In order to create a congenial and dignified residential atmosphere, the HOA’s Board of Directors adopted these Rules and Regulations for the guidance of all Owners, their families and guests, and tenants. In general, the Rules are not original to us but are the result of our experience and the experiences of other planned residential communities.

The following list of Rules and Regulations is not all-inclusive, but it does cover most major categories and areas of emphasis. These Rules and Regulations are drawn from the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions for Woodcreek Farms (the “CC&Rs”) and its Bylaws, which have a complete list of all regulations and standards to which we are all bound.

In the event that there are conflicts between these Rules and Regulations and the CC&Rs, the provisions contained in the CC&Rs shall control. Accordingly, we are all responsible for familiarizing ourselves with these governing documents.

These Rules and Regulations may not please everyone entirely, nor were they designed to satisfy individual personal desires. From our experience, they will meet the approval of the vast majority of Owners and this is the only means of achieving success in this style of residential living that we have all chosen.

Any questions should be made to the Waccamaw Management Association Manager, through TownSq. If the Association Manager cannot resolve them for you, the Agent will refer them to the appropriate committee or to the Board of Directors. We ask that everyone follow this procedure so that your request may be handled in an orderly manner.

Thank you for choosing to reside in our beautiful neighborhood and for your attention to this document and the other governing documents.

1. GENERAL

Each Owner and tenant is responsible for the proper conduct of members of his/her family, guests, and service personnel and should be certain that they understand and observe all Rules and Regulations promulgated by the Association’s governing documents and its Board of Directors.

2. SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY

All Units shall be used exclusively for residential purposes of a single family. No business, trade, sales operations or similar activity shall be conducted within a Unit. (An Owner or occupant residing in a Unit may conduct certain non-observable, non-noticeable business activities in a Unit, but only as specifically prescribed in Section 10.2., Residential Use, of the HOA’s Declaration of CC&R’s, or in a similar section of any future succeeding Declaration(s).)

3. LEASING OF HOMES

Units may be leased in whole and not in part, and for residential purposes only. Additionally, no short-term renting of units is permitted, as the term of any lease must be no less than six (6) months.

Owners are responsible for their tenants’ compliance with the Rules and Regulations of the Association. Any violation of these Rules and Regulations will ultimately be the responsibility of the property owner. In addition, the Rules and Regulations of the Association are binding on all tenants. Flagrant violations constitute grounds for fines and/or Specific Assessments levied to the tenant and/or the Owner.

4. CHILDREN

Parents are at all times responsible for their children’s actions within the confines of the neighborhood. Special attention should be exercised while driving within the property to ensure the safety of children.

5. HOA STAFF AND CONTRACTED SERVICE PROVIDERS

The number of employees and/or maintenance contractors permitted in our Budget is limited and each has a full work schedule. Only the Managing Agent, the Association’s Board of Directors, or its authorized Designees are permitted to give instructions to any contracted service/maintenance providers. Individual homeowners and/or their tenants should direct any requests for services to the Managing Agent. Interference with a contracted service or maintenance provider by a homeowner or tenant may subject the homeowner or tenant to sanctions and/or Specific Assessments by the Board of Directors.

6. VEHICULAR AND GOLF CART TRAFFIC

a. Motorists must at all times drive carefully, adjusting to the conditions and circumstances, but in no event exceed the posted speed limit. Also, motorists need to adhere to all posted traffic signs and normal rules of driving. This is especially important in the two traffic circles within our properties. Please slow down and then enter safely, proceeding with caution.

b. There shall be no access to any property on the perimeter of the subdivision except via paved roads owned by the HOA or by a municipality.

c. Per current South Carolina state law, only persons licensed to operate a motor vehicle may operate a golf cart on roads within the Woodcreek Farms Homeowners Association. All golf carts are to be registered with the SC Department of Motor Vehicles. Golf carts may not be driven after dark in the community unless equipped with headlights and taillights.

South Carolina state law prohibits riding golf carts after daylight hours outside the community, unless on private property. Golf cart owners and operators herein indemnify the Association and hold it harmless against any loss or liability of any kind or character, whatsoever, arising from or growing out of golf cart ownership, possession, or operation.

7. PARKING OF AUTOS, RV’S, GOLF CARTS, TRAILERS, ETC.

a. Each Owner shall provide adequate off-the-street automobile parking for each dwelling in accordance with reasonable standards established by the Architectural Control Committee or the Board of Directors. No on-the-street parking will be permitted unless authorized by the Board of Directors. When property owners are entertaining guests at their homes, temporary parking shall be permitted on the street in front of or otherwise nearby the home, but not on an overnight basis.

Garage doors should be closed overnight and at all other times when frequent access to the garage is not required.

b. On-street parking, if provided for by supplemental declaration, is subject to the following rules:

1. No overnight parking

2. Under no circumstances will parking be allowed on both sides of a street

3. No parking within 20 feet of an intersection

c. Parking of any car, truck, trailer, recreational vehicle, utility or towing trailer, golf cart, motorcycle, motorized scooter or moped, or any similar items on any grass, landscape, or natural area is strictly prohibited.

d. No trailer, recreational vehicle, utility or towing trailer, golf cart, motorcycle, motorized scooter, or moped, nor any similar items shall be parked on any street or lot at any time, either overnight or permanently unless such vehicle or item can be enclosed in that Owner’s garage. And specifically, any Owner whose RV, camper-type vehicle or trailer, or boat is parked or stored in violation of this provision in excess of two (2) days shall incur sanctions.

Long-term parking of boats, boat trailers, campers, and the like is permitted only if parked completely inside enclosed space that is part of the pre-approved garage design of the dwelling.

8. PETS

a. No animal or livestock of any description, except usual and customary household pets, shall be kept on any Unit. The number of authorized pets permitted is not to exceed city ordinance. No pets shall be allowed which produce any noise or odor objectionable to other property Owners, including excessive barking or other annoyance to residents. Such offenses may be cause for an action by the Board of Directors for fines, Specific Assessments, and/or other sanctions.

b. In no event shall dogs or cats be permitted off the Owner’s property unless carried or on a leash and under the direct supervision of the Owner. Unleashed pets are subject to collection by the City or County Animal Shelter.

Reclamation of the pet will be the sole responsibility of the Owner.

c. No property owner or tenant shall allow or cause the breeding of pets for any commercial purpose.

d. Owners and tenants herein indemnify the Association and hold it harmless against any loss or liability of any kind or character, whatsoever, arising from or growing out of having any animal in Woodcreek Farms.

e. Pet owners are responsible at all times for promptly cleaning up waste matter of their pet(s), including, but not limited to, within their own yards.

9. OFFENSIVE ACTIVITIES

No noxious or offensive activity may be carried out within the community. No one may maintain any plants or animals, or device or thing of any sort whose normal activities or existence is in any way noxious, dangerous, unsightly or unpleasant of a nature as may diminish, disturb, or destroy the enjoyment of other property in the community.

10. NO SOLICITING IN WOODCREEK FARMS

Our Homeowners Association prohibits all forms of solicitation including door-to-door soliciting, the distribution of literature, samples of products, services, consulting, or any similar forms of communicating the product or service. It further prohibits the placement of flyers, samples, and the like in mailboxes, mail stations, and/or newspaper tubes in front of any residence or structure. This soliciting prohibition applies to include both outside solicitors and residents. It is recommended that each resident place a sign at their front door to ensure enforcement. Exclusions to the soliciting prohibition for Association residents are scout activities (such as cookie / popcorn sales) and a child’s lemonade stand and, upon approval of the Board through the Managing Agent, some activities such as goods or fund raisers by charitable groups or school organizations.

11. NOISE

a. No excessively loud sounds emitted from radios, televisions, electronic devices, musical instruments, amplification equipment, and the like are permitted in the neighborhoods. This includes having outdoor parties with excessively loud live bands.

b. Excessive barking of dogs, so as to disturb the peaceful enjoyment of properties and the community by neighbors, is prohibited.

12. NEIGHBORHOOD FESTIVALS, BLOCK PARTIES, AND SIMILAR EVENTS

Approval must be obtained from the Board of Directors prior to having any festivals, block parties, road runs, and other such events in any of the neighborhoods in Woodcreek Farms. Further, when vendors such as food trucks and others are present, or for activities that require the use of our streets such as road or bike runs, all necessary permits, licenses, certificates of insurance, SC DHEC matters (if any), and any other applicable things must be obtained and copies presented to the Managing Agent. Please plan well in advance for any events in order to obtain approval and all the necessary items.

13. HAZARDS

The discharge of any firearms or explosives is not permitted, nor is the use of other devices, such as bows and arrows, which may pose a danger to others.

14. APPROVAL OF CONSTRUCTION AND ALTERATIONS ON EXISTING STRUCTURES OR MAJOR LANDSCAPE FEATURES

a. No building, fence, swimming pool, or other structure shall be erected, placed or altered nor shall a building permit for such improvement be applied for on any property until the proposed building plans, specifications, exterior color or finish, plot plan (showing the proposed location of such building or structure, driveways and parking areas), landscape plans and plant materials, landscape lighting, and construction schedule have been approved in writing by the Architectural Control Committee.

b. No alteration to the exterior appearance of any building, structure, or major landscaping design shall be made without prior approval by the Architectural Control Committee. This does not prohibit normal maintenance of the exterior of the structure such as repainting in the same color(s).

15. TEMPORARY STRUCTURES

a. No structure of a temporary sort including tents, barns, tree houses, or similar outbuildings or structures shall be placed upon any residential lot at any time provided, however, that this prohibition shall not apply to shelters or temporary structures used by a builder or contractor during the approved construction or approved renovation of permanent structures; it being clearly understood that these latter temporary structures may not, at any time, be used as residences or permitted to remain on the lot after completion of construction. The design and color of structures temporarily placed on a lot by a builder or contractor are subject to reasonable aesthetic control by the Architectural Control Committee.

b. Large tents used for events or parties may, with prior approval of the Board of Directors, be set up for short-term use (e.g., 1-2 consecutive days and/or evenings).

c. Gym sets, trampolines, play equipment, soccer nets, basketball goals, and the like require prior approval of the Architectural Control Committee or Modifications Committee to be installed or erected. Further, their precise placement on the lot must be pre-approved, and will generally have to be installed where possible so as not to be observable by the public. All dwellings within the community, when seen from the curb facing the main entry door, shall exhibit a clean view of the entire front elevation unobstructed by these items.

d. Inflatable items are not permitted on properties, except that Holiday decorative items and inflatables may be allowed, at the sole discretion of the Board of Directors.

If allowed, any such items must be removed within a reasonable time after the holiday and in no case later than a date which may be specified by the Board of Directors.

16. OWNER’S, DEVELOPER’S, AND BUILDER’S OBLIGATIONS TO MAINTAIN PROPERTY

a. It shall be the responsibility of each Owner, Developer, and Builder to prevent the occurrence of any unclean, unsightly or unkempt conditions of buildings or grounds on his/her property which shall tend to substantially decrease the beauty of the community as a whole or of the specific area. All buildings, landscaping and grounds shall be maintained in a condition to preserve the values of all properties within the community.

b. No Units or property of any sort within the boundaries of Woodcreek Farms shall be used as storage or staging grounds for construction equipment, materials or supplies of any kind whatsoever, except immediately prior to and during construction of an approved house or structure; and then only in accordance with standards of construction customary in first-class residential neighborhoods.

c. If an Owner shall fail to maintain his/her buildings, landscaping, and grounds in a condition necessary to preserve the values of all properties, or if an Owner shall allow the development of any unclean, unsightly or unkempt condition of buildings, lawns, landscaping or grounds, such condition shall be corrected by the Owner, at the Owner’s sole expense, upon written request by the Managing Agent on behalf of the Board of Directors.

d. Upon failure of the Owner to correct such conditions, Owner shall be subject to sanctions including, but not limited to, fines under the Fines Policy and Fines Schedule.

17. TRASH, RECYCLE MATERIALS, AND YARD OR OTHER DEBRIS

a. All residents are expected to share in the responsibility for maintaining clean lots throughout the area.

b. No trash, ashes, garbage or other refuse shall be thrown or dumped on any land or area within the community.

There shall be no burning or other disposal of refuse outdoors. Each Owner shall maintain suitable receptacles from the governing municipality for the temporary storage and collection of refuse and recyclables, and all such receptacles shall be screened from public view and from toppling by the wind, and further protected from animal and other disturbances.

c. Trash and recycle bins, loose recycle items and/or bulk pick up items such as cardboard boxes, furniture, and other similar household items of a non-vegetative matter may be placed on the curb no sooner than the evening before their scheduled collection. Also, all trash and recycle bins must be retrieved the day of collection.

d. Insofar as a homeowner or tenant may personally create lawn debris of a vegetative nature through their personal maintenance of their yard, such debris may be placed curbside for pickup by the City no more than three (3) days prior to the scheduled pickup. For example, if debris pickup is scheduled for Tuesday, the Owner or tenant may place their lawn debris curbside beginning no sooner than the preceding Saturday.

e. All cuttings, clippings, and yard or other debris created by a commercial vendor working in the yard or Unit of any Owner must be cleaned up and hauled away by that commercial vendor. The City is not responsible for picking up debris set at the roadside by a commercial vendor working at any property. Failure of a vendor to remove such debris as a part of their work will subject the Owner to sanctions or Specific Assessments including, but not limited to, the costs of any removal of such debris.

18. TREE REMOVAL AND TREE PRUNING

a. No trees that are more than 6 inches in diameter at a point 2 feet above the ground shall be removed without the prior consent of the Architectural Control Committee or the Board of Directors. Exceptions may occur in the case of dead or diseased trees and those posing a hazard to safety, but only with prior notification to the Managing Agent or the Board of Directors.

b. The reasonable pruning or limbing-up of trees on an Owner’s Unit, so as not to cause damage to the trees, is permissible without prior consent.

c. Violations of these provisions may subject the Owner to significant sanctions and fines including, but not limited to, replacement of the trees with mature trees that are approved by the Architectural Control Committee.

19. DRAINAGE AND GRADING

a. No Owner shall conduct or permit any work, construct any improvements, place any landscaping, or cause the existence of any condition that shall alter or interfere with the drainage pattern of the properties within the community, except to the extent that such alteration and drainage pattern is pre-approved in writing by the Board of Directors, the Architectural Control Committee of the Association.

20. MAILBOXES

Mailboxes must be approved by the Architectural Control Committee, based on the architectural standards set forth at the time by the Woodcreek Farms HOA. Mailboxes should exhibit a freshly painted, clean and well-kept appearance and should include numbering.

21. SIGNS AND FLAGS

No permanent signs or flags, other than the flag of the United States or the South Carolina flag, shall be erected or maintained on or from any portion of the property except those signs approved by the Architectural Control Committee or the Board of Directors. The placement of the American flag shall be in accordance with applicable law with flagpole placement approved by the Architectural Control Committee. Political signs are not allowed.

22. SATELLITE DISHES, ANTENNAE, AND SOLAR PANELS

a. Per a ruling by the Federal Communications Commission, community associations may no longer prohibit the use of satellite dishes within their communities. However, the Architectural Control Committee must still pre-approve the size, location, and screening of any such dish. In order to obtain approval of the installation of such a dish for Units undergoing new construction, the Owner must submit an application and a landscape plan showing two alternate suggested locations your installer has identified as workable for reception. Also define the landscape or hard screen material to be used to mask the dish so as not to present an offensive view to neighboring properties.

b. To request an addition of a satellite dish into an existing landscape, please complete the modifications request application and submit it, along with three locations your installer has identified as workable for reception, to the Architectural Control Committee. Also, include the type of screening to be used to mask the dish.

c. Television, radio, or electronics antennae of any sort may not be placed on roofs or anywhere outside of houses. When used, they must fit within and be placed inside of the structure’s attic space, completely hidden from all view.

d. The installation of solar panels is prohibited within all Woodcreek Farms neighborhoods and properties.

23. WINDOW AIR CONDITIONERS

Window air conditioning units are not permitted except under the following extraordinary circumstances: Should commercial electric power to the community be materially impaired by reason of a major storm or other catastrophic event, then during such outage, those Owners who are able to power their dwellings by the use of generators may temporarily install window air conditioners, which must be immediately removed once public utility service is restored.

24. LAUNDRY

Clothes lines are not allowed, nor is the draping of clothes, towels, linens, rugs, inflatables, and the like permitted over railings or any other outside structures or items. An exception is that while occupants or guests of homes with pools are actually using the pool, they may temporarily drape towels to dry over pool furniture or railings. The towels must be immediately removed upon departure from the pool area.

25. GARAGE SALES, YARD SALES, RUMMAGE SALES, MOVING SALES, ESTATE SALES

None of these or similar activities, whatever they may be called, are permitted without preapproval of the Board of Directors.

26. VIOLATIONS / REMEDIES

a. Violations of these Rules and Regulations should be reported to the Association Manager, who will call the matter to the attention of the violating Owner, tenant, and/or guest for corrective action. Anyone may anonymously report a violation, along with an anonymous photo(s) of the violation.

b. Any request for a hearing or any appeal regarding cited violations will be reported to the Board of Directors for subsequent judgment by the Board of Directors or a designated committee, in accordance with processes described in the Bylaws.

c. We anticipate the members’ cooperation, as we know that we all desire to be good community citizens. However, the Association is empowered under the CC&R’s and Bylaws, as well as South Carolina Law, to enforce the covenants, conditions, restrictions, and requirements. Supplemental policies, such as a Fines Policy and Schedule, may be enacted, modified and recorded by the Board of Directors.

27. RULES AND REGULATIONS CHANGES AND WAIVERS

The Board of Directors of the Association reserves the right to change or revoke existing Rules and Regulations from time to time, as, in its opinion, shall be necessary or desirable for the safety and protection of the residential property and its occupants, to promote cleanliness and good order of the property, and to assure the comfort and convenience of its members.

Further, the Board of Directors may waive any of these provisions in its discretion. Such waiver(s) does not prohibit the Board from future enforcement of any of these provisions.