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All property in Clopper's Mill is encumbered by the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for
the association. At the time of property purchase, all buyers
agree to be legally
bound by the legal documents of the
association including the covenants. In addition, all buyers
sign a statement that they have received and read a copy of
the covenants.
Covenants Highlights
 | Architectural Control - No additions or changes to the
exterior
of a lot may be performed without approval by
the Board of
Directors. This includes any alteration in
exterior color, alteration of landscaping, or fencing of
property. Sheds, pens,
kennels, and outdoor clothes
drying are expressly forbidden. To obtain approval for
a change, submit your plans and specifications for the
change to the association using an
architectural change
form. Approval for any alteration must
be obtained
before any changes are implemented.
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| Disclaimer - These highlights are not a legal document
and are intended for general informational purposes
only. In the case of inconsistencies with or omissions
from the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and
Restrictions, the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions
and Restrictions will apply.
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| Exterior Maintenance - Each owner must keep each
lot and building in good order and repair, and free of
debris. This includes watering and mowing lawns and
painting buildings consistent with good property
management. The Board of
Directors may make
repairs and perform maintenance to restore a lot at the
cost of the owner who fails to maintain
the property.
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| Leasing - The lease agreement with a renter must
provide that the terms of the lease are subject to the
association legal documents and that failure to comply
with the terms of the association legal documents shall
be a default under the lease. In addition, all leases
must be in writing, and a copy must be filed with the
association.
The Montgomery County Code, Chapter 29, requires
that owners be licensed before renting their homes.
Submit a Rental Facility License Application to the
Licensing & Registration office of the Division of
Consumer Affairs along with the annual license fee.
Failure to obtain a rental license is a Class A violation
and may subject the homeowner to pay a civil fine as
a penalty.
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| Membership - Each lot in the community has one vote.
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| Pets - Animals such as dogs and cats may be kept as
domestic pets. Pets are permitted on the common
areas either leashed
or
carried. Pet owners must
clean up any solid waste deposited
by
their pet on the
common areas. The Board of Directors has
the
authority, after a
hearing, to determine whether a
particular
pet is
a nuisance or a source of annoyance
to other members of the
association.
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| Roads - The roads in the single family home areas as
well as Cloppers Mill Dr and Mateny Rd are county
roads. These roads along with the associated street
lights, sidewalks and driveway
aprons are maintained
by Montgomery County. County roads are salted,
sanded and plowed for snow and ice by the county.
The roads and parking areas for the townhouses are owned by and maintained by the association using the
monthly townhouse
lot
maintenance assessment.
The roads and parking areas for the condominiums are
owned by
and maintained by the Riverstone
condominium association using the monthly
condominium maintenance assessment.
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| Townhouse Parking - Each townhouse is entitled to
not more
than two (2) parking spaces within the
townhouse area. For
townhouses with driveways and
garages, the two parking spaces
for the home are met
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