Identify by-laws and regulations that need to be amended, or removed
Approximately 2 years ago, I installed 8 Ring pathway lights. These lights were installed as an additional level of security. These lights are integrated with our Ring security system, they can be configured to send notification to our phones when motion is detected.
Originally our lights were setup to turn on 50% at dusk and then 100% when motion is detected. After receiving our first letter from the board, we modified the lights to only turn on if motion was detected. We explained the changes to the board and received verbal confirmation that our lights were ok.
Fast forward a year, and we received another notice that our lights were a violation of the rules and regulations. At this time, I made more modifications, so the lights only turn on at night, when there is motion, AND only when the motion is on our pathway leading to our front door. In short, these lights NEVER turn on unless someone is walking up to our front door.
A few months later we received a fine of $100.00, and recently another fine of $200.00. We sent another letter to the board explaining that these are not solar lights, nor are they "Malibu" lights. We asked the board to define "Malibu Lights", but they ignored that request.
We've explained why we feel that we need the extra level of security, and they refuse to change their minds.
We are asking for support to sign a petition to remove paragraph F of Section 13 of the rules and regulations or change the rule, so it allows the use of pathway lighting as long as they are motion lights, and only turn on when someone is on your property. (not the road or sidewalk)
Currently paragraph F of section 13 reads: "Solar lights or “Malibu Lights” are not permitted."
In addition to our request, we are asking if there are any other by-laws, or rules and regulations that you would like changed or removed. Please contact us with any suggestions, and we will add it to our petition. Once the petition is complete, we have a group of volunteers that will go door to door and ask for signatures of each proposed change.
Join us at our house June 10th at 6pm to hear your ideas and start the process of change for the Asters.
Our address is 33009 N Stone Manor Drive.
If you can't make it, we would still love to hear from you. Use the feedback section to show your support or make a suggestion.
Our by-laws and rules and regulations should be a living document and should reflect the current needs of the homeowners of Asters, not the narrow-minded view of a select few.
Help us change Asters to reflect what the majority of the homeowners require.