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Pursuant to the Covenants, the Board approved the following amended Rules and Regulations governing Common Area usage on August 18, 2005.  Residents are responsible for their guests and employees while on the premises. 

• No projectiles shall be allowed in the common area, including but not limited to:  toy guns, BB guns, sling shots of any kind, bow and arrow or similar equipment;

• No balls or sports equipment may be used in a manner that may damage personal property, landscaping, or structures, including but not limited to:  baseball bat, baseball, softball, football, soccer ball, lacrosse or field hockey equipment, basketball, inline skates, and skateboards; 

• No striking, pulling, tearing or climbing on trees or other landscaping;

• Bicycles, “toy vehicles”¹ and all other similar vehicles must stay on common area path or sidewalk. Usage may not damage path or sidewalk. Bicycles and toy vehicles must be ridden in a responsible manner at all times. Riders are required to provide an audible signal to pedestrians before attempting to pass them on a sidewalk or path.  Pedestrians have the right-of-way at all times.  

• Pursuant to Colorado Law, pets must be on leash at all times and excrement removed immediately;

• No climbing of any fences or building structures other than those of your personal residence;

• No running in the landscape rock between houses;

• No excessive noise, including but not limited to:  persistent shouting, loud music, dog barking, or other noise that may be considered a Nuisance;

• No person shall enter into a window well or fenced patio area unless specifically authorized by the Owner of that unit;

• Owners shall be liable for any and all damage to any building, structure, landscaping or personal property by any resident, guest or employee of their home;

• After 1^st (first) violation by a minor, children of that household 12 and under must be supervised at all times by a physically present adult 18 years or older while in the common area.

¹  Effective July 1, 2005, the State of Colorado adopted the following definition for motorized/electric toy vehicles:

(103.5) "TOY VEHICLE" MEANS ANY VEHICLE, WHETHER OR NOT HOME-BUILT BY THE USER, THAT HAS WHEELS WITH AN OUTSIDE DIAMETER OF NOT MORE THAN FOURTEEN INCHES AND IS NOT DESIGNED, APPROVED, OR INTENDED FOR USE ON PUBLIC ROADWAYS OR HIGHWAYS. "TOY VEHICLE" INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, GAS-POWERED OR ELECTRIC-POWERED VEHICLES COMMONLY KNOWN AS MINI BIKES, "POCKET" BIKES, KAMIKAZE BOARDS, GO-PEDS, AND STAND-UP SCOOTERS.

According to the Colorado Springs Police Department, Toy Vehicles are not allowed on city streets.  Violations should be reported to the CS Police Department non-emergency number at 444-7000.