NEERPARK INC.
  RESIDENT'S MANUAL
 

SECTION I
  RULES & REGULATIONS
  COMMON GROUND:
  1. Bicycles, motorcycles, lawn furniture and other items cannot be left on the yards, parking areas or in the entryways. Garage doors should be free of any obstacles.
2. Owners/residents are expected to clean trash and debris after use of the common areas as well as removal of leaves in the entryways.
3. The Association dues are used to maintain trees and shrubs. Residents are advised not to trim or break off any tree limbs or prune shrubbery unless specifically authorized by the Board of Directors. Improper pruning can permanently damage a tree or shrub.
4. Planting of permanent trees or shrubs of any type is not allowed on common grounds unless specifically authorized by the Board of Directors.
  DOGS/PETS:
  1. Dogs must be under direct control of the owner/handler or on a leash while on Neerpark property.
2. The owner/handler must immediately pick up their dog’s feces while on Neerpark property.
3. Pet enclosures or dog runs cannot be installed on Neerpark common grounds.
4. Dogs and other pets cannot be tied and left unattended on Neerpark property. This includes tying or leaving a pet unattended on patio areas.
5. Excessive noise and nuisance barking will not be tolerated.
6. Violations of the above should be made to the Lincoln Animal Control when observed. The phone number is 402-441-7900.
  EXTERIOR BUILDING MAINTENANCE:
  1. All trim and garage doors must conform to the standard color Clopay Gray, available from Sherwin-Williams Co.
2. Painting is contracted by the Board of Directors as needed, depending on natural fading and wear.
3. Fencing to enclose a patio requires prior approval by the Board of directors.
4. Exterior water faucets are maintained by each owner/resident. All faucets must be shut off and hoses disconnected during the months of October thru April to avoid freezing damage.
  FLOWERS/PLANTS:
  1. Flowers, plants and shrubs may be planted along entry sidewalks between sidewalks and garage walls. End units may be planted along the edge of the garage wall a maximum of 18 inches from the wall as long as the planting does not interfere with existing sprinkler plumbing. Plants cannot obstruct common sidewalks.
  GARAGE DOORS:
  1. Unit owners are responsible for repair/replacement of garage doors.
2. Only approved replacement metal doors can be used, available from Raynor Doors of Nebraska. The approved style is Prisma, Ranch panels, Gray tone color with Plain Ranch windows. Model # 4053, 9133 or 9203, depending on insulation preference.
  MAILBOXES:
  1. Two mailbox keys are issued for each unit. If lost or damaged, replacements can be ordered at the resident’s cost by contacting the Board President.
  NOISE:
  1. Excessive noise must be avoided in order not to disturb the peace and privacy of Neerpark residents. This includes home entertainment systems. Radios or other devices used inside or outside of the residence. Complaints about excessive noise should be made to the Lincoln Police department.
  PARKING AREAS:
  1. Do NOT park in front of entranceways or garages in a manner that could impede fire and emergency medical personnel who need quick and easy access to each unit.
2. Vehicles should be parked in garages. Most buildings have an extra parking area for each unit. Owners/residents with vehicles beyond the capacity of their garage must park them in the designated parking area. Only one vehicle per owner is allowed in the parking area. Cars in the parking areas must be licensed and operational.
3. Mechanical repairs must be made inside garages and not in driveways or parking areas.
4. Vehicles should not be backed into the parking area since the exhaust can damage shrubs between the parking lot and the sidewalk.
5. Vehicles that impair snow removal may be towed at the owner’s expense.
6. Motor homes, campers, trailers, boats or other recreational vehicles over 9 feet in width, 19 feet in length or 9 feet in height cannot be parked in the parking area.
  PATIO ENCLOSURES:
  1. Permanent patio covers are allowed as long as the profile conforms to the mansard face and roof profile of the buildings. The Board of directors must approve the design before construction.
2. Enclosed patios are not permitted. 3. A fence along the open end of a patio between privacy fences is permitted. This type of fencing is the property owner’s responsibility. The fence may not extend beyond the edge of the patio. An opening or gate must be provided that allows easy and unfettered egress in case of fire or emergency.
  ROOFS:
  1. Building and garage roof maintenance is the owner’s responsibility. This includes roof drains and down spouts.
2. Roof drains and downspouts must be kept open and free of debris.
3. The flat roofs are common with neighbors and not separated by firewalls. If a roof must be replaced, it is recommended that all owners who share that surface be given an opportunity to replace their roofs at the same time. This maintains the integrity of the total roof for that building and limits leaks that may occur when the surface is not continuous.
  STORMS AND SNOW REMOVAL:
  1. If snow is predicted, DO NOT park vehicles in front of your garage! Extra vehicles MUST be parked in the parking lot, or if the lot is full, out on the curb.
2. Snowfall amounts of less than two inches will not be removed. 3. If snow removal crews have to work around vehicles in front of garages or have to return after the vehicles are moved, Neerpark is billed for the extra time. Property owners whose vehicle impairs snow removal will be billed for the extra expense they created.
  GENERAL:
  1. Political signs cannot be placed on Neerpark common grounds.
2. Exterior television and radio antennas are not allowed.
3. Satellite dishes are not to be visible from the street.
4. Owners/residents are responsible for plugged or partially restricted water lines and sewer connections from their unit out to the mains.
  YEARLY ASSESSMENTS:
  1. An annual fee for Neerpark operations is set by the Board of Directors and approved during the annual owner’s association meeting in October.
2. Each owner is notified of the coming year’s assessment in December. Payment is due on January 1 and is delinquent January 31 of each year. Interest and late fees are assessed to those who fail to pay their assessments on time. If an owner accumulates a significant amount of debt to the Neerpark Association, legal action will be taken to collect the amount owed.
3. Items covered by the annual assessment include water, garbage, recycling, concrete repair, exterior painting, mowing, sprinkler system, Association approved privacy fence maintenance, shingle replacement and mailbox supports. 4. If a situation should arise wherein an owner is unable to make an annual payment, the board should be notified and arrangements made for temporary installment payments.
5. Expenses covered by the annual assessment include the following:
Water and Sewer
Concrete repair in common areas
Fence maintenance
Mailboxes
Trash/refuse/recycle pickup
Maintenance of main water and sewer lines
Exterior painting on a regular basis
Mowing, fertilizer and other yard maintenance
Snow removal
Maintenance of mansard shingles
Sprinkler system operation and maintenance
  SQUIRRELS:
  DO NOT FEED THE SQUIRRELS! These rodents chew up the fences and wood trim around windows. Residents caught feeding squirrels will be charged for any and all repairs made to exterior wooden surfaces caused by these pests!
  REFUSE SERVICE:
  1. Trash collection is twice weekly, usually Tuesdays and Fridays. Recycle bin collection is once weekly, usually Thursday. PER LINCOLN CITY ORDINANCE DO NOT PLACE CARDBOARD IN DUMPSTERS. DO NOT PLACE GLASS IN RECYCLE BINS.
2. Cardboard should be collapsed or flattened in order to take up less space in the recycle bins.
3. Bag all garbage to reduce odors and residue buildup in the dumpsters. Bag paper products to reduce loose debris that can blow on grounds.
  WATER AND SEWER:
  1. Each owner/resident is responsible for maintaining their unit’s water lines and sewer connections out to the mains.
2. Water Shut-off valves are located inside each unit near the hot water and furnace. A few are located under the kitchen sink. Owner/residents are advised to open and close their shut-off valves regularly to maintain free movement and to avoid having the valve frozen or stuck open.
3. A main shut-off for each building is located in the units listed below. It is located near the unit shut-off and has a larger knob. Each main shut-off should be opened and closed regularly to maintain free movement.
  Building Unit# with shut-off
3300 – 3328 3316
3301 – 3329 3313
3340 – 3360 3348
3400 – 3429 3412
3401 – 3431 3415
3440 – 3468 3452
3500 – 3528 3516
3501 – 3531 3519
3540 – 3568 3556
3574 – 3588 3582
  4. A shut-off box for each meter pit is located in the ground between the sidewalk and the street. All shut-off boxes are on the north sides of Neerpark Drive. Plumbing companies have keys if the main needs to be shut-off for repairs.
5. Sprinkler system shut-off clocks are located on various buildings and are turned on and off by either the sprinkler system contractor or a designated Board member. Please notify a Board member if there is a major sprinkler line break.
6. Sewer clean-outs are located outside the buildings as follows:
  3300 – 3328 west side of 3300
3301 – 3329 west side of 3301
3340 – 3360 east side of 3360
3400 – 3428 west side of 3400
3401 – 3431 north side 3401 in middle yard
3440 – 3468 north of 3440
3500 – 3528 north side of 3500
3501 – 3531 south of 3531 between parking area and sidewalk
3540 – 3568 north side of 3540
3574 – 3588 north side of 3524
  Section II
  Maintenance Information   EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE:
Neerpark’s Articles of Incorporation require the Board of directors to establish standards and oversee maintenance, modifications, repairs, alterations, additions or reconstruction of any of the units within the Properties.
  Concrete – The concrete in the commons area drives, parking areas and sidewalks along the street are the Association’s responsibility and are repaired as needed. Repair or replacement of entryway sidewalks and patios are the owner’s responsibility. If a concrete patio is repaired or replaced, the owner is responsible to see that the area is surveyed for underground lines, including sprinkler system pipes and heads. Call 811 before digging. Property owners are responsible for any damage to any underground systems caused by digging.
  Garage Doors – Unit owners are responsible for repair and replacement of garage doors per specifications outlined in the Rules & Regulations. The sole source is Raynor Doors of Nebraska. Owners may continue to repair their existing wooden door. However, if total replacement is necessary, they must install a Raynor door as specified in the Rules & Regulations.
  Mansard Shingles - These shingles are exterior trim and not part of the roofing. The Association Board has the shingles inspected periodically. Missing and broken shingles are replaced as needed.
  Painting – The color of exterior trim and garage doors must conform to the paint specifications outlined in the Rules & Regulations.
  Privacy and utility box fencing – The Association maintains the original divider fences. No additional fencing is approved.
  Snow removal – The Association manages snow removal for Neerpark Drive, driveways, parking areas, and street
  Sidewalks. Walkways to front doors are property owner’s responsibility.
  Trash service – The association contracts routine trash and recycle refuse for twice weekly pickup and recycled material for once weekly pickup.
  Insurance for common areas – Neerpark’s protective covenants require the Board of Directors to obtain liability insurance for the common areas. The cost of this insurance is part of the Association’s operating expenses. Owners are responsible for liability coverage within their unit.
  Water & Sewer use – Water and sewer costs are part of the Associations operating expenses. Since water and sewer fees continue to increase each year, owners are asked to conserve water as much as possible.
  Section III
  Enforcement Procedures
  1. Finding of Violation and Notice:
  It is the duty of every owner, occupant, lessee, or mortgagee of real property located within the Association’s limits to keep and maintain their property in compliance with these Rules and Regulations and any other relevant rules and standards set forth in the Association’s governing documents (collectively referred to in this Section 3 as the “Rules”). Upon a determination by the Association’s Board of Directors that any owner, occupant, lessee, or mortgagee has violated the Rules with respect to any property located within the Association’s limits, the Association shall thereupon cause notice to be served upon the owner of said property (or the duly authorized agent of said owner) by first-class mail identifying the violation and need to bring the property into compliance with the Rules. The notice shall describe the condition constituting the violation as determined by the Board’s findings and state that the condition must be fully remedied immediately, and no later than fourteen (14) days from the date of the notice.
  2. Correction of Violation:
  If within fourteen (14) days of the date of the notice, the owner, occupant, lessee, or mortgagee of property found to be in violation of the Rules, as the case may be, has failed to comply with the Association’s order to fully and completely remedy the violation, the Association may, without further notice being required, take affirmative steps to have work performed to remedy and correct the violation.
  3. Cost of Correcting Violation and Recovery of Costs:
  The costs and expense of any work performed to correct the violation (including reasonable attorney’s fees incurred by the Association in connection with providing any applicable notices or correspondences to the owner as required by this section) shall be paid by the owner of the violating property. The Association shall send notice of said costs and expenses to the owner of the violating property in the form of a written demand for payment. Costs and expenses unpaid for more than thirty (30) days from the date of the Association’s written demand for payment shall be considered delinquent. All delinquent amounts shall bear interest at a rate equal fifteen percent (15%) from the date of delinquency, and late fees in an amount that may be established by the Board from time to time. In addition to interest and late fees, as applicable, the Association shall additionally be entitled to reimbursement for filing fees, court costs, and reasonable attorney’s fees incurred by the Association in collecting such delinquent amount from the owner. All delinquent amounts, including interest, late filing fees, costs, and attorney’s fees, may, at the option of the Association, be levied and assessed against the violating property and secured by a continuing lien against the property. In order to recover such delinquent amounts, the Association may, as determined in its sole and absolute discretion: (a) foreclose the lien against the property; or (ii) bring a civil action against the owner to directly recover such delinquent amounts.