubhouse.

  • Second offense and beyond: fine and suspension of Membership Rights, to include the Pool and Clubhouse, for a period of time not to exceed 30 days. This is in accordance with By-Laws Article III Section 3.

Breaking glass at the pool: 

• • Everything included in Bringing Glass to the Pool "No warnings, no exceptions--$25 fine per occurrence," plus:

    • $100 cleaning fee or hard costs incurred (e.g., additional charges by the pool maintenance company, cost of water if the pool has to be drained), whichever is greater.

    • Suspension of Membership Rights, to include the Pool and Clubhouse, for a minimum of 10 days, not to exceed 30 days. This is in accordance with By-Laws Article III Section 3.

"The Pool" includes everything within the pool entry gate, fence, and beyond the exterior of the Clubhouse sliding glass doors.

7. No running, pushing, horseplay, or yelling in the Clubhouse or pool area.

8. No "beer pong" or other types of drinking games allowed in the pool. This leads to cans and other items clogging the skimmers.

9. No pets or animals of any type in pool or Clubhouse.

10. No skateboards, roller skates, scooters, or bicycles.

11. No food allowed in or near the pool or rim of the pool.

12. No small metal toys or other sharp objects in the pool and pool area.

13. Commercially prepared suntan lotion only; no other kinds of oils or creams.

14. No diapers allowed in the pool. 

15. If using a personal grill on the pool deck, it must remain on the grassy area near the permanent grill. Grilling with propane, electric, wood, charcoal, or any other hot and/or combustible fuel source is not allowed on the concrete pool deck at any time. Please do not dump your coals and ashes on the ground; they must be taken home with you, or you can put them in the large exterior trash cans near the fence THE NEXT DAY ONLY, after they are completely cooled off and dead. 

16. In the event of rain, the pool closes due to lightning hazard.

17. CAMERAS ARE IN USE AT THE POOL and CLUBHOUSE. This is a public area with no expectation of privacy.

Please treat the pool area like you would your own home: Smoking at the pool is strongly discouraged and ashtrays are not provided and flicking of ashes or cigarette butts on the pool deck or land surrounding the deck is not allowed and subject to fines. Also, if you use an umbrella, put it in the “down” position before you leave.

PARK (Open year-round)

1. Hours are from 10 AM to sunset. The Park may not be used for recreational activities after dark. 

2. Play is at your own risk.

3. No swimming in the lake. Any use of the lake is at your own risk.

4. No softballs or baseballs.

5. Pets are allowed in the Park, must be leashed when escorted to the park, and may be temporarily unleashed for exercise (e.g., ball, Frisbee) as long as they remain under direct voice control of the Owner or other responsible person. They must not create a nuisance or bother other guests. EVERYONE MUST CLEAN UP AFTER THEIR PETS. When leaving the Park, make certain your pet is properly leashed and all waste is removed. 

6. NO PARKING IN FRONT OF RESIDENCES ON THE TERRACE. If you do not live there, do not park there! Please walk to the Park or park in Guest parking.

7. There are two charcoal grills in the Park for use on a first‑come, first‑served basis. Please bring your own charcoal and supplies, make sure all coals are extinguished when finished, and take everything with you when you leave. Please try to share if others are waiting to use a grill.

8. Trash cans are not provided in the Park. Please bring your own bag and remove all trash when you leave. Please do not carelessly dispose of food, especially chicken or pork bones, as those are hazardous and even fatal to dogs and other animals.

9. Cameras are in use at the park. It is a public area with no expectation of privacy.

CLUBHOUSE AND POOL AREA USE AND RESERVATION POLICY

1. Any Owner may use the Clubhouse on a reservation basis. The Clubhouse is equipped with a kitchen (refrigerator, freezer, range with oven, two sinks, disposal – no dishwasher), main room with non‑working fireplace, and bathrooms. A party of up to 35 or 40 may be accommodated. Use the Create A Request feature in the Owner Portal. 

As of July 2024, the rental fee options and cleaning procedures have changed. Please see the next section, "Clubhouse Reservation and Cleaning Policy," for a complete explanation of how reservations and cleaning options work.

2. The fee for the Option you choose will be assessed to your Owner ledger. A deposit is not collected; however, if the Clubhouse is not left clean according to the Cleaning Punchlist, your Owner ledger will be immediately assessed an additional emergency appointment cleaning fee of $100. Please see the next section, "Clubhouse Reservation and Cleaning Policy," for a complete explanation of how reservations and cleaning options work.

3. If your plans change and you need to cancel, you MUST notify us no later than 12 noon one day prior to your event, by updating your Portal request. No-shows without notification to the Board will not be issued any refund of either reservation fees or cleaning service fees. 

4. Please use and enjoy the Clubhouse and leave it in a well-maintained condition. It is understood however that you are responsible for all expenses that SCA might incur as a result of any damage caused by Owners or their guests to the Clubhouse or furnishings. A cleaning assessment of up to $100, over and above any rental and/or cleaning fees previously assessed, and cost to repair any damages, will be assessed directly to the Owner account. If the Clubhouse is satisfactorily cleaned and damage-free after the function, no charges will be assessed. THE CLUBHOUSE IS A NON-SMOKING FACILITY: NO SMOKING OR VAPING OF ANY KIND WITH ANY TYPE OF DEVICE OR ANY TYPE OF PEN CONTENTS. 

5. Owners may schedule the exclusive use of the Clubhouse but not of the swimming pool area. I.e., you may plan a pool or poolside party (which must not last beyond the pool’s closing time of 10:00 pm) but other SCA members may exercise their right to use the pool or to occupy the poolside area during the party. NO SPEAKERS ARE ALLOWED IN THE POOL AREA EXCEPT DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS. Please consider all neighbors who live near the pool when adjusting the volume on music.

6. When minors aged 12 and under use the Clubhouse, pool, or pool deck, they must be accompanied by resident adults (age 18 and older) who will exercise sufficient control to keep noise at a reasonable level (especially during evening hours).

7. Court decisions have held individuals and groups responsible for intoxication that has resulted in injury or property damage. The Board cannot be responsible for policing the use of intoxicants when members are using the Clubhouse; therefore, you must accept the responsibility for any problems that might occur as a result of individuals becoming intoxicated and creating a disturbance, damage, etc., on SCA’s property and/or after an individual(s) departs SCA’s property in an automobile.

8. New Owners will be given the code to the Pool Gate in their Welcome Email. The gate code and interior hallway door code change periodically. Please do not give out the codes to guests, nor prop the gate open to accommodate visitors. 

Beginning July 2024, here are the cleaning options an owner may choose upon reserving the Clubhouse. When you submit a reservation, please elect which option you choose. Cancellations or downgrades of cleaning service must be notified to the board via a Portal request no later than 12 noon the day before your event. Cancellations, downgrades, and no-shows after that deadline will receive no refunds of any kind. 

Whatever you elect upon making the reservation cannot be "upgraded" later. For example, you cannot select Option 1 (you will clean everything) when making a reservation and then decide later that you don’t want to clean after all. It's not possible to arrange cleaning services at short notice. Therefore, please plan accordingly. 

These options will allow those people who want to save money to do so; and those who don’t want the responsibility of cleaning to have someone else do it. 

Note: The Clubhouse reservation and cleaning fees and procedures may change over time. Please refer to the reservation confirmation email you receive for the most accurate and up-to-date procedures and information. 

All Renters must complete the following, no matter which cleaning Option they choose: 

• Surfaces (tables, counters, stovetop) must be cleared of items you brought in.

• The pool and deck must be cleared of any items, toys, and trash that you brought in or generated.

• The refrigerator must be emptied of food.

• Any dishes and utensils you used must be washed, dried, and put away.

• Kitchen trash must be bagged and taken to the trash cans near the pool gate fence. Replacement bags are usually on top of the refrigerator. If the small trash cans on the pool deck become full, please take those bags to the trash cans by the fence as well. Replacement bags for the exterior cans are in the pump room, which is just outside of the pool gate. 

• All indoor and outdoor furniture, umbrellas, lounge chairs, patio chairs, tables, side tables, trash cans, TV stand, must be returned to their original positions / “closed” status.

• The doors must be locked; lights, fans, TV turned off; water heater breaker and thermostat set as required.

• The punchlist must be filled in and the tasks checked off as “complete” according to which Option you chose.

Any cleaner we hire for Options 2 or 3 is being hired to clean only, not to gather your belongings, nor to wash your dishes, dispose of your food, or dispose of your trash. All renters must complete the basic tasks above as listed on Punchlist.

As of July 2024, the rental fee and cleaning options are:

• OPTION 1: Rental fee is $25 and you do your own full cleaning as shown on the Clubhouse cleaning punchlist, including cleaning the bathrooms (sinks, toilet bowls, and floors), plus the "All Renters Must Complete" section on the punchlist. This option is the exact same cleaning requirements that have been in place since at least 2008.

• OPTION 2: Rental fee is $65 ($25 + $40 cleaning fee) and you clean the main room, foyer, and kitchen, as shown on the Clubhouse cleaning punchlist, plus the ”All Renters Must Complete” section of the punchlist, but we will hire someone to clean the bathrooms and bathroom hallway only.

• OPTION 3: Rental fee is $75 ($25 + $50 cleaning fee) and we will hire someone to clean the main room, foyer, kitchen, bathrooms, and hallway. You won’t have to clean anything except as outlined in the “All Renters Must Complete” section as shown above and on the punchlist. 

PLEASE NOTE: if you elect either Option 1 ($25, fully clean entire Clubhouse including bathrooms, sinks, and toilets); or Option 2 ($65, fully clean entire Clubhouse except the bathrooms), please be sure to thoroughly and completely clean everything on the applicable list for the Option you chose. If the Clubhouse is not completely cleaned per that list,  you will be immediately assessed an additional $100 cleaning fee. 

It is your responsibility to understand in advance which cleaning duties you must complete. It’s up to you to read the punchlist and follow it. Please be sure to read it carefully. If you need help understanding what the cleaning tasks on the Punchlist mean, please arrange a time for a Board member to meet you before your event at the Clubhouse and show you where things are and what to do. If the Clubhouse is not completely cleaned per the cleaning option you chose as shown on the punchlist,  you will be immediately assessed an additional $100 for emergency last-minute cleaning fees. All the duties are clearly laid out. Please ask IN ADVANCE if you are unsure about anything.

When scheduling permits, Owners who choose Option 1 or Option 2 may do their cleaning the day following the reservation instead of the same night. You will need to check the Community Calendar and see what is happening at the Clubhouse the day after your event: 

• If NO event is scheduled on the day following your own event, you may wait until the day following your event to gather your own belongings and do the cleaning required as shown on the Option you chose (if any), but this MUST be completed by 10:00 AM.

• If there IS an event scheduled the next day, everyone must do all their cleaning at the end of their event. 

Again, all renters must complete the following: Surfaces (tables, counters, stovetop, floor, bathrooms) must be cleared of items you brought; the refrigerator must be emptied of food that you brought; the pool deck must be cleared of anything you brought; any dishes and utensils you used must be washed, dried, and put away; and your trash must be bagged and taken to the trash cans near the pool gate fence; lights, fans, TV turned off; breaker and thermostat set, doors locked; punchlist filled out. 

Please note: Turn on the water heater at the breaker panel (inside kitchen closet) at the start of the event; otherwise, you won't have any hot water. 

FIREPLACE USE IN CLUBHOUSE IS NOT ALLOWED.

THE CLUBHOUSE IS A NON-SMOKING FACILITY: NO SMOKING OF ANY KIND, NO VAPING OF ANY KIND WITH ANY TYPE OF DEVICE OR ANY TYPE OF PEN CONTENTS. 

DURING AND AFTER YOUR RENTAL

All renters must fill out the Cleaning Punchlist immediately after their rental. As of 9/25/25, this form is available electronically as a Google Form. There are paper copies of this form on the clipboard on the kitchen counter if the electronic version doesn't work for you. You do not need a Google account or to sign in anywhere. Please fill out the Punchlist (preferably electronically) when your event is done and you have completed the cleanup tasks shown on it according to which Cleaning Option you chose when requesting the reservation. Your completed online Form will be sent to us automatically once you hit "Submit"; please leave any paper versions on the clipboard on the kitchen counter. There is a sign with the QR code for the form inside the Clubhouse kitchen, or you can visit this link while reading this Handbook.