<div dir="auto"><div><br></div><div><br></div><div data-smartmail="gmail_signature">Lauren Rich<br>Atlanta, GA<br><br></div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Sat, Sep 6, 2025, 1:51 PM Vincent Wimbush via Everyone <<a href="mailto:everyone@chelseaplacedecatur.com">everyone@chelseaplacedecatur.com</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div dir="ltr"><div>Greetings to Chelsea Place Neighbors/Owners.</div><div><br></div><div>Consider this communication a (21-day) reminder notification of the important HOA Meeting scheduled for<b> Sunday, September 28</b>. I propose the prompt start of the meeting at <b>5:00pm</b>. Given the agenda and import of this meeting I recommend that we not make this a cookout meal event. (Water or other drinks as appropriate can be provided.) We should gather in the driveway with chairs and tables that will facilitate the focused work to be done. Arrangements will be made in the event the meeting venue will need to be changed. </div><div><br></div><div>The main item on the agenda--consideration of the proposed amendments to HOA ByLaws (especially pertaining to rentals and maintenance, upkeep issues, and enforcement of agreements). I remind you that before the special committee we had conversations in our meetings and a poll was conducted on relevant matters. The committee has drawn upon all such among other resources. Questions for clarification, other suggestions or proposals can be offered. We shall together decide matters and issues by which we govern ourselves.</div><div><br></div><div>I have pasted below the document of proposed changes as it was submitted to me. (See also att.) All older relevant documents I believe are posted on CP website. But I again request that the committee, as it makes its formal summary presentation at the meeting, make available for our consideration around tables the relevant physical documents and/or document-contexts (sections or parts) it considered that will aid our deliberations.  </div><div><br></div><div>For many reasons, this announced upcoming meeting is very important. There has been an effort already to accommodate schedules and to give all involved time to make accommodations to attend the meeting. Please do everything you can to be present and constructive as we consider matters that will determine for the next phase the shape of our common space.   </div><div><br></div><div>vlw</div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><br><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"> </p>

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Restrictions</span></b><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></b></p>

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The Board of Directors (“Board”) shall have the exclusive power to enforce all
provisions of the Declaration, Bylaws, and Rules and Regulations, including
without limitation the power to:<br>
a) Issue written “Notice of Violation” after discovery of any breach;<br>
b) Convene an enforcement hearing upon request of the alleged violator or at
least two (2) Directors;<br>
c) Impose fines or other sanctions as set forth in Section X.2;<br>
d) Suspend the voting rights and use-rights of any Owner or Tenant, including
access to common areas, pursuant to Section X.3.</span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>

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a) For every continuing violation, the Board may impose a fine not to exceed
twenty-five dollars ($25) per violation. Fines shall not begin accruing until
thirty (30) days after issuance of a Notice of Violation, during which the
Owner may respond or cure the violation.<br>
b) If the violation remains uncured after the thirty (30) day period, fines may
accrue on a daily or weekly basis, at the discretion of the Board, not to
exceed $25 per day.<br>
c) A one-time administrative fee of fifty dollars ($50) may be charged if an
Owner fails to respond to a Notice of Violation within the cure period.</span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>

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The Board may appoint a three-member Enforcement Committee, consisting of one
Director and two Owners, to investigate alleged breaches, hold preliminary
hearings, and make recommendations to the Board.</span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt 47.25pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">1.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">   
</span></span><span dir="LTR"></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">No Lot may be
leased unless and until the Owner has delivered to the Board, at least fifteen
(15) days prior to commencement of occupancy, the following:<br>
a) A fully executed copy of the proposed lease, if applicable;<br>
b) Names and contact information for all proposed occupants;<br>
c) Acknowledgment of compliance with all Association Rules and this
Declaration.</span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>

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</span></span><span dir="LTR"></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Owner-Occupied
Rentals: If the Owner is renting a portion of their property while also
residing on-site, no minimum lease term shall be required. The Owner must
provide written notice to the Board of the tenant’s name(s) within seven (7)
days of occupancy.</span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>

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</span></span><span dir="LTR"></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Non-Occupied
Rentals: If the Owner is not residing at the property during the lease term,
the minimum lease term shall be six (6) months. Short-term rentals, including
but not limited to vacation or Airbnb-style rentals, are prohibited.</span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>

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</span></span><span dir="LTR"></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">All tenants
shall be bound by, and the Owner shall be responsible for, compliance with the
Declaration, Bylaws, and Rules and Regulations.</span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Section 4.3 – Noise Ordinance
Alignment</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black"><br>
The Association adopts and incorporates by reference the City of Decatur’s
noise ordinance. Any violation by an Owner or occupant shall also constitute a
violation of the Association’s rules.</span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>

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Compliance</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black"><br>
Owners and tenants must store all refuse in approved containers and park only
in designated spaces. No more than two (2) vehicles per residence are permitted
on a permanent basis: one in the garage and one in the parking pad.</span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>

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Leasing</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black"><br>
Owners must notify the Association in writing of their intent to lease at least
fifteen (15) days in advance for Non-Occupied Rentals, and within seven (7)
days of occupancy for Owner-Occupied Rentals. The Board shall maintain a
registry of leased Lots.</span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>

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Owners</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black"><br>
Leasing Owners shall:<br>
a) Maintain their Lots in good repair;<br>
b) Participate in at least one (1) HOA committee or annual meeting per calendar
year;<br>
c) Abide by all common-area standards.</span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>

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imposition of an annual non-participation fee of one hundred dollars ($100).</span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>

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Non-Compliance</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>

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</span></span><span dir="LTR"></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Fine for
Noise, Trash, Parking, or Occupancy Violations: up to $25 per day after notice
and cure period;</span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>

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</span></span><span dir="LTR"></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Fine for
failure to notify the Board of a lease: $150.</span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>

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Transfers</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black"><br>
No Lot may be transferred to, or held by, a corporate entity unless approved in
advance by a majority of the Board and ratified by a majority vote of the
Members at a duly called meeting.</span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>

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Existing Owners</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black"><br>
Any leasing arrangements or Owner practices that were permissible prior to the
adoption of these amendments shall remain valid for those Owners, provided that
such practices are disclosed to the Board in writing within ninety (90) days of
adoption. Grandfathered status shall apply only to the current Owner and shall
not transfer upon sale of the property.</span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>

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