POLICY FOR THE USE OF BELLASERA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION RECREATIONAL
FACILITIES
Definitions
1. Common Area: "All real and personal property which
the Association now or hereafter owns
for the common use
and enjoyment of the Owners
" and "
include[s]
scenic corridors and may include entry features, landscape
medians, and cul-de-sacs."
2. Recreational Facilities: Those parts of the Common Area
which are suitable for recreational use. These are the clubhouse
(including patios and parking lot), the pool area (including
jacuzzi and deck), the grass area outside the clubhouse, the
basketball court, the tennis courts, and the activity room (the
large room on the south side of the clubhouse, including both
halves of the room and the kitchen). The remainder of the Common
Area is not considered recreational facilities.
3. Owner: The owner of record of a lot. It is used herein
to include also family members, co-occupants, and lessees in
regard to the use of facilities.
General Policy
1. The Bellasera recreational facilities are for the common
use and enjoyment of the owners. This policy is intended to establish
rules and regulations for the use of those recreational facilities
and applies to all owners
2. The facilities are available to all owners equally,
except as follows:
a. An owner whose account is delinquent is not permitted
to use any of the Association's recreational facilities until
his or her account is brought current.
b. An owner whose right to use recreational facilities
has been suspended by the Board for a violation is not permitted
to use any of the Association's recreational facilities, except
the grass area, while so suspended.
c. For a lessee to have use of or access to a facility
the owner must have notified the Community Manager about the
legal leasing of his or her lot, thereby abandoning his or her
own right to the use of any recreational facility. The owner
must also return his or her clubhouse access key tabs to the
Community Manager. The Community Manager will issue tabs to the
lessees.
3. "Social invitees" are permitted. Other "invitees",
such as religious groups, political groups, charities, and other
such organizations may be granted use and access only upon recommendation
of the Community Manager and express approval by the Board.
4. An owner extending his or her right of use to a social
invitee must be physically present at all times while the invitees
are using the facility, including preparation and cleanup. For
use by family, co-occupants, or lessees the owner's presence
is not required.
5. An owner is responsible for the behavior of the group in attendance
and is expected to control the behavior of the invitees at all
times An owner sponsoring an activity is responsible to ensure
that no illegal activity (e.g., under-age drinking, vandalism,
etc) is committed by facility users on Bellasera property,. The
owner has the prime responsibility to call law enforcement officials
should it be necessary. The gate guard should also be notified.
6. Use of recreational facilities other than as set forth
in this policy may be authorized by the Board on a case-by-case
basis.
7. Facilities are available for use during authorized times
only.
Enforcement
1. Any owner who fails to abide by the terms of this policy
will be considered to be in violation of this policy and may
by action of the Board be barred from using the recreational
facilities for a period not to exceed 30 days. Continuing violations
may result in revocation of use for longer periods. Any such
Board action will be implemented after notice pursuant to Section
3.25 of the By-Laws.
2. Owners violating this policy may be assessed fines up
to $250 as approved by the Board. These fines may be in addition
to charges assessed for cleaning charges or for damage to facilities
as a result of use by an owner or social invitees. These fines
will be assessed after notice pursuant to Section 3.25 of the
By-Laws
3. Fines and damages shall be assessed to the owner's Association
account.
Specific Policies
Clubhouse Policy
1. The clubhouse is open daily to the Residents and their
guests from 5 A.M. until 12 P.M..
2. No pets are permitted in the building at any time.
3. No smoking is permitted within the building at any time.
4. Complaints, concerns and compliments should be addressed
to the Community Manager at 480-488-0400 or in person during
business hours at the management office located in the clubhouse.
5. ALL EMERGENCIES:
CALL 911 AND THEN NOTIFY SECURITY AT THE MAIN GATE.
OFFICERS ARE CPR CERTIFIED.
Activity Room Policy
1. Use of the activity room for authorized activities of
the Association, whether one time or on a regular basis, must
be scheduled and approved by the Community Manager. Such activities
may include but are not limited to Board and committee meetings
and clubs (poker, bridge, etc.).
2. Use of the activity room for activities of benefit to
the community (public presentations, public meetings, etc.) is
permitted. They must be approved and scheduled by the Community
Manager and approved by the Board.
3. Use of the activity room for group participation activities
of benefit to the community (yoga, Pilates, exercise classes,
etc.) is permitted. They must be approved and scheduled by the
Community Manager.
4. When the activity room is used for any approved activity
in 1 or 3 above, the Community Manager shall be responsible to
ensure that the majority of the participants are owners and that
the activity is being conducted primarily for the benefit of
Bellasera owners. Non-owners may participate, but only to the
extent needed to ensure the availability of the activity to owners.
5. If any of the users are under 18 years of age, an owner
18 years or over must be present at all times.
6. Use of the activity room by an owner for private events
must be requested in advance from the Community Manager. Reservations
may be made up to six months in advance. The intended use must
be stated. The Community Manager will approve or disapprove the
request based on this policy. The owner may appeal the decision
to the Board immediately by contacting the President (or the
Vice President in the President's absence).
7. The activity room must be used for the purpose stated.
8. The number of attendees must not exceed the maximum
capacity of the facility. For social events, this is 70 persons.
For Association authorized activities this number may be exceeded
under the supervision of the Community Manager.
9. Use of the activity room does not give the owner or
invitees any priority in any other part of the clubhouse or pool
area.
10. Keys will be given by the gate guard to the owner only,
not any invitee. The owner must sign and legibly print his or
her name, local phone number and address on the sign out sheet.
The contract will include agreement regarding time keys are to
be returned.
11. There will be no charge for use of the room for Association
authorized activities as set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, and 3
above.. A fee of $50.00 will be charged for the use of the room
for private events
12. An owner may choose to have the Association provide for cleaning
of the room after a private event. There will be a $100 charge
for this service. If the owner prefers to arrange for the cleaning
himself or herself, a refundable cleaning deposit of $100 will
be required. No cleaning deposit or charge will be required for
activities set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, and 3 above. If extra
chairs or special provisions will be needed, the participants
should contact the Association office to make arrangements. The
room must be restored to its prior condition after use.
13. If the room is to be cleaned by the owner after a private
event it must be completed by 7 AM of the day following the event.
The entire deposit will be returned if the room is returned to
the same condition as before the event. All exercise equipment,
chairs and tables that are used or moved must be returned to
where they were originally. The carpet must be vacuumed and cleaned.
All trash must be double bagged, removed and placed in the dumpster
located by the tennis courts. The kitchen and appliances must
be cleaned and the refrigerator emptied. All decorations must
be removed. If any areas of the clubhouse other than the activity
room are used by the owner and his or her invitees, those areas
must be cleaned up as well.
14. If in the opinion of the Community Manager the room
is not adequately cleaned, the entire $100 cleaning deposit will
be forfeited and the Community Manager will arrange for adequate
cleaning as soon as possible.
15. Costs incurred as a result of damage will be assessed
to the owner's Association account as set forth in paragraph
3 of Enforcement above.
Grass Area Policy
1. This area is open to all owners and their social invitees
equally during authorized hours. No reservations are permitted.
2. The only exception to this provision is when the Association,
with specific Board approval, sponsors a special event requiring
use of the grass area.
3. Owners with dogs in this area, as owners elsewhere throughout
the community, are required under City of Scottsdale ordinances
to restrain their dogs on a leash 6' or less in length and to
pick up after their dogs.
Exercise Area Policy
1. This area is open to all owners and their social invitees
equally during authorized hours. No reservations are permitted.
2. Invitees accompanied by an owner are permitted so long
as they do not prevent use of the equipment by other owners and
so long as they limit the use of a particular piece of equipment
to established time limits.
3. Because of safety issues, children under the age of
sixteen (16) are permitted to use the exercise and workout equipment
in the facility only under the close supervision of a parent
or legal guardian.
4. Appropriate attire is required at all times.
5. Shoes are required at all times when working on or near
the fitness equipment.
6. Complaints, concerns and compliments should be addressed
to the Community Manager at 480-488-0400 or in person during
business hours at the management office located in the clubhouse.
7. ALL EMERGENCIES:
CALL 911 AND THEN NOTIFY SECURITY AT THE MAIN GATE.
OFFICERS ARE CPR CERTIFIED.
Pool Area Policy
1. This area is open to all owners and their social invitees
equally during authorized hours. No reservations are generally
permitted. However, use of the pool for group participation activities
of benefit to the community (e.g., aqua gym) is permitted. These
activities must be approved and scheduled by the Community Manager
2. In addition the Association, with specific Board approval,
may sponsor a special event requiring use of the pool area .
3. The number of invitees of any owner at one time may
be limited by the Community Manager.
4. The swimming pool and spa are open daily from 5:00 A.M.
until 12 P.M. Pool hours will be strictly enforced.
5. The Community Manager may deny access to the pool at
any time due to occupancy limits, weather, pool conditions or
if maintenance is required.
6. There will not be a lifeguard on duty at the Bellasera
Clubhouse pool. The use of the pool facilities is at the owner's
or guest's own risk and by use of the facility the user agrees
to hold the Bellasera Community Association harmless in regard
to liabilities of any kind related to the use of the facility.
7. Parents are responsible for their children at all times.
An owner who is eighteen (18) years of age or older must accompany
all children under the age of fourteen (14) at all times in the
pool area.
8. Children under the age of ten (10) using the spa must
be closely supervised by an owner who is eighteen (18) years
of age or older.
9. Owners are responsible for any damage they or their
invitees cause while using the facilities.
10. Owners are responsible for cleaning up any mess or
trash created by them, for closing the umbrellas used and straightening
the patio furniture they used.
11. Owners and their invitees must refrain from any activity
that is either a nuisance to other owners or invitees or in any
manner damages Bellasera Community Association property.
12. No running, roughhousing, general horseplay, or disorderly
conduct that will endanger the safety of others is allowed.
13. No diving, somersaults, back dives, cannonballs, preacher
seats, can openers, or similar type entries from the edge of
the pool are permitted.
14. No flotation devices are allowed in the pool with the
exceptions of exercise equipment and children's safety devices.
15. No personal audio devices without earphones are permitted
in and around the pool area with the exception of Association
authorized activities..
16. No glass containers are allowed.
17. No roller skates/blades, skateboards or bicycles are
permitted in the pool area. Children's strollers are allowed.
18. Aqua aerobics and swim classes have priority in the
pool. Please consult the office for class schedules.
19. Appropriate swimwear is required. No long pants, denim
or cut-offs are allowed.
20. Individuals who are not toilet-trained must wear appropriate
swim diaper applications.
21. No pets are permitted in the pool area at any time.
22. No smoking is permitted in the pool area at any time.
23. Complaints, concerns and compliments should be addressed
to the Community Manager at 480-488-0400 or in person during
business hours at the management office located in the clubhouse.
24. ALL EMERGENCIES:
CALL 911 AND THEN NOTIFY SECURITY AT THE MAIN GATE.
OFFICERS ARE CPR CERTIFIED.
Basketball and Tennis Courts Policy
1. The basketball court and tennis courts are available
to all owners and their invitees at all times during authorized
hours on a first come basis, first served basis. Maximum of two
(2) hours court time allowed.
2. Reservations are not generally permitted, but reservations
for special events may be approved by the Community Manager.
3. The number of invitees of any owner at one time may
be limited by the Community Manager.
4. Tennis and basketball courts will be available from 5 A.M.
until 10 P.M. daily.
5. No food or beverage items other than water in plastic
containers are allowed on the tennis courts.
6. Bicycles, roller blades, skateboards and any similar
equipment are strictly prohibited from the courts or the areas
around the courts.
7. Appropriate tennis attire must be worn at all times
when using the courts. Appropriate attire includes a shirt and
non-marking soled shoes.
8. Appropriate attire must be worn at all times while playing
basketball. Appropriate attire includes a shirt and non-marking
soled shoes.
9. Running shoes are not permitted on the courts.
10. No pets are permitted in the court area at any time.
11. No smoking is permitted in the court area at any time.
12. Complaints, concerns and compliments should be addressed
to the Community Manager at 480-488-0400 or in person during
business hours at the management office located in the clubhouse.
13. ALL EMERGENCIES:
CALL 911 AND THEN NOTIFY SECURITY AT THE MAIN GATE.
OFFICERS ARE CPR CERTIFIED.
Lounge/TV Area Policy
1. The lounge area is available to all owners and their
invitees at all times during authorized hours.
Massage Room Policy
1. The massage room may be used for personal services suitable
to the room and for the benefit of Bellasera owners. Owners may
reserve the massage room to receive personal services from a
practitioner of their choice.
2. Use of the massage room must be approved and scheduled
by the Community Manager.
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