Most associations have developed Rules and Regulations as provided for in the CC&Rs and adopted by the Board of Trustees. Rules are established to provide direction to the homeowners for common courtesies with regard to parking, vehicles, pets and pool use hours, etc. In addition, your Association will adopt Architectural Guidelines with procedures for submitting requests to make exterior changes to your home. Such changes may include patio covers, decks, landscaping, exterior color changes or extensive interior changes and additions. These rules and guidelines are set up to maintain the aesthetic value and integrity of the community on behalf of all owners, and hopefully protect the market value of your investment as well. Violations of these rules may result in action by the Board of Trustees. In addition, if you proceed with an exterior improvement or change, without written approval of the Board of Trustees, or Architectural Committee, as applicable, you will be required to remove or correct the alteration and/or be fined for the violation.